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“We grabbed her as quickly as we could.” Flood evacuations and rescues continue in NSW.

Three Indigenous women on what they want you to know this NAIDOC Week.

Natasha Sholl's partner died in their bed. She blamed herself.

"We’re better as friends." 15 celebrities who are surprisingly okay with dating each other's exes.

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So you want to buy Indigenous art? Here are 8 incredible First Nations artists to buy from.

At 18 years old, Robert Irwin says he wishes it had been his dad who walked Bindi down the aisle.

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Bringing Alba home: The Australian baby born as war began in Ukraine.

'I’m from the worst place in the world to be a woman. This is what I want you to know.'

Lifestyle

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“We grabbed her as quickly as we could.” Flood evacuations and rescues continue in NSW.

Dr Victor Chang saved hundreds of lives. 31 years ago today, he was murdered.

Three Indigenous women on what they want you to know this NAIDOC Week.

Prince Andrew's BBC interview was "nuclear level bad". This is what happened behind the scenes.

'I’m from the worst place in the world to be a woman. This is what I want you to know.'

Masks, RATs and fuel: Exactly what you can and can’t claim on your 2021-22 tax return.

Indigenous Stories

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

Charlie Mullaley was 10 months old when he was murdered. Years later, his family have finally received an apology.

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.'

Entertainment

"We’re better as friends." 15 celebrities who are surprisingly okay with dating each other's exes.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

A restraining order and a "career-ending allegation": Why everyone's talking about Ricky Martin.

In 2004, Matthew Fox become one of the biggest TV stars on Lost. Then he disappeared.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

From Cosima to Nollsy: Where some of the very first Australian Idol contestants are now.

A disqualification and a call to "shed some pounds": Australian Idol's 8 most memorable moments.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

Clare and Jessie Stephens

Choosing 'Max's song' and based on a true story: 8 things you didn't know about Stranger Things.

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"You can do a lot in 7 minutes." 18 women honestly share their sex lives after having kids.

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Natasha Sholl's partner died in their bed. She blamed herself.

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'After 20 years of marriage, I'm getting a divorce. The last thing I need is pity.'

'I'm an Australian who's been living in America for 4 years. I can't stay there any longer.'

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For 12 years, mum-of-six Kate had a secret gambling addiction. She lost $500,000.

The incredibly haunted life of V. C. Andrews, the author of Flowers In The Attic.

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"Socialise as a couple." The 7 things all healthy relationships have, according to the experts.

'I'm 39 with 2 kids and I just had an abortion. I shouldn't have to explain why.'

'I share my sex life on OnlyFans. It saved my marriage.'

"There's no privacy": 6 signs you're in an 'enmeshed relationship', and what this means.

TED TALK: What really happens to your body during menopause.

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Parents

At 18 years old, Robert Irwin says he wishes it had been his dad who walked Bindi down the aisle.

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'I split from my husband 8 years ago. Only this month did I tell my daughter why.'

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“Don't give up hope.” 2 women share what it's really like for nurses and midwives in 2022.

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A book adaptation and a stellar cast: Everything you need to know about Where the Crawdads Sing.

What we didn't expect to discover on our girls trip to the Northern Territory.

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What Prime Video's Chloe tells us about the dark potential of social media.

Feeling foggy? Here are 5 easy ways to clear your mind.

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The 2 very specific questions to ask yourself before buying your next hair tool.

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The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to parenting, social media and the 'right kind' of boundaries.

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

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

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

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"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.'

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