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APRIL 2016

ICYMI: There's a new Uber competitor exclusively for women.
What you need to know about the health star rating system.
“I shook him. My friend's 4-month-old baby. I threw him onto the bed and that caused a skull fracture.”
The best flooring type for your parenting style.
Political group wants men to be given abortion rights.
ROSIE: "It took me a really long time to find my vagina."
Having sex in your bed and 18 other terrible things flatmates do.
"A letter to myself for when I'm depressed."
Man charged with murder of former partner Tina Kontozis at Bundeena.
There was more to Simone and Xavier's television breakup than what we saw.
Do you know your kids’ immunisation schedule?
Surprisingly sensible health and beauty advice from celebrities we love.
It’s time for a woman to be in charge of the money.
4 game-changing relationship mantras.
Women rejoice: This magical dress can make anyone look slimmer.
The six words that gave me back control of my life.
The wedding fails that come straight out of your nightmares.
The hot new dress all our favourite Aussie celebs are wearing.
In the final moments of the latest ep, Game of Thrones did the most shocking thing it could.
'For almost two years I have been documenting my life with terminal cancer. Today, I feel like a fraud.'
Shocking attempted rape of heavily pregnant woman stopped by good Samaritans.
The baby names that are going extinct in 2016.
What I wish people had told me about my drinking.
23-year-old Klara thought she had cramps. She was actually in the final stages of labour.
Amy Schumer is on fire in her Vanity Fair shoot... quite literally.
We road test a healthy food delivery service.
The six best style trends to come out of Britain.
Finally, an explanation for why your socks always go missing in the wash.
Breastfeeding mum's shock as Jetstar staff ask her to "cover up" on a plane.
Manus Island: 'Pathetic' bureaucratic response blamed for asylum seeker Hamid Khazaei's death.
Behind the News survey finds 56pc of children engage in excessive screen time.
"Last week was like any other week, except I had an abortion."
Emily Power is in her 30s and still gets pocket money from her parents.
"The Girlfriend Experience" will challenge everything you thought you knew.
"This was the most painful thing I've felt."
Kelly Clarkson has finally shared pictures of her beautiful baby boy.
A Kardashian TV show has been cancelled, and the family is devastated.
“I was so frightened. We made sure we were all immunised and up to date – but we never knew those other children weren’t vaccinated.”
The diary of a 12-year-old girl whose mother was slowly dying.
Offspring's Kat Stewart has given birth to a baby girl.
‘We want a child-free wedding, but my in-laws are threatening not to come.’
Hilary Duff ditches the trackies for a "super cute" school run outfit. Not everyone's impressed.
All your Endometriosis questions, answered.
"My abortion was the turning point in my life."
“Hey kids. This Mother’s Day, please get me something that makes me a better mother.”
"I was sexually abused by a teacher — And I'm still paying for it. Literally."
Mia Freedman's surprising money-saving style trick.
Living with discomfort is vital if you want to live authentically.
She wrote a children's book to reclaim her childhood.
When kids are nearly adults do they even listen to their parents anymore?
"Musings from my time in the psych ward."
For some new mothers, the ultimate cost of giving birth will be their own lives.
Why women truly loved Prince - and why he truly loved us back.
Cheeky viral ad shows how to check your breasts AND get past the censors.
My secret weapon at house auctions gets me plenty of attention from real estate agents.
Three important lessons you can learn from same sex families.
Group therapy: "My father is a high functioning alcoholic and I don’t know what to do."
“My relationship with my mother is different to my friends' with theirs.”
The sneakiest places we’ve found kids hiding their food.
Take a look at the weirdest ways people eat cereal.
Rotary International takes a stand against female genital mutilation.
Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna want you to believe they are actually BFF's.
Should pregnant women be worried about having a c-section after the death of QLD woman, Amanda Sheppard?
ICYMI: Why you should make friends with your ex's ex.
For the first time, the life expectancy of white women has dropped.
60 Minutes: Ali el-Amine now has everything he wants. Because this case was all about him.
The worries about the kids never go away, they just change.
"Is that a placenta?" Rebecca Judd describes the moment she found out she was having twins.
The real reason for that annoying little pocket in your jeans.
Nicole Trunfio just reached peak hipster with a Coachella wedding.
The Cosmetic Institute: Calls for national cosmetic surgery legislation to protect patients
Jennifer Aniston is People's 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'.
Chloe Christos got her period. Then she didn't stop bleeding for five years.
A teen live-streamed a rape because she was "addicted" to the likes.
"We go it alone": What it's really like to be obese.
The Young Mummy: "If you want to take photos of my son just ask. Simple."
How to be a better person in 10 easy (and authentic) steps.
We've got some bad news: Your favourite face cleanser could now be banned.
Taylor Swift shows us around her Beverly Hills mansion, answers all 73 of your burning questions.
"We haven’t spent a day apart since 2012." Emma Wiggle opens up about her wedding.
Woman kept her "mentally ill child" locked up for years.
Those Two Girls: This is what date night for married couples really looks like.
Unpopular opinion: Why I like dick pics.
Mothers stop being grateful for part-time work - no one is doing you a favour.
Kate Middleton didn't lose her baby weight just by "running after the kids."
Michelle Bridges' mum was shocked when her daughter fell pregnant at 45.
To my abusive ex's new lover: "Please be careful".
Kim Kardashian no longer breast feeds four-month old Saint.
Women may be more affected by shiftwork than men.
Massage therapist pleads guilty to sexual assault of clients, including 5 children, at Brisbane practice.
Memo to footballers' wives: Stop writing about football on social media. Love, Browny.
Innovative products that help your kids get over the hurdles.
Michelle Bridges and the Commando open up on how they fell in love.
National Legal Aid calls for more funding after new figures reveal domestic violence a factor in 79pc of family law cases.
United Airlines, wearing short shorts isn't an invitation to be groped.
Why it's time to drop the exclamation mark at the end of your sentences.
The things we really think about while we're having sex.
We know having sex with a family member is wrong. So why is consensual incest on the rise?
Tara Brown's distraught children are asking "when is mummy coming home?"
Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster Blake have a TV series in the works.
Seven quotes that helped Jane Hutcheon overcome her biggest fear.
"A visit from Aunt Flo" the hilarious period video every woman needs to see.
'I don't like my son's friend. He gets under my skin.'
Jodi Anasta has broken her silence on Braith Anasta's new girlfriend.
Meet the mother-daughter duo who spend thousands of dollars on 'Barbie' plastic surgery.
10 signs she’s a little girl with big brothers.
Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani have reached a divorce settlement. #PrayForGavin.
All Saints are back - and they've got some explosive revelations about fame (and tube tops).
Mia Freedman: "There are two Australian mothers in jail tonight. My heart breaks for one of them."
If you believe TV friendships are real, you are going to get hurt. Bigtime.
Single women aren't "leftovers" they are the ones changing the world.
This is the reality of being a woman and shopping for plus-sized clothing.
Unpopular opinion: “I’m in support of a cashless society.”
Jesinta Campbell wins Snapchat with epic story of a blocked drain.
The magical soap that multi-tasks as a play dough, bubble bath and shampoo.
We all love a bit of "Wexting" (texting while walking), but is it about to become illegal?
There's a real arrogance to resisting transgenderism.
13 Australian Heroes you haven't heard of: Sam Mostyn
Yes, Megan Fox is pregnant. No, she doesn't need to rethink her divorce.
"Dear Mum, thank you for 'kidnapping' us. You saved our lives."
Sanaya Sahib's father 'had no concerns' about Sofina Nikat, toddler days before her death.
"Why I'm not clinging onto perfectionism as a badge of honour."
'How I overcame the toughest mental opponent I’ve ever faced. My 3 year old.'
"Giving birth was not the most magical day of my life."
Imogen Bailey: 'All my belongings now fit into two suitcases.'
7 times it pays to embrace your inner Queen Elsa and Let. It. Go.
There's cash to splash on the upcoming season of The Bachelor.
60 Minutes case team leader boasted of 'big story'; Julie Bishop in talks with Lebanon.
Hey Mia: What book are you stuck in right now?
"I lived at Baxter College at UNSW. And I sang sexist chants - about the men."
As I turn 44, these are five things I have learned about life.
Six crazy lifestyle fads that need the boot (or at least a little less Insta-attention).
The real danger in telling women how they should look.
8 tips for successful reinvention after divorce.
The vile Facebook page that rates women without their permission.
Auckland school attacked for telling females to lengthen skirts so male teachers not distracted.
How do I tell my sister she's married the wrong man?
Meet the woman who ditched her dress just weeks before her wedding.
Meet the 'smart tampon' system that allows women to monitor their health.
Dear single mums, thank you for everything.
Man surprised his wife with super sexy 'dudeoir' photoshoot.
Man tells woman, "You really need to f***ing lose weight." Woman's response is perfection.
The amazing photos that show exactly how you look after a few glasses of wine.
The unexpected things that your kids surprise you with.
Every crazy plot line on Sex and the City happened in real life.
Port Arthur: Survivors who were with Nanette Micak and her daughters when they died break silence.
Gucci's response to banned ad exposes the biggest problem in the fashion industry.
ICYMI: Is complaining about clutter the ultimate First World Problem?
Ricki-Lee will make a full recovery after being hit in the eye with a champagne cork.
It took her five months to love her baby daughter, only to lose her during birth.
"My friends told me working mothers are less committed. They forgot I was one."
ICYMI: The secret to having the best sex of your life.
Science confirms: Breaking up actually makes you crazy.
Kristen Bell just slapped a red carpet reporter after he called her 'baby'.
"Dear street harasser: Here are six reasons I refuse to smile."
A How-To Guide: Sex when you're a newly single parent.
Leaving a menstrual cup in too long: A horror story.
"Let's be honest: A lot of the time parenting sucks."
Kyly Clarke shares her secret stress busting technique.
“I paid more than $1000 to have a lost tampon removed.”
Hey Scarlett Johansson, it's not 'obnoxious' to talk about the pay gap. It's crucial.
ICYMI: Charity shops want you to please, PLEASE stop donating this book.
Think you know how many people you've slept with? Think again.
The best advice for female business owners, from women who have been there.
Rebecca Maddern was never going to "fix" the Footy Show.
Married at First Sight's Clare is battling PTSD after brutal attack.
What's the most disgusting thing you'd be willing to do in front of your partner?
'My best friend dumped me.'
Your Sh*tty Family is possibly the best Instagram account of all time.
Embarrassing gym classes. Why, God, why?
A mum vents on why her teenage daughter drives her crazy.
Grisly discovery of young woman's body in the water in Sydney's west.
Coalition adviser Tamara Candy slays the critics and trolls who can't get past her looks.
Innovations that make mornings (and life in general) so much better.
90-year-old Irene from Ballina is rocking a polkadot Seafolly bikini better than any model.
"How I overcame my greatest fear."
Cricket Australia announces female cricketers' big pay rise after Southern Stars' success.
It would be silly for Mariah Carey not to get a prenup when she marries James Packer.
If a strange man on the street offered me $1000, I'd turn it down too.
She was 19 and took an abortion pill to end her pregnancy. Now she's been sentenced to jail.
Jenny Macklin MP: "I've spent my whole life fighting for paid-parental leave and Turnbull is tearing it down."
Dear Facebook, please stop censoring powerful images of childbirth.
The Bachelorette casting has begun. But this year, there are changes.
Meet tradie Jono: He's Married At First Sight's newest villain.
“The experience that taught me to embrace the dirt when it comes to kids.”
Five days of cereal? Sounds like our kind of challenge.
"The big-ticket items I’ll never regret buying."
Nat donated her embryos, but was told no child was born. Then she saw a baby on Facebook...
The latest issue of Glamour magazine is out and Amy Schumer is not happy.
A simple bake sale sparks rape threats - and people wonder why we need feminism.
A mother's trick to appearing more awake in one quick step.
Hidden victims: Women on visas feeling trapped after domestic violence abuse.
Being the "Most Beautiful Girl in the World" may be the toughest job there is.
13 Australian heroes you haven’t heard of: Libby Bowell
Mischa Barton shares the sad reason why she decided to leave The O.C.
Those Two Girls: How to survive with a thigh gap.
Notice anything about the key strategists advising Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten?
"I don’t remember all of my time in hospital. But I do remember being grateful."
Liz Ellis and her husband have welcomed a beautiful baby boy.
Last night MAFS taught women if you're single, there's something wrong with you.
"My husband proposed to me with a fake diamond."
"I told a white lie, and it spiralled completely out of control."
The moments you realise you need a steak.
'If I said we should treat motherhood the same as abortion, you would call me a freak.'
Backlash to university's gender pay gap bake sale highlights 'trend of online behaviour towards women'.
Kevin Rudd and Therese Rein were broke once, too.
Bravo Sarah Harris and all the working mums who triumphed (and failed) before her.
"I watched a stranger die today."
Sometimes the ONLY good thing about parenting is the glass of wine and half block of dairy milk at the end of the day.
Monique Bowley presents: The Red Show (whether you like it or not).
The Bachelor's Tessa writes for Mamamia: "Coming off the show was soul destroying."
Hate-stalking: Why do we waste our time binging on people we really can't stand?
"Dear Kyle Sandilands. I used to despise you. Now, you're the perfect boyfriend."
Women share the one thing no one told them about giving birth.
Am I Type A or just really, really annoying?
"My coworker got promoted and I'm seething with jealousy."
So why is your wedding costing me $7000?
5 things I wish people understood about my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Six good news stories of the week to help you remember the world is a lovely place.
Rebecca Sparrow: "I'm sick of Baby Boomers telling us we're bad parents."
We ask eight of Australia's funniest women: "What would you do if the internet died?"
Kyle Sandilands talked about abortion this morning. And he made a lot of sense.
We've found all of the kid-friendly things you can do in LA so you don't have to.
Want to whinge about high rents and silly house prices? There's a number for that.
The powerful TV moment that had women cheering
This is what a 40-plus woman really looks like. And it's not pretty.
Women who have abortions must be punished! (And flogged, tattooed and dragged behind an Uber).
General Pants accused of sexism over latest ad campaign.
Model's worn panties requested by Insta-creep.
A Queensland woman has allegedly been stabbed to death by her partner.
Lauren Jackson says low pay in women's basketball forces players to over-extend themselves to make a living.
'There's nothing wrong with teenage girls having sex.'

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