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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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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
Celeste 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?
Celeste Lennon | October 6, 2021
For many women in their thirties, the pressure to hit adult milestones is at odds with their personal values.
Career
These are the 6 words you must use in a networking email
The Ladders | October 4, 2021
From niceties to terms that will help break the ice, here’s what you should be saying in a proper networking email.
Career
Confident people never make these 5 body language mistakes
The Ladders | October 1, 2021
If you’re ready to start paying attention to all aspects of confident communication, start by avoiding these five body language mistakes.
Health
6 ways to keep yourself hygienic down below
Staff Writer | September 29, 2021
Women should consider their feminine hygiene to help prevent countless problems and diseases. Here are six tips.
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