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Khadija Gbla: The untold story of female genital mutilation in Australia.

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How to have a conversation with someone who says they're not a feminist.

The 3 most pressing questions we have after Christian Porter's press conference.

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The curious timing of the Meghan Markle bullying investigation.

Relationships

'My friends came home from Europe with incredible stories. I came home with a harrowing one.'

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'My childhood friend died after we lost touch. It's a unique kind of grief.'

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'I was a victim of narcissistic emotional abuse. It took me 12 years to recognise it.'

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'I broke up with my best friend after six years. It hurt more than a romantic breakup.'

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'I was semi-estranged from my dad when he died. The guilt almost destroyed me.'

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'Modern dating culture is a nightmare. We're all playing a game that's fundamentally unfair.'

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Entertainment

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Everything we know about Australia's brand new Bachelor, Jimmy Nicholson.

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