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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday July 28.

Sydney's lockdown extended for 4 weeks, and single bubbles given the green light.

Just 1km away from maskless protests, Adriana's boyfriend said goodbye to her through a hospital window.

Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: Everyone forgets to tell Alex the... gossip.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I left Australia for a country that's 'learned to live' with the virus. This is what it's like."

emilie lefebvre

12 skincare questions you've definitely panic-googled, answered by a dermatologist.

JUSTINE SCHOFIELD: 'The 10 best cooking tips I learnt from my mum.'

Justine Schofield

Simone Biles and leggings over leotards: The quiet revolution happening in gymnastics right now.

Where are they now? The kids from Sex and the City, 17 years later.

Jessica Staveley

My 23-year-old son was at the lockdown protests on Saturday. This is how I feel.

'It's preposterous.' Kate Beckinsale hasn't seen her daughter in two years.

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'I just joined an online mothers' group. I've never felt more judged.'

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8 kids to 5 different women: Inside Mick Jagger’s very complicated family life.

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Simone Biles’ mother couldn’t afford to feed her. She’s now the world’s greatest gymnast.

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"I feel like I’m lying to everyone". What it actually feels like working from home right now.

Jessie Stephens

'My daughter came home from school talking about d**k pics. She's 10.'

Lifestyle

'I'm a beauty editor. Here's exactly what my routine looks like in lockdown.'

'I used my boyfriend's (cheap) skincare products for a week. Here's what happened.'

Mary Rose Madigan

7 surprising things you're definitely doing wrong when you're recycling.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday July 28.

Sydney's lockdown extended for 4 weeks, and single bubbles given the green light.

"I left Australia for a country that's 'learned to live' with the virus. This is what it's like."

emilie lefebvre

emilie lefebvre

Vic, SA out of lockdown as NSW reports record numbers, and everything else you need to know today.

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Former Home & Away actor Dieter Brummer, 45, has died.

Billi Fitzsimons

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Relationships

What life is really like for a sex therapist in lockdown.

Aleksandra Trkulja

'My sister got me through lockdown in 2020. Now she's not here and I'm lost.'

"I confused abuse with love." My 'soulmate' relationship was really just a trauma bond.

Tara Blair Ball

'My high school friend took his own life two years ago. Here's what I wish I did differently.'

SEX DIARIES: I'd never been dominated before. Then I met a complete stranger in a hotel.

Matilda Swinney

"At 13, my dad died by suicide. As an adult, I received a call about my brother."

Haley Weatherill

8 Instagram accounts about women's sexuality, sex and orgasms you need to follow now.

28 women on what they wish their younger selves knew about sex.

'I tried casual sex for the first time in my 40s. Here's how it went.'

'After 15 years apart, I stalked my first love on Facebook. Here's what I found.'

'When my husband had an affair, I asked him for every little detail. I desperately wish I hadn't.'

"My wife won't let me." Why I told my husband to stop using me as an excuse.

"I’ve never felt more disposable." Ghosting has taken on a new level during the pandemic.

'Chewing gum came out of my allowance.' I was financially abused for 10 years.

The 5 best sex toys you can get on the cheap during the Click Frenzy sale.

"I stumbled across Lisa Curry's Instagram post this morning. Suddenly, I was in tears."

The 3 conversations no couple wants to have - but absolutely needs to.

Why stylist Deni Todorović came out to their family twice.

'I'm a woman of colour married to a white man. These are the microaggressions I experience.'

'I'm a lollipop lady. Here's a breakdown of how much I actually earn in a week.'

Entertainment

Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: Everyone forgets to tell Alex the... gossip.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Casey Donovan was catfished by her best friend for 6 years. Now she's found 'the one'.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have just pulled off the greatest redemption storyline in Hollywood history.

'I was a contestant on Farmer Wants A Wife. Please think before you send that message.'

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The 5 questions you had after watching Stan's Dr. Death, answered.

Jessica Staveley

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Where are they now? The kids from Sex and the City, 17 years later.

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Parents, this is why - as much as you want to - you shouldn't confiscate your teenager's phone.

'I just joined an online mothers' group. I've never felt more judged.'

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'It's preposterous.' Kate Beckinsale hasn't seen her daughter in two years.

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8 kids to 5 different women: Inside Mick Jagger’s very complicated family life.

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“My skin looked plump and hydrated”: 21 women test Sukin's new serum.

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The 'pre-baby bucket list': 7 things I took for granted before I had a baby.

'I'm a teacher who thinks kids should learn to code. Here are 5 things my daughter found from her first class.’

From rice paper rolls to noodle salads: 5 quick, healthy Vietnamese recipes for the family.

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'If you're experiencing adult acne, here's the $60 serum that's dermatologist-recommended.'

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‘This cold weather is ruining my skin, lips, hair and hands. Here’s exactly what I do to bring them back to life.’

Chills and a twist you won't see coming: Michael Robotham's When You Are Mine will keep you up all night.

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'My doctor didn't believe I was having menopausal symptoms at my age.'

'My husband and I met in addiction recovery. After 8 years together, I realised he never stopped.'

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'I'm an Australian citizen trapped in India. I feel beyond disappointed in my country right now.'

Two cases and a change in restrictions: Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in NSW.

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The racist microaggressions I'm constantly experiencing on dating apps.

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