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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 make tough decisions in your career right now
The Ladders | March 12, 2021
How do you make tough decisions in your career right? Here is a handy guide to navigating those challenging choices.
Career
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd’s surprising morning routine
The Ladders | March 10, 2021
As the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd shares how her morning routine sets her up for success.
International Women's Day
Sisters Inside: How Debbie Kilroy went from prisoner to protector of women’s rights
Emma Lennon | March 8, 2021
Sisters Inside is supporting women in and out of prison to re-establish their lives, empowering them to break free of the cycles of disadvantage.
International Women's Day
Uplifting quotes by strong women to empower you
Sharon Green | March 7, 2021
Here are some words of wisdom from the leaders and icons who make us proud to be women.
International Women's Day
Gender pay gap shows Australian women earn $242 less a week than men
Sharon Green | March 5, 2021
Latest data shows that the gender pay gap in Australia has dropped to 13.4 per cent, but companies are urged to prioritise gender equality.
International Women's Day
Meet Sky Stephens, the woman defying the gender divide in the building industry
Sharon Green | March 3, 2021
Long has the building industry been reserved for men, but young Australian woman Sky Stephens is defying the gender divide.
Career
7 ways to increase your salary by 10% in a year
The Ladders | February 26, 2021
It may feel like a weird time to be thinking about a pay rise, but career experts remind us that it takes strategy and thought to rise in your field.
Career
6 leadership myths you need to stop believing
The Ladders | February 24, 2021
What are the biggest myths about leadership? Entrepreneurs, executives and career experts share their insights.
Work
4 simple ways to improve work-life balance when working from home
A Girl In Progress | February 21, 2021
Here are four super simple tips you can implement to ensure you can still maintain a healthy work-life balance when you work from home.
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