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Money
The money moves women should make in their 30s, 40s and 50s
Staff Writer | June 18, 2026
From navigating career breaks and divorce to preparing for retirement, here’s what women should prioritise financially in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
Relationships
Soulmate or seat warmer? How to know if you’re in a ‘placeholder partnership’
Celeste Lennon | June 17, 2026
They say they're committed, but their actions tell a different story. Here's how to recognise the signs of a placeholder partnership.
Work
Why telling women to ‘stop saying sorry’ is terrible advice
Guest Writer | June 15, 2026
Despite being used as a survival skill in modern workplaces, using apologetic language is holding women back. Here's how.
Health
Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?
The Conversation | June 11, 2026
Social media is spruiking the health benefits of ‘lymphatic draining’. Two lymphoedema experts explain what it is and whether it works.
Relationships
Why emotional availability is now the bare minimum for women in relationships
Lola Marks | June 10, 2026
More women are making emotional availability non-negotiable, recognising it as the foundation of a healthy relationship.
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Life
How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women
Celeste Lennon | May 20, 2026
The rise of online misogyny, incel culture and toxic masculinity is radicalising men — and women are paying the price.
Opinion
Inside the Manosphere highlights a misogynistic subculture of men, but not the harms they cause
Sharon Green | March 22, 2026
Inside the Manosphere reveals a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men, but fails to fully understand its reach or consequences.
Relationships
How to avoid dating app pen pals, according to a relationship expert
Guest Writer | May 25, 2026
Stuck in an endless cycle of messaging with no date in sight? Here’s how to spot a dating app pen pal and move conversations offline sooner.
Travel
I travelled solo to Vanuatu. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 7, 2026
From impressive snorkelling spots to lush rainforest walks, Danielle Phyland shares what it’s like exploring Vanuatu as a solo female traveller.
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Mind and Soul
How to use meditation to overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
Guest Writer | May 11, 2022
For those that are impacted with Seasonal Affective Disorder, there are ways that meditation can be used to lift your mood.
Wellbeing
Why many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood
The Conversation | May 9, 2022
Many women aren't diagnosed with autism or ADHD until adulthood, but here's what you can do if you think you're one of them.
Health
These seemingly healthy foods are the source of brain fog
The Ladders | May 6, 2022
There are plenty of seemingly healthy foods that could actually cause brain fog — even if you think your diet is as clean as can be.
Life
Structural barriers remain for women who want to pursue higher education
The Conversation | May 4, 2022
Many women want to pursue higher education, but structural barriers remain. This research offers solutions.
Career
Work-life balance: Everything you need to know to stay sane
The Ladders | May 2, 2022
Work-life balance can be achieved, though it does require a few smart strategies to get there. Try these tips.
Books
Should we become parents? Gina Rushton asks this fraught question in her book
Sharon Green | April 29, 2022
Should we become parents? It’s the mother of all questions and, as Gina Rushton explores in her book, a decision that is more fraught than ever.
Travel
10 European destinations every Aussie should visit once in their lifetime
Guest Writer | April 27, 2022
There are thousands of European destinations worth your attention, but these 10 are definitely the cream of the crop.
Work
The benefits of shared office spaces for freelancers
Staff Writer | April 25, 2022
If you’re a freelancer and have been thinking about using a shared office space, here are some benefits to consider.
Health
The surprisingly early age our bodies begin to break down
The Ladders | April 25, 2022
The onset of the body's impairments that contribute to reduced health and function happens at a surprisingly early age, research shows.
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