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'For over 50 years, my dad controlled my mum's every move. When she died, he blamed it on me.'

Sophia Grace and Rosie were overnight sensations on Ellen. Now one of them is pregnant.

The Diamonds took a stand to support a teammate. Now Gina Rinehart has ripped up their $15m sponsorship.

'Be happy for women, period.' 10 years ago, Anne Hathaway won an Oscar. She received nothing but hate.

Shannen Findlay

"People will always have opinions." 6 things I wish I'd known before starting IVF as a solo woman.

Christiane Gurner

"Something's not right here." At 40, Virginia Courage removed her 10 children from NZ's infamous cult.

Been through a divorce? Here's how to energetically cut ties with your ex.

Beloved dad David was found murdered by the highway. His girlfriend Tammy hasn't been seen since.

"No, I'm done." 11 things we learned from Meghan Markle's Variety interview.

"I lock myself in bathrooms." Polly suffers from postnatal depression. Her child is 8.

"I haven't done anything wrong." Why everyone is talking about James Corden not being... nice.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I was very lost." Trinny and Susannah were 2000s icons. Behind the scenes, there was heartache.

A suspicious death, a bloody axe and a heated argument: The Mystery at Mile Marker 45.

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Perimenopause will change the strength of your pelvic floor. Here's how to manage it.

'For over 50 years, my dad controlled my mum's every move. When she died, he blamed it on me.'

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Christiane Gurner

MIA FREEDMAN: I'm producing a TV show based on my book, Work Strife Balance.

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We asked 1000 women about their sex lives. This is what they told us.

The 6 common myths about injectables Dr Naomi wants you to stop believing.

Perimenopause will change the strength of your pelvic floor. Here's how to manage it.

"I use three vibrators at once." 300 women tell us exactly what they do when they masturbate.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: I'm sorry for all the things I didn't say about being a new working mum.

Holly Wainwright

We asked a consent educator all your burning questions about teens and sex.

Turns out you can train your bladder for menopause. Here's exactly how to do it.

Caroline Hirons told us the treatments she's had, will have and absolutely won't have.

I went to a naked yoga class. These are the 5 things I wish I knew before stripping off.

'I've never seen a product over $100 worth the money': 9 skincare bombshells from Paula Begoun.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: The only foundations I buy again and again.

'I run a sex store for women over 50. Here are the 5 things I want you to know.'

Shannen Findlay

"I wasn't me": 10 women share what perimenopause is really like.

"I hate cuckold sessions." The 11 questions you've always wanted to ask male escorts, answered.

"I'm 53 and I need it": Caroline Hirons told Mia Freedman her entire skincare routine.

Part 2 of Mia Freedman’s Essay About Being Diagnosed With ADHD at 49.

'I tried 15 expensive foundations in 15 days. Here are the best and worst.'

Teresa McNamara

How expensive should skincare really be? Paula Begoun shares.

How to avoid frozen face after anti-wrinkle injections with Dr Joseph Hkeik.

What every woman needs to know about botox, fillers and threads, with Dr Naomi McCullum.

Lifestyle

HOROSCOPES: Rich rewards and a gorgeous soul mate. The week ahead according to your star sign.

From magic fried rice to her most popular fish dish: 3 RecipeTin Eats dinners you have to try.

The 6 common myths about injectables Dr Naomi wants you to stop believing.

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Indigenous Stories

Rachel Perkins knew her family's history was confronting. But recently, she uncovered the full truth.

Lynette Daley was raped and murdered in 2011. It took six years for her killers to be sent to prison.

Horrific racist texts and "cultural payback": What we've learned from the Kumanjayi Walker inquest.

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Allira Green's killer has walked free. It's her family who has received a life sentence.

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'I work in the domestic violence space every day. Then it follows me home.'

Entertainment

Tampongate and Martin Bashir's interview: What will and won't be in The Crown season 5.

Subtle references and sneaky digs: All the Easter eggs in Taylor Swift's Midnights album.

"Something's not right here." At 40, Virginia Courage removed her 10 children from NZ's infamous cult.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen started dating in 2006. He "wasn't a good partner".

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Mamamia recaps The Handmaid's Tale, season 5, episode 7: Don't call June Osborne an angel.

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Relationships

Been through a divorce? Here's how to energetically cut ties with your ex.

'For over 50 years, my dad controlled my mum's every move. When she died, he blamed it on me.'

We asked 1000 women about their sex lives. This is what they told us.

'After scrolling through TikTok during lockdown, I came out as a lesbian. I'm one of many.'

'I'm a victim of family violence. The perpetrator is my 14-year-old daughter.'

'After I overdosed in Japan, my mum met me at the airport. She was swigging gin.'

'I wasn't entirely honest about the subject of my book. And then the messages started.'

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What is #naturalbirthcontrol and does it actually work?

Sperm retrieval and life after death: Ellidy and Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin's extraordinary love story.

'After years of family trauma, I tried to talk to my mum. She said she needed a break from me.'

Christina Buckland

"I use three vibrators at once." 300 women tell us exactly what they do when they masturbate.

At 36 weeks, Cathy's daughter was stillborn. This is what she wants you to know.

'ECT saved my life. But I can't remember a single part of the last three years.'

ASK A PSYCH: I’m a mum who's only happy in my relationship 50% of the time. Should I leave?

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In 2020, Ellidy Pullin's partner Chumpy died in a tragic accident. Then her friend suggested sperm retrieval.

DIVORCE DIARIES: "I printed out the evidence and left him a note saying 'I want a divorce'."

'My boyfriend and I love having period sex. Here's why.'

'For 5 years, I dated a narcissist. It was like being in prison.'

'I supported my financially abusive husband for decades. Then one day, he left me with nothing.'

Jessica was sexually assaulted in a boardroom at work. Now she's trying to change the law.

Family

"People will always have opinions." 6 things I wish I'd known before starting IVF as a solo woman.

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"I lock myself in bathrooms." Polly suffers from postnatal depression. Her child is 8.

"Don’t let anyone dull your shine." 9 things I want to teach my daughters about friendship.

"Don't use 'at least' statements." How to (and how not to) talk to someone who's had a miscarriage.

Omegle, BeReal, Discord and Twitch: A complete guide to where your teens spend time online.

"They include too much detail." The photos of our kids we need to stop posting on social media.

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Setting a new financial goal? Here are the 4 questions to ask yourself first.

'I’m a fashion writer. Here are 11 items I’m eyeing off for spring.'

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Just 6 things to know about your skin barrier, according to a dermatologist.

'I probably do more than 10 washing loads a week. Here are the 9 hacks that save me time and effort.'

The 5 things no-one tells you about moving to the country.

Holly Wainwright

Everything you need to know about teenage acne, according to a dermatologist.

“We went from Adelaide to Darwin on a luxury train. Here’s our very honest recap.”

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The 5 very distinct phases of planning a child's birthday party.

7 very specific things millennial dog parents know to be true.

Grace Tame's memoir tells her own story on her own terms.

ROADTEST: 'This swimwear collection promises to be game-changing for bigger busts. Here's our verdict.'

What are the dos and don'ts of travelling with kids? 15 parents weigh in.

Just 14 moments that prove kids are actually the best.

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"Let go of perfection." 3 lady startups on exactly how they levelled up their business.

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"Ditch the mum guilt." 7 lessons I learned during my baby's first cold.

"It's like she's becoming her own person." 8 things I've noticed since my daughter turned two.

‘I’m a mum of teen girls. Here are the 6 things we always share.’

'Does it actually improve pigmentation?' and 9 other questions about picosecond laser treatments, answered by a doctor.

As Mel B's dad took his final breath, she promised him she'd leave her allegedly abusive ex.

"Trapped, not human." Brittany Higgins has described the moment she was allegedly raped.

How Gwyneth Paltrow sold diets to a new generation.

A backflip and divorce lawyers: What we know about Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady's possible split.

Rachel Perkins knew her family's history was confronting. But recently, she uncovered the full truth.

Just a pervy list of the 40 top-selling products from Priceline.

Let's just call Kanye West what he is. A bully.

Mia Freedman: There's a hole in my heart watching my kids grow up.

Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki were dating other people. Then a scene in a lift changed everything.

"It was just too violent ." At 24, Ashley was left homeless with an 8 week old baby.

Mamamia recaps The Real Love Boat: "I waxed my bootyhole to be here."

'I wrote a novel about toxic masculinity. I didn't have to look far for inspiration.'

ROADTEST: 'One of TikTok's favourite eye creams just got a new formula. Here's my verdict.'

Anisha Premawardhana

'I went searching for the perfect size-inclusive spring outfits. Here's what I found.'

Lacey-Jade Christie

Fiona McIntosh is an international bestselling author. Here's how she did it.

Air-raid evacuation sirens go off as North Korea fires a missile over Japan.

Doctors said Olivia Hargroder would never walk or talk. She proved them wrong.

Olivia Molly Rogers and Justin McKeone married 8 months ago. They've just separated.

Cancer Council just launched an SPF serum. Here’s everything you need to know.

'I went to the GP to get my ankle checked. Instead, I got shamed for my weight.'

Carolyn was told she couldn't have children. Months later, her ex-husband's girlfriend was pregnant.

Carolyn Nicholson

'Here are the 4 beauty tips I swear by since having a baby.'

5 tips to raise an emotionally intelligent kid, according to an expert.

Here's exactly what you need to know about encapsulated retinol.

Hailey Bieber posted about her "brownie glazed lips". Then came a swift backlash.

"It was heartbreaking to see her walk away." The 5 biggest bombshells from the Farmer Wants A Wife reunion.

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'When I left my abusive partner, I thought I was free. Then I checked my credit card balance.'

"She was my rock." While Missy Higgins was trying to break America, she fell in love with her tour manager.

21 parents share their foolproof plans to keep their kids busy this school holidays.

"This is horrible." All the photos from The Block's hallway and laundry reveal in one place.

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Fatphobia and a "cruel" legacy: Why everyone is talking about the 2023 Met Gala theme.

“Try a money sprint.” 8 women share their most underrated money-saving hacks.

‘I tried letting go of being a “perfect parent” for a week. Here’s what happened.’

Hannah Vanderheide

Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris will remind you that it's never too late to chase your dreams.

George Clooney was happy being a bachelor. A phone call from his agent changed everything.

Shannen Findlay

At 50, D'Leanne Lewis just gave birth for the third time.

Caleb McLaughlin was 14 when he was cast in Stranger Things. He's faced racism ever since.

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Plunging necklines and lots of black: All the celebrity looks from Paris Fashion Week.

'There's a stranger in my bed.' How to overcome feelings of alienation in marriage.

Cassandra Kalpaxis

'I'm an alcohol coach. These are the three signs that you may want to rethink the way you drink.'

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