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Only Jennifer Lawrence could ask the Kardashians a forbidden family question.

‘My daughter wants to give out class Christmas cards and I’m conflicted because there are 2 sides.’

Shannen Findlay

'I was in the 'cool gang' of Mother's Group. I didn't like the person I became.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'My 5-minute makeup routine for when I'm in a hurry.'

Selena, Jennifer, Adriana and the conversation we keep having about women's faces.

Jennifer Lopez released a snippet of her new album's movie. Of course, we've recapped it.

The trailer for season 4 of Stan Original Series Bump is here.

Shannen Findlay

How to start investing with just $100.

'I was once where your child sat.' A letter to parents battling with school refusal.

3 quick hacks to transform that bag you no longer use.

Catiuscia Machado wrote about her 'great will to live'. Then it was taken from her.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Nat Bass has hard-launched her new relationship.

Chelsea McLaughlin

The true story behind Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, the latest unhinged true crime docuseries.

Editor's Picks

When she became single, Trinny Woodall didn't want to live alone. Now she lives in a 'frat house'.

'I shared a list of 117 reasons I don't want children. The response reiterated my point.'

Chelsea McLaughlin

OPINION: This season of The Crown is not terrible. It’s cruel.

Holly Wainwright

EXCLUSIVE: Take a look at the first extended clip of Strife, the new TV series inspired by Mamamia.

Lifestyle

10 affordable white sneakers that will go with literally everything.

The celebrities have settled on a new hair trend...and it's actually achievable.

5 of the best nail art stickers if you're looking for an easy (and cheap) mani.

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The haunting true story of Hannah Upp, the woman who disappeared three times.

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Five years ago, Jordan Turpin fled the 'House of Horrors'. This is her life now.

Machelle Hobson made millions from her 'perfect' family. The truth was more sinister.

Indigenous Stories

'Unleashed a tsunami of racism.' Indigenous leaders' open letter to Australians.

'Few things worth doing are easy.' Anthony Albanese's speech to Australia following The Voice's defeat.

Australia voted No for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what happens now?

The result of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum is No.

'Do First Nations people support the Voice?' All your Voice to Parliament questions, answered.

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'Now is the time.' 4 First Nations women on how the Voice will change their lives.

'Closing the gap' with the Voice referendum: What is it and what does it mean?

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'At six months old, my twin and I were taken from our family. I'm still afraid of open flames.'

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The true story behind Paper Dolls, a must-see drama that follows the rise and fall of a manufactured girl group.

Netflix released a ‘real-life’ version of Squid Game, and behind the scenes it sounds unbearable.

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'I'm a lesbian. But for years, I was hopelessly addicted to men.'

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The real estate agent who has sex with his coworker in rentals.

'I'm a former male escort. Here are 4 reasons I would turn down clients.'

The one change to my sex life that gave me multiple orgasms.

Model Kate Wasley on the best plus-size pieces to invest in this summer.

'I spent the day on a porn set. It was nothing like I expected.'

10 throw-on shirts for easy summer dressing.

'I used to work as a honeytrap. This is the job that made me quit.'

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9 slip dresses that will take you literally anywhere.

'Women cheated with me, but it wasn't for sex.'

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Stacey Cross was 25 when she became a carer to her partner.

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'For 21 years my husband has acted like he 'owns' my body. I've only just realised what this means.'

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'My partner cheated on me as I don't make them happy, sexually or emotionally. What should I do?'

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Family

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'Borneo wasn't at all what I expected. It's exactly why you need to go.'

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A dietitian shares 5 small changes for your gut health that aren't... kombucha.

Turns out Taylor Swift is changing the way we travel.

A 4-step guide to the perfect glowy base.

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Tell me you grew up in the '90s without telling me you grew up in the '90s.

Love your block but not your house? The 9 questions to ask yourself before you knock down and rebuild.

The tips this hair colourist swears by for better DIY results.

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'I've renovated 3 homes. Here are the best 9 things I've learned.'

'We tried the “micro-sculpting” face cream for plumper skin. Here's our honest verdict.'

Tracey Montgomery

Destination dupes and 'set-jetting': Meet the biggest travel trends of 2024.

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BECKY MILES: What the parenting books didn't tell me about being a first-time mum.

'Our 13-month-old has spent 8 months of his life in hospital. Here's what I want people to know.'

'The 7 packing hacks I swear by when taking kids on holiday.'

‘I test makeup for a living. Here are the 4 products you actually need.'

Shannen Findlay

'I've been using weight loss injections. Going to the pharmacy feels like a 'walk of shame'.'

Imogen Crump just normalised perimenopausal hot flushes on live television.

'Dear men and boys: this is what I want you to know about consent.'

The many controversies linked to Taylor Swift's 'girl gang'.

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'Yes, I live a double life. Here's how I manage the mental load.'

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'I'm a former male escort. Here are 4 reasons I would turn down clients.'

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Cathy had finally escaped her abusive relationship, but then a police officer arrived.

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'My skin hates me, so I tried CeraVe's new anti-breakout range.'

Mia Freedman on the good mother myth.

'The Bachelors' is returning in December, and this is what we've learned about our fave 3-for-1 deal.

The Bachelors' air date has just been announced and... holy sh*t, that's soon.

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Just 3 of the easiest meat-free meals to have on rotation for when you just... can't.

'Find the words': Dr Justin Coulson's plea after nephew's tragic death.

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Paula Joye on 5 'rules' she follows for her over-40s skin.

MIA FREEDMAN: 'The biggest career mistake I ever made. And 4 lessons I took from it'.

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The challenge to stay human in a world where war's at our fingertips.

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Steven Tyler was 27 when he started dating 16-year-old Julia Holcomb. Then he 'adopted' her.

9 Australian labels that know what you want to wear this summer.

'This one is easy peasy!' All our guesses for The Masked Singer after episode 9.

Hollywood has a new favourite himbo.

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4 celebrity makeup artists tell us the budget beauty products they actually use.

Who is Brad Pitt's new girlfriend, Ines De Ramon?

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The world’s biggest reality TV event just took place and everyone ignored the most crucial story.

Winning Australian Idol helped fund Kate DeAraugo's drug addiction.

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'Dr Roxy': The plastic surgeon who live-streamed herself performing botched surgeries.

'What happened when my therapist ghosted me.'

The story behind Chrishell Stause’s name keeps me up at night.

Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation. It also spikes violent assaults on women.

The best thickening shampoo under $20.

The 8 distinct things you remember if you went to an Aussie primary school in the 2000s.

Shannen Findlay

'I'm a self-confessed online shopaholic. Here's my biggest tips, including my tricks to saving.'

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