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As the world mourns Liam Payne, his ex fiancée is living a different reality.

A brutally honest review of Anthony Albanese's new beachside mansion.

Every harrowing detail to come to light in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs criminal investigation.

Exactly why celebs are wearing 'angel number' necklaces (and how to find out yours).

Everything we know about Liam Payne's death.

Cassandra Green

We've been getting 'the ick' for forever. But now it's gone too far.

Liam Payne's One Direction band mates just shared a special tribute for their 'brother'.

Japanese head spas are everywhere right now. Here's what to know before going.

In 1978, Rodney Alcala went on a popular dating show. By then, he'd killed 4 women.

KATY GALLAGHER: 'When menopause pulls women out of the workforce, we all suffer.'

These are the sunglasses you should be wearing in 2024, according to your face shape.

GINA CHICK: 'We got through cancer and the loss of our child. Then something else broke us.'

The Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal is unlike anything else on Australian TV.

Editor's Picks

The attachment style that's growing faster than all the others.

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

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

How to support the organisations and charities providing aid amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon.

Domestic Violence

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

'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.

Lifestyle

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The $26 spray serum I love for hydrated and glowing skin.'

Everyone is bag-maxxing right now.

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

Subscriber Exclusive

'Here are all the things my husband and I wish we knew before opening up our marriage.'

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

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

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

'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.'

News

Jodie Lovell's partner locked her on a 10-storey balcony. Now she's dead.

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

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

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

Liam Payne's poignant final words about his son Bear.

Cassandra Green

Cassandra Green

Liam Payne met Kate Cassidy in 2022. She had been manifesting their relationship for a decade.

'I was a One Direction fan. Liam Payne's death has hit me in a way I didn't expect.'

'I just watched the Aussie remake of The Office and I have thoughts.'

Behind the scenes, Liam Payne's greatest accomplishment had nothing to do with One Direction.

Stephanie Anderson

Stephanie Anderson

Liam Payne met Cheryl Cole before he was famous. Years later, their paths crossed again.

Relationships

'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

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.

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

'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

Family

Steph Claire Smith posted an Instagram of her son. In minutes, the comments rolled in.

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

'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.'

Mamamia Favourites

An expert answered everything you're too worried to ask about menopause.

Hannah Vanderheide

'I milk 900 cows a day. Here's every question I always get asked about my job, answered.'

Holly Wainwright

'I just watched the Aussie remake of The Office and I have thoughts.'

We got all your period questions answered by a doctor.

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

More

Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart were co-stars for years. She was 'shocked' when she started to develop feelings for him.

Isabella Thompson

The rise of 'yoga boobs'.

A funeral, a breakup, and a mystery man: Everything we know about AJLT Season 3.

Cassandra Green

LeAnn Rimes is at the centre of her blended family. This wasn't always the case.

VIP passes, live Victim Impact Statements and a cruise: Inside the bizarre world of CrimeCon.

There's one part of the Menendez brothers' story Netflix can't tell.

11 of the best rom-coms to watch while you wait for Nobody Wants This Season 2.

'I'm a cosmetic doctor. These 4 ingredients are the secret to glowing skin and glossy hair.'

Every celebrity who has commented on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' behaviour.

EXCLUSIVE: 'My son ran across Australia. It was the most horrendous and fulfilling time of my life.'

Kylie Brockmann

It's been three years since Cleo Smith was abducted from a campsite. This is her life now.

Two kids, a breakup and a relapse: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's 16-year relationship.

Modern Etiquette: The 38 things we all really need to stop doing at weddings.

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

'I'm a teacher who would constantly judge mums on their lunchboxes. Now, I get it.'

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

'I've renovated 3 homes. Here are the 6 things I wish I knew sooner.'

ISABELLE SILBERY: 'My mum encouraged me to go to a place where "mothers are mothered". It cost $5,000.'

Isabelle Silbery

Nicole Kidman’s niece Lucia Hawley is carving her own path in the spotlight.

'Someone told me I was a "superwoman." I was immediately overcome with grief.'

Chloe de Winter

10 essential wardrobe items every woman needs, according to a style expert.

Isabella Thompson

'When I fell pregnant to my lover, my husband's reaction surprised me.'

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

6 of the best hair growth serums that actually work.

'I watch TV for a living. These are the 10 TV shows and movies you need to watch this month.'

7 perfect weekend getaways just a short drive from Sydney.

'There are 5 questions that will change the way you shop, trust me.'

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

Melbourne mum Jane was shot dead in her driveway. The bullets were meant for someone else.

We urgently need to discuss the 'concerning' plot point in Nobody Wants This.

'This TikTok creator said she was about to die. Years later, I'm still thinking about her lies.'

Stephanie Anderson

'I'm an over-50s makeup artist and these are the 6 body products I swear by for dry skin.'

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

'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.'

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