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What women are talking about today, Thursday July 7.

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

“I've had a severe peanut allergy my whole life. Here’s what I want you to know.”

Cheer star Jerry Harris has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Here's what we know.

'He doesn't understand why people stare.' How you react when you see my son with Down Syndrome.

"There's no point buying nice clothes." 25 things no one tells you about having a newborn.

Georgia Prescott

"Everyone's gonna hate me, but..." Why people are talking about Macy Gray.

On Tuesday, we recorded 36,000 new COVID cases nationally. So, is it time to reintroduce mask mandates?

At 73, Vera Wang's career is at an all-time high. For her, that success comes with a "daily struggle".

8 eye makeup rules to know after 40, according to celebrity makeup artist Rae Morris.

"If it’s not in the hamper, I don’t wash it." 42 people share their non-negotiable family rules.

9 bosses on the one question they always ask candidates in a job interview.

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LEIGH CAMPBELL: After 20 years in beauty, here are the 9 best things I've learned.

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.

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

Lifestyle

"I've had a severe peanut allergy my whole life. Here’s what I want you to know."

Charlotte Tilbury just launched a bronzer that 'changes texture'. Here are my honest thoughts.

'I tried the 'dot method' to see if it really makes your makeup look better. Here's how it went.'

News

Cheer star Jerry Harris has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Here's what we know.

What women are talking about today, Thursday July 7.

Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has been sentenced over his drink-driving crash.

'As a Christian, I used to be against abortion. Here's what changed my mind.'

Eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs died in her QLD home. 14 people have been charged with murder.

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

Indigenous Stories

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.

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.

Entertainment

In the early 2000s, Winona Ryder disappeared from Hollywood. It was "a very mutual break".

The 8 biggest unanswered questions after Stranger Things Season 4.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

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

Relationships

7 years ago, Cadance Bell was a boy named Ben. Now she's who she was always meant to be.

How Natasha Sholl found love again after her partner's sudden death.

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

Shannen Findlay

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

'I've been living with my boyfriend for a year. He has no idea I'm thousands of dollars in debt.'

"You'll just know when you meet the one." The worst dating advice I've ever received.

'I'm the girl you meet before you meet The One.'

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

'I was a classical pianist until a catastrophic car collision. Here's what I want you to know.'

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: My family 'tree-changed' one year ago. Here are 13 things we've learned.

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

Shannen Findlay

"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.

PODCAST: Menopause: Misunderstood, Mysterious & Magnificent.

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TED TALK: The link between menopause and gender inequity at work.

TED TALK: How menopause affects the brain.

'Perimenopause has changed my sex life. But it hasn't affected my libido.'

Parents

"If it's not in the hamper, I don’t wash it." 42 people share their non-negotiable family rules.

"There's no point buying nice clothes." 25 things no one tells you about having a newborn.

Georgia Prescott

Georgia Prescott

Check your air filters, and 7 other hacks to save money on petrol right now.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

'He doesn't understand why people stare.' How you react when you see my son with Down Syndrome.

"Don't forget to cry into your coffee." 10 tips for surviving the school holidays.

At 73, Vera Wang's career is at an all-time high. For her, that success comes with a "daily struggle".

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Everything you need to know about supplements (and what ingredients actually help).

'Balance doesn't exist': 12 women on what they wish they knew about going back to work after maternity leave.

6 ways to keep your kids busy these school holidays (so you never hear "I'm bored" again).

“Perfection is an unattainable myth.” 5 ways to ease the day-to-day mental load of running a house.

Joanna Lamb Hilbert

Just 7 things parents know to be true about cold and flu season.

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

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

ROADTEST: 'I introduced 5 new foods over 5 days to my fussy toddler. Here's a very honest recap of how that went.'

Hannah Vanderheide

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

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.

Anisha Premawardhana

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

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "Where do I even start with setting up online payments for my ecommerce business?"

Shannen Findlay

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

Emmeline Peterson

From Sicily to Athens: 10 experiences you need to add to your travel list immediately.

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

Jane Beth Corcoran

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

Chelsea McLaughlin

"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.'

6 life-changing books that will change your mindset.

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"I let her be a kid." 4 things I'm doing to prevent my daughter experiencing 'oldest child syndrome'.

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Lauren Graham and Peter Krause began dating while playing siblings on Parenthood. Now they’ve split.

The 8 things I wish I knew when my baby was admitted to the NICU.

'For years, I put my life on hold hoping to lose weight. Here's how I started living.'

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'The day I thought about kidnapping another woman's child.'

"It’s a very clean lifestyle." Why Cate got involved in swinging at the age of 40.

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

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'Free preschool for kids sounds great. But let's talk about what it means for parents.'

Makeup artist Rae Morris gave Mia Freedman these 9 makeup tips for mature skin.

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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.

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Tom Tilley was 10 years old when he began speaking in tongues.

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‘No buyer.’ NSW's largest coal mine to close, and what women are talking about tonight.

"It makes me feel exhausted just thinking about it." The reality of being the 'default parent'.

5 signs you're dealing with a 'social hangover' and what to do about it.

'I'm a beauty writer who just went on holiday. These are the only 5 products I actually used.'

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David Pocock never planned on becoming a politician. That's exactly why we need him.

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"I buy a kilo of bacon at a time." The best 19 hacks for saving on groceries.

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"Their collections sell out SO fast." 16 women on the plus-size brands that never fail them.

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"A character assassination..." Why everyone is talking about The Bachelor's Jimmy and Holly.

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Concerns over 3 Aussie stores using facial recognition technology, and what women are talking about tonight.

Nicole Adolphe is a stylist and fashion editor. These are her 9 favourite outfit hacks.

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Suzi Dent was sexually harassed by Rolf Harris. Almost 30 years later, she helped put him in prison.

'Like Rebel Wilson, I was forced to come out before I was ready. Here's how it truly felt.'

Elizabeth Walker

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