Political correctness has officially got ridiculous
Political correctness has been growing for years but we may have finally gone way too far.
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This is a taboo topic for new mums – it’s time to change
Australian women are being forced to leave hospital too soon after giving birth – some as early as six hours post-birth.
‘I kind of like to wing it’: Olivia Molly Rogers on mastering her own universe
She’s a former beauty queen, author, speech pathologist and a mental health advocate, but after an intense period of growth Olivia Molly Rogers is in her happiest phase with a new podcast. She reveals what’s next and why she doesn’t always plan.
Simon thought he had reflux, minutes later he nearly died
Simon Toussaint was playing cricket when he went to sit down as he thought he had reflux. Moments later he went into cardiac arrest. He’s lucky for what happened next.
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Most mums make this mistake — and can’t forgive themselves
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‘I didn’t really want to be a weatherman’: Grant Denyer on 25 years in showbiz
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My New Years remotely achievable list
Frances Whiting’s position on New Years Resolutions is firm. Don’t make any. Instead, she makes a ‘remotely achievable’ list.
Society is so black and white even a dinner table debate is impossible
It sounds ridiculous to have to say this but this is honestly what we’ve lowered ourselves to by making politics so polarising. Society is now so black and white, writes Nikki Osborne.
The best thing about being a kid is now gone forever
We’ve mistakenly taken away one thing that children love, meaning they can no longer just mess about and be kids.
I’m no Leo, but horoscopes are often a crock of sh*t
I always thought that astrology was a bit of fun conjured up by women who smell like incense and look like Gandalf, writes Nikki Osborne on how she feels about horoscopes.
The secret to surviving a long-haul flight in economy
Want to know the secret to not losing your mind on a long-haul flight squished into a tiny seat? Try this tip, Frances Whiting says.
One question I forgot to ask my husband before marrying him
When you first meet someone, you ask questions to check compatibility – do you want kids, are you religious? But we forget one very important question, Nikki Osborne writes.
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