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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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"It's a big shock." MAFS' Melissa and Bryce have welcomed twins, 10 weeks early.

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Cleo, 4, went missing from her family’s tent in the early morning. It’s been more than 48 hours.

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

Chelsea McLaughlin

'I'm a former school principal. Here are 10 ways to help your child settle back into school.'

"It feels unfinished." All the photos from The Block's backyard reveal in one place.

Jessica Staveley

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

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

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

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

Naa-Lamle Wellington

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

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

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The Unspeakables

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The real problem with ‘nude’ foundation.

'Midwifery is a noisy job. Until it falls silent.'

Katherine Mabey

Oh no. I tried these viral bikini bottoms and I regret everything.

Six of the best positions for having sex in a wheelchair.

These are 50 photos of what women’s vulvas actually look like.

Ellie Sedgwick at Comfortable in my Skin

From sexless marriages to ‘monogamish.’ 10 couples who do partnerships differently.

Lifestyle

HOROSCOPES: A frenemy encounter and a love interest. The week ahead according to your star sign.

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

Rosie Slaughter

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

The Conversation

News

Cleo, 4, went missing from her family’s tent in the early morning. It’s been more than 48 hours.

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

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

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

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

"It is heartachingly painful." Stop comparing Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions to the Holocaust.

Relationships

'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."

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

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

Greyson Ferguson

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

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

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

'I sat in tears surrounded by pregnant women.' Is there a better way to treat women who miscarry?

Sex rituals, toilet confessions and rogue parenting: 17 couples on the strangest habits they share.

"I cannot and will not forgive or forget." The life lesson from Holocaust survivor, Eddie Jaku.

Jessie Stephens

If you suffer from mental illness, the "Beyond Now" plan could save your life.

"I felt stupid." What really happened when Lisa Wilkinson was "dismissed" from the Today show.

'For years I used the size of my body as a coping mechanism. It almost destroyed me.'

'I masturbated every day for a week to fix my sleep schedule. Here's exactly what happened next.'

'In 1986, I met Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon. It changed the entire course of my life.'

SEX DIARIES: 'On holiday, I had sex with a stranger on an inflatable ocean obstacle course.’

"You want to change them." The 5 signs that the person you’re with isn’t the one.

"It’s a selfish thing to do, really." 5 women on why they 'face swap' during sex.

Six of the best positions for having sex in a wheelchair.

SEX DIARIES: A stranger went down on me in the middle of a party. I've never felt sexier.

Entertainment

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

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 write about TV everyday for work. These are my top 10 shows of all time.'

Katherine Heigl’s brother died one week before his 16th birthday. She doesn’t often talk about him.

Work & Money

PARENT OPINION: Everyone talks about leaning into motherhood, but nobody talks enough about leaning out.

"8 women told me their best no-BS advice on buying a house.”

Mary Rose Madigan

Tiffiny Hall will never return to television. Here’s why.

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Aussie diver Melissa Wu just competed at the Tokyo Olympics. She also runs 3 small businesses.

"I wasn't allowed to laugh." 37 women on the weirdest thing they ever got in trouble for at work.

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31 women tell us how much money they make in a year, and what they have in savings.

I am the director of an engineering company. Here's my advice for any woman going into STEM.

Genevieve De Michele

I interviewed self-made millionaires for their money tips. Here are 3 everyone should know.

An open letter from a public school teacher on what teaching is really like.

"If you're buying a car online, here are my 6 tips that actually help."

Krechelle Carter

Want to boost your business? Lady Startup is offering an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship.

PSA: Buy From The Bush are running their own Shark Tank-style event for rural lady startups. Here's how to get involved.

Claudia Strachan

'My boss told me I was too passive and agreeable at work. When I changed, I was criticised.'

"I’m a money expert. These are the 5 things I’m teaching my daughters about money."

Called to cover a major terror attack, Lisa Millar had to make a choice.

'I went from $45k in debt to owning my own home in Sydney within 2 years. Here's how.'

Alana Mai Mitchell

'I've helped women save tens of thousands. Here are 4 money tips you need to know.'

9 ways you can support a Lady Startup through another COVID Christmas.

Magdalena Roze and Darren Robertson had one of the most lucrative businesses in Australia. Then COVID hit.

The super simple time management technique that will actually make you more productive.

Parents

"It's a big shock." MAFS' Melissa and Bryce have welcomed twins, 10 weeks early.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

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

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

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

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

"It's like looking in a mirror." I'm worried about passing my eating disorder onto my daughter.

Lea carried her twins to term knowing only one of them would survive.

Mamamia Favourites

TRIED & TESTED: A new plumping serum with the coverage of a foundation. Here's everything you need to know.

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

Just 4 ways to level up your next socially-distanced picnic.

Eleanor Katelaris

ROADTEST: 3 women try esmi’s new high-potency 100% Encapsulated Retinol.

PARENT OPINION: Everyone talks about leaning into motherhood, but nobody talks enough about leaning out.

Should I quit coffee? 4 burning questions about what to eat and drink during pregnancy.

ROADTEST: "Bioderma's sister brand, Etat Pur, has just landed in Australia. Here's my honest review."

ROADTEST: 'We wanted glasses for 3 different occasions. So we tried on basically everything at Specsavers.’

"8 women told me their best no-BS advice on buying a house.”

Mary Rose Madigan

ROADTEST: 'My 2-year-old Cavoodle tried a fresh pet food delivery service for 14 days. Here's his verdict.'

Here’s exactly what to swap in (and out) of your skincare routine in your 20s, according to a skincare expert.

Alisha Bhojwani

Aussie diver Melissa Wu just competed at the Tokyo Olympics. She also runs 3 small businesses.

PSA: SIX The Musical is back, and it’s going Australia wide.

ROADTEST: 4 women over 30 try Clinique's new anti-ageing Smart Serum. Here are their honest reviews.

Melissa Drljaca

PARENT OPINION: "I’m a parent of two kids in the public school system. Teachers, you are essential."

“I didn’t know much about electric vehicles. Now these 5 things about them are making it my next car.”

"I'm a lifestyle editor, and challenged myself to build a timeless capsule wardrobe."

“It took nearly 5 years and 4 people to have our longed-for baby.”

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An open letter from a public school teacher on what teaching is really like.

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'I'm moving to another country for someone I've never met in person.'

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'My husband cheated on me and I stayed. The comments from my friends hurt the most.'

"I've never been recognised." Kirsten Dunst's fickle friendship with Hollywood.

'He used his son to lure my child.' Why we must never forget Carly Ryan.

Natalia Bryant had always planned on playing professional volleyball. That changed after Kobe died.

"I'm sorry I made the 9/11 thing": How a 21yo filmmaker became an accidental conspiracy hero.

'How my skincare routine helps soothe my lockdown anxiety.'

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What is life going to look like once we hit 70 per cent vaccination?

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'Loneliness, overwhelm, boredom: Being a mum looks different in 2021.'

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'I watch a hell of a lot of TV. Here are 13 newish TV shows that are definitely worth the hype.'

'I let my hair go grey at 31. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.'

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"It was relentless. I hated myself." For months, Isabelle Silbery has been suffering in silence.

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Flex Mami goes to bed at 6am. Here's what the rest of her day looks like.

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