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This is why we will keep counting the dead women

Whatever happened to domestic violence? It's still destroying lives every day in Australia but for our government, it looks like it no longer matters.
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My 'bird-nesting' arrangement with my ex-husband

"I have something in common with Gwyneth Paltrow (and no, it's not vagina steaming)," writes Meshel Laurie.
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Women who challenged their employers, and won

Workplaces should be safe spaces. Here's a list of women who fought back.
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Change takes work - something not all men understand

We have seen significant progress on violence against women, so it was disappointing to hear this dummy spit.
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Why I'll be asking my friends who they voted for today

The idea that it's rude to ask someone who they voted for is for the 1950s, not today, writes Holly Warland.
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Mashed food

"Why is ethnic food so much 'cooler' when presented in this Western context? Have you colonialists no shame?"

I'm not 'hangry' about ethnic fusion food. Just angry.

In recent weeks, the internet has imploded with the arrival of the "sushi donut" and Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen has had enough.

Wet weather boots

Red Wellington ankle boots by 'Call It Spring' available through ASOS.

These boots were made for splashing

The amazing range of cute gumboots available these days means you need never have damp toes again.

Pantry porn

If your pantry is a culinary black hole that has to be kept behind closed doors, follow these expert suggestions for a ...

6 simple tips for prettying up your pantry

If your pantry is a culinary black hole that has to be kept behind closed doors, follow these tips for a streamlined space.

Katrina Meynink

Chocolate pomegranate bomb cake

The pomegranates might cost a bomb, but you can't put a price on this kind of happiness, writes Katrina Meynink.

Off duty

Photograph by Corrie Bond - SL fashion, June 26

Statement outerwear for every winter weekender

Whether your days off involve hiking to the campsite or to the closest coffee shop, look to practical coats, plaid flannel shirts and serious boots for your off duty wear.