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Three women dead in 24 hours. Yet our potential leaders remain silent.

by Nicole Madigan

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

Rob Kardashian used to be a reality star. His sister just explained why he disappeared.

Michelle Trachtenberg lost her life aged 39. We now know what happened.

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

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

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

'My house was a disaster until I tried the 27 decluttering hack.'

Leave Indy Clinton alone.

Louise Hunt volunteered to help domestic violence victims. Her husband was just arrested for her murder.

Kayla Jade built her following sharing stories about sex work. Then her fans crossed a line.

Australia's youngest killer was let back out. It took less than a month for him to reoffend.

Laura says she secretly dated a famous pop star as a teen. She alleges it ruined her life.

'Dear sneakers, I have feedback for your newest evolution.'

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

Editor's Picks

What if love never finds you?

Matthew was a policeman by day and evil by night. His wife's testimony is harrowing.

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

We asked 1200 Mamamia readers about the May 3 election. This is what you told us.

Well

'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

'This viral collectible has the internet in a chokehold. I own three.'

'There's a new way to cover pimples that's meant to look better than pimple patches. I tried it.'

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

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

'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.'

'I broke up with a man for not wanting kids. I'm not even sure I want them either.'

DIARY OF A SEX WORKER: The week Annie Knight dealt with a pegging incident and an angry girlfriend.

'My husband said the birthday card was from his mum. The message told a different story.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'My favourite unexpected fashion colour combos (and how to pull them off).'

'I left my miserable, sexless marriage. Then my ex-husband's friend made a drunken confession.'

'The first night of my single-girl holiday turned into the hottest night of my life.'

'My friend insisted we go on a girls weekend away. I never could've guessed her sinister motives.'

The 3 best trends to come out of global fashion month (that you'll actually want to wear).

'My family didn't believe my partner was abusive when I left him. One night changed it all.'

'I'd been crushing on my book club friend for a year. Then she invited me over for a wine.'

'I had a great job and a steady income. To cope, I smoked ice in the toilets at work.'

'These are 3 foolproof ways to look like you buy designer on a budget.'

'My husband of 10 years was acting suspicious. Then I saw who'd sent him an email.'

'I turned down a handsome doctor after our first date. Then a letter showed up at my work.'

'I made a confession about my childhood to my friend. It blew her entire family apart.'

News

Claire Austin's final act was running for her life. She never made it to safety.

Melissa Hoskins was hit by a car outside her home. Her husband was behind the wheel.

Molly was murdered days before her dream wedding. Her fiancé had been living a double life.

The disturbing underground sex parties where you're paid to be abused.

A man has been jailed for a crime so evil his sentence is an Australian first. It barely made the news.

'When my baby passed away, my work cancelled my maternity leave.'

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

The stars of Scrublands on Stan told us all the twists and turns coming in Season 2.

In 2023, Farmer Matt and Olivia fell in love on reality TV. Now, they have big news to share.

The tragic detail in Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s deaths.

And Just Like That is coming back, and a controversial character is missing.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Dave from MAFS just sent a secret message to these 5 co-stars.

When Chloe Pink posted her wedding photos, she was bombarded with comments from men.

Relationships

HOROSCOPES: The new moon is bringing everything to light.

'I'm 48 and have never been on a girls' trip. It's not because I don't want to.'

These viral videos have nailed the unspoken rules of the sacred girlie group chat.

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

'I broke up with a man for not wanting kids. I'm not even sure I want them either.'

DIARY OF A SEX WORKER: The week Annie Knight dealt with a pegging incident and an angry girlfriend.

HOROSCOPES: The stars are bringing us clarity, change, and creativity.

'Would you describe your partner as a hoodie or a blazer? Your answer tells me everything.'

'My husband said the birthday card was from his mum. The message told a different story.'

'I left my miserable, sexless marriage. Then my ex-husband's friend made a drunken confession.'

'The first night of my single-girl holiday turned into the hottest night of my life.'

HOROSCOPES: Neptune's causing mischief this week.

Jen didn't believe the viral curly-hair-in-love theory. Then her son made a comment.

'I'm 51, single and having the best sex of my life.'

'Four years ago, I decided to marry myself. Here's everything you're afraid to ask me.'

'After I opened my marriage, my friends cut me off. So I did something bold.'

'My friend insisted we go on a girls weekend away. I never could've guessed her sinister motives.'

'I became a widow with teenage children. They saved me in ways I never expected.'

'My family didn't believe my partner was abusive when I left him. One night changed it all.'

'I'd been crushing on my book club friend for a year. Then she invited me over for a wine.'

Family

A foster care expert's honest answers to your burning questions.

DIARY OF A BIRTH: ‘I felt an intense pain in the shower. When I looked down, I saw my baby's head.'

'Tell me you’re in the toddler stage without telling me you’re in the toddler stage.'

Hannah Vanderheide

Hannah Vanderheide

'I asked couples without kids what they actually fight about. One answer kept coming up.'

Sophie Delezio just married her childhood sweetheart, and it's just as cute as you'd imagine.

'I immediately changed these 3 settings on my kids' phones, after an expert told me these hacks.'

Mamamia Favourites

The Frida Kahlo exhibition everyone's talking about and yes, it's an Aussie first.

Jessica Staveley

A lifestyle editor's no-BS guide to bra shopping like a pro.

Cassandra Green

We found a $41 vitamin C serum that 3 women say rivals the expensive ones.

Keeley Mercieca

The You Beauty Awards are around the corner. These are the 5 products to look out for.

'I've cracked the parenting code to Easter (and no, it doesn't include sugar).'

9 things you didn’t know about your period (but probably should).

A psychologist's no-BS guide to managing work anxiety.

Tracey Montgomery

'Exactly how stepping out of my people-pleasing era changed my definition of self-worth.'

Shannen Findlay

'After countless zoo trips with two kids under five, I finally found a trick that works.'

The six things on 7plus worth cancelling plans for this month.

'The 5 money-saving habits my parents taught me (that actually work).'

Courtney Ammenhauser

'I've seen every kids' movie this year, and this one completely caught me off guard.'

'I'm a physio, and here are the 5 questions you're too afraid to ask post-baby, answered.'

'After a decade of period struggles, here's what nobody's talking about.'

We asked a pharmacist 5 pelvic health questions you're probably too shy to ask.

Naomi Cotterill

The 6 very distinct phases of your baby's first year.

'I just got back from a cruise to New Zealand. Here's what I never expected.'

'My mum battled melanoma for 7 years. Here's what I want you to know.'

'In 12 months my husband went from daily runs to a wheelchair. Now I'm running for him.'

Yes, your skin will change before menopause hits. A dermatologist told us what to expect.

More

'After 5 years of mixed messages, my commitment-phobic ex settled down... with someone else.'

HOROSCOPES: The solar eclipse is here to put us to the test.

The David Harbour and Lily Allen cheating rumours just got messier.

Kendra Wilkinson left the Playboy mansion in 2009. She still grapples with this one thing.

'I've perfected the art of packing for a weekend away with the 3-4-5 rule'.

'My house was full of clutter, until I learnt about the "reach" theory.'

'People are often surprised when I tell them my age. Here's how I look after my skin.'

For five years, Laura insisted she was dying of cancer. Then came the 'diabolical' truth.

'When my ex said these three words, I knew I had to dump him.'

In 2009, Amber Portwood rose to fame on 16 and Pregnant. Now, her daughter wants a new mum.

Pete Davidson's latest relationship has just had its official hard launch.

'I'm 27 and competitive ageing is ruining my friendships.'

'Everyone is going to Fiji, but you should visit this island that’s only 45 minutes away instead.'

Valentina Todoroska

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

'We tried 5 LED devices to see if they actually work. Here are our honest thoughts.'

The disturbing real events behind Ellen Pompeo's new true crime series.

'I just discovered this $29 CC cream, and it's the best I've ever used.'

Hannah took a selfie with a man at a fashion show. She would do anything to take it back.

Millennials, one of our favourite staples is back for 2025 (but there's a catch).

Melissa's father seemed like the perfect dad. Then his chilling secret was exposed.

The lesson we need to give our sons before it's too late.

'I just got back from a cruise to New Zealand. Here's what I never expected.'

Natasha Richardson thought she was fine after a fall while skiing. Then the unthinkable happened.

'I've just discovered this hidden beach gem less than three hours drive from Sydney.'

Netflix's The Residence has all the right ingredients, but this is where it went wrong.

A brutally honest review of the new Snow White movie.

The Stan Original Film FING! is the magical book adaption everyone's going to be talking about.

The 6 words these MAFS men need to just say to their partners.

'My open letter to Aimee Lou Wood's teeth (yes, really).'

'I had a great job and a steady income. To cope, I smoked ice in the toilets at work.'

Gwyneth Paltrow was on the perfect holiday when she realised her marriage was over.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'My mum battled melanoma for 7 years. Here's what I want you to know.'

'In 12 months my husband went from daily runs to a wheelchair. Now I'm running for him.'

'I've rounded up all the best Afterpay Day sales in one place to save you scrolling.'

Apparently, everyone's going to be getting 'foggy French nails' this season.

Aubrey Plaza's husband died in January. They had separated four months before.

Stephanie survived the White Island volcano eruption. This is her life now.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's best-paid actors. Here's what her life away from the spotlight looks like.

'When I saw my 6-year-old's journal entry, it changed how I parent forever.'

Mamamia recaps MAFS: The most chaotic dinner party this year, darling.

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