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A 'big' death and 3 more theories about what happens in Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That.

by Keryn Donnelly

"As a white parent, I'm scared of everything." Sandra Bullock on raising her two Black children.

The uncomfortable story of why Hollywood cancelled Katherine Heigl.

Josh Hartnett was destined to become a Hollywood star. Then he vanished from the spotlight.

Jessica Staveley

'Help us break down the barriers': 3 ways to be a better ally to people with disabilities.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday December 3.

Chelsea McLaughlin

We owe so many women apologies. But does every 2000s star need a redemption arc?

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I didn't pull the trigger." What we learnt from Alec Baldwin's first interview.

'It's freeing.' Lin-Manuel Miranda on tackling new projects after the success of Hamilton.

Jessica Staveley

Dozens of people rescued and multiple evacuations: 16 photos from the NSW/Queensland floods.

"I'm sorry." Abbie Chatfield has addressed her 'feud' with Bachelorette Brooke Blurton.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'My 4-year-old son was killed by a car. I never want another mum to go through it.'

"I had just 10 minutes until your arrival." The reality of being a foster parent.

The Foster Care Project

"I saw results after two weeks": 9 of the absolute best eyelash growth serums, reviewed.

Editor's Picks

'I was told to wear a shorter skirt.' What it was really like working Parliament House for 3 years.

Mamamia's ultimate gift guide: 40 perfect presents for everyone on your list.

Her name was Mary Benedito. She is the 40th Australian woman killed by violence in 2021.

How sick can it make you? The 8 biggest questions we have about Omicron answered.

Lifestyle

There are 3 main types of dark circles. Here's how to treat each one.

From The Body Shop to Jo Malone: 11 of the best beauty advent calendars of 2021.

"You were really bad at sex." We asked 40 women what they'd say, anonymously, to their ex.

News

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday December 3.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

'Help us break down the barriers': 3 ways to be a better ally to people with disabilities.

Alan Tudge to stand aside after former staffer alleges their affair was abusive.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 2.

Bestselling author Alice Sebold wrote 'Lucky' about her sexual assault. But it wasn’t the whole story.

Former Attorney-General Christian Porter announces his resignation from politics.

Relationships

'My 4-year-old son was killed by a car. I never want another mum to go through it.'

'I was told to wear a shorter skirt.' What it was really like working Parliament House for 3 years.

'Situationship breakups are just as hard as "real" breakups. Here's why.'

'I had no money to feed my kids.' My abusive relationship left me homeless.

"I was driving down the highway at 2am when the police pulled me over and asked me why I was alone."

'You talk like you're on a sitcom.' When it comes to dating, men don't like funny women.

Mary Rose Madigan

"My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.”

Louisa Simmonds

'I cried the day he died.' My complicated relationship with the man who abused me.

'On the outside, I had the perfect life. But I was putting on an act.'

The relationship theory about 'the one after The One' that changes everything.

'I knew I was really sick. But all doctors did was fat shame me.'

'I never thought I'd live on welfare. And then I was a victim of domestic violence.'

'I decided to do a personality quiz with my boyfriend. The results changed everything.'

Anisha Premawardhana

'Dating as a plus size woman is hard. But it has nothing to do with the men I meet.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'When I was 19, I dated a 30-year-old. Here’s what I’d say to him now.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'The "perfect" guy ghosted me after two dates. Only after did I see the red flags.'

EXCLUSIVE: As a police officer Sharon attended DV calls daily. Then she'd go home to an abusive partner.

Only 48 per cent of Australian women are using contraception. We asked why.

"You think your whole sexual story is over. It doesn't need to be." Here's how to date with an STI.

Shannen Findlay

'I met my partner right before lockdown. Now, we're only just learning about each other's lives.'

Entertainment

Josh Hartnett was destined to become a Hollywood star. Then he vanished from the spotlight.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

The uncomfortable story of why Hollywood cancelled Katherine Heigl.

A 'big' death and 3 more theories about what happens in Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That.

We owe so many women apologies. But does every 2000s star need a redemption arc?

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I didn't pull the trigger." What we learnt from Alec Baldwin's first interview.

"I'm sorry." Abbie Chatfield has addressed her 'feud' with Bachelorette Brooke Blurton.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Work & Money

"I'm an engineer at one of the world's biggest brands. These are the 7 questions I get asked constantly."

Tory Archbold rose to the top of the cut-throat PR industry. It taught her 5 important lessons.

"He asked me if I was having a senior moment." 23 women share their honest experiences of ageism.

'I help people go from broke to financially successful in a few months. Here's the truth behind those stories.'

We have 5 x $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.

From $80 to "in the thousands": 10 women told us how much they spend on Christmas gifts (and how they actually budget for it).

'My work week of making podcasts, interviewing and meetings is packed. Here's the new launch helping me organise my life.'

A rural business is transforming the lives of Australia’s teenage girls and we’re here for it.

What's it like for female rideshare drivers? We spoke to 2 women and had SO MUCH to ask them.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "I'd to love automate as much as I can so I can spend more time creating. No idea where to start!”

"Always get it delivered to your door." 7 women on the golden car-buying tips they swear by.

Mary Rose Madigan

'I help women get on top of their money. Here are 3 budgeting mistakes I see all the time.'

'The 5 things I've learned from 34 weeks of teaching in lockdown.'

“Can I leave this with you?” A definitive list of the 32 most annoying things people say at work.

TRIED & TESTED: The 5 ways to level-up your business online, according to a lady startup.

We have 4 x $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "I spend way too many hours on money admin. Any tips to streamline?”

"My life has always been... chaos. These 4 rules changed everything."

Liandra Gaykamangu and Jane Cay built successful Aussie businesses. Here’s how they did it.

13 women anonymously share the worst career advice they've ever received.

Shannen Findlay

Parents

"My 10-year-old's skin started to change, so we created her first skincare routine. Here's exactly how it went."

"I had just 10 minutes until your arrival." The reality of being a foster parent.

The Foster Care Project

The Foster Care Project

Natasha hadn’t heard of neonatal cancer until her son was born with it. Here’s what she wants you to know.

'I always thought I’d be a cool relatable mum to my teens. I'm not.'

'After years of infertility struggles, I finally have my family. But I'm still not fine.'

Persistent cheating rumours and 4 kids: Inside David and Victoria Beckham's family life.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

Mamamia Favourites

"I'm an engineer at one of the world's biggest brands. These are the 7 questions I get asked constantly."

"There are actually 5 types of people at Christmas. Here's exactly what our family would be."

Clare and Jessie Stephens

"My 10-year-old's skin started to change, so we created her first skincare routine. Here's exactly how it went."

Natasha hadn’t heard of neonatal cancer until her son was born with it. Here’s what she wants you to know.

15 parents on the hacks that make life with a baby easier.

"After a year of missing all of my people, here are 3 unexpected lessons it's given me."

ROADTEST: 3 women, from B to D cup, try the same lingerie brand.

From grazing boards to conversation cards: Here's exactly how I hosted Friendsgiving this year.

Eleanor Katelaris

Just 6 of the best live experiences coming to Perth in summer.

“It was brilliant from the start. What is this wizardry?”: 13 women test Oral-B’s new on-the-go teeth whitening kit.

"Definitely the best facial moisturisers I have used to date." 13 women try CeraVe's moisturising lotion duo for dry and dehydrated skin.

"Tell me your kids are obsessed with PAW Patrol without telling me your kids are obsessed with PAW Patrol."

"A will of steel and the stubbornness of an angry farm animal." 6 parents on the most surprising things about raising a toddler.

'Can I get the jab if I'm pregnant?' and 7 other fertility questions I've heard about the COVID vaccine.

ROADTEST: "I loathe mess, but embraced it for a week with 3 kids under 9. Here's what that rollercoaster looked like."

The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to picking the right serum.

From cocktails to activewear: 6 purchases you need this summer, and how to get cash back on all of them.

From allergies to play dates: 7 parenting hacks to get you through the social season.

ROADTEST: "I tried The KIND Collective's new blue light cosmetics. Here are my honest thoughts."

PSA: This iconic tan brand just launched their own skincare, so we tried it. Immediately.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday October 19.

"I am eternally grateful." After 9 years in the yellow skivvy, Emma Watkins is leaving The Wiggles.

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PARENT OPINION: I’m juggling 2 kids under 4, endless washing and a full-time job. Welcome to ‘the messy years'.

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At 15, Lisa Wilkinson was sexually assaulted. Four decades on, she's ready to talk about it.

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The Catch-Up: Everything you need to know before you watch Succession season 3.

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A seventh baby on the way and 11 siblings: What we know about NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's family life.

“She controlled me my whole life.” Everything we know about Madonna’s six kids.

A daughter he's never met and two favourite sons: Inside Owen Wilson's private family life.

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Exactly what the original cast of The Real Housewives of Melbourne are doing now.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday October 18.

"She didn't deserve to die." 11 months after Melissa Caddick disappeared, her husband has spoken.

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'The beauty industry is failing women with dark skin. And it needs to change.'

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From avocado dyeing to visible mending: 4 ways to upcycle your clothes in an afternoon.

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Aged 13, Ashley became the sole carer for her mum. She says it made their relationship "really hostile".

Gladys Berejiklian will be investigated by ICAC today. Here's everything you need to know.

New partners and babies on the way. The Married at First Sight cast: Where are they now?

Shannen Findlay

'I flew to Hollywood to meet a stranger. Five days in, I realised it was a catastrophic mistake.'

"I accidentally met my casual fling's entire family."

Why do we wake around 3am and dwell on our fears and shortcomings?

The Conversation

For 25 years, Charlene made her living as a catwalk model. Age 52 she was homeless, living in her car.

The first trailer for Stan's Power Book II: Ghost season two will have you hooked.

Phoebe Burgess got publicly shamed for her ex-husband's misdeeds. He got a shot at redemption.

"I began focusing on myself." What being single for a decade has taught me.

Greyson Ferguson

Tom Hardy has built a successful career in Hollywood. He's worried they might "take it away".

A 'Champagne Dame' and a $43m mansion: What we know about the new Real Housewives of Melbourne cast.

The I Know What You Did Last Summer TV series is here, with a darker twist than the original.

'I’m about to turn 40. Here are 6 things I wish I’d known in my 30s.'

'I'm 35. My boyfriend is a decade younger. It's the healthiest relationship I've been in.'

'In a year I was heartbroken twice and ghosted 4 times. Now I'm giving "slow dating" a chance.'

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