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How weddings changed in the last 50 years

'80s wedding: Michelle and Greg Hoffman in 1989. Three generations of women from one family remember their wedding day.

Does being patient make you a happier person?

I made this vow about a week ago, and it's going okay so far. I made this vow about a week ago, and it's going okay so far.

Why do so many brides suffer from post-wedding blues?

One third of Australian marriages end in divorce, and there are plenty of other miserable unions that are not included in these unhappy statistics. New research shows that things start turning sour soon after the bride tosses her ...

A cheapskate's guide to dressing up a blank wall

Walls Your home's got a blank space like Taylor Swift? Try these inexpensive ways to ...

Why is it taboo for women to breastfeed each other's babies?

Breastfeeding Why is the idea of nursing someone else's baby so socially unacceptable?

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Fall for the other Niagara

Niagara vineyard. Have an aversion to too many tourists? Pay a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a ...

I fell in love using Google Translate

Journalist and author Mac McClelland. He once complimented me on my "hornbeam", which for the software was giving him as ...

You need to go shopping at LA's wonderful Time Travel Mart

Downtown LA Robot toupees, Soviet soap and Victorian iPods are for sale at this wacky LA shop, ...

No one needs to worry about 'pregnancy abs'

Sarah Staged (2nd Right) speaking about the controversy surrounding her 'pregnancy abs' Instagram posts The 'pregnancy abs' thing began after lingerie model Sarah Stage started posting ...

New study finds one in four ASX 300 boards have no women

More than one quarter of Australia's top 300 companies have no women on their boards, while the number of females directors at some government-owned corporations has gone backwards. Welcome to 2015.

What my son's facial difference has taught me

Facial Palsy "When he flashed me his first crooked smile when he was six weeks old, both ...

A tale of two cities

Looking out over Oriental Parade to Wellington Harbour. It's hard not to fall in love with a harbour city and New Zealand has two of the ...

A weatherboard terrace with loads of charm

home4_TN Photographer and food writer Katie Quinn Davies has turned this Balmain terrace ...

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This is what it's like to have a seizure

Imagine waking up from a blackout and you have no idea where you are. Unfortunately, when you're a theatrically-inclined person, it can take a moment for ...

Six of the most dangerous toddler food trends

Pete Evans' paleo cookbook for kids has caused a storm. But there are plenty of ...

What do women fear most about motherhood?

A bit of neglect - is it ever a good thing when it comes to modern parenting? As new parents quickly discover, babies don't come with an operating manual.

Is it possible not to be a judgmental person?

Stepping down from the court of personal opinion is tough work.

Are there rules for having sex as a divorced mum?

It might have more obstacles than it used to, but sex is still very much permitted. Divorced mums can have a sex life – it's just that they have to jump through ...

We need to stop using this word when we talk about childbirth

Birth is yet another area of society where to remove gendered oppression we need to ...

Is your dream home actually a shipping container?

Shipping. With the housing dream still out of reach for most, welcome to the latest ...

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Hitting the canals in London's new East End

Graffiti art on The Lord Napier pub in Hackney Wick. The former gangster hub is now a pop-up paradise for foodies, aesthetes and ...

A heritage-listed home in the 'burbs

Armelle Habib This home, originally built around 1910, has been gradually returned to its natural ...

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Stay among the lemon groves of Sorrento

A grove of luscious lemons in Sorrento. Forget Vesuvius and the Blue Grotto - there's an earthy new trend that's driving ...

The challenge of changing gender while in a relationship

We stick together: Greens senator Janet Rice (at left), with partner Penny Whetton. Changing from one sex to another clearly involves an enormous physical and ...

Why Bonds Baby Search exploits children and parents

Bonds It’s marketed as just a bit of harmless fun, but let’s face it: the ...

Why don't more hotels consider women travellers?

Peninsula Hotel, New York is ahead of the game, boasting some clever female-friendly amenities. "What about a full-length mirror? A power point for the hairdryer somewhere I can ...

Why I chose to homeschool our son who has Down syndrome

Kari Wagner-Peck with her husband and son. After two years, we realised school was hindering my son's education.

Does Marie Kondo hold the secret to a clutter-free life?

Marie Kondo The 30-year-old Japanese 'organisation expert' has launched a tidying phenomenon ...

Six houseplants you'll find it really difficult to kill

Plants. Indoor plants are back in a way we haven’t seen since ferns proudly sprouted ...

What's in a name? Gender inequality by names and numbers

Tony Abbott's cabinet has been a source of criticism, with only 2 women. There are more major American companies run by men named John than there are ...

Employment letter from 1939 shows workplace sexism

Josephine Calavetta This correspondence shows some serious workplace sexism, hopefully relegated to ...

Is there a pay gap for creative women?

'It's our time': Patricia Arquette made a passionate call for wage equality for women during her Oscar acceptance speech for best supporting actress. While Patricia Arquette might have fluffed the delivery of her call to arms, she ...

Why Mauritius is the ultimate place to unwind

Emerald green: Seas off Mauritius. Besides its beautiful streets lined with orange blossoms and jacarandas, this jewel ...

The fear that our partner will find someone 'better' than us

Mimi Rose Howard and Adam in Girls. How to graciously accept someone we loved has moved on.

A bright and (mostly) easy renovation

cr: Armelle Habib A few clever touches gave this weatherboard house a light and very liveable look.

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Visiting the hippest market in Downtown LA

Wexler's Deli is one of the new eateries that have helped turn Los Angeles' dowdy and under-used Grand Central Market into a drawcard once more. "Two more sluts" is an order you'll hear loud and regularly at LA's mouthwatering ...

Why do men always think women are flirting?

according to the study, It’s called ‘sexual over-perception’, according to a new study.

A food-lover's guide to Turkey

Gaziantep Ulu Cami, the Great Mosque. Affordable and delicious delicacies make Turkey a food-lover's paradise.

I took a year off from my 'normal life'

Sabbattical_TN Evelyn Lewin speaks to three women who donned their backpacks and came away ...

Meet Afghanistan's first female taxi driver

Sara Bahayi has had her taxi license for two years. The $10 to $20 she earns each day is enough to provide for her 15 relatives, including her ailing mother. 'If you don't feel shame, I feel shame for you,' a man told her when she went for ...

12 cool homewares buys from an unexpected place

Kmart While you've been navigating the maze that is IKEA, this unlikely store has become ...

Older women want sex more, not less

Research shows many women in their 60s, 70s and 80s have more time for sex than ever before. Study debunks myth that older women aren't interested in sex, finding many ...

Why you should visit Cuba before it changes forever

The charming architectural decay of Old Havana may soon be a thing of the past. The Caribbean island is finally throwing open its doors to the US – and ...

How to make your home pet-proof

Making a house work for the family pet is easier than you think, says Jamie Durie. Making a house work for the family pet is easier than you think, says Jamie Durie.

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Flexible childcare isn't just a 'women's issue'

The Productivity Commission just released its much anticipated final report on childcare and early childhood learning. Andie Fox on why it's so important for working parents to choose the type of ...

I love my kid but I'm so-so on parenting

A bit of neglect - is it ever a good thing when it comes to modern parenting? "I really have no idea what I'm doing, whether I am getting it horribly wrong, spot ...

How to start an excellent record collection

Records. With its crisp sound and stunning sleeves, it's little wonder vinyl's a big deal ...

Our shelters for domestic violence victims are in crisis

Domestic violence support services are in crisis. Under-funded crisis shelters are doing the best with the little they have. But it's ...

Should you discipline other people's children?

I wonder how many of my friends would be happy to let me intervene. Can friendships survive the ultimate parental disagreement?

Where is it worst to be a female manager?

Women's finances. generic pic of woman with briefcase wearing red skirt and shoes and black jacket walking along up steps ***FDCTRANSFER*** The top three industry offenders, according to a new national survey.

New report shows female managers paid up to 45% less than their male peers

Gender pay gap. Woman Women in management ranks get paid as much as 45 per cent less than their male ...

Is this South America's next big thing?

<i></i> Uruguay might be dwarfed by its bigger Latin neighbours, but it has spirit and ...

I accidentally fed my mum magic mushrooms for dinner

Jana Hocking with her mother. I have a confession to make. I fed my mother hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Welcome to country life

Hannah and Clementine relax on the vast window seat in the master bedroom. The cattle got short shrift when this wine-making family moved into an empty old ...

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Surprise pregnancies: When you're unexpectedly expecting

Researchers discovered that one in every 2455 births occurred where the mother was unaware she had been pregnant at all. How do you adjust when suddenly, without warning, you’re someone’s mum ...

When your teen says: 'Mum, you'll never be as good as me'

The time of plummeting: the change of attitude as children become adolescents can be difficult for parents to deal with. When her children were young, Joanne Fedler’s word was gospel. Now she has ...

Britain's new 'cool city' will surprise you

<i></i> Vintage shops and street food stalls are popping up all over Birmingham, England's ...

A very big house in the country

<i></i> This idyllic family farm is a rustic haven, complete with Jersey cow and vegie ...

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Can happily married parents be a burden?

To love and to cherish: Lionel Shriver's parents, Donald and Peggy, with their grandson Alan in 1993. Author Lionel Shriver's parents have been besotted with each other for 61 years, ...

This tiny Victorian coastal spot has been called the world's most liveable town

<i></i> Despite its glowing reputation overseas, Port Fairy remains hugely under-explored ...

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