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Amid the Nova Music Festival attack, Mazal pretended to be dead. It saved her life.

by Isabella Ross

The unbelievable true story behind Netflix's crime documentary Into the Fire.

The cinema is back, baby! These are the 16 most exciting movies coming out.

These Aussies are miles away from family who remain trapped in Gaza. They still hold hope for visas.

'I broke up with the love of my life because he didn't want kids. Then I found out he was going to be a dad.'

This man spent $4,000 on an autographed Taylor Swift guitar. You won't believe what he did next.

Isabella Thompson

'Gambling addiction started as a slow burn. Soon it was all consuming.'

Not sure where to begin? Here's our definitive ranking of Emily Henry books.

7 affordable K-Beauty products to add to cart for glowing skin.

The rise of the last-minute canceller — and why all your friends are doing it.

Ryan Murphy's next Monster is the most disturbing story in true crime history.

'Every woman I know is dating a significantly younger man.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

'My husband cares more about his own 'biological clock' than mine.'

'I got an innocent text from my fiancé before our wedding. Then people told me it was unacceptable.'

HOROSCOPES: Resets, relationships, and trusting your intuition.

Editor's Picks

'The worst thing about dating after divorce is not what you think.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

You're not imagining it. Every celebrity is wearing these bizarre cargo pants.

It's official: Hot girls sleep with soft toys.

A terrorist dead, 1000 killed and Australian protests: Here's what's happening in Lebanon.

Domestic Violence

The horrifying thing that domestic violence victims and NRL players have in common.

'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.

Lifestyle

'As a beauty editor, I tried all of 2024's viral products. These 9 are the best.'

'Kylie Jenner uses this $28 nipple balm as a lip product. So, I tried it.'

'I was a chronic over-packer, until I tried the Style Maths method.'

Jess Vander Leahy

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'I saw what the matron of honour did at the hens party. So I told the bride and got her sacked.'

'Y2K fashion is having a moment. These are the best pieces to add to your wardrobe.'

Claudia Bursill

'When my friend lost her job, I invited her to move in. It destroyed our friendship.'

'When Ancestry DNA revealed a family secret, I wished I'd never done the test.'

Modern Etiquette: The 12 things teachers wish parents would stop doing.

The best throw-on-and-go dresses that require zero outfit planning.

Tina Abeysekara

'I'm secretly glad that my daughter hates her dad.'

Modern Etiquette: The 10 things hairdressers wish you'd stop doing.

'All the things I didn't wear for Mamamia's biggest event of the year.'

A stylist's instant hacks to elevate your wardrobe.

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

'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.'

News

Kim Kardashian has just spoken publicly about her involvement with the Menendez brothers.

What’s in the rug? A mystery the internet can’t look away from.

In July, Frances Crawford was killed in a lawnmower incident. Police just launched a murder investigation.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Jamie knew her daughter's death wasn't a suicide. So, she set out to catch her killer.

Her name was Natalie Galcsik. Her son now has to raise his siblings.

We've never seen a war fought like this before. It's setting a new, and terrifying blueprint.

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

Within two weeks of her stepmother's death, Madonna's brother passed away.

Isabella Thompson

Isabella Thompson

They always find a way to blame Taylor Swift.

They first met on a reality show. Now Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith have welcomed their first child.

"The truth will come out." Tommy Fury has just spoken for the first time about his split from Molly Mae.

15 years ago, Octomum became famous for birthing octuplets. The real story is much darker.

The behind-the-scenes story from Desperate Housewives we can't stop thinking about.

Relationships

Samantha described her husband as her third child. Then the messages came flooding in.

If your partner is mute in the bedroom, send them this.

'I grew up in a cult. This was the moment I knew I had to escape.'

'I tried the 4, 5, 15 rule on my dating profile. I noticed a change immediately.'

'I thought he was a catfish, so I catfished him back. Then he flew overseas to see me.'

Days before their honeymoon, Taylor was told his new wife was going to die. So, he didn't tell her.

Cassandra Green

'I love my sister, but she's turned into an insufferable trad wife.'

'My husband went for his usual swim. After he got home, my entire world collapsed.'

'It's created chaos.' The hidden impact of 'phubbing' on your relationships.

Nikita Lee Fletcher

HOROSCOPES: What the solar eclipse will bring for each sign this week.

In the early days of Rebel Wilson’s love story, her hand was publicly forced.

'I was a Mormon for 30 years. Here are the real secrets of the church.'

'We were married for 22 years, with 9 kids. Then I saw the photos.'

'Men pay me $40,000 for my services. Here's what they get in return.'

'I was sick of my mother-in-law playing the victim, so I did something drastic.'

'I coach married parents through the "roommate phase". Here's the 2 day experiment I swear by.'

'I was 6 when my dad took me on a boat trip. It was 10 years before I made it back home.'

'I cried every day.' Penny McNamee on the relentless school bullying she experienced.

'My nephew's wife said she was pregnant. Then the 'baby' disappeared.'

Luis was stolen from a park at 6 years old. He was just found, 73 years later.

Family

Solo parenting and book writing: A real day in the life of Phoebe Burgess.

It's been three years since Cleo Smith was abducted from a campsite. This is her life now.

Yes, there's a right way to talk about vaccinations with your teens.

'I'm a teacher who would constantly judge mums on their lunchboxes. Now, I get it.'

ISABELLE SILBERY: 'My mum encouraged me to go to a place where "mothers are mothered". It cost $5,000.'

Isabelle Silbery

Isabelle Silbery

'Someone told me I was a "superwoman." I was immediately overcome with grief.'

Chloe de Winter

Chloe de Winter

Mamamia Favourites

8 of the best backyard ideas if you're looking for an easy (and cheap) makeover.

An Aussie teacher started a podcast to help 5 students. It ended up reaching thousands.

'This is the best serum I've ever used on my fine lines.'

'I'm a doctor and here are the 9 fertility questions I get asked all the time.'

Millennials are rebranding menopause.

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

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

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

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.'

More

David Sutcliffe played Gilmore Girls' most hated character. In real life, he's so much worse.

'When Ancestry DNA revealed a family secret, I wished I'd never done the test.'

A 25-year age gap and a brief separation: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas' 23-year marriage.

Leigh Campbell recommended this $15 hair product. It's now flying off the shelves.

The 8-year-old who drove herself to Target and spent $400.

Isabella Thompson

Can you guess which one of these Hollywood couples has the biggest age gap?

Barry Keoghan's backstory explains a lot about his views on fatherhood.

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's new rom-com has no business being this good.

A full timeline of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson's relationship.

Ellen DeGeneres has dropped her comeback special. One moment is a step too far.

'For years, this one bad habit while socialising ruined my relationships.'

'What Zoë Foster Blake taught me about how to say no, and why it matters.'

Paul Mescal is about to have some serious daddy issues in Gladiator II.

There are 2 types of friends everyone needs in their life, according to an expert.

The 'old money' haircut you're about to see everywhere.

'When my sister received a terrifying diagnosis, I made a life-changing decision.'

'My mum's an influencer. I hate what she's done to my life.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '3 of the most underrated products that are about to go viral.'

Why Australians won't be able to take Lady Gaga's new song seriously.

Cassandra Green

'I'm always asked about my jewellery. Here are the 7 affordable finds I recommend.'

It's official, the cheapest place to do your grocery shop has been confirmed.

'I've never had as many compliments as when I tried this 5-second shirt hack.'

Modern Etiquette: The 12 things teachers wish parents would stop doing.

Welcome to the 'undetectable era' of cosmetic surgery.

When Isobel got into a taxi late one night, she felt safe. Then the driver asked her a question.

'I'm a beauty editor. Here are 9 "unsexy" skincare products that are wildly underrated.'

A surprise twist and 3 new teams: Everything going down on My Kitchen Rules 2024.

To nude or not to nude? A serious investigation.

'I found a $26 version of a cult $255 skincare product and it’s better.'

Wait until you find out what these Mormon Wives get paid.

These 13 books have the very best sex scenes.

Shannen Findlay

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

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

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

Cassandra Green

Why is everyone obsessed with the 'dirty soda' trend?

We're calling it, we've found your new favourite pair of chunky sandals.

Cassandra Green

We'd like to talk to the designer who is selling this singlet dress for $2000.

When it comes to Meghan and Harry's bad press, the call could be coming from inside the house.

Tyreshia got rejected from a job interview because of her outfit. People are divided.

A sex scandal, teen pregnancy and Ben Affleck's cousin: Meet the Mormon Wives.

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