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Bringing Alba home: The Australian baby born as war began in Ukraine.

by Rebecca Davis

'I'm the girl you meet before you meet The One.'

Masks, RATs and fuel: Exactly what you can and can’t claim on your 2021-22 tax return.

'You're really brave!' I went to a Pilates class. Here's why I'm not going back.

Mary Rose Madigan

Choosing 'Max's song' and based on a true story: 8 things you didn't know about Stranger Things.

'I'm Mamamia's pop culture editor. Here are the 7 books I think you should read in May.'

Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox were together for 16 years. This is what their lives look like now.

Elvis Presley's death was ruled a heart attack. Two compelling theories suggest otherwise.

"A 'cons' list about Australia has gone viral. I have some points to add."

From numbness to avoidance: 5 signs you're 'emotionally coasting' right now.

'After 30 years of problematic drinking, I quit. Then life threw me a curve ball.'

Kathryn Wakelin

'I chose to go on holiday without my daughter. The worst responses I got were from mums.'

'Okay, why is this better than every holiday romance I've had?' Mamamia reviews the The Amalfi sex toy.

Editor's Picks

"How the most painful experience of my life transformed my relationship with exercise."

Jessie Stephens

'I'm tired of fighting': I've spent my whole life in America. Now it's time to leave.

A coroner has ruled 'nobody' could've stopped Hannah Clarke's killer. What do we do next?

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

Lifestyle

'You're really brave!' I went to a Pilates class. Here's why I'm not going back.

Mary Rose Madigan

"Winter uniform sorted": 19 things the Mamamia team shopped this month.

'I’m a beauty addict and these are 7 products I can’t believe I didn’t try sooner.'

News

Masks, RATs and fuel: Exactly what you can and can’t claim on your 2021-22 tax return.

'I'm a trans athlete who's played at a high level. This is what's missing from the conversation.'

'I'm tired of fighting': I've spent my whole life in America. Now it's time to leave.

What women are talking about today, Friday July 1.

“We are just running on empty.” The most powerful pictures from the teachers strike.

A coroner has ruled 'nobody' could've stopped Hannah Clarke's killer. What do we do next?

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.'

Age 8, Tanya was washing racist graffiti off her walls. Now she's a high-powered AFL executive.

Entertainment

'I'm Mamamia's pop culture editor. Here are the 6 books I think you should read in July.'

If you loved The Thursday Murder Club, here are 6 crime novels you need to read during winter.

The new Stan Original Series Last Light features an all-star cast and a frightening new reality.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

"A 'cons' list about Australia has gone viral. I have some points to add."

Elvis Presley's death was ruled a heart attack. Two compelling theories suggest otherwise.

'It's my job to recommend TV shows. These are the 12 to watch in July.'

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Relationships

'After 30 years of problematic drinking, I quit. Then life threw me a curve ball.'

Kathryn Wakelin

'I'm the girl you meet before you meet The One.'

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

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

'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

For 12 years, mum-of-six Kate had a secret gambling addiction. She lost $500,000.

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.'

'I share my sex life on OnlyFans. It saved my marriage.'

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

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.'

Parents

Just 7 things parents know to be true about cold and flu season.

"Only serial killers use cling wrap." The rules for packing a school lunchbox.

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

Claire Audibert

Claire Audibert

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

"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'.

Mamamia Favourites

If you loved The Thursday Murder Club, here are 6 crime novels you need to read during winter.

“Perfection is an unattainable myth.” 5 ways to ease the day-to-day mental load of running a house.

Joanna Lamb Hilbert

“Don't give up hope.” 2 women share what it's really like for nurses and midwives in 2022.

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

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

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.

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

The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to parenting, social media and the 'right kind' of boundaries.

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

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'For 20 years, I supported my husband wearing women's clothing. But now I'm ending the marriage.'

In the 1990s, Andie MacDowell was set to be one of the world's biggest actors. This is her life now.

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MIA FREEDMAN: Kim Kardashian and the ‘ideal’ body in 2022.

'I'm an organisation expert. Here's exactly how I organise my linen cupboard.'

Tom Tilley was 10 years old when he began speaking in tongues.

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

‘No buyer.’ NSW's largest coal mine to close, and what women are talking about tonight.

"It makes me feel exhausted just thinking about it." The reality of being the 'default parent'.

5 signs you're dealing with a 'social hangover' and what to do about it.

'I'm a beauty writer who just went on holiday. These are the only 5 products I actually used.'

6 life-changing books that will change your mindset.

David Pocock never planned on becoming a politician. That's exactly why we need him.

EXCLUSIVE: Every incredible designer taking part in this year's Country to Couture runway show.

"I buy a kilo of bacon at a time." The best 19 hacks for saving on groceries.

Shannen Findlay

"Their collections sell out SO fast." 16 women on the plus-size brands that never fail them.

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"A character assassination..." Why everyone is talking about The Bachelor's Jimmy and Holly.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: These are the 7 best cheap foundations, all under $35.

Concerns over 3 Aussie stores using facial recognition technology, and what women are talking about tonight.

Nicole Adolphe is a stylist and fashion editor. These are her 9 favourite outfit hacks.

"We have six f***ing minutes." 7 things we learned from Jennifer Lopez's Halftime documentary.

Chelsea McLaughlin

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

'Like Rebel Wilson, I was forced to come out before I was ready. Here's how it truly felt.'

Elizabeth Walker

"Famous for basically doing nothing." Why everyone is talking about Jennifer Aniston.

'The first 12 months were horrendous.' Cathrine Mahoney on her very public marriage breakdown.

11 years ago, Beyonce's pregnancy announcement broke the internet. Here's what her kids are up to now.

Shannen Findlay

"You were never invited": Everything we know about Britney Spears' wedding day.

"I urged her to keep it classy." Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' daughter has joined OnlyFans.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Threats of blackouts across Australia still loom, and what women are talking about tonight.

A custom-made dress and a former AFL player: Everything we know about Olympia Valance's wedding.

'I'm a full-time travel influencer. Here's every question you have about my job, answered.'

'Dear parents, this is what I want you to know about growing up on the internet.'

"So easy, cheap and yum." 25 women share their go-to weeknight dinners.

In 1980, Angela separated from her abusive husband. He retaliated with a campaign of terror across Sydney.

Jelena Dokic is an Aussie tennis star. Six weeks ago, she almost tried to take her life.

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