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Relationships
Why modern relationship frustration looks so familiar
The Conversation | February 16, 2026
The current debate over gender relations may feel new, but it is a consistent historical response to long-standing structural inequities.
Relationships
The rise of Galentine’s Day: Why women are prioritising celebrating female friendships
Chloe Powell | February 9, 2026
As Galentine’s Day goes mainstream, more women are choosing to celebrate the joy and emotional sustenance of their female friendships. Here's why.
Mind and Soul
Are women becoming ‘over-therapised’?
Emma Lennon | February 4, 2026
As therapy language goes mainstream, are women becoming “over-therapised” or carrying the emotional labour of healing?
Work
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, study finds
The Conversation | February 2, 2026
Research shows gender equality at work has stalled, with unpaid care, pay gaps and job segregation to limiting women’s opportunities.
Work
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to study
The Conversation | January 28, 2026
Want flexible work arrangements? New research reveals how to make a compelling case and get your manager to say yes.
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Life
2026 is the Year of the Horse: What does it mean and what can you expect?
Emma Lennon | January 19, 2026
From ambition to momentum, here’s what the Year of the Horse in 2026 means and how it may shape the months ahead.
Health
Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2026
As extreme thinness trends return, Emma Lennon explores what our obsession with shrinking bodies means for wellness and culture.
Relationships
Chalant dating: What is it and how can you be more chalant?
Guest Writer | November 6, 2025
Hinge’s Lead Relationship Scientist Logan Ury shares an insight into what 'chalant dating' is and how you can be more chalant.
Travel
I travelled to Thailand for a wellness retreat. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 6, 2024
Here’s how a wellness retreat in Thailand helped writer Danielle Phyland to find the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation.
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Life
6 surprising indicators you’re smarter than the average person
The Ladders | October 22, 2021
These are the six surprising, science-backed indicators you’re smarter than the average person.
Money
How to deal with inflation and better manage the household budget
Staff Writer | October 20, 2021
From paying off debt to looking for savvy ways to save your money, here are some helpful hints on how you can budget to beat inflation.
Mind and Soul
What is high-functioning depression, and do you have it?
Emma Lennon | October 20, 2021
It’s a mental illness that often flies under the radar because high-functioning depression can involve someone suffering invisibly.
Career
Common phrases gaslighters often use against you
The Ladders | October 18, 2021
You can find clues as to whether you’re dealing with a gaslighter in the language they use. Here's what to look for.
Life
How (and why) to let passion drive everything you do
A Girl In Progress | October 15, 2021
Liz Ferro shares her tips on how to ignite your passion and help you gain the courage to pursue our goals and dreams.
Child-free
My decision to be child-free is not a reflection on your choice to be a mum
Tanya Williams | October 13, 2021
Tanya Williams is happily married with no children. So why do other people have such a problem with her choice to be child-free?
Life
‘Everyone needs connection’: How 4 Voices is helping vulnerable women
Emma Lennon | October 11, 2021
Jo Westh is on a mission to address unjust hardships facing Australian women through her charity 4 Voices. Here's how she is helping them.
Wellbeing
5 craft hobbies to combat anxiety
A Girl In Progress | October 8, 2021
If you experience worry and unease, it might be time to get creative in the ways you reduce the effects of anxiety.
Life
Why are thirty-something women in crisis?
Emma Lennon | October 6, 2021
For many women in their thirties, the pressure to hit adult milestones is at odds with their personal values.
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