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With just 10 words, Saoirse Ronan silenced all the men on The Graham Norton Show.

After murdering Lilie James, her killer's final act was unspeakably cruel.

In 1974, cousins Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters disappeared. 50 years later, the investigation is ongoing.

Bethany Joy Lenz starred in One Tree Hill. She also spent 10 years in a cult.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'After 11 years of marriage, I woke up to a letter from my husband. It wasn't what I expected.'

The worrying rise of the 'ballet body'.

There are some marital secrets you should keep.

The 8 best shows to watch while scrolling on your phone.

11 cult beauty products women have been repurchasing for decades.

HOROSCOPES: It's time to face reality and find deep connections.

Beyoncé just became the latest celebrity to endorse Kamala Harris. She's in good company.

The affordable holiday spot that's just 90 minutes from Sydney but feels like you've gone further.

'My twin boys are inseparable, but I’m watching one of them deteriorate before my eyes.'

Editor's Picks

Jackie O hid her addiction 'hell' for 5 years. Then a phone call changed everything.

Cassandra Green

'My daughter is cheating on her husband and I'm helping her get away with it.'

Weekend Watch: The new Netflix documentary that will leave you captivated.

How to support the organisations and charities providing aid amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon.

Domestic Violence

'My sister-in-law was 23 when she met a man at church. Soon he had complete control over her.'

'I was violently abused for 18 years. Then my child handed me a drawing.'

Christine Mills told police she was scared of her son. Now he's been charged with her murder.

The horrifying thing that domestic violence victims and NRL players have in common.

'I turned to alcohol to numb the effects': The forgotten victims of the domestic violence crisis.

Sarah says she has 'ugly privilege'.

'A woman was charged with stalking me. Six years later, she says she's moving into the next street.'

When Jacinta met her ex there were no red flags. In the birthing suite he 'changed.'

'I was financially abused for 6 years. Here's what I wish I knew sooner.'

Here's what an employer's obligations are to employees experiencing domestic violence.

Lifestyle

'I'm a luxury travel planner. These are the 10 best destinations you've never heard of.'

'I've tried all the budget French skincare brands. These are the 8 products I'd buy in Australia.'

The 20 best dresses for any upcoming event, according to a stylist.

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MIA FREEDMAN: '3 things my dermatologist just told me about rosacea.'

'I helped my best friend cover up her affair. Then she betrayed me in the worst way possible.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'Just 27 delightful dresses for any occasion.'

'I'd been married 12 years when I discovered everything I knew about my husband's life before me was a lie.'

'Here are all the things my husband and I wish we knew before opening up our marriage.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '9 easy-to-wear items inspired by Copenhagen street-style.'

'On our 10-year anniversary, my husband gave me an envelope. The contents floored me.'

'My partner left me for a colleague as I battled cancer. It's me who had the last laugh.'

'After I split up with my ex of two years, he sent me a spreadsheet.'

The wardrobe pieces you should invest in (and the ones you should save on) according to an expert.

'I thought my sister-in-law trusted me with her kids. Then her nanny made a confession.'

'I saw what the matron of honour did at the hens party. So I told the bride and got her sacked.'

'Y2K fashion is having a moment. These are the best pieces to add to your wardrobe.'

Claudia Bursill

'When my friend lost her job, I invited her to move in. It destroyed our friendship.'

'When Ancestry DNA revealed a family secret, I wished I'd never done the test.'

The best throw-on-and-go dresses that require zero outfit planning.

Tina Abeysekara

'I'm secretly glad that my daughter hates her dad.'

Modern Etiquette: The 10 things hairdressers wish you'd stop doing.

'All the things I didn't wear for Mamamia's biggest event of the year.'

A stylist's instant hacks to elevate your wardrobe.

News

The unexpected tragic story of Freya, the friendly walrus.

Suzy Rackemann is the 69th Australian woman killed this year. Her son has been charged with murder.

Days before a major report on Lilie James' murder, her school's principal sent parents a letter.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

14-year-old Sewell fell in love with 'Dany'. The outcome was tragic.

Erik and Lyle Menendez have spent 34 years in jail. A district attorney just handed them a lifeline.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Eleanor discovered her dad was having an affair. What she did next landed her in jail.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

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

Raygun's 'whole world changed' after she went viral. It wasn't all for the better.

How a little show about a teacher became this year's most delightful watch.

The best death trope romances to watch when you need a good cry.

It's a bad week in which to be single on the internet.

Why is everyone talking about Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster?

After leaving Farmer Wants A Wife, Sam Armytage has signed on for a new reality dating show.

Relationships

5 relationship-interfering behaviours you need to stop.

Shahn Baker Sorekli & Helen Robertson

'I tolerated my boyfriend's friendship with his ex. Until one request crossed the line.'

'My boyfriend took me to the Taylor Swift concert. Then he started dating the girl he sat next to.'

'I'd been married 12 years when I discovered everything I knew about my husband's life before me was a lie.'

Kirat was in a 10-year online relationship with 'Bobby'. But his real identity was sinister.

'Men won't commit to me because of my career. Three years ago, I made a backup plan.'

'The one thing I got wrong about my divorce.'

HOROSCOPES: It's time to be brazen and take opportunities as they come.

Bonnie Blue slept with 150 guys in 2 weeks. Here's what she wants you to know.

Isabella Thompson

The ‘friendship fence’ is the reason you never want your friend groups to meet.

The attachment style that's growing faster than all the others.

'On our 10-year anniversary, my husband gave me an envelope. The contents floored me.'

'My partner left me for a colleague as I battled cancer. It's me who had the last laugh.'

'I found deepfake porn of myself online. Then I found out who was responsible.'

Libby-Jane Charleston

HOROSCOPES: How this week's full moon is set to shake up your life.

Modern Etiquette: The 21 group chat rules you’re definitely breaking.

'After I split up with my ex of two years, he sent me a spreadsheet.'

'I broke up with the love of my life because he didn't want kids. Then I found out he was going to be a dad.'

'Every woman I know is dating a significantly younger man.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

Samantha described her husband as her third child. Then the messages came flooding in.

Family

'When I became a grandmother, I didn't expect to feel grief.'

ASK HOLLY: 'My teen spirals when things don't go her way. How do I stop it?'

Holly Wainwright

Holly Wainwright

At 38, Alisha gave up on dating and chose IVF. Here's what surprised her the most.

'Teens and tweens are missing from the conversation about social media. So I spoke to 100 of them.'

'As my friend died of cancer, my partner and I made a life-changing decision.'

'I was a victim of 'family vlogging'. It wasn't a sweet window into my life, it was child labour.'

Mamamia Favourites

The rise of serum capsules and the 5 cult products you need to add to cart.

Valentina Todoroska

'I'm obsessed with parenting hacks, and I swear by this one.'

8 myths about your period you should stop believing.

'I’m calling it: if you grew up being a cat person, you’ll agree with me on these 10 things.'

The 6 things you need to know about women's cricket in Australia right now.

An expert answered everything you're too worried to ask about menopause.

Hannah Vanderheide

'I just watched the Aussie remake of The Office and I have thoughts.'

We got all your period questions answered by a doctor.

The 9 best gifts for primary schoolers when you're out of ideas.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'A very honest guide to working with midlife women.'

Holly Wainwright

Solo parenting and book writing: A real day in the life of Phoebe Burgess.

Yes, there's a right way to talk about vaccinations with your teens.

8 of the best backyard ideas if you're looking for an easy (and cheap) makeover.

An Aussie teacher started a podcast to help 5 students. It ended up reaching thousands.

'This is the best serum I've ever used on my fine lines.'

'I'm a doctor and here are the 9 fertility questions I get asked all the time.'

Millennials are rebranding menopause.

'I've found the hardest working maternity bras every pregnant woman should own.'

'I work in fraud and scam recovery. You wouldn’t believe the stories we come across.'

'I tried a week of no screen time with my preschooler. Here’s what I never expected.'

More

'The worst thing about dating after divorce is not what you think.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

HOROSCOPES: Resets, relationships, and trusting your intuition.

7 affordable K-Beauty products to add to cart for glowing skin.

Not sure where to begin? Here's our definitive ranking of Emily Henry books.

Donna Hay shares her easy recipes she loves for when you're low on time.

'My 3-year-old has been on more than 50 flights. Here are my top toddler travel hacks.'

There's a reason your skin is breaking out.

Isabel lost both her parents. When she had her own child, she hit rock bottom.

Just a list of cheat codes that will make your life easier.

'Kylie Jenner uses this $28 nipple balm as a lip product. So, I tried it.'

If your partner is mute in the bedroom, send them this.

'I grew up in a cult. This was the moment I knew I had to escape.'

'I tried the 4, 5, 15 rule on my dating profile. I noticed a change immediately.'

Kim Kardashian has just spoken publicly about her involvement with the Menendez brothers.

Move over linen, here are the 10 best dresses to throw on this summer.

What’s in the rug? A mystery the internet can’t look away from.

'I've found a form of travel that's every bit as good as cruising (but stays on dry land).'

15 years ago, Octomum became famous for birthing octuplets. The real story is much darker.

This one trick will stop you from getting jet lag.

'I thought he was a catfish, so I catfished him back. Then he flew overseas to see me.'

The behind-the-scenes story from Desperate Housewives we can't stop thinking about.

Days before their honeymoon, Taylor was told his new wife was going to die. So, he didn't tell her.

Cassandra Green

'Is this $23 foundation really better than this cult $86 one? I put it to the test.'

Once again, Ryan Murphy has made his murderer too hot.

'I've never understood Travis Kelce's appeal. Then I watched him act.'

Ryan Murphy's next Monster is the most disturbing story in true crime history.

We need to talk about the most heartbreaking plotline in Nobody Wants This.

When did the Beckhams become Team William?

'I love my sister, but she's turned into an insufferable trad wife.'

Mackenzie Arnold on the one piece of negative feedback she's carried her whole career.

Women are putting beef fat on their face as skincare. But does it actually work?

Shannen Findlay

In July, Frances Crawford was killed in a lawnmower incident. Her husband has been charged with murder.

Cassandra Green

We've found the best brown bags you'll want to use all summer.

Why everyone just wants a 'dumb job' right now.

'A distressed infant often means a distressed parent.' Your 6 burning colic questions, answered.

Hannah Vanderheide

7 disturbing true crime shows to watch after you've finished Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

What should have been a breakout American performance left Amy Shark crying in a bathroom.

No one knows how to behave anymore, so Mamamia's Modern Etiquette Guide is here to help.

An extract from Melania Trump's upcoming memoir proves it's going to be explosive.

The cult beauty brand nailing luxury and the 5 products you need to try immediately.

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