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perspective:'I'm not sharing a house with a man again': Weaponised incompetence ended Adelle's marriage

After three decades of living with weaponised incompetence, the final straw was coming home from holiday without a single picture of myself in our camera roll.
A woman with a blonde pony sits on a grassy knoll looking away from the camera to the ocean below.

Veronica thinks about sex all the time – and that has consequences

While the stereotype of men always wanting sex and women doing what they can to avoid it might ring true for some, there are women who feel ruled by sexual desire.
A woman lies in bed with striped blue covers pulled up to her eyes. She looks to the side with a playful expression.

Yes, you can claim a tax deduction for a bag — as long as you follow these rules

Handbags, backpacks and other work bags may be tax deductible providing they comply with some rather strict rules.
A stylish woman in a beige coat and jeans holds a large black handbag.

Kids are more anxious than ever. Here are some ways parents can help

Charlie's 12-year-old daughter is so anxious that she bites her nails until they bleed. Here are some ways parents can help children in distress.
A girl with a pony tail, white top and jeans sits on a couch and looks out the window, she appears worried

How to clean puffer jackets, Oodies and ugg boots (and why you shouldn't wear socks with slippers)

To keep your puffer jacket, ugg boots and Oodie looking good for many seasons to come, we've got some simple cleaning tips that don't involve a drycleaner.
woman wearing a pink puffer jacket and peaking through the hood
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perspective:How a stint at a US college fraternity helped me embrace my true self

AJ Lamarque didn't expect to join a fraternity on a US university exchange. The crash course in male friendship taught him a great lesson — and led to a new life in Australia.
Portrait of comedian and writer AJ Lamarque wearing a black t-shirt and posing in front of a dark orange backdrop.

Still hungry after porridge? Nutritionists share their tricks to make it more filling

A warm bowl of porridge is many people's go-to winter breakfast but it can leave us hungry. Here are tips from nutritionists to make porridge more filling.
A bowl of porridge topped with banana and brown sugar sitting on a wooden table

Men 'borrowing' free time from women is driving the gender exercise gap

As family demands increase, women's physical activity becomes more limited, but the same doesn't happen for men.
Mum doing downward dog yoga pose in lounge room with a young boy playing underneath her.

Cut down your time in the kitchen with these four dinners that feed many

Whether you batch-cook on weekends, want leftovers for work lunches or love the idea of making one or two meals to last the week, here are four recipes to consider.
A speckled white bowl of lentil bolognese ragu topped with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
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recipe:Shakshuka is a comforting, satisfying meal for any time of the day

Shakshuka is a delicious dish made by poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with fresh herbs, crumbled feta and warm pita or crusty bread, it's an easy meal for any time of day.
Easy shakshuka with crumbled feta (poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce) in a pan served on white table with bread.
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