‘Judgment-free’ and dresses for hire: How school formals are changing
The rite of passage remains important for many teens, with some spending $1000 on their big night.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Lauren Ironmonger, Greg Callaghan, Damien Woolnough, Melanie Kembrey, Susan Horsburgh and Dani Valent
‘Ozempic alternatives’ are everywhere. Here’s what you should know
Supplements promising similar results to Ozempic have taken over social media, but the TGA and health experts have concerns.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
How beef fat has become a skincare trend
Beef tallow has taken off on TikTok as a supposed “miracle product” for skin. But what exactly does it do?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
This at-home ‘egg timer’ test is an Aussie first. What does it tell us about fertility?
A test purported to measure women’s fertility is on the rise, but some experts are concerned about its potential to create anxiety and fear given its inaccuracy.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘I knew what sex looked like for me’: Love and dating with Crohn’s
Living with a chronic illness can shroud intimacy and dating in feelings of shame and fear. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
What is medium talk and how do you master it?
Navigating the conversational grey area between small talk and deeper conversations can be tricky. Here’s how to do it.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘I’m done being insecure’: Olivia Munn bares mastectomy scars
The actor has spoken about her decision to show her mastectomy scars in the latest campaign for Skims.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Bigger family, bigger problems? Not so, say these mothers
Australia’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, but blaming it all on the cost of living is short-sighted, say these parents who love their larger families.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘I want to be the biggest brand in the country’: The next gen of Aussie shoemakers
Australia’s footwear manufacturing industry is all but gone, but a small group of passionate craftspeople are keeping the art of shoe-making alive.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The government social media team giving statistics a sexy rebrand
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has garnered a loyal fan base of followers online for its playful approach to a typically dry topic.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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