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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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Career
How to advance in your career without becoming a workaholic
Emma Lennon | May 19, 2021
In this competitive and everchanging job market, how can you progress in your career without sacrificing work-life balance?
Career
Women in business: How Jaclyn Johnson built two businesses before she was 28
The Ladders | May 16, 2021
The years leading up to the apex of Jaclyn Johnson’s media empire were a whirlwind, but here's how she found her stride.
Health
Here’s how to make yourself happier, according to a Yale professor
The Ladders | May 14, 2021
During this turmoil-filled time, there are thankfully some things you can do to improve your happiness, according to a professor.
Career
Meet the women marketers thriving in male-dominated sectors
Sharon Green | May 12, 2021
From energy to landscape gardening and technology, these women in marketing are bringing their own style of leadership to male-dominated industries.
Career
‘You are not your job’: Lindsay Manfredi on losing a career
A Girl In Progress | May 9, 2021
Musician Lindsay Manfredi shares what she learned when her career came to an end, despite it being out of her control.
Home
5 simple eco-friendly swaps for the bathroom
A Girl In Progress | May 7, 2021
Looking to reduce your environmental impact? These eco-friendly swaps in the bathroom don’t need to be costly, time consuming, or difficult.
Life
Power of attorney vs next of kin: what’s the difference?
Staff Writer | May 6, 2021
Even though the next of kin and a power of attorney agent seem similar, they're actually different from one another. Here's how.
Career
Meet the women breaking the gender divide in aviation and technology
Emma Lennon | May 5, 2021
Two women working in male-dominated industries are paving the way for those who come after them. Here are their stories.
Travel
Travel guide to Mount Gambier, South Australia
Danielle Phyland | May 2, 2021
A visit to Mount Gambier beautifully blends nature, arts and culture, and is a fantastic destination for an interstate holiday.
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