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An expert told us exactly how a predator chooses his victims.

Weekend Watch: All the movies and TV shows you absolutely need to watch this weekend.

'I'm expecting twins with my ex. His new girlfriend is acting like I'm her surrogate.'

We've just found the perfect everyday foundation.

'I just went to Japan for the first time. Here are all the things I wish I knew before.'

'I promise you, you're about to see this colour everywhere. Here are the best pieces to shop now.'

'I'm pretty proud of us.' Inside Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's blended family.

JLo and Ben Affleck’s movie just premiered. And her dress has a hidden meaning about their divorce.

Mormon Wives star Jennifer Affleck says she is 'the original JLo'.

Is The Bear returning for another season? Here's everything we know so far.

All the biggest differences between The Perfect Couple book and Netflix show.

Rental scams have never been worse. Here's how to avoid them.

'Finding out I was donor conceived was a shock. Then I learnt how my biological father died.'

Editor's Picks

Every high-end designer wants to dress Taylen Biggs. She's 11.

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

Cassandra Green

The two reasons this celebrity crisis expert says the Taylor and Travis breakup document is real.

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

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.

'At 48 I was diagnosed with autism. It made me reassess my whole childhood.'

Katie Haley was brutally murdered while her daughter slept. Now her killer will walk free.

'My 7yo daughter was being bullied. One incident made my blood run cold.'

'I worked for 14 years as a detective in domestic violence. There was one case that broke me.'

For decades, Barbara's husband made her follow 'rules'. Only now does she understand what they meant.

'I was one of only 4 reporters allowed at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. Here's what I learned.'

Lifestyle

'My dream home was destroyed days before moving in. 9 months later, here's what's happened.'

Paige Carmichael

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

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

Subscriber Exclusive

'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.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'I found 9 of the best blazers that can be worn all year round.'

'I was having an affair with my married boss. Then I saw him use our "secret signal" on another colleague.'

'I suspected my husband of cheating, so I followed him. He didn't go where I thought he would.'

'I forgave my husband for his affair. Then a woman approached me while I was out shopping.'

News

Seemona thought she was dating a police officer. Then things took a sinister turn.

At 23, Stephanie was in a serious car crash. Months later, she noticed something was wrong.

Paralympian Vanessa Low lost her legs in a train accident. Her biggest adversity became her 'biggest opportunity'.

Gisèle's husband did the unthinkable to her. She just testified against him.

Dani Schofield nursed patients in pain. Police claim she was making them worse.

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

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

Would you believe something else has gone wrong for Meghan Markle and her very special jam?

From an awkward first date to a global romance. Inside Taylor Fritz's relationship with Morgan Riddle.

'My entire life fell apart.' The scandalous new Mormon Wives series is here.

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

Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews had a baby at 16. Her partner was 21.

The Twilight television series is coming, in news that would've been huge in 2008.

Relationships

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

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

Jessica Chambers

'Ding dong, the witch is dead.' The viral obituary dividing the internet.

HOROSCOPES: Don’t let anyone’s negativity hold you back, Virgo.

'We divorced and share two kids. Now my ex wants me to co-parent his other children.'

'We thought our relationship counsellor was meant to be. The truth was more sinister.'

'He was mates with Madonna, Taylor Swift and Kylie Minogue. But this is what my dad was really like.'

'I was writing a speech for my sister's wedding. It ended up being her eulogy.'

'I saw the look in his eye.' Women told us the moment they realised their partner didn’t love them.

'For 10 years, I had a great job and a steady income. To cope, I smoked ice in the toilets at work.'

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

HOROSCOPES: Neptune's got your back, Virgo.

'I heard what he said to her. I wanted to tell her to run.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

'After I turned down a guy at a bar, he spent 10 years plotting to destroy my life.'

'When I saw a GP for stomach pain he told me to "lose weight". Hours later, I was in emergency.'

'My abusive ex is officiating my best friend's wedding. She didn't even tell me.'

'My husband planned our dream trip. Now he's threatening divorce over one detail.'

Nara Smith refuses to call herself a tradwife. She says this is what we're all missing.

'We're going overseas together, but he's not my boyfriend yet.' The rise of situationtrips.

The mother who won't put a trigger warning on her child's life.

Family

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

EXCLUSIVE: Sophie Delezio is giving birth any day now. Here's how she's really feeling.

'The 5 tricks I use to make the school term feel easier.'

Yes, your kids can inherit your allergies. Here's what to do about it.

'Weeks after giving birth, all I wanted to do was blow up my perfect life.'

Why we need to stop calling parenting issues 'seasons'.

Mamamia Favourites

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

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

'I used this luxe night cream for 4 weeks straight. Here’s what happened.'

'I’m a Mamamia editor, and these 6 summer fragrances are guaranteed to get you all the compliments.'

Cassandra Green

The creative conference-meets-festival that's coming to Sydney.

Courtney Ammenhauser

French skincare brand SVR has finally come to Australia. Here are 7 cult products you need to add to cart.

Phoebe Anderson

Yes, your kids can inherit your allergies. Here's what to do about it.

'I've helped thousands of women boost their savings. Here are 5 money rules I tell them to live by.'

'Your favourite Disney Princess tells me everything I need to know about you.'

5 DIY sensory activities for your kids that won't break the bank.

The peptide moisturiser worth the price tag.

Anisha Premawardhana

'I’ve got a family of 6. Here’s how I save money on my groceries.'

'I met with a financial planner and here were my 6 biggest takeaways.'

'A (funny) letter to my body before kids.'

Just 5 low-impact exercises that won’t cost a thing.

17 women on the tips and tricks that helped them most with a toddler.

Hannah Vanderheide

If you buy one item this season, make it denim. Here are our 9 favourites.

4 sustainable home hacks you'll actually want to stick to.

If your dad enjoys a drop for Father's Day, here's 8 to gift him next.

A LinkedIn expert on the hacks that'll get you hired.

More

The 'last day on earth' movement could help you fall back in love with your wardrobe.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '3 products that'll make your skin feel instantly bouncy.'

'I met with a financial planner and here were my 6 biggest takeaways.'

An infamous Sonia Kruger moment just became the talk of the Logies.

After Rebecca Gibney had a nervous breakdown, she was able to forgive her abusive father.

'She was my rock.' While Missy Higgins was trying to break America, she fell in love with her tour manager.

Shannen Findlay

Here's what's fact and what's fiction in Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix.

How Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding got through their 'big break up'.

Cassandra Green

When Sonia Kruger's dad was sick, her former boss reached out. They've been together ever since.

After Guy Sebastian won Idol, Dicko handed him a $1 million cheque. Here's what happened next.

Shannen Findlay

When Vincent Fantauzzo asked to paint Asher Keddie's portrait, something surprising happened.

Georgina Jelovic

MARION GRASBY: 3 simple stir-fry recipes that'll rival your favourite takeaway.

How does Logies voting work? Why the rules and categories changed in 2024.

'Been there, done that.' The one thing you won't see Asher Keddie wearing at the 2024 Logie Awards.

A makeup artist's exact everyday routine for over-40s skin.

Julia Morris re-entered the dating scene after 16 years of marriage. She says there are pros and cons.

Georgina Jelovic

We asked a stylist how to look expensive on a budget. These are the 6 tips she swears by.

'I got breast implants thanks to gym culture. Four years later, the symptoms started.'

Everything you need to know about Logies host Sam Pang.

Isabella Thompson

From his dating life to a Gold Logie nomination, this is Robert Irwin's life now.

Georgina Jelovic

The man who makes Abbie Chatfield happy.

Georgina Jelovic

Every single look from the 2024 Logie Awards red carpet.

Rebecca Gibney just made Australian TV history. But it was this moment that made her (and us) cry.

All the stars Sam Pang targeted in his Logies monologue.

'I just got back from my honeymoon. I already want to end my marriage.’

Who won Gold, and every other winner from the 2024 Logie Awards.

'I'm so happy.' Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart make their red carpet debut at the Logies.

The mother and daughter Australia forgot.

How Tony Armstrong met his partner, Rona Glynn-McDonald.

HOROSCOPES: Ready for a health kick, Virgo?

'This Aussie family destination is better (and cheaper) than Fiji.'

Eliza Sorman Nilsson

The 7 products a beauty editor uses to keep her copper dye job fresh.

Olympia Valance says she was looking at a life without a baby. Now she's having a 'miracle' pregnancy.

10 of the best sneakers under $100, according to a fashion writer.

'I love an organised space, and these 15 items ensure my home is always clutter-free.'

Would you let your mother-in-law wear white to your wedding?

'Is this really the best under eye product, ever? I tried it.'

'I found out the woman I'm dating is in a manipulative cult.'

Stephanie Anderson

At 30, Olivia went off the pill. What followed was '10 years of hell'.

A woman was upset by her neighbour's noisy children. Then things took a sinister turn.

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