Four years ago, Genny’s brother went fishing but never came home. She still doesn’t know why

Thousands of people go missing in Australia each year. Those they leave behind experience “ambiguous loss” - grief with no clear end.

• Today, 3.00am
• by Shona Hendley

Practising ‘relationship skills’ – and other ‘bomb-drop’ advice for desperate parents

Caught in the middle of a kiddie meltdown? A new breed of educators on social media is delivering help for mums and dads feeling out of their depth.

• Today, 3.00am
• by Sarah Berry

I was knocked back for a job because I’m gay. How can I stop this happening to someone else?

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the workplace is a breach of Australian workplace law, yet it persists. There are several ways to deal with it, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

• July 23, 2025
• by Kirstin Ferguson

Kiss Cam whammy made us chuckle, but it has triggered my bonk ban fixation

Workplace romances are almost always a bad idea. I’ve observed my share of HR (human relations) disasters.

• July 22, 2025
• by Jenna Price

Why Charli XCX’s registry wedding is so on point right now

The pop singer’s ceremony in a London town hall at the weekend is reflective of a broader trend in the wedding industry – smaller, simpler, more modest affairs. Everything the Bezos wedding was not.

• July 21, 2025
• by Lauren Ironmonger

Have I offended you? Why it can be good (and bad) to take umbrage

Why are some people so easily offended? Is it a bad thing? More significantly, what do you achieve by taking offence?

• July 21, 2025
• by Shona Hendley

‘I can’t believe an ashtray won’: How rotting teeth became a design hit

This young designer uses humour and the unexpected to provoke conversation, while still putting a smile on your face.

• July 21, 2025
• by Robyn Willis

Caught having an affair? Here’s what to expect

What happened to the Coldplay “kiss-cam” couple might seem a spectacularly public way to be allegedly caught cheating, but it does happen.

• July 20, 2025
• by Cate Campbell

The courage of those suffering can be devastating

This meal is the simplest part of my week because the needs are so present and so clear. There is simply this: a room filled with people who are hungry and who, for a moment, are home.

• July 20, 2025
• by Alexandra Sangster

The July 20 Edition

Christie Brinkley, a supermodel before the term was coined, recounts her rich life – including her loves and heartbreak – and why she still loves that song.