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What women are talking about today, Thursday June 30.

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For 5 years Deborah shared her terminal bowel cancer story on Instagram. Today, she passed away aged 40.

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

"I signed up to do a very different movie." 7 things you didn't know about Fifty Shades of Grey.

Shannen Findlay

At what age should you get your child a phone? 16 parents share their 'rules'.

"The greatest regret of my life." Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

51 dead and 2 charged: Everything we know about the US migrant truck tragedy.

'I'm a beauty writer. Here are the 5 products I use for a 5-minute makeup look.'

An Australian lead and an LGBT storyline: Everything you need to know about Prime Video's My Fake Boyfriend.

Shannen Findlay

After a year of dating, Taika Waititi and Rita Ora "simultaneously" proposed to each other.

Sharon Stone experienced 9 miscarriages before adopting her boys. She felt she had to bear it alone.

"We both felt lost." What it's really like going home from the hospital before your baby.

Claire Audibert

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: My family 'tree-changed' one year ago. Here are 13 things we've learned.

Holly Wainwright

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MIA FREEDMAN: America, you're breaking my heart.

"How do I get that desire back?" Alison Daddo on the reality of sex during perimenopause.

'I'm an Australian who's been living in America for 4 years. I can't stay there any longer.'

An ode to side characters, the heart and soul of every TV show.

Lifestyle

Sally Hepworth has been pulling her hair out since she was 12. This year, she turned to wigs.

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JESSIE STEPHENS: "I just spent a month overseas. Here's what I didn't expect."

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What women are talking about today, Thursday June 30.

"God save me." Travis Barker has been rushed to hospital.

51 dead and 2 charged: Everything we know about the US migrant truck tragedy.

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

The Teacher's Pet podcast creator takes the stand: The latest from Chris Dawson's trial.

Over 40 migrants found dead inside a US truck in “an alleged human smuggling event".

Indigenous Stories

'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.

Karla Grant has reported on First Nations stories for decades. Here's what has stuck with her.

Jody Gore went to jail for killing her partner. But that's not the whole story.

R Rubuntja was a prominent domestic violence campaigner. Then she was murdered by her partner.

From kids clothing to stunning earrings: 26 Indigenous Lady Startups to buy from.

'My grandfather was four when he was stolen from his mum. He never saw her again.'

'Four years after leaving my violent partner, my son went to jail. I blame myself.'

Entertainment

"I signed up to do a very different movie." 7 things you didn't know about Fifty Shades of Grey.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

An Australian lead and an LGBT storyline: Everything you need to know about Prime Video's My Fake Boyfriend.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

Sharon Stone experienced 9 miscarriages before adopting her boys. She felt she had to bear it alone.

The true story of The Janes, the group who helped 11,000 women get abortions pre-Roe v. Wade.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

"It's about first love and heartbreak." The story behind bringing The Summer I Turned Pretty to the screen.

Beanie Feldstein and Jonah Hill lost their brother in 2017. She says grief is "just impossible".

Relationships

For 5 years Deborah shared her terminal bowel cancer story on Instagram. Today, she passed away aged 40.

'After 20 years of marriage, I'm getting a divorce. The last thing I need is pity.'

'I was a classical pianist until a catastrophic car collision. Here's what I want you to know.'

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: My family 'tree-changed' one year ago. Here are 13 things we've learned.

Holly Wainwright

The incredibly haunted life of V. C. Andrews, the author of Flowers In The Attic.

Shannen Findlay

"Socialise as a couple." The 7 things all healthy relationships have, according to the experts.

'I'm 39 with 2 kids and I just had an abortion. I shouldn't have to explain why.'

"There's no privacy": 6 signs you're in an 'enmeshed relationship', and what this means.

TED TALK: What really happens to your body during menopause.

PODCAST: The M Word: Why So Many Women Are Angry And Weepy.

PODCAST: Menopause: Misunderstood, Mysterious & Magnificent.

PODCAST: (Peri)Menopausal Symptoms Start Decades Before You Think.

TED TALK: The link between menopause and gender inequity at work.

TED TALK: How menopause affects the brain.

'Perimenopause has changed my sex life. But it hasn't affected my libido.'

'The worst pick-up lines I've been sent on dating apps aren't funny. They're terrifying.'

'The day I thought about kidnapping another woman's child.'

"It’s a very clean lifestyle." Why Cate got involved in swinging at the age of 40.

Suzi Dent was sexually harassed by Rolf Harris. Almost 30 years later, she helped put him in prison.

'In a long-term relationship, I never orgasmed. A one-night stand changed everything.'

Mary Rose Madigan

Parents

$16 million in debt and a generational 'curse': The Presley family's complicated legacy.

"We both felt lost." What it's really like going home from the hospital before your baby.

Claire Audibert

Claire Audibert

"Once I'm in, I'm in." As a single mum to 9-year-old Marlowe, Sienna Miller says she isn't a dater.

At what age should you get your child a phone? 16 parents share their 'rules'.

'My son with additional needs was "too much" for school. This is the reality of being his mum.'

ROADTEST: 'I introduced 5 new foods over 5 days to my fussy toddler. Here's a very honest recap of how that went.'

Hannah Vanderheide

Hannah Vanderheide

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ROADTEST: 'I introduced 5 new foods over 5 days to my fussy toddler. Here's a very honest recap of how that went.'

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What we didn't expect to discover on our girls trip to the Northern Territory.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

What Prime Video's Chloe tells us about the dark potential of social media.

A book adaptation and a stellar cast: Everything you need to know about Where the Crawdads Sing.

Feeling foggy? Here are 5 easy ways to clear your mind.

Anisha Premawardhana

The 2 very specific questions to ask yourself before buying your next hair tool.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "Where do I even start with setting up online payments for my ecommerce business?"

Shannen Findlay

Moving in with a partner for the first time? Here's exactly what you need to know.

Emmeline Peterson

From Sicily to Athens: 10 experiences you need to add to your travel list immediately.

"It's jam-packed with funky educational songs." The 9 must-see videos right now on YouTube Kids.

Jane Beth Corcoran

A mother-daughter relationship and a Taylor Swift song: Everything you need to know about The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I was 16 when I directed my first play." How Sarah Giles built a 14-year career in theatre and opera.

'I interviewed three Australian businesswomen about female strength. They all had one thing in common.'

6 life-changing books that will change your mindset.

"I never knew exfoliating powder was a thing." 11 lifestyle things we're loving sick this month.

Shannen Findlay

‘I just turned 55. Here are 3 ways my relationship with my health has changed.’

'I've been colouring my own hair for years. Here are 12 rules I swear by.'

ROADTEST: 3 women try the new moisturiser range that targets different skin concerns.

Just 5 skill-building activities for your kids (that don’t include arts and crafts).

From zero-waste groceries to kitchen libraries: 8 incredibly useful hacks for living more sustainably.

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'My pap smear came back clear. But another symptom showed there was still a problem.'

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"You find yourself lying." 5 signs you're in a trauma bonded relationship.

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'We were set up on a blind date.' Barbra Streisand was 55 when she found her lasting love.

'People are joking 'everyone's got ADHD'. I wish it was a choice.'

'I'm a makeup artist. Here's my ranking of the absolute best eyeshadow palettes.'

'They don’t work as much as I do.' 4 unfair misconceptions I had about working parents.

'I was a 'mum' for 10 days and now I want to apologise to parents everywhere.'

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SEX DIARIES: ‘It’s been 6 years since we broke up. Last week we slept together and the sex has totally changed.’

20 years ago, Kristin Smart went to a college campus party. She hasn't been seen since.

'My husband received a shock diagnosis. What followed was 22 months of hell.'

'After two years, Vivid Sydney is better than ever. Here's every single thing I did and saw.'

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Four years on, the Biloela family is home and everything women are talking about today.

A Caribbean Mai Tai, and 5 other cocktails for whisky beginners.

"I never knew exfoliating powder was a thing." 11 lifestyle things we're loving sick this month.

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SEX DIARIES: What really happens at a high-class Sydney sex party.

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Simone Biles to sue over FBI's Larry Nassar investigation, and what women are talking about tonight.

‘I’m embracing the process of ageing.’ Why Tara Moss is more comfortable in her 40s than her 20s.

'I'm 43 and I've only worn a bikini five times in my life. I have regrets.'

'I have complicated thoughts about weight loss surgery. Here's why I'm doing it anyway.'

"3 words: the figure 8 trick." We asked 11 women exactly what they need to orgasm from oral sex.

Is it time to stop listening to Kim Kardashian?

‘It’s liberating’: The no-bullsh*t style advice Abbie Chatfield lives by.

'It completely ruined our relationship.' 13 women on the texts they really regret sending.

Mia Freedman: The gaslighting of women. By women.

After years of looking for love, Brittany Hockley feels like "something must be wrong with me".

Matthew McConaughey’s White House speech goes viral, and what women are talking about tonight.

Three famous men, three career comebacks, and the reality of 'pause culture'.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Stan's Everything I Know About Love is a tribute to the messy, beautiful friendships that shape us.

We tried the viral foundation hack that involves a cup of water. Here's exactly what happened.

'I'm a fashion editor. These are the 5 knits I'm updating my wardrobe with for winter.'

It's been two months since MAFS ended. Here's every chaotic thing that's happened since.

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From zero-waste groceries to kitchen libraries: 8 incredibly useful hacks for living more sustainably.

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