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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday May 12.

by Chelsea McLaughlin

The 2021 Australian Federal Budget: Who are the real winners and losers?

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'My abusive husband of 40 years died. I discovered he had written my eulogy.'

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'A man I was dating suddenly disappeared. Then I learnt about the DENNIS dating strategy.'

Beck just unleashed on MAFS producers, and more in Celeb in 5.

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‘I have no idea if I have grandchildren.’ Anthony Hopkins hasn’t seen his daughter for 20 years.

Tom Cruise returning his awards and a cancelled ceremony: The downfall of the Golden Globes.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'Choosing to have kids is final. Choosing not to is a decision I make every day.'

Sophie Henrinckx

There are 6. And things don't always go to plan: A ranking of Hamish Blake's best birthday cakes.

An 'evil' dad and married to the same woman twice: The complicated life of Elon Musk.

Jessica Staveley

A 13-year-old boy has died in a 'terrible, terrible incident,' after sleeping in a garbage bin.

Billi Fitzsimons

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 7 of my best beauty tips for tired mums.

"There's something between its legs": 16 women on their accidental gender reveals.

Seth Rogen, James Franco, and the consequences of Hollywood bro culture.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'Everyone had given up on my baby. Then a doctor asked if he could try one more thing.'

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'I was a messy, blackout drunk. On Boxing Day 2018, I knew I'd gone too far.'

'I'm one of the lucky ones who survived an abusive husband. But the aftermath was almost worse.'

In 1980, Paul was sent on holidays with the local priest. His life became a nightmare.

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Lifestyle

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The 6 books everyone will be reading in May.

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News

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday May 12.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

So, how exactly does the Federal Budget help women?

Billi Fitzsimons

Billi Fitzsimons

The 2021 Australian Federal Budget: Who are the real winners and losers?

'My abusive husband of 40 years died. I discovered he had written my eulogy.'

Billi Fitzsimons

Billi Fitzsimons

A 13-year-old boy has died in a 'terrible, terrible incident,' after sleeping in a garbage bin.

Billi Fitzsimons

Billi Fitzsimons

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday May 11.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Relationships

'A man I was dating suddenly disappeared. Then I learnt about the DENNIS dating strategy.'

An ode to 'Other Mothers', because for some of us, it wasn’t our mothers who raised us.

'Last Mother's Day, I was about to call my mum. Then my dad phoned.'

"It blew my mind": Voice notes completely changed how I date online.

Alisha Bhojwani

'My husband and I met in addiction recovery. After 8 years together, I realised he never stopped.'

Tara Blair Ball

Domestic abuse: Could you spot the signs?

The racist microaggressions I'm constantly experiencing on dating apps.

"A multi-orgasmic marvel." Mamamia reviews the 'Magic Wand' sex toy.

"I told my best friend I was sexually assaulted. She said I 'cheated' on my boyfriend."

"I wished for a 'normal' name." The unspoken toll of living with an Asian name in Australia.

"I just needed to apologise." After 25 years apart, my first boyfriend messaged me.

Jennifer M. Wilson

'My best friend died. Three weeks later, her husband started dating again.'

Jai spent 20 years in and out of homelessness. Here's what she wants you to know.

"My husband cheated on me. Tonight, he's going on TV to talk about it."

Nadia Bokody made a career writing about sex with men. Then she realised she was gay.

A letter to my abuser.

Amanda noticed something unusual about her partner's testicle. It saved his life.

1,895 women tell us exactly what they do when they masturbate.

'My friend took his life in lockdown. He was the absolute last person I thought would do this.'

Emmeline Peterson

"I need you to come and get me." The day I cut my abusive mother out of my life.

Entertainment

Beck just unleashed on MAFS producers, and more in Celeb in 5.

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Tom Cruise returning his awards and a cancelled ceremony: The downfall of the Golden Globes.

Chelsea McLaughlin

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Don't panic, but Ben Affleck and J.Lo just went on a week-long holiday together.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Can we please talk about that time Drew Barrymore third-wheeled Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens’ date? And more in Celeb in 5.

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'I was in so much debt, I cried every day. Here's how I got myself debt free.'

"We didn't get a prenup": 16 women share how their finances changed after marriage.

Michelle Battersby was told her career would be over if she launched Sunroom. She did it anyway.

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"I'm a pharmacist. Here's what happened when I tried to call in sick to work."

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'What are your 3 non-negotiables?' What to ask yourself when you're looking to buy property.

'I had $0 in my bank account. In 3 years, I have doubled my salary and paid off my debt.'

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"My male best friend was offered $5k more for the same job." The complicated reality of the gender pay gap.

“Do I need to make contributions?” All of your superannuation questions answered.

“What the f**k am I worth?” A financial expert shares exactly how to price yourself by profession.

The 6 things you need to know before you take out a personal loan.

Are you a woman who's taken time out of the workforce? We've got an opportunity for you.

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Parents

'Everyone had given up on my baby. Then a doctor asked if he could try one more thing.'

'Choosing to have kids is final. Choosing not to is a decision I make every day.'

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"There's something between its legs": 16 women on their accidental gender reveals.

"Why I won't apologise for having a messy house."

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A quarter of children across Australia have untreated tooth decay. Here's the free dental program you need to know about in VIC.

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Three women share how they style their hair during the week.

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Breakfast in bed and protein pancakes: How to get Mother's Day off to the right start.

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Domestic abuse: Could you spot the signs?

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From date night cocktails to kids' play dates: Why these 3 parents always wind up at Westfield.

Three women with three very different hair types try the newest supermarket shampoo: My Soda Australia.

A hilarious cast and heart-warming message: Why The Mitchells vs. The Machines is your next favourite kids movie.

11 women share the most surprising thing they found about IVF.

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ROAD TEST: I tried Dumb Blonde, the duo that promises to neutralise brassy hair.

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5 winter baking ideas with no-sugar-added chocolate.

'I asked my kids who their role models were. Here's what they said.'

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'It has given me so much peace.' 5 women on deciding care options for a loved one.

From platters to drink pairings: How to host a simple, chic night with friends.

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Food allergies are becoming more common. Here's how you can help prevent your baby from developing them.

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Financial expert Melissa Browne got divorced at 33. She gave the entire settlement to charity.

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'Being a single mum to two autistic kids challenged everything I thought about parenting.'

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'I didn't realise it was abuse.' I've been sexually assaulted by four of my partners.

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Calliste spent six months trying to become an influencer. She discovered a murky world.

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Sarah Everard vanished while walking home. Police say one of their own killed her.

Who does James from Married at First Sight declare his love for? A thorough investigation.

Sarah Everard was just trying to walk home. So was Jill. So was Eurydice. So was Aiia.

SEX DIARIES: 'I'd only known him 15 minutes. It was the best sex of my life.'

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When Katie Leung was cast in Harry Potter, she became a target for "awful" racist abuse.

Queensland's 59-day COVID-free streak is over. Here's what we know.

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'As a child, I was deemed lazy and disorganised. Years later, I was diagnosed with ADHD.'

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'There's still a lot of "us" and "them".' The importance of Victoria's Indigenous treaty.

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