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    27 things everyone who thinks summer is overrated will get.

    Catch up on the X-Files in 60 seconds.

    Ancient massacre site in Africa points to violent past.

    27 things everyone who thinks summer is overrated will get.

    Catch up on the X-Files in 60 seconds.

    How do you read a novel? You set a timer stupid.

    “I don’t even recognise the person I am on holidays.”

    Take me to Shades of Death Road please.

    The hotel mistakes you didn't realise you were making.

    My family was robbed by the world's worst burglar.

    What your house number says about you.

    The 3-ingredient scone recipe you never knew you needed.

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    The true story of a televised suicide.

    Beatrix Potter children's story discovered 100 years later.

    Four years ago, Cate McGregor planned to take her own life.

    Why jail terms should be different for women.

    Three women fought for ISIS. Now there is one.

    Feminist icon Joan Jett watched her band mate get raped.

    Why women are mad for Malcolm Turnbull.

    PODCAST: Rosie Batty opens up on life after Luke.

    'I feel loss, and I feel I do not know when I won't.'

    The true story of a televised suicide.

    Beatrix Potter children's story discovered 100 years later.

    Four years ago, Cate McGregor planned to take her own life.

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    'How I came back from post-natal depression.'

    Changing your meal times can reportedly help weight loss.

    Want to avoid infections? Don't swallow any pool water.

    Changing your meal times can reportedly help weight loss.

    Why gardening is good for your mind as well as your body.

    How much do you need to run to stay healthy?

    The vital role mothers play when girls go through puberty

    We've all heard of menopause but here's what comes before.

    What happens to your vagina as you age?

    'How I came back from post-natal depression.'

    My school days at a Catholic college were anything but rosy

    "It's time to stop the stigma of mental illness."

    The one thing I hate about getting older.

    6 healthy habits to adopt in your 40s.

    This is what it's like growing up unvaccinated.

    The 3 worst diets in the world, according to nutritionists.

    5 tips to stay healthy over Christmas.

    Why do people decide to go gluten or wheat free?

    We've all heard of menopause but here's what comes before.

    A diary of my menopause

    Itchy. Bitchy. Bloaty. Meet the 7 menopause dwarves.

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    8 jobs that are safe from the robot revolution.

    You can turn 17 days of annual leave into 43 days off work.

    Today is 'Blue Monday', the most depressing day of the year

    Quitting isn't always an option. Here are some other ideas.

    A 10-step guide to surviving your work party.

    'I kept my children a secret.'

    Are you a doormat or a superstar? Look at your emails.

    Tracey Spicer: Age discrimination is real.

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    Is your shopping habit is actually an addiction?

    Save data on your iPhone. No more surprise phone bills.

    Buying nothing at Christmas time is harder than it seems.

    Is your shopping habit is actually an addiction?

    Save data on your iPhone. No more surprise phone bills.

    Buying nothing at Christmas time is harder than it seems.

    Five super simple ways to turn your super around.

    6 things you didn't know about your credit card.

    How to sort out your super in five minutes. Yes, really.

    5 things to know before asking for a payrise.

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    11 things to do once your divorce is finalised.

    She gave you a gym membership because she wants to say ...

    'My mother-in-law is a monster-in-law.'

    11 things to do once your divorce is finalised.

    A trial separation could actually save your marriage.

    I miss my sister's ex. He and I used to get along so well.

    'I’m 'fat', my husband isn’t. We still have sex. A lot.'

    17 questions to ask the person you plan to marry.

    5 things queer women want straight women to know.

    'I'm 40 and I've never had an orgasm during sex.'

    'I’m 'fat', my husband isn’t. We still have sex. A lot.'

    'The three big lessons I learned from having an affair.'

    11 things to do once your divorce is finalised.

    She gave you a gym membership because she wants to say ...

    'My mother-in-law is a monster-in-law.'

    She gave you a gym membership because she wants to say ...

    Laughing a lot and 5 other signs of a healthy friendship.

    What happens when you get dumped by your friend.

    11 things to do once your divorce is finalised.

    'My mother-in-law is a monster-in-law.'

    'I'm 40 and I've never had an orgasm during sex.'

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    The solution to dark under-eye circles? Haemorrhoid cream.

    Grace Coddington steps down as Creative Director of Vogue.

    Why it's time to let Cleo go.

    The genius of the hairdressers' "silent chair" option.

    Amal in a silver midriff ... it's not quite right.

    How to get dressed for this year's Christmas parties.

    Frequent flyers on how to look human after a long flight.

    The only six beauty products you'll ever need.

    Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin...

    Your hairdresser knows you're lying about these 8 things.

    The genius of the hairdressers' "silent chair" option.

    Frequent flyers on how to look human after a long flight.

    'The day my daughter's eyebrows made me cry.'

    Aren't assistants at the beauty counter supposed to assist?

    What happened when I let my grey flag fly.

    39 tattoo inspirations for the graceful woman.

    9 bizarre old Hollywood beauty secrets.

    The insult delivered by Big Brother surgeons

    The 5 new spring looks Paula Joye says we should try.

    What your favourite clothes say about you.

    Sandal clogs: this season's new fashion statement.

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  • Inspiration
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    '57 things I love about getting older.'

    'Why you will never regret travelling the world alone.'

    Thank you, Rosie Batty.

    The loaded question: How many times have you been pregnant?

    What Christmas is like after losing nearly everything.

    Mia: Adult bullies do exist, this is how to nail them.

    'Why you will never regret travelling the world alone.'

    Thank you, Rosie Batty.

    Four words that sort out your life purpose.

    '57 things I love about getting older.'

    'Why you will never regret travelling the world alone.'

    Thank you, Rosie Batty.

    '57 things I love about getting older.'

    'Why you will never regret travelling the world alone.'

    Thank you, Rosie Batty.

    It started with a chicken.

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Jo Abi is the author of the book How to Date a Dad: a dating guide released by Hachette Livre Australia. It is about to be released as an ebook much to her delight. Her first love is being a mum closely followed by writing about being a mum. Jo has been known to write blogs about her husband that she deletes instead of posting as a form of therapy. One day she will push the 'post' button..one day. She is a part-time radio and TV traffic reporter for the Australian Traffic Network and has a radio background so is a good addition to dinner parties. Jo is about to begin her Masters in Creative Writing at Macquarie Uni which she hopes..."will help me complete one of the seventy-plus novels I have started but not finished." Jo recently moved from Bondi to the burbs and is still trying to adjust to the trees, spiders and lack of accessible waterways. Jo gains and loses the same six kilos every year and subsequently owns every diet book ever released. Her favourite pastimes include reading blogs by other mothers, eating, watching Dexter and The Good Wife and changing her toenail colour.
ageing

‘I never expected my body image to improve with age.’


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reflection

‘The day my daughter almost drowned.’


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opinion

‘Dear friends and family: Stop pressuring me to party for my 40th.’


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friendship

‘My friend fat-shamed an entire family at a cafe.’


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opinion

Sorry, but having a dog or a cat is not practice for having kids.


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parenting

‘My son has autism and accepting his limitations has made me a better mum.’


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parenting

‘My 6yo daughter can start waxing her legs whenever she wants.’


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Beauty & Style

“Watching my niece struggle with her body image was confronting – but it was something I understood all too well.”


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inspiration

What Christmas is like after losing nearly everything.


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parenting

What happened when I said my 10 year old son watched porn.


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News & Opinion

A mother chained up her autistic son.


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Lifestyle

My husband and I have been having too much sex.


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parenting

I told my 10 year old son that if he watched porn, there were rules.


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reflection

‘I was shocked to hear there was something very wrong with my marriage.’


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comfort zone

I am doing Tough Mudder this Sunday (because I am an idiot).


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Relationships

Dear Cheating Men: Here’s 5 ways to stop getting caught.


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first person

The parents trying to stop their children from being bullied.


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fur family

The summer I spent $38,000 trying to keep my dogs alive.


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parenting

‘My teenagers are never, ever going to Schoolies.’


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quiz

The ultimate grammar test. How do you stack up?


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sex life

‘Tell me honestly – am I too old to sext?’


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test

Is your house number lucky? We put numerology to the test.


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love

It’s time to leave Kylie Minogue and her new man alone.


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psychology

Have you been paying attention? Take the test to find out.


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news

Police announce significant scaling back of hunt for Madeleine McCann.


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Reinvention

Tired, sore and rundown? You might be low in vitamin D.


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Health

6 easy, healthy habits to adopt in your 40s.


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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 9: Actors Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks attend the Los Angeles premiere of the Dreamworks Pictures' film "The Terminal" at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences June 9, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rita Wilson;Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks speaks out against ‘quacks’ spruiking cancer cures.


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love life

Can you be happily married if your politics are poles apart?


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surprises

‘My husband bought me a vibrator for my birthday.’


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