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"I wish he had killed me instead of what he did." The unspeakable toll of the Ukraine war on women.

Kaley Cuoco has been married and divorced twice. She says she’ll never marry again.

"What are you having?" The question about my twin pregnancy that hurts me the most.

Susannah Ritchie

'In 2021, I joined the Great Resignation. Here are 9 lessons I've learnt since.'

Lisa Ormenyessy

An influencer, a hotel deposit, and what you’re not meant to say about cancel culture.

"You're a disgrace." 6 of the biggest moments from the first week of the election trail.

14 women share their money saving hacks that are actually really easy.

"IS THIS THE EXACT SAME SHOW?" 12 burning questions I had while watching The Kardashians.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'I suck at dating profiles so I got an expert to do mine. My matches have skyrocketed.'

In 2004, Ed Burns fetched Christy Turlington a cup of coffee. Now they've been married 18 years.

Missing Easter Sunday service and a surprise visit: Exactly what's going on with the royals.

"11 days into shooting and it’s all over." Why everyone is talking about Thandiwe Newton and Channing Tatum.

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Men are calling domestic violence helplines more than ever. This is what they're saying.

An influencer, a hotel deposit, and what you’re not meant to say about cancel culture.

'When I found out my second child was a boy, I didn't think I would ever be okay with it.'

Lifestyle

'I'm a beauty writer. These are my 4 holy grail skin products, and how I found them.'

Naa-Lamle Wellington

'The bodycon dress was everywhere in 2007. Here's why I'm not ready for it to come back.'

Mary Rose Madigan

What My Salary Gets Me: A 34-year-old senior graphic designer with two kids on $125,000 a year.

News

"You're a disgrace." 6 of the biggest moments from the first week of the election trail.

Missing Easter Sunday service and a surprise visit: Exactly what's going on with the royals.

Men are calling domestic violence helplines more than ever. This is what they're saying.

"I wish he had killed me instead of what he did." The unspeakable toll of the Ukraine war on women.

3 NSW policemen are still serving despite DV convictions, and what women are talking about tonight.

'I lost everything in the floods. My family were just told to vacate our beds for Easter tourists.'

Indigenous Stories

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.

'Four years after leaving my violent partner, my son went to jail. I blame myself.'

You know the name Cleo Smith. Why haven't you heard of Charlie Mullaley?

On her wedding day, Narelda Jacobs felt an "emptiness". Then she found the courage to hit restart.

Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by police in 2019. A trial is finally underway.

From relationship podcasts to unforgettable reads: A guide to all the best First Nations content.

Shannen Findlay

'I don't want to change the date. I want to abolish it.'

Entertainment

In 2004, Ed Burns fetched Christy Turlington a cup of coffee. Now they've been married 18 years.

"They were screaming at each other." 15 co-stars who absolutely hated each other in real life.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

'A vile rumour.' Why everyone is talking about Rihanna and ASAP Rocky.

Kaley Cuoco has been married and divorced twice. She says she’ll never marry again.

"IS THIS THE EXACT SAME SHOW?" 12 burning questions I had while watching The Kardashians.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Should I Watch It? Anatomy of a Scandal, Netflix's addictive new thriller with a killer twist.

Relationships

'I suck at dating profiles so I got an expert to do mine. My matches have skyrocketed.'

"A cheese platter is a perfectly acceptable meal": 7 women share the best piece of advice they got from their mum.

SEX DIARIES: 'I let my husband live out his cuckold fantasy. Here's what happened.'

'I was a virgin until I was 26. I felt like an outsider.'

'When my daughter died, I thought I'd never recover. Here's how I learned to live again.'

"I didn't give him my bank details but I felt stupid." We need to talk about micro-catfishing.

Mary Rose Madigan

'My boyfriend's sexual past bothers me - even though I know it shouldn't.'

"I was in another place." How Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens got through their most painful moments.

Sophie Delezio survived two horrific accidents as a child. She just celebrated her 21st birthday.

'Having kids is too hard on low income earners. So I got a vasectomy at 22.'

'I used to tell men mine was odd-looking.' Porn made me hate my vagina.

Mary Rose Madigan

Last month I lost my dad. There are 4 aspects of grief I didn't expect.

'I'd been chatting to Stelios for months when I sent him a nude video. He wasn't who he said he was.'

Torrie Marshall

"Do you really need that biscuit?" I'm regularly fat-shamed at work. I'm done laughing it off.

Mary Rose Madigan

'I've had alopecia for 21 years. No hair on my face, head and body. This is what I want you to know.'

'I've been harassed in the boys' bathroom': What it's like to live as trans in Australia.

Trans Day of Visibility: What it's like coming out as trans in Australia.

'For years I dated men and felt nothing. Then in lockdown, I added girls to my dating app preferences.'

I teach young men about respect. Here are 10 things I tell them about sex.

Always find yourself dating the "bad guy"? A psychologist says there's more to it.

Parents

"What are you having?" The question about my twin pregnancy that hurts me the most.

Susannah Ritchie

Susannah Ritchie

'I was scared to be out in public.' What it's like living with incontinence after childbirth.

Britney Spears suffered with perinatal depression during pregnancy. These mums know just how she felt.

"I woke up in an ambulance." After falling ill, Lucille gave birth under general anaesthetic.

"Leaving you every morning was the hardest part of my day." An open letter to my daughter after going back to work.

Joanna Lamb Hilbert

Joanna Lamb Hilbert

'After graduating university, I received an email from my dad. He wanted his money back.'

Sara-Jayne Rogers

Sara-Jayne Rogers

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Everything we know so far about MasterChef 2022.

‘Please answer me.’ Stan's The Girl from Plainville tells the other side of the Michelle Carter story.

ROADTEST: Everyone is talking about these single-dose serum capsules so 3 women put them to the test.

'I support victim-survivors of financial abuse. Here's what I want people to know before combining finances with a partner.'

"I could feel an instant difference.": 17 women test the Finishing Touch Flawless Pedi.

Shannen Findlay

"Leaving you every morning was the hardest part of my day." An open letter to my daughter after going back to work.

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"A cheese platter is a perfectly acceptable meal": 7 women share the best piece of advice they got from their mum.

Why is everyone in skincare talking about the microbiome? Our questions, answered.

“The 3 special things we need to talk about when you're pregnant for the first time.”

4 sustainable care tips for making your clothes last longer, according to a fashion writer.

Mary Rose Madigan

We asked 3 women what it's like to be a professional female athlete. Here's what they told us.

From laser to skin needling: How do you actually look after post-procedure skin? We asked a dermatologist.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "What are all the things to do when starting a business? I can only think of like... 4 things."

From avocado to strawberry: Just 5 natural ingredients your dry and damaged hair will love you for.

ROADTEST: ‘This staple beauty brand just launched a new lip crayon and game-changing mascara. Here’s my verdict.’

"I recap reality TV for my job. Here's what a day in my life looks like."

Jessie Stephens

“A staple in my beauty bag!”: 11 women trial the Finishing Touch Flawless Brows hair remover.

Eleanor Katelaris

'I went to watch a live netball game for the first time in years. Here's what I noticed.'

Everything you need to know about male fertility, according to a doctor.

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How tennis stars are reacting to Ash Barty's retirement, and what women are talking about today.

'I had weight loss surgery because I was in pain. People told me I cheated.'

Olivia, Locky and the startling lack of empathy we're seeing from our reality TV stars.

In 2002, Amanda Bynes was the world's biggest child star. This is her life now.

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A skirt, an arm sniff, and the internet's long-standing love affair with Oscar Isaac.

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'For 11 years, I was never scared of my husband. Then we had kids.'

'I'm a mum of twins. Here's how I paid 200k off our mortgage in two years.'

'I love my son, but I hate being a stay at home mum.'

Sara-Jayne Rogers

'I never thought I experienced racism at work. But then my colleagues decorated my desk.'

After 35 years on screen, Sandra Bullock is taking a step back to focus on her "beautiful babies".

'A definitive list of the 5 best cooking hacks I learned from The Cook Up.'

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William and Kate are on tour in the Caribbean. But the people don't want them there.

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NT cop Zachary Rolfe referred to his job as “cowboy stuff with no rules”, and what women are talking about tonight.

A new name for 'Wolf' and a $10,000 cot: What we learned from Kylie Jenner's 10-minute pregnancy video.

While Samuel L. Jackson's star was rising, he was living in his basement "like a troll".

While farewelling his wife, Kimberley Kitching's husband addressed claims she was bullied at work.

Emma Lewisham changed the natural skincare game. Just don't call it 'clean beauty'.

In 2020, police believed they had found Madeleine McCann's "killer". Now the case is shutting down.

Alexa Chung was the ultimate 2000s It Girl. Until people 'tired of her'.

Mia Freedman: My skin's the best it's ever been. Here are the changes I made to my routine in my 40s.

An invite snub and COVID-positive stars: All the Oscars behind-the-scenes drama in one place.

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How do you teach kids the value of money in a digital world? The 6 hacks that actually help.

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"The bar is so low for dads": 20 women share their real-life frustrations with 'daddy privilege'.

In 2002, Madeleine West was walking down the street when she was hit by a bus.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Julia Fox and the dangerous narrative we keep hearing about "harmless men".

Are you a giver, a taker or a matcher? The answer could determine your success.

Zendaya and Bella Thorne played best friends. Off-screen, they were pitted against each other.

Shannen Findlay

"I feel utterly defeated." The NSW public education system is failing teachers.

I'm size 14-16 and needed two outfits. Instead, I had a meltdown.

"I was told I was a 'bad friend' this year. I refuse to apologise for it."

Shannen Findlay

Inquest into the murder of Hannah Clarke and her kids begins, and what women are talking about today.

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