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'Two of my kids have gone completely no-contact with me. Now I know why.’

Paul Mescal has finally addressed the funniest internet rumour.

Shannen Findlay

Elise Hodder went out with friends on Saturday night. A man has been charged with causing her death.

21 years ago today, Australians were inconsolable.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '9 easy-to-wear items inspired by Copenhagen street-style.'

Two brothers were tragically killed. Then one of their wives made an announcement at their funeral.

There's a new breed of trending ballet flats... and they're actually comfy.

'On our 10-year anniversary, my husband gave me an envelope. The contents floored me.'

The 4-day work week results are in. And it's good news for women.

Nobody wants to hang out with King Charles.

'I'm a 56-year-old model. This unlikely $15 product is my secret to smoother skin.'

'My sister-in-law was 23 when she met a man at church. Soon he had complete control over her.'

You really shouldn't be peeing in the shower.

Isabella Thompson

NSW local Dayna got caught in the Florida hurricane. Hours in, her contractions started.

Editor's Picks

CASSIE SAINSBURY: 'In 2017, I fell for my friend Wendy. It ended in the ultimate betrayal.'

Cassie Sainsbury

'My partner left me for a colleague as I battled cancer. It's me who had the last laugh.'

'I found deepfake porn of myself online. Then I found out who was responsible.'

Libby-Jane Charleston

Amid the Nova Music Festival attack, Mazal pretended to be dead. It saved her life.

Domestic Violence

'I was violently abused for 18 years. Then my child handed me a drawing.'

Christine Mills told police she was scared of her son. Now he's been charged with her murder.

The horrifying thing that domestic violence victims and NRL players have in common.

'I turned to alcohol to numb the effects': The forgotten victims of the domestic violence crisis.

Sarah says she has 'ugly privilege'.

'A woman was charged with stalking me. Six years later, she says she's moving into the next street.'

When Jacinta met her ex there were no red flags. In the birthing suite he 'changed.'

'I was financially abused for 6 years. Here's what I wish I knew sooner.'

Here's what an employer's obligations are to employees experiencing domestic violence.

'3 years after I split with my ex, I got a letter. Its contents destroyed my life.'

Lifestyle

Everyone is bag-maxxing right now.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'These 7 underrated products haven’t gone viral yet. But they should.'

Just 21 chic wedding guest dresses under $200 you can wear again (and again).

Subscriber Exclusive

'After I split up with my ex of two years, he sent me a spreadsheet.'

The wardrobe pieces you should invest in (and the ones you should save on) according to an expert.

'I thought my sister-in-law trusted me with her kids. Then her nanny made a confession.'

'I saw what the matron of honour did at the hens party. So I told the bride and got her sacked.'

'Y2K fashion is having a moment. These are the best pieces to add to your wardrobe.'

Claudia Bursill

'When my friend lost her job, I invited her to move in. It destroyed our friendship.'

'When Ancestry DNA revealed a family secret, I wished I'd never done the test.'

Modern Etiquette: The 12 things teachers wish parents would stop doing.

The best throw-on-and-go dresses that require zero outfit planning.

Tina Abeysekara

'I'm secretly glad that my daughter hates her dad.'

Modern Etiquette: The 10 things hairdressers wish you'd stop doing.

'All the things I didn't wear for Mamamia's biggest event of the year.'

A stylist's instant hacks to elevate your wardrobe.

'When I finally told my husband I was leaving him, his reaction spoke volumes.'

'My former mother-in-law just died. Because of my ex's new wife, I can't grieve.'

'I was having strange side effects from my medication. Then I caught my roommate in my bathroom.'

The perfect weekend capsule pieces, according to a personal shopper.

'My daughter started dating an older man. Then she left me alone with him.'

'My husband convinced me to move overseas. Just weeks later, I discovered why.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: '9 spring wardrobe staples you can wear at any life stage.'

News

Charlise Mutten's stepdad murdered her during summer break. Her mum has spoken for the first time.

There's been a third suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life. Here's what we know.

Rex Heuermann has been charged with six women's murders. They keep finding more victims.

The Sean Combs case is not an album release. We need to stop treating it like one.

Stephanie Anderson

Stephanie Anderson

Amanda Antoni was found dead in her basement. No one can figure out how or why she died.

Isabella Thompson

Isabella Thompson

'This is not what I wanted to be writing today, but here we are.'

Indigenous Stories

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

How to have a conversation with someone who's against the push to change the date.

Entertainment

You won't believe this wild Steph Claire Smith and Taylor Swift story.

Prison officer Vicky White took pride in following the rules. Then she met Casey.

'I would have told my 22-year-old self to run.' Firerose has spoken about her 'isolating' relationship with ex Billy Ray Cyrus.

'I think I just met your husband.' How Lady Gaga's mum introduced her to her soulmate.

4 months ago, Kanye West’s ex-assistant filed a lawsuit. The new allegations are even worse.

North West was interviewed by her mum. Here are 7 things we learnt about her life.

Relationships

HOROSCOPES: How this week's full moon is set to shake up your life.

Modern Etiquette: The 21 group chat rules you’re definitely breaking.

'I broke up with the love of my life because he didn't want kids. Then I found out he was going to be a dad.'

'Every woman I know is dating a significantly younger man.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

Samantha described her husband as her third child. Then the messages came flooding in.

'The worst thing about dating after divorce is not what you think.'

Colleen Sheehy Orme

HOROSCOPES: Resets, relationships, and trusting your intuition.

If your partner is mute in the bedroom, send them this.

'I grew up in a cult. This was the moment I knew I had to escape.'

'I tried the 4, 5, 15 rule on my dating profile. I noticed a change immediately.'

'I thought he was a catfish, so I catfished him back. Then he flew overseas to see me.'

Days before their honeymoon, Taylor was told his new wife was going to die. So, he didn't tell her.

Cassandra Green

'I love my sister, but she's turned into an insufferable trad wife.'

'I saw what the matron of honour did at the hens party. So I told the bride and got her sacked.'

'My husband went for his usual swim. After he got home, my entire world collapsed.'

'When my friend lost her job, I invited her to move in. It destroyed our friendship.'

'It's created chaos.' The hidden impact of 'phubbing' on your relationships.

Nikita Lee Fletcher

HOROSCOPES: What the solar eclipse will bring for each sign this week.

In the early days of Rebel Wilson’s love story, her hand was publicly forced.

'I was a Mormon for 30 years. Here are the real secrets of the church.'

Family

In 2024, divorce PR strategies aren't just for celebrities.

'My daughter identifies as an animal. This is what I want you to know.'

For 2 months after his tragic death, Lisa Marie Presley kept her son's body on ice.

'When my dad got a terminal diagnosis, he did the exact opposite of what people expected.'

OPINION: 'Parents are being completely gaslit by the new early childhood education report.'

10 parents told us the best hacks guaranteed to halve your mental load.

Mamamia Favourites

The 9 best gifts for primary schoolers when you're out of ideas.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'A very honest guide to working with midlife women.'

Holly Wainwright

Solo parenting and book writing: A real day in the life of Phoebe Burgess.

Yes, there's a right way to talk about vaccinations with your teens.

8 of the best backyard ideas if you're looking for an easy (and cheap) makeover.

An Aussie teacher started a podcast to help 5 students. It ended up reaching thousands.

'This is the best serum I've ever used on my fine lines.'

'I'm a doctor and here are the 9 fertility questions I get asked all the time.'

Millennials are rebranding menopause.

'I've found the hardest working maternity bras every pregnant woman should own.'

'I work in fraud and scam recovery. You wouldn’t believe the stories we come across.'

'I tried a week of no screen time with my preschooler. Here’s what I never expected.'

These 6 easy tips from home DIY experts will completely change your life.

4 of the best scalp care tips recommended by hair experts.

Shannen Findlay

11 women share what surprised them most during menopause.

The 'broken plan' and celestial colours: The 6 home trends you'll see everywhere in 2025.

Isabelle Dolphin

Podcasting and "wet wipe baths": A real day in the life of Sarah-Marie Fahd.

'I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 29. Here's what people don't realise.'

'I got my colours done. It was nothing like I was expecting.'

Yes, there’s an art to leaving the house with a toddler.

More

'I'm calling it: This NSW luxury stay is the perfect weekend escape.'

Bronwyn Winfield vanished in 1993. 30 years later, her daughter became a target.

'I was a victim of a home invasion. It changed the course of my life.'

'She was my soulmate.' The parents of 12yo Charlotte have spoken at her funeral.

'I was obsessed with this $1,600 bag. Then I found a $12 version.'

'We were married for 22 years, with 9 kids. Then I saw the photos.'

'Men pay me $40,000 for my services. Here's what they get in return.'

At 41, Maggie Smith left her husband’s 'violent mood swings'. Then an old flame came into her life.

A very important ranking of Nicole Kidman’s wildest wig moments.

'Your favourite F1 driver tells me everything I need to know about you.'

'I was sick of my mother-in-law playing the victim, so I did something drastic.'

The true story behind Angelina Jolie's new Netflix film, Maria.

4 dermatologists told us the most underrated (and overrated) skincare products.

Jeremy Allen White is chef's kissing his co-star, and the backstory is complicated.

This cursed 'Bridgerton Ball' hired a pole dancer and even she was confused about why she was there.

The tragic true story behind Pamela Anderson's decision to go makeup free.

Lisa Marie Presley was born into the world's most famous family. Her life was full of tragedy.

'I've tried every Korean toner pad. Here are the best ones depending on your skin type.'

It's all about the 'fun top' right now. Here are 15 of the best for summer.

Lana Del Rey just married her alligator tour guide.

Late term abortions might become illegal in South Australia. For Natasha and many women, they're vital.

Natasha Williams

'It was a safe haven for abusive people.' Joe grew up in a cult. This is what he wants you to know.

'I coach married parents through the "roommate phase". Here's the 2 day experiment I swear by.'

The conversation around Lizzo and Florence Pugh is dangerous yet necessary.

'I was 6 when my dad took me on a boat trip. It was 10 years before I made it back home.'

These low-cost private schools welcome students mainstream schools have left behind. Now they’re thriving.

'I cried every day.' Penny McNamee on the relentless school bullying she experienced.

'After six rounds of interviews for a job, their next request floored me.'

'My nephew's wife said she was pregnant. Then the 'baby' disappeared.'

Luis was stolen from a park at 6 years old. He was just found, 73 years later.

David Sutcliffe played Gilmore Girls' most hated character. In real life, he's so much worse.

'When Ancestry DNA revealed a family secret, I wished I'd never done the test.'

A 25-year age gap and a brief separation: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas' 23-year marriage.

Leigh Campbell recommended this $15 hair product. It's now flying off the shelves.

Zoe is eight years old. She drove herself to Target and spent $400.

Isabella Thompson

Can you guess which one of these Hollywood couples has the biggest age gap?

Barry Keoghan's backstory explains a lot about his views on fatherhood.

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's new rom-com has no business being this good.

Ellen DeGeneres has dropped her comeback special. One moment is a step too far.

'For years, this one bad habit while socialising ruined my relationships.'

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