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Mormons are known for their strict rules. But there are a few wild loopholes.

by Cassandra Green

'I just went from city living to being 6 hours from the nearest town. Here's what I've learned.'

How much do reality TV stars get paid? The answer might surprise you (or not).

Chelsea McLaughlin

How long has Emily been in Paris? We checked the facts and nothing adds up.

Demi Moore's daughters attended her latest film premiere. But for years, they didn't talk to her.

A moment of silence for these long suffering Hollywood best friends.

Dominique Pélicot admits he raped his ex-wife Gisèle. His 'reasoning' disturbed the courtroom.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'The day you disappear.'

Holly Wainwright

TikTok's Matt and Abby are facing criticism. It stems from one decision made on a family cruise.

The time Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck did a movie together... and hated every second of it.

THAT DRESS and 7 other references you may have missed in Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'.

'I've been breast-cancer free for three years. But one thing still traumatises me.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The $15 product that fixes flaky lips.'

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'I never had kids or grandkids. The grief only hit me in my 60s.'

'At 49, my life was in free fall. On the day I turned 50, I made a decision.'

'When I finally told my husband I was leaving him, his reaction spoke volumes.'

Six hostages have been shot in Gaza. Now, Hamas is releasing 'taunting' footage to their loved ones.

Domestic Violence

'I turned to alcohol to numb the effects': The forgotten victims of the domestic violence crisis.

Sarah says she has 'ugly privilege'.

'A woman was charged with stalking me. Six years later, she says she's moving into the next street.'

When Jacinta met her ex there were no red flags. In the birthing suite he 'changed.'

'I was financially abused for 6 years. Here's what I wish I knew sooner.'

Here's what an employer's obligations are to employees experiencing domestic violence.

'3 years after I split with my ex, I got a letter. Its contents destroyed my life.'

Blake Lively isn't the problem.

What to do (and not do) when your friend is being financially abused.

For 6 years, Jessica trusted Marc. A holiday together was the start of a nightmare.

Lifestyle

A stylist's instant hacks to elevate your wardrobe.

What does your period blood actually mean? Scientists say it tells us a lot.

A celebrity hairstylist told us all the products she rates for each hair type.

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'My former mother-in-law just died. Because of my ex's new wife, I can't grieve.'

'I was having strange side effects from my medication. Then I caught my roommate in my bathroom.'

The perfect weekend capsule pieces, according to a personal shopper.

'My daughter started dating an older man. Then she left me alone with him.'

'My husband convinced me to move overseas. Just weeks later, I discovered why.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '9 spring wardrobe staples you can wear at any life stage.'

'I know my husband is having affairs. I also know better than to confront him.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '9 budget fashion buys that look like boujie designer pieces.'

'Facebook kept suggesting my husband's work colleague as a 'person I might know'. Then I saw the text.'

'Me and my "work wife" were best friends. Then she got promoted above me.'

MIA FREEDMAN: 'Every question you have about attending the Logie Awards, answered.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The preppy look is popular again, so I've found the most stylish pieces to shop.'

MIA FREEDMAN: 'The 12 outfits I didn't wear to the Logies.'

'I went to my first kink party. Here are all the things I didn't expect.'

'I thought my lover would leave his partner for me. Then I saw what he saved me in his phone as.'

'I gave birth via emergency c-section. A comment from my mother-in-law afterwards infuriated me.'

MIA FREEDMAN: 'The $10 chemist kit I use for DIY brows.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'My favourite Aussie fashion labels you've probably never heard of.'

'When I became estranged from my mum, my best friend did something unforgivable.'

'The cruel "rule" my mother-in-law has when it comes to family photos.'

News

Hours after the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the conspiracy theories have begun.

Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was set on fire after competing in the Olympics. She's part of a horrifying trend.

Last week, 2 boys were found dead in their Blue Mountains home. Their mum has just been charged.

Leigh Sabine abandoned her 5 kids to start a new life. She kept an even darker secret for 40 years.

Sally was surrounded by Botox and ballgowns as a diplomat's wife. Then something unexpected happened.

Last year, a Hunter Valley wedding should have been a celebration. 10 people never made it home.

Indigenous Stories

The silent national tally we need to be talking about.

Brooke Boney changed Australian breakfast TV. Today she said goodbye.

9 of the best books to connect kids to Country this NAIDOC week.

6 Indigenous Elders you need to follow online.

Shopping sorted: Our favourite Indigenous-owned businesses and artists to buy from.

7 ways to support our Indigenous community this Reconciliation Week and beyond.

These 5 Indigenous women are trailblazers. Here's what they want you to know.

The gap isn't closing. Far from it.

'I'm an Aboriginal Elder. Here are 8 ways you can support Indigenous Australians on January 26.'

Aunty Munya Andrews

6 important facts Australians should know about January 26.

Weapons, criminals and a bizarre flag: Foreign invaders have arrived in Sydney harbour.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

How to have a conversation with someone who's against the push to change the date.

Entertainment

Cal Wilson thought Chris Woods could be a "great fling". He was the love of her life.

As Jeremy Allen White's career exploded, his personal life was taking a different turn.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

Who did Dave Grohl have an affair with? Aussie fans have a new theory.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Mayci Neeley's tragic backstory that wasn't included on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

One major star is missing from the Bridgerton Season 4 cast announcement.

Meet the children taking over Rupert Murdoch's empire, who make Succession look like child's play.

Relationships

There are two types of friends you'd go to for advice. One of them should be avoided.

HOROSCOPES: It's time to confront those unresolved issues, Virgo.

Adriana wore this dress to the park. A stranger told her to stop.

Megan knew she didn’t want presents for her next milestone birthday. So she sent her friends an email.

'My mother accidentally sent me a 27-minute voice memo. I heard every word she said about me.'

After her divorce, Jackie O was terrified to have sex again. What happened next surprised her.

'I was born outside of my dad's marriage. I'm still bearing the scars.'

'I didn't think there was anything wrong with my passport photo. Then I saw a video.'

'I was told to plan my baby daughter's funeral. Then something incredible happened.'

Missy Higgins performed in front of millions on NYE. Behind the scenes, she'd been 'crying all day'.

Vika and Linda Bull toured together in the '80s. It almost destroyed one of them.

When Jacinta met her ex there were no red flags. In the birthing suite he 'changed.'

Introducing Butter, Mamamia’s first foray into audio erotica.

'I was financially abused for 6 years. Here's what I wish I knew sooner.'

At 35, Jessie was dumped by her boyfriend. The internet's response floored her.

HOROSCOPES: Stay cool, calm and collected this week, Virgo.

'I chose to retire at 55 years old. I didn't expect the judgement.'

Jenny Susanto-Lee

12 women on their best heartbreak advice that's not 'give it time.'

For just $100, Trinity will catch a cheater red handed.

Cassandra Green

Women told us the exact moment they knew their friendship had ended.

Family

Ben Affleck's cousin is the worst part of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

'I tried a week of no screen time with my preschooler. Here’s what I never expected.'

'I went back to work too early after having a baby. Here's why I regret it.'

Rebecca Sharley

Rebecca Sharley

'At 40, I thought I was a 'functioning' drinker. Then a comment from an air hostess on a flight shocked me.'

Podcasting and "wet wipe baths": A real day in the life of Sarah-Marie Fahd.

'My friend told me she was pregnant. She won't talk to me after my reaction.'

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'I work in fraud and scam recovery. You wouldn’t believe the stories we come across.'

'I've found the hardest working maternity bras every pregnant woman should own.'

These 6 easy tips from home DIY experts will completely change your life.

11 women share what surprised them most during menopause.

The 'broken plan' and celestial colours: The 6 home trends you'll see everywhere in 2025.

Isabelle Dolphin

Podcasting and "wet wipe baths": A real day in the life of Sarah-Marie Fahd.

4 of the best scalp care tips recommended by hair experts.

Shannen Findlay

'I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 29. Here's what people don't realise.'

'I got my colours done. It was nothing like I was expecting.'

Yes, there’s an art to leaving the house with a toddler.

6 Christmas gifts that will be a guaranteed hit with your kids.

Dopamine dressing is trending right now. Here are 8 pieces to add more colour to your wardrobe.

How 27-year-old Loren Wareing is changing support for First Nations students.

'I was financially abused for 6 years. Here's what I wish I knew sooner.'

'The 6 things I didn't know about menopause. Until I was in it.'

Tracey Montgomery

The 7 things you probably didn't know were impacting your baby's sleep.

'If you crave the feeling your mums' group gave you, watch this.'

'The 9 pieces of money advice I wish I'd followed before having kids.'

'I've been to all the kids' activities. If you can only sign up to one... make it this.'

The hair tool that gets you out the door in 11 minutes flat.

More

Amanda Keller was asked about her husband during an interview. What she said next brought her to tears.

Shannen Findlay

The mother of the baby deliberately burned by hot coffee has given us an update.

The Perfect Couple is the one show you’ll be bingeing this weekend, but there are a few things to know first.

'Sorry... Emily.' A definitive ranking of the Emily in Paris characters.

'My mum didn't show up to walk me down the aisle. She said she blames me.'

Isabella Thompson

'I've been to all the kids' activities. If you can only sign up to one... make it this.'

Martin and Debra's sons were found murdered on holiday. They've just shared an update.

Alexa Leary wasn't supposed to live. Now she’s competing at the Paralympics.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'What no one told me about getting my lips tattooed.'

Rachel Weisz never wanted to get married. Then she met Daniel Craig.

'It feels like Barry Keoghan’s latest message to Sabrina Carpenter wasn't meant for our eyes.'

Tyreshia got rejected from a job interview based on her outfit. So is it too casual?

It's time to discuss Nightbitch, the movie where Amy Adams turns into a dog.

Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow's brutal friendship break-up is the stuff of Hollywood legend.

Holly Wainwright

LAURA HENSHAW: 'I spoke to 1,000 women about the fear of becoming a mum. We all had one thing in common.'

'I had never been into sport. Then I watched a women’s game.'

The story of how Chrishell Stause got her name is worthy of a Neighbours episode.

The real reason why we’re obsessed with Sydney Sweeney’s boobs.

Raygun has just done her first interview since the Paris Olympics. This is what she said.

Caitlin thought she had a cold, though doctors raced against time to save her life.

Five years ago, Abbie Chatfield confided in The Bachelor girls. Then one backed her into a pantry.

The split-second decision that changed Terri Irwin's life forever.

Jessica Chambers

Jess Ainscough was Australia’s first alternative medicine influencer. Her story ended tragically.

The hair tool that gets you out the door in 11 minutes flat.

Microdermabrasion is the one treatment this skin expert would never do. She tells us why.

Bad news friends, your favourite show has probably just been cancelled.

Wondering if you should buy Liane Moriarty’s new book? Here’s a sneak peek at the opening chapter.

A family put up a sign in a public beach. It's being called the 'dictionary example of entitlement'.

A retrospective on the most unhinged Venice Film Festival premiere of all time.

'I tried the rice paper skin tightening hack. Here's what happened.'

One couple quits The Block mid-way through filming. So what happened?

37 years ago, Catherine O'Hara met her husband on the set of Beetlejuice.

'My husband convinced me to move overseas. Just weeks later, I discovered why.'

Ricky's girlfriend waited months while he filmed The Block. Then she says she was 'absolutely blindsided'.

'My neighbour told me the name of her husband's first love. I knew I'd have to lie to my kid forever.'

Denise Prudhomme died at her desk and no one noticed for 4 days. It tells us one thing.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '9 spring wardrobe staples you can wear at any life stage.'

Archer Sheetal Devi is breaking barriers in the Paralympics.

Lady Gaga and her fiancé's red carpet debut was the polar opposite of their engagement announcement.

Stephanie Anderson

Brad Pitt's timing for debuting his new relationship is very telling.

Shannen Findlay

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