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Generosity. Warmth. Openness: Why the loss of Olivia Newton John has hit us so hard.

by Mia Freedman

What women are talking about today, Tuesday August 9.

For these Muslim and Jewish women, 'modest fashion' isn't what you think it is.

For 30 years Olivia Newton-John shared her breast cancer battle with the world. At 73, she peacefully died.

Chelsea McLaughlin

OPINION: 'I want to be able to choose to be "mother," and only that. But society says no.'

Virginia Tapscott

After "simultaneously" proposing to each other, Taika Waititi and Rita Ora have reportedly married.

"That kind of annoys me." All the photos from The Block's house decider challenge in one place.

Shannen Findlay

4 years ago, the Nadesalingam family were snatched from their home. They've just been granted permanent residency.

9 things I wish I knew before my first trimester of pregnancy.

'I never thought I'd go on a cruise. Here's my honest verdict after 10 days at sea.'

Jennette McCurdy was a child star on Nickelodeon. She never wanted to be.

Which Married At First Sight couples are still together? An investigation.

Shannen Findlay

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We're twins who just got engaged at the same time. Here are all the questions we've been asked.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

'I've been a paramedic for 15 years. Last year, I was called out to try and save my son.'

44 years ago, Darlene Avis Geertsema 'went to visit a sick friend'. She hasn't been seen since.

OPINION: 'I want to be able to choose to be "mother," and only that. But society says no.'

Virginia Tapscott

Lifestyle

From 'siren eyes' to Barbie-core: Here are the 4 new makeup rules to know now.

'I’m a fashion influencer. These are my 11 hacks for shopping with a bigger bust.'

The 6 ways you can break your 'worry cycle', according to a psychologist.

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What women are talking about today, Tuesday August 9.

Australia’s bee population is now dealing with a deadly parasite.

4 years ago, the Nadesalingam family were snatched from their home. They've just been granted permanent residency.

Two years ago Breonna Taylor was shot dead in her home. Now four police officers have been charged.

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"He has been made a scapegoat." Why everyone's talking about Daniel Ricciardo.

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Indigenous Stories

At age 3, Archie Roach was part of the Stolen Generation. He was told his parents had "died in a house fire."

This week an Indigenous woman and her baby were killed. We need to talk about it.

From kids podcasts to unforgettable reads: A guide to all the best First Nations content.

Shannen Findlay

At 33, mum of 4 Sandra Creamer left her violent marriage with nothing. This is her success story.

A record number of Indigenous women were elected to parliament this year. Here are some of their stories.

So you want to buy Indigenous art? Here are 8 incredible First Nations artists to buy from.

'I work in the domestic violence space every day. Then it follows me home.'

Charlie Mullaley was 10 months old when he was murdered. Years later, his family have finally received an apology.

Undrinkable water and casual racism: The reality of Indigenous health in Australia.

15 years after she was murdered, we still don't know who killed Stacey Thorne.

In 2020, Veronica Nelson was found dead in her prison cell. She'd called out for help 9 times.

During the war Indigenous soldiers were treated as equals. Afterwards, it was a very different story.

Entertainment

After "simultaneously" proposing to each other, Taika Waititi and Rita Ora have reportedly married.

Instagram clues and on-set tension: Everything we know about Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's breakup.

"That kind of annoys me." All the photos from The Block's house decider challenge in one place.

Shannen Findlay

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All our guesses for The Masked Singer Australia in one place.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

Anne Heche dated Ellen DeGeneres for 3 years. Anne said her career never recovered.

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Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

Relationships

'I was so jealous of my friend's successful career, it ended our friendship.'

Mary Rose Madigan

"It takes more than just the two of you." 10 things I've learnt from 10 years of marriage.

'I've said no to sex for two years. Here's why.'

Shannen Findlay

'I've been a paramedic for 15 years. Last year, I was called out to try and save my son.'

'I'm a 29-year-old private investigator. Here's what my life looks like.'

Until she was 42 years old, every aspect of Julia Haart’s life was controlled.

"Dirty talk is actually gross." 7 women on the common turn ons that actually turn them off.

'Please listen better.' When I told my friend my ex abused me, she didn't believe me.

"Where don't I use it?" 17 women on exactly how they use their fave sex toy to orgasm every time.

Shannen Findlay

'My 6-year-old daughter was given 48 hours to live. A stranger saved her life.'

‘I took a purity pledge at 11 years old. All it did was make me think about sex.’

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Tracey Spicer has been sick for 204 days. Here’s what she wants you to know.

'I'm in my mid-forties and I've never had a best friend. I feel like the only one.'

"Do not give me advice." I'm infertile. Here are 12 things I need you to hear.

'Lockdown completely killed my libido. Here's how I got it back.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'I've been sober 9 years. Burnout is the biggest challenge I've faced.'

Justine Whitchurch

Rachel's rock-climbing accident left them paralysed. She hasn't had an orgasm since.

'I just watched How To Build A Sex Room for 8 hours, and I need to talk about it. Immediately.'

'It took me 30 years to see my relationship with an older man for what it really was.'

'All my friends are stunning and successful. So why are they dating flogs?'

Family

9 things I wish I knew before my first trimester of pregnancy.

Julie Cini on the grief of losing two children, and how that fuelled what she did next.

'I'm a mum of four. These are the questions I always get asked, answered.'

Antonio Banderas's first question to Melanie Griffith was 'the rudest she'd ever heard'. They were married 18 years.

'Your kids won't even remember it.' We need to talk about children's birthday parties.

8 things you know to be true if you have a teenager.

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Julie Cini on the grief of losing two children, and how that fuelled what she did next.

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The 6 very distinct phases of your toddler's first week at childcare.

Just 3 home workouts that will easily fit into any routine, according to a fitness expert.

The 4 very distinct phases of your toddler's first cold.

It’s official: Five Bush Weddings is precisely the rom-com we need right now.

'At 32, my relationship with alcohol started to change. Here's why.'

“I’m more at home than I think I’ve ever been.” Exactly how I feel about my body after my first child.

Hannah Vanderheide

The 'TikTok clothes hanging trick' and 5 other clever time-saving parenting hacks.

A definitive list of 5 ways to nurture your child’s imagination.

Thirteen Lives is the epic retelling of the true story the world could never forget.

"Throw that list away." A letter to myself, a year ago.

5 things you definitely know to be true if you dye your hair.

Mary Rose Madigan

'I'm a lifestyle writer. Here are 8 boujee items I’m eyeing off that won’t break the budget.'

“What the heck am I meant to eat more of when breastfeeding?" and 7 other questions we asked a lactation expert.

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Teaching has never been more challenging. 6 teachers share exactly why they keep coming back.

Should I Watch It? Prime Video's Don't Make Me Go, the movie that captures the pressures of father-daughter relationships.

ROADTEST: My 6-month-old tried the stroller trike that we've seen everywhere on Instagram. Here's what we thought.

'I have an Instagram dedicated to my plants. Here are 3 rules to live by when growing your own.'

YES PLOISE: The cast of Kath and Kim are reuniting. Here are 14 of the show's best quotes.

Jessica Kingston

For almost a month, 371 Ukrainians were held captive in a school basement. This is their story.

“The 7 questions I’m constantly asked about creating a musical.”

Mia Freedman: 8 easy makeup changes I made in my 40s.

'Last week, my daughter's killer was given 25 years in prison. For me, it's a life sentence.'

In 2004, Megan started to read a true-crime book. She didn't realise it was about her own mother.

A 'huge' bill and a dirty SUV: Everything we know about Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's trip to Queensland.

Shannen Findlay

Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's best-paid actors. Here's what her life away from the spotlight looks like.

"I felt numb and detached." The truth about birth trauma.

Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Australian food products.

Can I mix and match my booster dose? All of your questions about COVID right now, in one place.

'It triggered something from my past.' My birth was traumatic in a way I never expected.

6 things I do (and don't do) when I'm suffering from 'beauty editor' skin.

Refill fountains and a 'Green Store': 5 ways L'Occitane is rethinking the beauty game.

Kelly McCarren thought she knew bad mental health. Then she got postpartum depression.

A year ago, Chrissy Teigen quit drinking. Here's what her life looks like now.

"They make me feel so sexy!" 6 women share their favourite plus-size underwear brands.

Shannen Findlay

Alanis Morissette wrote the ultimate breakup anthem. The man it's about just outed himself.

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'I'm a fashion editor. Here are my 20 best shopping tips and hacks.'

The TGA has approved the Moderna vaccine for kids aged 6 months to 6 years.

A "mad rush" in the morning and Spice Girls singalongs: Emma Bunton's day looks like this.

ROADTEST: 'I tried the hairstyler everyone can't stop talking about. Here's my verdict.'

Kelly McCarren didn't get a boob job for the male gaze. The reaction from men made her uncomfortable.

'I tried the non-alcoholic wine hyped as one of Australia's best. Here's my honest thoughts.'

While filming Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke had an aneurysm. She lost "quite a bit" of her brain.

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If you loved The Thursday Murder Club, here are 6 crime novels you need to read during winter.

A woman "erased" from the story and an unsolved murder: 5 things the Elvis biopic left out.

J.Lo, Jennifer Affleck and the ongoing debate about surnames.

From a "d*ck" to 2022's favourite movie star: The 9-month turnaround of Miles Teller.

Chelsea McLaughlin

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Stone-fishing is the dating behaviour that you're definitely guilty of.

Holly Wainwright

'I saw appalling reviews of Netflix's Persuasion. But it was even worse than I expected.'

Emily Ratajkowski's husband reportedly cheated on her. We need to talk about the response.

Jessie Stephens

"The only stuff I used": 5 makeup products Zoë Foster-Blake wore on holiday.

'...Baby One More Time', and Britney Spears' 24-year journey to have her voice heard.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Just 7 healthy meal prep breakfast ideas you'll actually be excited to eat.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were together for 13 years. Here's where their lives are now.

In 1951, two babies were accidentally switched at birth. One of their mothers knew the entire time.

Jennifer Lopez, Margot Robbie and Isla Fisher: 6 celebrities who had super low-key weddings.

Shannen Findlay

"My life completely changed." Allira Potter manifested her dream career. Here's how you can too.

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