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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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Wellbeing
How to embrace the science of failing spectacularly
The Ladders | August 4, 2021
The trick with failing is to do it spectacularly. This means taking all that we can from the experience and moving forward on our journey.
Health
5 healthy habits that will add 10 years to your life
The Ladders | July 25, 2021
Just five lifestyle habits can extend your life by a decade without risk of dying from the leading illnesses.
Relationships
5 ways to maintain your wellbeing during a divorce
Staff Writer | July 23, 2021
Going through a divorce is tough, but there are some small things you can do to maintain your wellbeing during this challenging time.
Career
How to answer one of the trickiest job interview questions
The Ladders | July 23, 2021
A job interview can get tricky when they ask if you're interviewing with other companies. Here's how to answer without hurting your candidacy.
Wellbeing
17 super simple mindfulness exercises to try right now
A Girl In Progress | July 18, 2021
Mindfulness doesn't have to look like sitting on the floor and closing your eyes – here are 17 other ways to make your day more mindful.
Child-free
A letter to my younger self: Trust your decision to remain child-free
Tanya Williams | July 16, 2021
In a letter to her younger self, Tanya Williams shares why she should trust in her decision to remain child-free.
Travel
Weekend travel guide to Hobart, Tasmania: where to eat, stay and play
Danielle Phyland | July 14, 2021
Breathtaking scenery, world-class arts and culture, and a thriving foodie scene positions Hobart as a top travel destination in Australia.
Wellbeing
Successful people always do these 8 things
The Ladders | July 11, 2021
There are certain structures and sacrifices that successful people adopt to get ahead, even on their off-duty days.
Career
6 simple habits to boost your job satisfaction every day
The Ladders | July 9, 2021
Turns out there are some simple things you can do each day to foster a championship mindset, thereby improving your job satisfaction.
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