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What women are talking about today, Friday August 12.

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The "Wren Effect": Why parents are suddenly deleting all photos of their kids.

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Thousands of Aussies are testing positive to COVID every day. Here's how 10 people are navigating the risk.

Nicole Adolphe is a styling pro. Here are the 6 questions she says to ask when buying jeans.

In 2015, Teresa Giudice went to prison with her husband. 7 years later, she married her "soulmate".

"I didn't want to kill him." The true story behind Netflix's I Just Killed My Dad.

'After 5 years, I've accepted my alopecia. But the grieving process never stops.'

Eileen and her son were found dead in their QLD home. Her partner has been charged with their murders.

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What women are talking about today, Friday August 12.

“What a crock of w**k.” Senator David Pocock and Grace Tame criticise denial of Auslan interpreter.

Thousands of Aussies are testing positive to COVID every day. Here's how 10 people are navigating the risk.

“Health insurance for pregnancy is limited”: Healthcare discrimination costing women more.

Eileen and her son were found dead in their QLD home. Her partner has been charged with their murders.

“Erratic behaviour.” Actor Ezra Miller has been charged with burglary.

Indigenous Stories

At age 3, Archie Roach was part of the Stolen Generation. He was told his parents had "died in a house fire."

This week an Indigenous woman and her baby were killed. We need to talk about it.

From kids podcasts to unforgettable reads: A guide to all the best First Nations content.

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At 33, mum of 4 Sandra Creamer left her violent marriage with nothing. This is her success story.

A record number of Indigenous women were elected to parliament this year. Here are some of their stories.

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

'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.

Entertainment

In 2015, Teresa Giudice went to prison with her husband. 7 years later, she married her "soulmate".

"I didn't want to kill him." The true story behind Netflix's I Just Killed My Dad.

Stan Original Series Totally Completely Fine is a darkly comedic tale of grief and friendship.

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"Otto has been born." Kyle Sandilands and Tegan Kynaston have welcomed their first child.

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At 62, Nigella Lawson sees the rest of her life as "a great unfurling mystery".

Relationships

'My husband and daughter live with one of the rarest diseases in the world. Here's what it's like.'

'When I was diagnosed with cancer, I got a phone call. It was Olivia Newton-John.'

'I was so jealous of my friend's successful career, it ended our friendship.'

Mary Rose Madigan

"It takes more than just the two of you." 10 things I've learnt from 10 years of marriage.

'I've said no to sex for two years. Here's why.'

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'I've been a paramedic for 15 years. Last year, I was called out to try and save my son.'

'I'm a 29-year-old private investigator. Here's what my life looks like.'

Until she was 42 years old, every aspect of Julia Haart’s life was controlled.

"Dirty talk is actually gross." 7 women on the common turn ons that actually turn them off.

'Please listen better.' When I told my friend my ex abused me, she didn't believe me.

"Where don't I use it?" 17 women on exactly how they use their fave sex toy to orgasm every time.

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'My 6-year-old daughter was given 48 hours to live. A stranger saved her life.'

‘I took a purity pledge at 11 years old. All it did was make me think about sex.’

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Tracey Spicer has been sick for 204 days. Here’s what she wants you to know.

'I'm in my mid-forties and I've never had a best friend. I feel like the only one.'

'Lockdown completely killed my libido. Here's how I got it back.'

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'I've been sober 9 years. Burnout is the biggest challenge I've faced.'

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Rachel's rock-climbing accident left them paralysed. She hasn't had an orgasm since.

'I just watched How To Build A Sex Room for 8 hours, and I need to talk about it. Immediately.'

'It took me 30 years to see my relationship with an older man for what it really was.'

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‘I drink a can of soft drink every day. Here’s an honest recap of what happened when I tried to quit.’

Julie Cini on the grief of losing two children, and how that fuelled what she did next.

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'I'm a lifestyle writer. Here are 8 boujee items I’m eyeing off that won’t break the budget.'

Teaching has never been more challenging. 6 teachers share exactly why they keep coming back.

Should I Watch It? Prime Video's Don't Make Me Go, the movie that captures the pressures of father-daughter relationships.

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Errol Musk started looking after his stepdaughter when she was 4. Now they have 2 kids together.

'All my friends are stunning and successful. So why are they dating flogs?'

YES PLOISE: The cast of Kath and Kim are reuniting. Here are 14 of the show's best quotes.

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For almost a month, 371 Ukrainians were held captive in a school basement. This is their story.

“The 7 questions I’m constantly asked about creating a musical.”

Mia Freedman: 8 easy makeup changes I made in my 40s.

'Last week, my daughter's killer was given 25 years in prison. For me, it's a life sentence.'

In 2004, Megan started to read a true-crime book. She didn't realise it was about her own mother.

A 'huge' bill and a dirty SUV: Everything we know about Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's trip to Queensland.

Shannen Findlay

Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's best-paid actors. Here's what her life away from the spotlight looks like.

"I felt numb and detached." The truth about birth trauma.

Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Australian food products.

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'It triggered something from my past.' My birth was traumatic in a way I never expected.

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Refill fountains and a 'Green Store': 5 ways L'Occitane is rethinking the beauty game.

Kelly McCarren thought she knew bad mental health. Then she got postpartum depression.

A year ago, Chrissy Teigen quit drinking. Here's what her life looks like now.

"They make me feel so sexy!" 6 women share their favourite plus-size underwear brands.

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Alanis Morissette wrote the ultimate breakup anthem. The man it's about just outed himself.

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'I'm a fashion editor. Here are my 20 best shopping tips and hacks.'

The TGA has approved the Moderna vaccine for kids aged 6 months to 6 years.

A "mad rush" in the morning and Spice Girls singalongs: Emma Bunton's day looks like this.

ROADTEST: 'I tried the hairstyler everyone can't stop talking about. Here's my verdict.'

Kelly McCarren didn't get a boob job for the male gaze. The reaction from men made her uncomfortable.

'I tried the non-alcoholic wine hyped as one of Australia's best. Here's my honest thoughts.'

While filming Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke had an aneurysm. She lost "quite a bit" of her brain.

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If you loved The Thursday Murder Club, here are 6 crime novels you need to read during winter.

A woman "erased" from the story and an unsolved murder: 5 things the Elvis biopic left out.

J.Lo, Jennifer Affleck and the ongoing debate about surnames.

From a "d*ck" to 2022's favourite movie star: The 9-month turnaround of Miles Teller.

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Emily Ratajkowski's husband reportedly cheated on her. We need to talk about the response.

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"The only stuff I used": 5 makeup products Zoë Foster-Blake wore on holiday.

“It is crucial to have resources.” More police officers to target DV in NSW.

"We tried the sex and we tried the chillies." Kelly McCarren's birth story.

'...Baby One More Time', and Britney Spears' 24-year journey to have her voice heard.

Chelsea McLaughlin

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