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The wait is mothertucking over: We now have a release date for Stan’s Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under.

Shannen Findlay

The four Brisbane sex workers who took down Queensland's most crooked cops.

"A character assassination..." Why everyone is talking about The Bachelor's Jimmy and Holly.

Brittany Higgins trial delayed, and all the news you need to know today.

'I'm a lifestyle writer. Here's everything I'm eyeing off in the EOFY sales.'

Transgender swimmers have been banned from women's elite races. Here's what that means.

What My Salary Gets Me: A part-time teacher and payroll officer with a baby on the way.

'Embarrassing and creepy.' The new airport security measures making women uncomfortable.

Brittany Hockley has COVID and the flu at the same time. This is what she says it feels like.

Buy once, refill forever: The Aussie brand that's tackling single-use plastic.

"My mum is a superstar." Everything we know about Tony Armstrong.

The upcoming Stan Original Series Ten Pound Poms tells the tale of a million new Aussies.

Chelsea McLaughlin

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What happened when Australia's most famous teen model turned 50.

Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the perfectly executed male celebrity comeback.

The 8 things I wish I knew when my baby was admitted to the NICU.

Lifestyle

What My Salary Gets Me: A part-time teacher and payroll officer with a baby on the way.

"Their collections sell out SO fast." 16 women on the plus-size brands that never fail them.

Shannen Findlay

'Perimenopause has changed my sex life. But it hasn't affected my libido.'

News

Brittany Higgins trial delayed, and all the news you need to know today.

The four Brisbane sex workers who took down Queensland's most crooked cops.

Petrol back above $2 despite excise cut, and what women are talking about tonight.

Transgender swimmers have been banned from women's elite races. Here's what that means.

‘I killed my mum.' Actor Ryan Grantham allegedly had a plot to murder Justin Trudeau too.

Steven Flannigan was 14 when a plane crashed into his family's home. It was just the beginning.

Indigenous Stories

Undrinkable water and casual racism: The reality of Indigenous health in Australia.

15 years after she was murdered, we still don't know who killed Stacey Thorne.

In 2020, Veronica Nelson was found dead in her prison cell. She'd called out for help 9 times.

During the war Indigenous soldiers were treated as equals. Afterwards, it was a very different story.

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?

Entertainment

The wait is mothertucking over: We now have a release date for Stan’s Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

The secret to Hamish Blake's success.

The upcoming Stan Original Series Ten Pound Poms tells the tale of a million new Aussies.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

"It's an R. Kelly type situation." Why everyone is talking about Ezra Miller.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

"The idea of kissing him was just weird." How Zoë Foster Blake and Hamish Blake got out of the friendzone.

"My mum is a superstar." Everything we know about Tony Armstrong.

Relationships

TED TALK: The link between menopause and gender inequity at work.

TED TALK: How menopause affects the brain.

PODCAST: The M Word: Why So Many Women Are Angry And Weepy.

PODCAST: Menopause: Misunderstood, Mysterious & Magnificent.

PODCAST: (Peri)Menopausal Symptoms Start Decades Before You Think.

'Perimenopause has changed my sex life. But it hasn't affected my libido.'

'The worst pick-up lines I've been sent on dating apps aren't funny. They're terrifying.'

'The day I thought about kidnapping another woman's child.'

"It’s a very clean lifestyle." Why Cate got involved in swinging at the age of 40.

'For 20 years, I supported my husband wearing women's clothing. But now I'm ending the marriage.'

Tom Tilley was 10 years old when he began speaking in tongues.

Suzi Dent was sexually harassed by Rolf Harris. Almost 30 years later, she helped put him in prison.

'In a long-term relationship, I never orgasmed. A one-night stand changed everything.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'My pap smear came back clear. But another symptom showed there was still a problem.'

"You find yourself lying." 5 signs you're in a trauma bonded relationship.

'People are joking 'everyone's got ADHD'. I wish it was a choice.'

SEX DIARIES: ‘It’s been 6 years since we broke up. Last week we slept together and the sex has totally changed.’

'My husband received a shock diagnosis. What followed was 22 months of hell.'

SEX DIARIES: What really happens at a high-class Sydney sex party.

"3 words: the figure 8 trick." We asked 11 women exactly what they need to orgasm from oral sex.

Parents

Childbirth left Stephanie with a pelvic organ prolapse. Then she delivered baby number two.

"It's jam-packed with funky educational songs." The 9 must-see videos right now on YouTube Kids.

Jane Beth Corcoran

Jane Beth Corcoran

"I let her be a kid." 4 things I'm doing to prevent my daughter experiencing 'oldest child syndrome'.

The 8 things I wish I knew when my baby was admitted to the NICU.

'Free preschool for kids sounds great. But let's talk about what it means for parents.'

"It makes me feel exhausted just thinking about it." The reality of being the 'default parent'.

Mamamia Favourites

Moving in with a partner for the first time? Here's exactly what you need to know.

Emmeline Peterson

From Sicily to Athens: 10 experiences you need to add to your travel list immediately.

"It's jam-packed with funky educational songs." The 9 must-see videos right now on YouTube Kids.

Jane Beth Corcoran

A mother-daughter relationship and a Taylor Swift song: Everything you need to know about The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I was 16 when I directed my first play." How Sarah Giles built a 14-year career in theatre and opera.

'I interviewed three Australian businesswomen about female strength. They all had one thing in common.'

6 life-changing books that will change your mindset.

"I never knew exfoliating powder was a thing." 11 lifestyle things we're loving sick this month.

Shannen Findlay

‘I just turned 55. Here are 3 ways my relationship with my health has changed.’

'I've been colouring my own hair for years. Here are 12 rules I swear by.'

ROADTEST: 3 women try the new moisturiser range that targets different skin concerns.

Just 5 skill-building activities for your kids (that don’t include arts and crafts).

From zero-waste groceries to kitchen libraries: 8 incredibly useful hacks for living more sustainably.

“I’ve been a naturopath for 5 years. Here’s what a day in my life looks like.”

We’re calling it: Dirt Town is one of the most masterful Australian crime books of the year.

The road trip of a lifetime: The 7 things you must do in the Northern Territory.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

'Pay attention to your jealousy.' The 13 lessons I learned the hard way by 31.

Just 10 things to know when you're pregnant for the first time.

OPINION: Today, women’s sport has never been more celebrated. So why are more than half of our girls dropping out of sport before 17?

Mamamia asked 10 nurses to reflect on their love for their career. These are their stories.

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QLD students to get free period products, and what women are talking about tonight.

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7 chemical exfoliants that will boost your glow (without burning your face off).

Where are they now? The cast of Ugly Betty, 16 years later.

An alleged hitman and poolside attack: The latest from Chris Dawson's trial.

In the depths of postpartum psychosis, Melinda presented to hospital. She was turned away.

As a parent with a child with ADHD, this is what those photos of Prince Louis made me feel.

Tara Moss has one of the most painful conditions in the world. Here’s how she deals with it.

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Australia’s Minjee Lee wins US Women’s Open, and what women are talking about tonight.

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Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Hollywood's long history of age-gap casting.

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20 years ago, people didn't believe Tara Moss wrote her own books. She did a lie detector test.

After spiralling into a "really dark place", Jodi Gordon booked herself into rehab.

Prince Louis' face and so many celebrities: The biggest moments from the Queen's Jubilee.

An awkward 3-way hug and JLo's emotional speech: The 5 biggest moments from the MTV Awards.

With 8 kids to 5 women, Rod Stewart's family life is a little complicated.

'I tried Selena Gomez's new Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturiser. Here are my honest thoughts.'

'I'm an organisation expert. These are my 5 hacks to make the school morning rush easier.'

"Another day of being verbally abused": An open letter from a GP.

Booing and harsh headlines: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their uphill battle at the Queen's Jubilee.

'I’m a chef and food influencer. Here are my 6 best hacks for hosting a dinner party.'

SEX DIARIES: I went to a sex club for a first date. Here's exactly what happened.

Serina retired at 47. Here's how she did it.

'I feel fraudulent'. The whole time I worked in the fitness industry, I had an eating disorder.

Hannah Vanderheide

'I found a naked photo of an ex on my boyfriend's phone. Here's what I did next.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'It's the second trimester with my second baby, and I'm far from glowing.'

'When my estranged dad was dying, family begged me to reconcile. I refused.'

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