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Ali France's son died when he was 19. His message for his mum changed the course of her life.

'I swear by this $1 hack to protect my skin.'

'Allow me to convince you why Prince Louis is the ultimate third child.'

Is Taylor Swift simply a chess piece for Justin Baldoni?

Intruder alert! Meet the ladies joining Farmer Wants A Wife tonight.

'I just discovered the "nice or twice" theory and it's transformed the way I shop.'

'My daughter dreamed of teaching yoga and moving to Byron. She was murdered before she got the chance.'

Raffaella Ciccarelli

'At 14, a stranger convinced me to become a neo-Nazi leader. He gave me a one-word promise.'

Raffaella Ciccarelli

Three years after her court battle, Amber Heard has changed her name and secretly welcomed twins.

'My cousin encouraged me to leave my abusive husband. Years later, her betrayal blindsided me.'

Tom Cruise hadn't spoken about Nicole Kidman in over 20 years. He just made a rare comment about her.

10 women on the moment they realised their mother was a narcissist.

The disturbing underworld of 'happy-ending' massage parlours.

Editor's Picks

Erin Patterson's son used two words to describe his parents' crumbling relationship.

'My mum died two years ago. I still haven't visited her grave.'

'I just did a road trip around Tasmania. It wasn't at all what I expected.'

Phoebe Anderson

Feel like everything is a disaster? You need to try the 'lemonading' hack.

Cassandra Green

Well

'I was diagnosed with ADHD at 30. Here's what no one tells you about the grief.'

The difference between burnout and stress (and how to solve it).

Dr Rebecca Goadby

15 years ago, Mel Robbins hit rock bottom. She's now the most listened to woman in the world.

At the height of her success, Emma Gannon had a breakdown. Only a 'year of nothing' fixed it.

Your body knows you have burnout. Here's how to spot it.

Cassandra Green

'The dangerous endometriosis advice that almost cost me my life.'

At 30, Olivia went off the pill. What followed was '10 years of hell'.

'After 7 surgeries to 'manage' endometriosis, here's what I wish someone told me 19 years ago.'

The energy chart Zoë Foster Blake uses proves you're not lazy. You're exhausted.

Everything you've ever known about your period is probably wrong.

Dr Rebecca Goadby

'I was told my pain was 'normal' for 20 years. Here's what finally helped me.'

Just take the pill or have a baby. These are the myths keeping us in pain.

Australian women do not feel well. When we asked them their symptoms, here's what they said.

We got 3 men to experience period pain. Here's exactly how it went.

Cassandra Green

Lifestyle

'I used to believe in the "invisible string theory". Then I discovered its fatal flaw.'

The 5 questions to ask instead of making small talk.

'I thought I knew what it meant to be "hot". One video changed everything.'

Subscriber Exclusive

'I lent my best friend money after her divorce. How she spent it blindsided me.'

Two women aged 20 years apart style this season’s 9 key pieces.

'Our 28-year marriage hit a slump. So we hired hundreds of escorts to save it.'

'I suspected my husband was a catfish. A Facebook message confirmed my worst fears.'

'I was in Europe with my best friend when she told me something that changed the entire trip.'

'My girlfriend encouraged me to be an escort...so I became one.'

Josephine Agostino

'My 4 affordable ways to elevate even the most boring outfits.'

'I was uninvited from my son's wedding without an explanation. Two years later, I got a text.'

'Something was "off" about the man I was dating. Then he turned up at my friend’s house.'

Meet the women over 50 turning to escorts to save their marriages.

'At 70 I hired a male escort for the first time. Then I asked for a refund.'

The outfit combinations that will get you compliments with minimal effort.

'I dated a man who swears by one test to find your perfect match. He dumped me after I failed.'

'I never thought I'd sleep with a married man. Then I received an unexpected text.'

Before Ozempic, there was the Special K Diet of the early noughties. It explains a lot.

'The 5 trend-proof pieces that'll give you the best cost-per-wear.'

'I always thought my kink was too much. Then I finally told my partner.'

'I thought I was in a happy relationship. Then I found my boyfriend's secret Facebook.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The "confidence clothes" I wear when I want to feel my best.'

'When my husband's towel slipped, I noticed his shaved pubic hair. I knew it wasn't for me.'

News

Fred and Rose West seemed to lived an ordinary life. The horrifying truth was buried in the garden.

She finished her shift at the dog kennel. Hours later, she had taken a man's life.

As a toddler Ben was handed over to a stranger. She was an evil cult leader.

Raffaella Ciccarelli

Raffaella Ciccarelli

She was abducted at knifepoint from her bedroom. What followed was a nine-month nightmare.

Raffaella Ciccarelli and Lisa Hamilton

Raffaella Ciccarelli and Lisa Hamilton

15-year-old Cassius was known as a gentle giant. He died after being attacked on his walk home.

'The sausage dog who terrorised Kangaroo Island for 540 days is my obsession. At last, we have an update.'

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Indigenous Stories

The landmark domestic violence news that barely made the headlines this week.

The silent national tally we need to be talking about.

Brooke Boney changed Australian breakfast TV. Today she said goodbye.

9 of the best books to connect kids to Country this NAIDOC week.

6 Indigenous Elders you need to follow online.

Shopping sorted: Our favourite Indigenous-owned businesses and artists to buy from.

7 ways to support our Indigenous community this Reconciliation Week and beyond.

These 5 Indigenous women are trailblazers. Here's what they want you to know.

The gap isn't closing. Far from it.

'I'm an Aboriginal Elder. Here are 8 ways you can support Indigenous Australians on January 26.'

Aunty Munya Andrews

6 important facts Australians should know about January 26.

Weapons, criminals and a bizarre flag: Foreign invaders have arrived in Sydney harbour.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

Entertainment

He hired a nanny after losing his wife. Police later found him dead on his bedroom floor.

There's one controversy Miley Cyrus avoided speaking about for years. Now, she's finally addressed it.

Mamamia recaps Love Triangle on Stan: Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Bowen Yang's new movie will make you want to call your family.

'Something doesn't seem right.' A theory about Katy Perry's tour and the relentless backlash.

Weekend Watch: An explosive documentary about one of the world’s biggest influencers.

Relationships

HOROSCOPES: The stars are calling for us to be decisive.

Two experts just identified the three words at the core of all adult friendship issues.

'Men made dating difficult, not my height. I didn't let their judgement decide my worth.'

'To the outside world my mum was perfect. Behind closed doors she was a monster.'

'I suspected my husband was a catfish. A Facebook message confirmed my worst fears.'

'I tried 3 top-selling vibrators and there was one clear winner.'

HOROSCOPES: It's time to have the conversation you've been putting off.

'The morning after the wedding.' 10 women on the moment they knew they married the wrong person.

'I was in Europe with my best friend when she told me something that changed the entire trip.'

The candle, firework or mirror relationship theory predicts if yours is built to last.

'I help couples overcome "sexual flatness". There's 4 steps I swear by.'

'My girlfriend encouraged me to be an escort...so I became one.'

Josephine Agostino

'Something was "off" about the man I was dating. Then he turned up at my friend’s house.'

Nia and Adrian shared everything, including finances. But Adrian had a secret.

Meet the women over 50 turning to escorts to save their marriages.

HOROSCOPES: Speak clearly, and trust that you'll be heard.

'At my lowest point, I was smoking meth as police raided my home. Then one thing changed me.'

'I love my husband, but this one compliment he constantly gets frustrates me.'

'At 70 I hired a male escort for the first time. Then I asked for a refund.'

'I dated a man who swears by one test to find your perfect match. He dumped me after I failed.'

Family

'My 6 tricks for navigating life with a fussy toddler.'

Mark and Phoebe met through Survivor. When they 'reconnected', they fell in love.

'I was accidentally the Mean Girl. Here’s what I know now.'

'I wore the perfect outfit to my cousin's wedding. For the first time, I forgot to hate my body.'

Silje tried for one more child, then had triplets. No one talks about the financial reality.

'I was turning into a screaming banshee with my teen. This $10 hack changed everything.'

Mamamia Favourites

10 women share the advice they wish they'd gotten before 30.

Planning a trip to the Sunshine Coast? These 3 budget-friendly spots should be first on your list.

Hannah Vanderheide

The retirement questions you haven't thought to ask, answered by an expert.

'I tried this $28 product that Victoria Beckham uses, and I have thoughts.'

Anisha Premawardhana

'Does this SUV really live up to country life? Here's my honest verdict.'

Holly Wainwright

The subtle signs of high-functioning depression we often miss, according to a psychologist.

If your period stresses you out, these 5 hacks are for you.

'At 59, my mum was diagnosed with brain cancer. This is the reality no one shares.'

'I tried the cult skincare duo everyone's raving about. Here's my honest verdict.'

Teresa McNamara

Everyone's raving about this festival near Brisbane and yep, it's kid-friendly.

'This is the perfect list of questions to ask yourself before having kids, trust me.'

A weekend uniform rule and 6 other parenting shortcuts for when patience has left the chat.

From $38 to $160: The ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide for the hair-obsessed.

Turns out, your daily habits shift in your 40s. 8 women weigh in.

Jacqui McCallum

'The SUV you’re seeing everywhere? I spent 2 weeks in it, and I have... notes.'

Jessie Stephens

'It's official. I just found a holiday spot that rivals Byron (without the price tag).'

What an expert really wants you to know about early childhood education.

'If you think you know Australian dairy farmers, think again.'

Holly Wainwright

You're not imagining it, burnout culture is more prevalent than ever.

Hannah Vanderheide

'This viral TikTok skincare brand just launched an overnight face repair cream. I tried it for $22.'

More

11 weddings, 2 engagements and 22 babies: All the Farmer Wants a Wife couples who are still together.

Your body knows you have burnout. Here's how to spot it.

Cassandra Green

Alert the group chat: Emily In Paris just cut its most stylish character.

Just diagnosed with endometriosis? Here's what you need to know.

Valentina Todoroska

The effortless two-piece outfit that looks good on everyone.

'I used these two words constantly until someone called me out. My career changed overnight.'

'My mum and dad had 8 kids. Here's the most important lesson I learned growing up in a big family.'

Tahnee and Ollie were a popular MAFS couple. One of them is getting married (for real, this time).

This celebrity couple wasn't on our 2025 bingo card.

Inside Australia's booming leg lengthening industry.

'I was ready to leave my husband, until I heard these three words.'

LYNDI COHEN: 'The simple recipe I recommend everyone makes for a family dinner.'

'I used to wonder why some people left my life. Then I learned about the "last meeting theory."'

'Always cry on planes? Same. I just found out there's a scientific reason why.'

Why you will never hear Jameela Jamil say 'men are trash'.

Madeleine West has just given birth to her seventh child.

Cassandra Green

At 11, The Sixth Sense made Haley Joel Osment a household name. Now, his life has taken a dark turn.

Mamamia recaps Love Triangle on Stan: Well, well well, if it isn't another MAFS groom.

'I thought I knew how to date. Then I learnt about the "alien theory."'

The question that led Colin Farrell to make a difficult decision for his son with Angelman syndrome.

HOROSCOPES: Taurus season brings a subtle but definite vibe shift.

'As a travel writer, this is how you can see Europe on a budget.'

'The one thing I wish I knew before my 10-year relationship fell apart.'

Amber Portwood found fame on 16 and Pregnant. She's just spoken about her daughter's adoption request.

'I'm a travel writer and this US city blew away all my expectations.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The $35 collagen booster that makes your serums work twice as hard.'

Kimberley Davies was just 20 when she joined Neighbours. Here's a look at her life now.

'I was so close to my grandparents growing up. Now, they refuse to speak to me.'

Another Taylor Jenkins Reid adaptation is in the works. And Serena Williams is producing it.

For 11 years, police thought Chrissy had run away from home. Then came an unexpected phone call.

'I thought my dating life was normal, until I learnt about the floodlighting theory.'

'This Aussie capital city wasn't on my travel list, but it's now one of my favourite destinations.'

'Packing for a weekend away with kids used to be my Everest. Then I discovered the 3-4-5 rule.'

Lauren wrote an 'erotic' book under a pen name. Then she was arrested.

Netflix is showing viewers different versions of a Black Mirror episode (and everyone's confused).

'As a beauty editor, I reckon these supermarket buys work harder than the expensive stuff.'

'I love reality TV but this new Netflix series made me deeply uncomfortable.'

'I packed 1 suitcase to go travelling for months with 2 toddlers. This is how I did it.'

MAGGIE DENT: 'What teenagers need right now are "lighthouses".'

Samara Weaving was raised by the Home and Away 'machine'. This is her life now.

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