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Is Australia really the worst when it comes to climate action? Here's what we know.

by Brielle Burns

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My Birth Story: "I had a birth plan. What happened was precisely the opposite."

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Lifestyle

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News

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Is Australia really the worst when it comes to climate action? Here's what we know.

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Relationships

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"Marry the everyday." 23 of the best pieces of relationship advice everyone needs to hear.

The 6 best cock rings for solo and couple play, ranked.

The 8 worst pieces of dating advice for women I've heard since becoming a relationship coach.

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"I started taking antidepressants and stopped having orgasms."

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'I worked in Parliament House for 3 years. Here are some of the things I witnessed.'

How to ACTUALLY start a conversation about masturbation with your mates.

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'I flew to Hollywood to meet a stranger. Five days in, I realised it was a catastrophic mistake.'

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For 25 years, Charlene made her living as a catwalk model. Age 52 she was homeless, living in her car.

"I began focusing on myself." What being single for a decade has taught me.

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'I'm 35. My boyfriend is a decade younger. It's the healthiest relationship I've been in.'

'In a year I was heartbroken twice and ghosted 4 times. Now I'm giving "slow dating" a chance.'

'I sat in tears surrounded by pregnant women.' Is there a better way to treat women who miscarry?

Sex rituals, toilet confessions and rogue parenting: 17 couples on the strangest habits they share.

"I cannot and will not forgive or forget." The life lesson from Holocaust survivor, Eddie Jaku.

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If you suffer from mental illness, the "Beyond Now" plan could save your life.

"I felt stupid." What really happened when Lisa Wilkinson was "dismissed" from the Today show.

Entertainment

'Our daughter is inconsolable': Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans' extremely messy, public breakup.

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Chelsea McLaughlin

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Work & Money

'The 5 things I've learned from 34 weeks of teaching in lockdown.'

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13 women anonymously share the worst career advice they've ever received.

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Tiffiny Hall will never return to television. Here’s why.

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Aussie diver Melissa Wu just competed at the Tokyo Olympics. She also runs 3 small businesses.

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31 women tell us how much money they make in a year, and what they have in savings.

I am the director of an engineering company. Here's my advice for any woman going into STEM.

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I interviewed self-made millionaires for their money tips. Here are 3 everyone should know.

An open letter from a public school teacher on what teaching is really like.

"If you're buying a car online, here are my 6 tips that actually help."

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'My boss told me I was too passive and agreeable at work. When I changed, I was criticised.'

Parents

My Birth Story: 'I had a birth plan. What ended up happening was precisely the opposite.'

'To my daughter's teacher, thank you for not giving up on her when many others did.'

Ellidy's partner Alex Pullin died in a freak accident. 15 months later, she's welcomed their baby.

'I've been bullied my whole life. It's the reason I don't have kids.'

'I didn't know if I'd ever have a baby. Then at 16 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.'

Melissa Farrelly

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'My son returned to school this week. Within 4 days, we were in isolation again.'

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ROADTEST: "My 3 tweens (who like a say on EVERYTHING) gave their honest reviews on the new Chobani Minis."

“My face felt hydrated and looked smoother instantly.” 13 women test Skinstitut’s Expert Reset Skin-Firming Peptide Serum.

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ROADTEST: "I tried Mikash skincare for 2 weeks to see if vegan ingredients actually make a difference."

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