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Motherhood
The mixed emotions of watching my daughter reach adolescence
While I am full of joy at the privilege of seeing my baby’s precious becoming, I’m also a blubbery mess.
- by Jo Stanley
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‘My first love’: Letters from four prominent Australians to their mothers
In honour of Mother’s Day, Jacqui Lambie, Christie Whelan Browne, Sunny Leunig and Turia Pitt write honest – and humorous – letters for their mums.
- by Jacqui Lambie, Turia Pitt, Christie Whelan Browne and Sunny Leunig
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What is a woman capable of? ‘There’s a lot to discover,’ says Angelina Jolie
The Hollywood superstar and mother of six talks about her latest film, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and her young Australian co-star, as well as the lessons she learnt from her mum.
- by Michael Idato
Your Weekly Horoscope for May 9-16
Free weekly horoscope for each star sign from renowned astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the week ahead in life, love and career.
- by Hedy Damari
How Jocelyn Petroni keeps her skin hydrated in winter
The manicurist and facialist to celebrities such as Miranda Kerr and Rita Ora shares her favourite products during the cooler months.
- by Stephanie Darling
How two Melbourne apartments transformed into one award-winning home
Architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti brought two dated homes together to form one impressive designer abode.
- by Heather Nette King
Ashley Graham’s rule to prevent a fashion mistake
The model and new mother says you should always have a bit of wriggle room in the clothes you wear.
- by Georgie Gordon
The things I wish I knew before becoming a mother
After the birth of a baby – whether it’s a first or subsequent child – life is very different. The sooner you make having time for yourself a part of your routine, the better.
- by Tatyana Leonov
Amy Adams on breaking the Hitchcock heroine mould in her latest role
With two Golden Globes and six Oscar nominations to her name, Amy Adams could well play the Hollywood diva and get away with it. But her family background means that’s never going to happen.
- by Michael Idato
My marriage wasn’t all bad. But after turning 40, I realised that wasn’t enough
I tried my best to ignore the heart pangs I felt when I saw a friend’s husband do something as minor as touch his wife affectionately on the arm. But eventually, I had to end it.
- by Justine Cullen
The heartbreak that inspired Melanie Blake to dig out the book she abandoned at 18
The two-time bestselling writer discusses her upbringing, career, and the men who influenced her, including Michael Michael Hutchence.
- by Robyn Doreian