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Australia's largest independent women's media group. Read, listen, watch and start the conversation on news, entertainment, opinion, kids, style, TV and more...

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Gina Rushton

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Hello and welcome! Do you need help with expressing your brand message for your website, media or other content? I'm a freelance journalist, content writer and copywriter, with a specialty …

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Soaliha Iqbal

Soaliha is a writer, journalist and podcast host with a passion for sharing the unique stories of diverse Australians. She is proud of her Pakistani Muslim heritage and works tirelessly …

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Emily Smith

I write, create content and edit for a variety of brands, publications and individuals in the nutrition, fitness and wellness space, including MamaMia, Good Food Australia, Emilia Thompson PhD, The …

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Hannah Vanderheide

I'm a freelance journalist, copywriter, and actor, and a mum to a perfect little maniac named Finn. I'm also a disability and rare disease advocate, eating disorder survivor, and wellness …

Mamamia

Australia's largest independent women's media group. Read, listen, watch and start the conversation on news, entertainment, opinion, kids, style, TV and more...

Featured Writers

Latest Articles

'I stopped getting my nails done years ago because of this viral hack.'

Always feel like crying on your birthday? There's a reason why.

'Our three-year-old son has a brain tumour. There's still so many moments of joy.'

‘My daughter was fat shamed by a stranger. She's 2.’

'I was forced to completely rethink how I exercise in my 40s. I wish I'd done it sooner.'

Move over love languages, what you really need to understand is relationship 'fight styles'.

'I just got rid of the last of our baby gear and it made me ridiculously happy. Here’s why.'

‘I’m a dietitian with endometriosis. Here’s what I’d love you to know.’

'Can exercise snacking really change your life? I tried it for a week.'

Millennials are hitting middle age. Here's what they want Gen Z to know.

I spent 22 years not knowing how to style my hair. Then I tried the 'bowl method'.

'I tried the "Let Them Theory" on my kids... Here's what happened.'

'Say goodbye to your Saturday mornings!' 7 parents and an expert on kids' extracurriculars.

From menstrual leave to 'pet illness leave': Businesses are adopting new leave benefits and we have questions.

'My life-sustaining medication is out, everywhere. This is what it’s like.'

'I'm a primary ethics teacher. Here are the 5 biggest things it teaches kids.'

'For years, I subscribed to 'hustle culture'. It landed me in hospital.'

'I never looked sick.' In 2023, eating disorders don't look how you think.

Please don't ask me when I’m having my second child.

'I've started wearing shorts for the first time in more than 15 years. Here's why.'

Why do you get sick when you stop? Two experts explain.

From avoiding trends to cost-saving measures: 5 things to consider when planning a renovation.

'You're not lazy. You just don't know your energy type.'

6 ways to maintain your sex life after kids, according to the experts.

"Rest and laziness are two different things." 5 things that took me 40 years to learn.

Kelly* is a single mum of two. The rental crisis has been 'traumatising' for her.

"Create a to-don't list." 5 practical ways to feel better about doing less.

'6 things I was surprised to learn about women's health in my 30s.'

'My six-year-old son lives with tumours, epilepsy and autism. Here's how he's helping other kids.'

"It takes more than just the two of you." 10 things I've learnt from 10 years of marriage.

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