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Siva Auvae was days away from her 32nd birthday when her partner killed her.

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'When I tell people I've had filler as a cosmetic doctor, I know what they think of me.'

Mama June's eldest daughter has died, age 29, less than a year after being diagnosed with cancer.

The theory behind why the royal Christmas card looks so different this year.

Shannen Findlay

Why Tammy Hembrow and fiancé Matt Zukowski won't be having kids together.

'My pregnant wife looked through my phone. Now I'm divorcing her.'

Shannen Findlay

'I went to Fiji for the first time in 15 years. Here's why I wish I went sooner.'

'I did 13 rounds of IVF to become a solo mum by choice.'

'I had no idea my partner was a serial cheater. But my friends knew.'

'I've been testing colour correctors for years. These are the ones I swear by for brown skin.'

Together until the end: the conjoined twins who refused to separate.

'I'm surrounded by friends who have generational wealth. They complain they're poor.'

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When Lacey's little boy became sick, nobody guessed she was killing him in plain sight.

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During her pregnancy, Sophie drank occasionally. At 14, her son received a diagnosis.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The things I love enough to buy my best mate for Christmas.

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The moments in TV show Strife that actually happened in real life.

Lifestyle

Bucket bags are making a comeback so we've found the best ones for every budget.

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Asylum seekers, freed criminals, and a High Court decision: What went wrong?

What we learned on the last day of Brittany Higgins' cross examination.

Troubled teens, wilderness camps and the legal kidnapping that's happening in the United States.

Danny Shannon wanted to get high so he decided to escape from Sydney's Silverwater prison.

1 in 6 Australian men reports sexual feelings towards children. Here's what experts say must happen.

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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?

‘I’d been a cleaner, I’d driven trucks. At 43, I enrolled in university for the first time.'

How to have a conversation with someone voting 'no' to the Voice.

'I'm an Indigenous Elder. Here's what I want the undecided to know about the Voice.'

Why so many Indigenous Australians won't be allowed to vote on the Voice to Parliament.

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

Entertainment

'Two of the rooms are a bad decision.' All the photos from The Block's kitchen reveal in one place.

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'Crazy, scary and uncomfortable.' What Prince Harry's exes say it was like dating him.

'What a plot twist you were.' Tammy Hembrow and Matt Zukowski are engaged.

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How a young photographer swindled the world's richest woman and caused an international scandal.

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Jaime Del Burgo claims he had an affair with the Queen of Spain. Then he married her sister.

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'When I went into premature labour, my partner screamed at me for 'ruining his plans'.'

The secrets of lesbian sex. (And no, it's not like every porn movie you've seen.)

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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.'

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

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

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Relationships

Debunking the 'winning sperm'.

Does your partner pass the viral ‘orange peel’ test?

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'Three months after I married my husband, I started contemplating my sexuality.'

The female porn stars heading to Schoolies for content.

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'Yes, my family is disabled. But mostly by society.'

'I've inherited my mum's witchy powers and honestly? It's creeping me out.'

Erina wrote a book about cults. It led to a shocking realisation.

'I was with a covert narcissist for 20 years. I didn't have a clue.'

What life is like when you're asexual and aromantic.

Kellie received a warning from school about her teen's morbid humour, and had to explain why.

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'I tried emotional foreplay on a third date. I have so much regret.'

'When I went into premature labour, my partner screamed at me for 'ruining his plans'.'

Being on dating apps is a bin fire. Here are the most unhinged messages we've ever received.

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ASK HOLLY: ‘We don’t want our single, flaky friend to come on our group holiday.’

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The secrets of lesbian sex. (And no, it's not like every porn movie you've seen.)

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Family

Mums are in a fierce debate about daycare. The response from dads? Crickets.

'I gave my toddler "empathy lessons". Here's an honest recap.'

‘My husband died and now his siblings are asking for his inheritance from 10 years ago.’

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9 Christmas gifts for the Disney obsessed in your life.

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The 5 things you probably didn't know were impacting your teen's acne.

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9 of the best Christmas gift ideas to get the person that has everything.

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EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Johnson talks about life without his sister Connie, 6 years on.

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From that Ottolenghi pasta to chocolate dumplings: 7 viral recipes to make this summer.

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'Three months after I married my husband, I started contemplating my sexuality.'

The 5 thoughts every parent has taking their kids on holidays.

'I just got back from my first sober holiday. Here's how it changed my trip.'

Candy Cane Lane is the new feel-good Christmas movie everyone is talking about.

A doctor on the 5 things you need to know about drinking and pregnancy.

KELLY MCCARREN: 'Here's exactly what I'd tell any new parent to spend and save on.'

A beauty writer’s no-BS guide to stop your sensitive skin freaking out.

'I need it.' The Mamamia team share the 13 items they're eyeing off this month.

Yes, you need to try this $22 hair dye. We asked 9 women for their honest review.

Phoebe Anderson

'Friendships will change.' Everything I wish I knew before I had my first baby.

Hannah Vanderheide

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Yep, we’re going there. What to know about having sex in menopause.

'Mumma ain’t running no restaurant.' A mum of two shares her Five Golden Rules for parenting.

Jacqui McCallum

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

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Sam Kerr just shared pics of her proposal to Kristie Mewis and someone please hold us.

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Tired of working? This is how much money you need to retire in Australia, according to new research.

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Enrique Iglesias is on tour, and it is going really, really badly.

An unpopular opinion about Kim Kardashian’s next ‘movie star’ move.

'My daughter’s toy doll is the one parenting worry I never saw coming.'

The '3 points of interest' rule is the key to elevating your style without spending a cent.

Ana was fulfilling a lifelong dream of going to Taylor Swift’s concert when it was cut short.

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SA's Police Commissioner penned a letter to the state's 101st road casualty - his youngest son.

The story behind The Crown's most hated scene.

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Harry's hair, Justin's dance and the truth about 'ageing' pop stars.

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What are Japanese manicures and why are they taking over SNS nails?

'I just bought my first home for $100,000. But there's a catch.'

8 questions we have about the dress that really upset the internet.

9 chic summer loungewear sets that will keep you looking cute and feeling comfy.

8 pieces of clothing that won't make you feel invisible.

Six women. One week. The national emergency our leaders refuse to address.

When Bella Johnston had cancer, she spent years following Belle Gibson's advice.

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

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Just 4 of the worst Architectural Digest Celebrity House Tours of all time.

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6 things the Ghost Story podcast didn’t tell you, according to a criminal analyst.

This makeup expert wants you to stop applying your concealer like Lady Gaga.

This $39 sunlounger has caused a TikTok frenzy for solving your scrolling addiction.

'I'm a beauty editor with $40 in my pocket. Here's what I'd buy from the chemist.'

The 5 best dupes for the Hermès Chypre sandals.

An email signature that protects your time, and 15 other work hacks to simplify your day.

Every question you have about weight-loss injections, answered.

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Amalia had to be there when her husband’s body was exhumed.

The Stan Original Documentary Revealed: Ben Roberts-Smith Truth On Trial is coming to our screens.

Gen Z don't want to be influencers. These are top 10 jobs they actually want.

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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse are having a Twilight baby.

Ghost story: 'Mummy, there's a woman in my room who screams at me.'

This song will alleviate your anxiety in 30 seconds.

Shannen Findlay

Are we facing another COVID Christmas?

Matte or dewy? Here's how to find out which foundation works best for your skin.

'I'm a personal shopper. Here are my 18 hacks for shopping the sales.'

Caroline does other people's life admin. But there are a few things she won't do.

10 days after his passing, Johnny Ruffo's girlfriend has shared a tribute.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Dear Doctor: 'I'm exhausted all the time for no good reason. How can I get my energy back?'

Dr Rebecca Goadby

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