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'I've travelled all over Europe. Here's why I recommend its "second cities."'

by Natasha Bazika

The influencer who offered someone $60,000 to murder three people. Then got caught.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'I've always hated blush. This $24 product changed my mind.'

'My family send me money at the end of every year. I hate it.'

'Psychological terror' and fat-shaming: Every accusation about influencer Matilda Djerf by her staff.

Malcolm in the Middle is getting a reboot. Here's what Frankie Muniz has said about it.

Jessica Staveley

'As a curvy woman, these are my 5 go-to swimwear brands that fit every size.'

Melissa Doughty

Weekend Watch: There’s only one reason to watch Netflix’s dark new comedy.

The reason Taylor Swift just missed a huge career milestone will warm your heart.

Feel guilty all the time? You’re probably the ‘parentified daughter’.

No, we’ve actually all been shaving our legs wrong.

'I just discovered this very specific hack for decluttering your kitchen drawers.'

'After my brother died, my body shut down in a yoga class. This is what it taught me about grief.'

Jessica Maguire

Editor's Picks

'No other families have been cut.' Isabelle Silbery on her sudden departure from Gogglebox.

The sad story of the woman who went viral for sleeping with 100 men in one day.

Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox were together for 16 years. He's just addressed her recent breakup.

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. Hours later, both sides accused the other of violating it.

Modern Etiquette

Modern Etiquette: The 23 dating and relationship rules you should know.

Modern Etiquette: The 26 public transport and car park rules we all need to follow.

Modern Etiquette: The 22 share house rules you need to send to your roommate immediately.

Modern Etiquette: The 19 rules we all need to agree on for kids' parties and playdates.

Modern Etiquette: The 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking.

Emily (Em) Vernem

Modern Etiquette: 23 do's and don'ts when you visit someone's home.

Modern Etiquette: The 26 plane and travel rules we wish everyone would follow.

Cassandra Green

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

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

Modern Etiquette: The 38 things we all really need to stop doing at weddings.

Lifestyle

The best sandals for wide feet (that still look stylish).

Don't want to wear a dress on Christmas Day? You need to see this festive set.

We asked teens and tweens the gifts they actually want for Christmas.

Subscriber Exclusive

'I texted a friend to organise a catch-up. Her response disclosed a cruel truth.'

'My friend saw me build my business from scratch. Months later, she betrayed me in the worst way.'

Leigh Campbell's edit of the best Australian swimwear labels to shop.

MIA FREEDMAN: 5 life lessons for teenagers.

'My best friend and I were trying for babies at the same time. Then she did something unforgivable.'

'I trusted my boyfriend entirely. Then I saw his group chat messages.'

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

'My ex took me to court in a custody battle. Then my friend appeared on the witness stand.'

'My friend refused to go halves on the rent because I earn more. Then came the final straw.'

Leigh Campbell's edit of the top 2025 trends you can shop now.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 25-year-old marketing executive on $90,000 living at home.

'18 years after he abandoned me and my baby son, my ex turned up at Christmas lunch.'

What My Salary Gets Me: A 33-year-old primary school teacher on $92,000 a year.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 38-year-old social worker on $118,000 with two children.

'For a decade, I waited for my lover to leave his wife. It ruined my life.'

'My husband of 20 years left me for another woman. There's one part of infidelity no one talks about.'

Leigh Campbell's edit of 11 perfect summer dresses to keep you cool.

'My grandma left all her money to me, and I refuse to share it with my 3 sisters.'

'For 3 years, I rented office space from a friend. Then I found out the truth.'

'The Facebook mum's group post that helped me uncover my husband's affair.'

News

An AVO meant to protect Khouloud Hawatt was relaxed. Months later, she was dead.

After being dismissed by doctors, Kate sent one final heartbreaking text.

A small hand poked out of a trailer. She was one of cult leader Samuel Bateman's 20 'wives'.

'I covered the Lindt Cafe siege as a radio newsreader. It changed the way I do my job.'

Everything we know about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the CEO murder case.

Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13yo girl alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Indigenous Stories

The landmark domestic violence news that barely made the headlines this week.

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

Entertainment

The best movies and TV shows this year had one thing in common.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson got married at 22. Now at 34, this is his family life with four daughters.

The sad story behind Matthew McConaughey's 8-year estrangement from his mother.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

The hidden detail in Selena Gomez's engagement photo that's sending fans wild.

All the disturbing things Brad Pitt's kids can finally say about him.

'I was utterly blind.' How Kenneth Branagh's affair inspired Emma Thompson's most heartbreaking scene.

Relationships

'I was raised in a patriarchal cult. At 25, I escaped.'

Today is the most common day of the year to break up. This is why.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'I trusted my boyfriend entirely. Then I saw his group chat messages.'

Myah was blindsided when her boyfriend broke up with her. Then she found out about 'future faking'.

HOROSCOPES: Actions speak louder than words, and our true colours are shining.

2024 was the year of horny mid-life women.

'My ex took me to court in a custody battle. Then my friend appeared on the witness stand.'

'I texted my friend to catch up in the new year. Her reply made my heart sink.'

'My friend refused to go halves on the rent because I earn more. Then came the final straw.'

Domestic violence is more prevalent than ever right now. Here's exactly how to spot it.

We've got relationship 'red flags' all wrong.

'18 years after he abandoned me and my baby son, my ex turned up at Christmas lunch.'

'I checked my 13-year-old daughter's browsing history and what I found shocked me.'

HOROSCOPES: What the new moon means for your festive season.

Flakiness is out of control at the moment.

Erica's fiancé called her a sex addict. At first, she didn't believe him.

'For a decade, I waited for my lover to leave his wife. It ruined my life.'

'My husband of 20 years left me for another woman. There's one part of infidelity no one talks about.'

'My grandma left all her money to me, and I refuse to share it with my 3 sisters.'

'For 3 years, I rented office space from a friend. Then I found out the truth.'

Family

Julia asked mothers if they regretted having their children. She received 10,000 responses.

'After my divorce, all I wanted for Christmas was my kids.'

Sarah Catherall

Sarah Catherall

Talulah Riley married Elon Musk twice. That's just the start of this wild story.

We asked dads what one thing makes them feel the most parenting guilt. It's not what you'd expect.

'My best friend and I were trying for babies at the same time. Then she did something unforgivable.'

A mum's list of baby rules went viral, then came the messages.

Mamamia Favourites

Want to avoid the crowds this summer? This is the ultimate holiday destination for you.

Hannah Vanderheide

'I've found 9 Christmas gifts for every family member on your list.'

Hannah Vanderheide

'To the mums with kids who are constantly sick, I see you.'

Hannah Vanderheide

How to style your R.M.Williams boots for every dress code.

Cassandra Green

The 3 reasons you should care about retirement. Yes, now.

Hannah Vanderheide

Domestic violence is more prevalent than ever right now. Here's exactly how to spot it.

Don't know what to buy your kids for Christmas? This one's for you.

ASK HOLLY: 'My son has no plans for after school. How can I help him?'

Holly Wainwright

'I'm a 22-year-old female carpenter. Here are the questions I'm asked on repeat, answered.'

A financial expert on the 7 money hacks that'll help you budget for Christmas.

Need a night out with friends? Titanique is guaranteed to blow up your group chat.

5 of the easiest lunchbox snacks to have on rotation for when you just... can't.

The one thing you’re probably missing when it comes to how kids play.

Need to buy a Kris Kringle? Take our gift finder quiz.

8 instant hacks to elevate your wardrobe for any upcoming event.

Cassandra Green

We've found the best secondhand pieces you'll want to wear all summer long.

Pia Miranda: An open letter to every parent struggling to connect with their tweens.

'My non-negotiables as a first-time mum with a baby who refused to sleep.'

Thinking about doing a wardrobe clean-out? This one's for you.

Baby on the way? These are the 7 cult items worth buying on sale.

More

The Wicked and The Wizard Of Oz timeline, explained.

The 'sibling wealth gap' is the centre of all your family drama.

Queen Mary is coming for Meghan Markle’s brand in a big way.

'For 6 months I was denied a rental. Here's what I changed on my application to get accepted.'

The 12 best cosy murder mysteries you need to watch right now.

'The Facebook mum's group post that helped me uncover my husband's affair.'

Emma McKeon and Cody Simpson knew they had a connection. It was a year before they acted on it.

Shannen Findlay

Everything you need to know about the ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025.

Mamamia Out Loud

If you love By Billie, you need to see these 27 cool kids pieces.

A few months after their dream day, Becc and Nathan discovered they weren’t married at all.

Inside the celebrity male hair transplant industry.

Janine Balding's brutal murder shocked the nation. New evidence could free her killer.

WIN the new top-of-the-range Robot Vacuum and Mop by iRobot

'We feel completely excluded.' Exactly what happened when Kylie & Brad returned to The Block.

'Everything I packed for a long-haul flight with a baby and a toddler.'

'How postpartum OCD affected my every waking moment.'

Rebecca Sharley

14 chic pairs of thongs for when your Havaianas are just too casual.

Donna Hay shares her 4 new foolproof summer recipes.

'This $42 hack gave me back my kitchen bench space.'

6 K-Beauty products I recommend as a cosmetic doctor.

Dr Yumiko Kadota

HOROSCOPES: Big shifts are coming and the time to act is now.

Six people have died after drinking alcohol in Laos. But what is methanol poisoning?

After five pregnancy losses, Claire safely reached 12 weeks. One thing left her unable to enjoy it.

'I've found a summer holiday spot that's as pretty as Byron, without the cost and crowds.'

'Her life had just begun.' Bianca Jones' father has spoken.

'At first, Tom passed every new boyfriend test. Then the red flags started.'

A new 'queer' theory, an on-set affair, and all the Wicked gossip in one place.

Jenna took a DNA test for fun. It accidentally put her family at the centre of a murder case.

An over-40s makeup artist's best tips for mature skin.

If you loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, here are 6 romantasy books to read next.

'This underrated overseas spot is a foodie heaven, and only a 3-hour flight.'

'My sister won't let me come to her wedding unless I pay a "wedding tax."'

There are just 9 questions you need to ask yourself before getting engaged.

On TV, Sonny and Cher seemed like a dream couple. For Cher, the truth was much darker.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'Yes, you need a setting spray. Here are 5 of the best.'

'I just found the perfect linen set for summer, and it's only $52.'

'Skiplagging' is the controversial travel hack that could get you a cheaper flight.

In 1994, Susan Smith committed an unimaginable crime.

'When I confided in a friend about my abusive relationship, her response was unforgivable.'

It's been 19 years since the Bali Nine were arrested. Now those who remain may be coming home.

Jessica Chambers

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