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Josie with one of their dating flyers.

‘Try dating Josie’: A Melbourne single’s unique approach to finding love

A diehard romcom fan has posted old-school flyers around inner Melbourne in a quest to find dates.

  • Sophie Aubrey

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness in May 2023. They announced their separation in September that year.

How to date when you’re going through a divorce

The breakdown of a marriage brings with it a range of emotions including, for some, a desire to get right back out there and meet new people. But if the divorce has not been finalised, potential new partners can present challenges.

  • Sara Mulcahy
Conor Gallacher and Alex Reid with “robot love predictor” Dexter  are bringing back the dating game show.

Dating apps be damned, this live game show is connecting real people

Human Love Quest uses an old-school format, audience participation, Dexter and some must-haves for modern-day singles looking for love.

  • Nell Geraets
Affordable date ideas mean couples on a budget can still find ways to connect.

Affordable date ideas for couples on a budget

Cost-of-living pressures have put fine dining off the menu for many, but a coffee date may not wow a potential new love. Here are some more imaginative options.

  • Cindy Yin
The 60-something male still has something to offer – but yes, it’s mainly garbage-related.

Older women want to date younger men? Wait, let me change your mind

The sixty-something male still has something to offer, I promise.

  • Richard Glover
Bridget Jones has moved onto a younger man. She’s not alone.

Looking at my middle-aged male friends, I see why women crave younger partners

The hottest accessory for an older woman? It’s not a new handbag.

  • Kathy Lette
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Caro Llewellyn and her partner, Maurizio Esposito.

The first time I met my partner, I tried to keep this part of me a secret

Online dating can be a minefield of sorting fact from fiction. And then you throw disability into the mix.

  • Caro Llewellyn
New data has shone a light on Perth’s singles’ suburbs.

Perth’s most bachelor-dense suburbs – and where the single ladies live

Where you live might influence your chances of finding love more than you think. Among singles aged 20-49, Perth’s dating landscape shows some intriguing patterns.

  • Sarah Brookes

How dating app algorithms push us together and drive us apart

The architecture of dating apps remains a mystery, but some users and experts believe racism and body image discrimination are being promoted on the platforms.

  • Kayla Olaya and Lauren Ironmonger
Bridget Jones has found herself a younger man. She isn’t the only one.

Bridget Jones is dating a younger man. She’s not the only one

Age-gap romances aren’t just becoming more common on-screen, they’re also increasing in the real world.

  • Nell Geraets

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