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DECEMBER 2021

40 good news stories you probably missed in 2021.
Mamamia subscribers’ top 5 articles, podcasts and videos for 2021.
I had the same friendship group for 14 years. 2021 finally broke us.
The "Liking Gap" explains why you leave social interactions convinced everyone hates you.
"The greatest regret of my life." Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
"Omicron is a game-changer": the new nationwide close contact definition and what it means.
An armed intruder, a personal speech and missing seats at the table: The Queen’s Christmas.
Meghan Markle sued a newspaper and won. They have apologised to her in print, but there's a catch.
Her name was Rachel Wake. She was killed on Christmas Day.
'I'm a book reviewer. Here are my top 10 books from 2021.'
“How do you say... cucumber?” The 8 most ridiculous celebrity moments of 2021.
10 of the best 90s rom-coms, ranked.
'I got to be this weird stalker guy.' 7 actors who hated their popular TV and film characters.
Four under the radar new TV shows you need to watch over the summer holidays.
"There’s a lot of conflict to navigate." The cast of Stan's Bump on what to expect from season two.
Stan’s Bump is back for season two with a storyline that will capture your heart all over again.
The rise and fall of Gwen Shamblin, who preached "weight-loss" gospel.
Four years ago, James Franco faced sexual misconduct allegations. He's just responded.
"How accurate are these at home tests?" All the questions you have about COVID-19 right now, answered.
Mindy is the best character on Emily in Paris. So why doesn't she have her own show?
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 23.
'I'm a TV critic. Here are my top 10 shows of 2021.'
5 reasons to visit ACMI’s Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition these holidays.
"Men have the luxury of time." Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim have split up.
Ellen Pompeo has been on Grey's Anatomy for 16 years. She desperately wants out.
5 things that might make you feel a bit better about COVID-19 today.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday December 22.
A psychiatric nurse and an angry family: All the juicy behind-the-scenes details from House of Gucci.
Kirat was in a 10-year online relationship with 'Bobby'. But his real identity was sinister.
Catherine was wrapping Christmas presents when she was told her kids would never come home.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday December 21.
"I still feel offended." What all the House of Gucci characters looked like in real life.
This feeling we have in the lead up to Christmas 2021? It's new.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday December 20.
NSW has committed to criminalising coercive control. Here's what that means.
Billie Eilish first watched porn when she was 11. She deeply regrets it.
'This Christmas, I want to say thank you Australia.'
When can you use a COVID-19 rapid antigen test over a PCR swab? And what's the difference?
State by state: Here are the COVID-19 close contact isolation rules where you live.
The names and faces of the 6 victims of the Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy.
'I watch TV for work. Here are the most underrated TV shows of 2021.'
There's a scientific reason why everyone is falling in love with Pete Davidson right now.
6 new super cheesy Christmas movies you must watch this weekend.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday December 17.
Yes, COVID case numbers are rising. But here's why we shouldn't be panicking.
Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt and the problem with famous men blaming their 'marriage'.
In 2008, Corey Worthington threw Australia's wildest house party. This is his life now.
Just the very best festive TV episodes to watch this Christmas.
Here's why you should continue to wear a mask, according to an expert.
6 children have now died in a jumping castle tragedy at a Tasmanian school. Here's what we know.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 16.
Former cricketer Michael Slater arrested after allegedly breaching AVO, and more in News in 5.
'We're sick and tired of hating our bodies.' Taryn Brumfitt wants to change the body image narrative.
"I've been on edge." We need to talk about Christmas COVID anxiety because many of us are feeling it.
Exactly why no one can stop thinking about the Succession season 3 finale.
Where do I need to wear a mask? All the new COVID-19 rules for NSW explained.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday December 14.
Jack River: 'I wrote a rallying cry for our generation. But I still feel completely irrelevant.'
"This show wouldn't work without Roman." Succession's Roy family, ranked.
A hidden romance and a threesome with a cast member: Rita Ora and Taika Waititi's relationship.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday December 13.
The year in searches: Exactly what we all Googled in 2021.
"He was screaming at me." Holly Madison on the dark reality behind Hugh Hefner's Playboy empire.
Suzanne Poll died in a stationery store. Two decades later, a discarded coffee cup found her killer.
A navy sailor had to retrieve the bodies of asylum seekers. After a year at sea, he was left suicidal.
The first teaser for Stan Original Series Wolf Like Me will have you hooked.
"I felt horribly judged." 3 mums on their circumcision decision and why they made it.
Should I Watch It? Landscapers, Stan's darkly funny true crime series starring Olivia Colman.
At the end-of-year assembly for parents, everyone deserves a 2021 prize.
A lockdown Christmas party and a surprise baby: Why everyone’s talking about Boris Johnson.
'Am I going to be the miracle mother?' At 52, Jennifer Aniston is still facing the same question.
Love Actually, Bridget Jones and the fat-shaming legacy of romantic comedies.
Yes, the Sex and the City reboot felt different. And it should have.
Mamamia's gift guide for teachers: 21 perfect presents for the educators in your life.
'Bluey's pass the parcel episode made me question whether kids need to "suck it up" more.'
From 13, Olympic Swimmer Maddie Groves was sexually abused. Her abuser still works in swimming.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 9.
Colton Haynes was openly gay. Then, he moved to Hollywood.
A quick recap of what the heck happened during that Pete Davidson and MGK live video.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday December 8.
'This year, I quit teaching after 15 years. It was the right decision, but I still feel guilty.'
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday December 7.
The first trailer for Stan original film Gold shows Zac Efron like we've never seen him before.
A Schitt's Creek favourite, a new child and a death: What the cast of Home Alone are doing now.
Last week, 15yo Ethan shot five of his classmates. His parents have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The 6 books everyone will be reading in December.
'I lived with constant anxiety.' Laura Byrne on experiencing pregnancy after miscarriage.
'We didn't talk on set.' 8 actors who 'stayed in character' long after the cameras stopped.
While Rihanna was named a national hero in Barbados, the rest of the world focused on her body.
A 'big' death and 3 more theories about what happens in Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That.
The best moments from The Beatles: Get Back, as told through tweets.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday December 3.
We owe so many women apologies. But does every 2000s star need a redemption arc?
"I didn't pull the trigger." What we learnt from Alec Baldwin's first interview.
"I'm sorry." Abbie Chatfield has addressed her 'feud' with Bachelorette Brooke Blurton.
The first trailer for the Stan Original Series The Tourist is here showing Jamie Dornan in a world of trouble.
'It's freeing.' Lin-Manuel Miranda on tackling new projects after the success of Hamilton.
Alan Tudge to stand aside after former staffer alleges their affair was abusive.
Dozens of people rescued and multiple evacuations: 16 photos from the NSW/Queensland floods.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 2.
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.
Michael Bublé is known as the 'King of Christmas'. His real life is full of ups and downs.
'I watch TV for work. Here are the 8 shows everyone will be talking about in December.'
A 'fake' video and a shock split: Why everyone is talking about Hamilton's 'it' couple.
Hours after the Jenkins report was handed down, Jacqui Lambie was 'growled at' in the Senate.