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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 2.

Hours after the Jenkins report was handed down, Jacqui Lambie was 'growled at' in the Senate.

Her name was Mary Benedito. She is the 40th Australian woman killed by violence in 2021.

Calling it: "Stan Original Film Christmas on the Farm is my new favourite festive flick."

12 rules that will help deepen your relationship, according to an expert.

Persistent cheating rumours and 4 kids: Inside David and Victoria Beckham's family life.

Jessica Staveley

'After years of infertility struggles, I finally have my family. But I'm still not fine.'

"You were really bad at sex." We asked 40 women what they'd say, anonymously, to their ex.

“Appalling and distressing.” Everything we learned from the review into Parliament House’s workplace culture.

A 'fake' video and a shock split: Why everyone is talking about Hamilton's 'it' couple.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I was deceived." Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin have split one week after their son was born.

Billi Fitzsimons

'I'm a single mum with two kids and I just bought my own house. Here's how.'

'I watch TV for work. Here are the 8 shows everyone will be talking about in December.'

Chelsea McLaughlin

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Michael Bublé is known as the 'King of Christmas'. His real life is full of ups and downs.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 2.

Bestselling author Alice Sebold wrote 'Lucky' about her sexual assault. But it wasn’t the whole story.

Former Attorney-General Christian Porter announces his resignation from politics.

Her name was Mary Benedito. She is the 40th Australian woman killed by violence in 2021.

Hours after the Jenkins report was handed down, Jacqui Lambie was 'growled at' in the Senate.

“Appalling and distressing.” Everything we learned from the review into Parliament House’s workplace culture.

Relationships

'Situationship breakups are just as hard as "real" breakups. Here's why.'

'I had no money to feed my kids.' My abusive relationship left me homeless.

"I was driving down the highway at 2am when the police pulled me over and asked me why I was alone."

'You talk like you're on a sitcom.' When it comes to dating, men don't like funny women.

Mary Rose Madigan

"My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.”

Louisa Simmonds

'I cried the day he died.' My complicated relationship with the man who abused me.

'On the outside, I had the perfect life. But I was putting on an act.'

Discounted! Vibrators! Here are the 7 sex toys we're buying from the Lovehoney Black Friday sale.

The relationship theory about 'the one after The One' that changes everything.

'I knew I was really sick. But all doctors did was fat shame me.'

'I never thought I'd live on welfare. And then I was a victim of domestic violence.'

'I decided to do a personality quiz with my boyfriend. The results changed everything.'

Anisha Premawardhana

'Dating as a plus size woman is hard. But it has nothing to do with the men I meet.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'When I was 19, I dated a 30-year-old. Here’s what I’d say to him now.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'The "perfect" guy ghosted me after two dates. Only after did I see the red flags.'

EXCLUSIVE: As a police officer Sharon attended DV calls daily. Then she'd go home to an abusive partner.

Only 48 per cent of Australian women are using contraception. We asked why.

"You think your whole sexual story is over. It doesn't need to be." Here's how to date with an STI.

Shannen Findlay

'I met my partner right before lockdown. Now, we're only just learning about each other's lives.'

SEX DIARIES: ‘I gave a stranger head in a hotel lift. I’ve never felt more in control.’

Entertainment

Michael Bublé is known as the 'King of Christmas'. His real life is full of ups and downs.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

"You were really bad at sex." We asked 40 women what they'd say, anonymously, to their ex.

'I watch TV for work. Here are the 8 shows everyone will be talking about in December.'

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Where are they now? The lesser-known cast members of Love Actually, 18 years on.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

A 'fake' video and a shock split: Why everyone is talking about Hamilton's 'it' couple.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Calling it: "Stan Original Film Christmas on the Farm is my new favourite festive flick."

Work & Money

Tory Archbold rose to the top of the cut-throat PR industry. It taught her 5 important lessons.

"He asked me if I was having a senior moment." 23 women share their honest experiences of ageism.

'I help people go from broke to financially successful in a few months. Here's the truth behind those stories.'

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'My work week of making podcasts, interviewing and meetings is packed. Here's the new launch helping me organise my life.'

What's it like for female rideshare drivers? We spoke to 2 women and had SO MUCH to ask them.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "I'd to love automate as much as I can so I can spend more time creating. No idea where to start!”

"Always get it delivered to your door." 7 women on the golden car-buying tips they swear by.

Mary Rose Madigan

'I help women get on top of their money. Here are 3 budgeting mistakes I see all the time.'

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

“Can I leave this with you?” A definitive list of the 32 most annoying things people say at work.

TRIED & TESTED: The 5 ways to level-up your business online, according to a lady startup.

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Lady Startup Group Therapy: "I spend way too many hours on money admin. Any tips to streamline?”

"My life has always been... chaos. These 4 rules changed everything."

Liandra Gaykamangu and Jane Cay built successful Aussie businesses. Here’s how they did it.

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

Shannen Findlay

PARENT OPINION: Everyone talks about leaning into motherhood, but nobody talks enough about leaning out.

"8 women told me their best no-BS advice on buying a house.”

Mary Rose Madigan

Parents

'I always thought I’d be a cool relatable mum to my teens. I'm not.'

'After years of infertility struggles, I finally have my family. But I'm still not fine.'

15 parents on the hacks that make life with a baby easier.

17 mums on the unexpected positives of parenting that no one tells you about.

'It's just another bloody thing for parents to do.' This year, I'm refusing to do Elf on the Shelf.

Just 18 Ryan Reynolds tweets that accurately sum up the highs and lows of parenting.

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"After a year of missing all of my people, here are 3 unexpected lessons it's given me."

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From grazing boards to conversation cards: Here's exactly how I hosted Friendsgiving this year.

Eleanor Katelaris

Just 6 of the best live experiences coming to Perth in summer.

“It was brilliant from the start. What is this wizardry?”: 13 women test Oral-B’s new on-the-go teeth whitening kit.

"Definitely the best facial moisturisers I have used to date." 13 women try CeraVe's moisturising lotion duo for dry and dehydrated skin.

"Tell me your kids are obsessed with PAW Patrol without telling me your kids are obsessed with PAW Patrol."

"A will of steel and the stubbornness of an angry farm animal." 6 parents on the most surprising things about raising a toddler.

'Can I get the jab if I'm pregnant?' and 7 other fertility questions I've heard about the COVID vaccine.

The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to picking the right serum.

From cocktails to activewear: 6 purchases you need this summer, and how to get cash back on all of them.

From allergies to play dates: 7 parenting hacks to get you through the social season.

ROADTEST: "I tried The KIND Collective's new blue light cosmetics. Here are my honest thoughts."

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From beach towels to cocktail kits: Just 10 places to shop small this Christmas.

ROADTEST: "My 6-year-old is obsessed with her devices, so we got creative with this art kit."

From kids club to private pool cabanas: 3 reasons why cruises are actually the most underrated family holiday.

"Why Leigh Campbell's 'light the good candle' rule is especially important to me this Christmas."

5 festive recipes you won't actually believe are lactose-free.

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'I just discovered MTV's Parental Control. And we simply must discuss how f**ked up it was.'

Netflix's Maid is not just one woman's story. It's the story of thousands of women.

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From the highs to the lows: We asked three women what life is really like on antidepressants.

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Two weeks into October, Australia has lost two pregnant mothers to violence.

"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.

The Glasgow summit may be the "last chance" to tackle climate change. Our PM may not go.

12 months ago, celebrity fashion designer Olivier Rousteing was involved in a freak accident.

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