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Allison Holker was planning her late husband tWitch's funeral when she found a shoebox.

by Catie Powers

The year the world finally forgave Angelina Jolie.

Ruby Franke was abusing her kids. When her friend moved in, things took an even darker turn.

Cassandra Green

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are dating. So how soon is too soon to date again after divorce?

'I spent $1053 on skincare last year. Here are the products I'd buy again.'

DIARY OF A BIRTH: The old wives' tale that helped Jules Robinson give birth.

Sandy received a text message from her abusive ex. Then her sister's car exploded.

The unlikely kitchen combo that will actually clean your shower glass.

'These stories about the worst things cleaners have found keep me up at night.'

The 'diet' rule will change the way you see your work friendships.

The one detail tennis fans couldn't stop talking about as Cruz Hewitt made his Australian Open debut.

There's a reason why you won’t be seeing any Zendaya and Tom Holland wedding photos.

On camera, it was a perfect façade. But this is what Ruby Franke's daughter Shari's childhood was really like.

Editor's Picks

The Golden Globes joke that will change the way you see Nicole Kidman's career.

No, that's not Meghan Markle's house in her new Netflix show.

'At my dad's funeral, I discovered I barely knew him at all.'

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. Hours later, both sides accused the other of violating it.

Modern Etiquette

Modern Etiquette: The 20 golden rules of group travel.

Modern Etiquette: The 23 dating and relationship rules you should know.

Modern Etiquette: The 26 public transport and car park rules we all need to follow.

Modern Etiquette: The 22 share house rules you need to send to your roommate immediately.

Modern Etiquette: The 19 rules we all need to agree on for kids' parties and playdates.

Modern Etiquette: The 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking.

Emily (Em) Vernem

Modern Etiquette: 23 do's and don'ts when you visit someone's home.

Modern Etiquette: The 26 plane and travel rules we wish everyone would follow.

Cassandra Green

Modern Etiquette: The 21 group chat rules you’re definitely breaking.

No one knows how to behave anymore, so Mamamia's Modern Etiquette Guide is here to help.

Lifestyle

The asymmetrical trend is going to be everywhere in 2025. Here are the best options to shop.

'This little-known island off Bali is the most relaxing holiday spot I've ever visited.'

'I'm a beauty editor. There are 4 products I'm ditching from my makeup bag in 2025.'

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'I left my husband because he was a narcissist. 7 years later, I got a call from his new wife.'

'My mother-in-law took her "favourite" grandkids on holiday to punish us.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'Bermuda shorts are what’s missing from your wardrobe. Hear me out.'

'Since we split, my ex has become the "fun" parent. I can't help feeling bitter.'

'I was ready for a new start after divorce. But I wasn’t ready for how my friend group treated me.'

'I texted a friend to organise a catch-up. Her response disclosed a cruel truth.'

'My friend saw me build my business from scratch. Months later, she betrayed me in the worst way.'

Leigh Campbell's edit of the best Australian swimwear labels to shop.

MIA FREEDMAN: 5 life lessons for teenagers.

'My best friend and I were trying for babies at the same time. Then she did something unforgivable.'

'I trusted my boyfriend entirely. Then I saw his group chat messages.'

What My Salary Gets Me: A 34-year-old senior graphic designer with two kids on $125,000 a year.

'My ex took me to court in a custody battle. Then my friend appeared on the witness stand.'

'My friend refused to go halves on the rent because I earn more. Then came the final straw.'

Leigh Campbell's edit of the top 2025 trends you can shop now.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 25-year-old marketing executive on $90,000 living at home.

'18 years after he abandoned me and my baby son, my ex turned up at Christmas lunch.'

What My Salary Gets Me: A 33-year-old primary school teacher on $92,000 a year.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 38-year-old social worker on $118,000 with two children.

'For a decade, I waited for my lover to leave his wife. It ruined my life.'

News

How two Utah mums built a parenting support network while abusing their own children.

Kristy spent her life defying doctor's odds. Then she was allegedly attacked by her partner.

Natalia Grace made headlines in 2019 when she was accused of faking her age. This is her life now.

'When I landed my dream job, I was hiding a dark secret. It almost killed me.'

When police arrested Ruby Franke, her daughter Shari was convinced her siblings were dead.

Wanda Holloway would do anything for her daughter. Even hire a hitman.

Indigenous Stories

The landmark domestic violence news that barely made the headlines this week.

The silent national tally we need to be talking about.

Brooke Boney changed Australian breakfast TV. Today she said goodbye.

9 of the best books to connect kids to Country this NAIDOC week.

6 Indigenous Elders you need to follow online.

Shopping sorted: Our favourite Indigenous-owned businesses and artists to buy from.

7 ways to support our Indigenous community this Reconciliation Week and beyond.

These 5 Indigenous women are trailblazers. Here's what they want you to know.

The gap isn't closing. Far from it.

'I'm an Aboriginal Elder. Here are 8 ways you can support Indigenous Australians on January 26.'

Aunty Munya Andrews

6 important facts Australians should know about January 26.

Weapons, criminals and a bizarre flag: Foreign invaders have arrived in Sydney harbour.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

Entertainment

The biggest celebrity feud to come out of the 2025 Golden Globes.

St. Denis Medical is the new comedy going viral. Here's where you can watch it in Australia.

For years, Adam Brody thought Leighton Meester was a 'mean girl'. Now, they're married with 2 kids.

The absurd setback to Sam Armytage's new reality TV show, The Golden Bachelor.

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester had a rumoured feud on Gossip Girl. Let's re-examine what really happened.

Aubrey Plaza has spoken of the 'unimaginable tragedy' of her husband's death.

Relationships

'I stayed with my husband after he had an affair. Four years later, I'm grateful to the other woman.'

Marie Ela Quint

The 10 ways Gen Z are cheating... differently.

'My boyfriend is perfect in every way — apart from one major thing.'

The 5 signs your partner is micro-cheating on you.

This Christmas, we couldn’t look away.

How your personality type is shaping all your friendships.

8 signs you're talking to a conversational narcissist.

'I was struggling to get over my breakup, so I turned to ChatGPT for therapy.'

Why Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma have tied the knot for a second time.

'Sometimes the cracks get too big.' Why I'm letting a 40-year friendship go.

Jacqueline Dooley

At 50 years old, Jen is having the best sex of her life. And she's single.

Brooklinn Khoury lost her upper lip in a dog attack. The bill for her surgery was eye-watering.

HOROSCOPES: The Black Moon ushers in a new era for 2025.

The 4 types of avoidance that kill relationships and how to fix them.

The viral '333 rule' is changing the way people date — and it actually works.

The toxic sex dynamics that could be ruining your relationship.

Helen Robertson

Why does no one have the time to be a good friend anymore?

HOROSCOPES: Naughty or nice? Your Christmas horoscope is here.

Bonnie Blue, Lily Philips and the grim truth behind their recording breaking sex 'feats'.

'Since we split, my ex has become the "fun" parent. I can't help feeling bitter.'

Family

Ruby Franke's kids endured years of abuse. Every day, her eldest daughter makes an emotional plea.

Sophia Grace and Rosie were stars of The Ellen Show. Here's what their lives look like now.

'I've cracked the code for the perfect staycation with kids.'

Eliza Sorman Nilsson

Eliza Sorman Nilsson

'I could've turned out a lot worse.' The crime-riddled childhood of Leighton Meester.

A round-up of all the gear your kid needs for school this year.

The ultimate phone camera hack to get professional-looking photos every single time.

Mamamia Favourites

A round-up of all the gear your kid needs for school this year.

12 parents share their genius back-to-school hacks that won’t break the bank.

Back-to-school shopping? Here's 8 essentials that won't break the bank.

'I'm a dietician. These are the 6 questions I always get asked, answered.'

We're calling it. These are the tiny habits for your health you’ll wish you knew sooner.

Shannen Findlay

'I just went on a Disney cruise with my two kids, and these are the 5 things that surprised me.'

The parts of your health you didn't realise take a hit this time every year, and what to do about it.

Naomi Cotterill

'Thinking about a new family car? Here’s what I’m looking for as a mum of three.'

Exactly what to buy your dad for Christmas (when he already has everything).

Courtney Ammenhauser

Exactly how to keep your kids offline (and busy) these school holidays.

Tracey Montgomery

The 3 best ways to help your kid choose a career path, according to a teacher.

Naomi Cotterill

5 family-friendly experiences to add to your summer bucket list immediately.

Want to avoid the crowds this summer? This is the ultimate holiday destination for you.

Hannah Vanderheide

13 gifts so good they won’t be regifted.

Valentina Todoroska

'I've found 9 Christmas gifts for every family member on your list.'

Hannah Vanderheide

'To the mums with kids who are constantly sick, I see you.'

Hannah Vanderheide

How to style your R.M.Williams boots for every dress code.

Cassandra Green

The 3 reasons you should care about retirement. Yes, now.

Hannah Vanderheide

Domestic violence is more prevalent than ever right now. Here's exactly how to spot it.

Don't know what to buy your kids for Christmas? This one's for you.

More

'I've been a teacher for 20 years. Here's why I'm not returning in 2025.'

Hannah Kobayashi was missing for over a month. She's just spoken about it.

Every single star rumoured to be going into the jungle on I'm A Celebrity 2025.

12 parents told us the one trick that gives them time back in their day.

Rich people, weird vibes and chaos: The White Lotus is so back.

Harry and Meghan's Christmas card just proved this one big theory.

Warren Jeffs led a polygamous cult. When he went to prison, a new evil replaced him.

'I found out that my kid is the school bully. This is what it's really like.'

Someone check on the eldest daughters this Christmas.

Bali Nine Myuran Sukumaran’s last act of kindness.

Isabella Thompson

A very official ranking of holiday hotties.

Jennifer Love Hewitt is moving to Australia for a very nostalgic project.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The 3 K-Beauty products actually worth the hype.'

Do men know what women look like?

An ode to Timothée Chalamet's gloriously unhinged press tour.

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher's divorce was nothing like we were told.

Dawn became Diddy’s 'protégé' at 21. Years later, he entered her dressing room.

Is this outfit 'too old' for a 26-year-old?

'Gogglebox is dominated by men's voices.' Isabelle Silbery on her sudden departure from the show.

'I was ready for a new start after divorce. But I wasn’t ready for how my friend group treated me.'

Donna-Leigh saw her dad chasing her mum with a knife. Then she collapsed.

Mormons are known for their strict rules. But there are a few wild loopholes.

Cassandra Green

The 3 best ways to help your kid choose a career path, according to a teacher.

Naomi Cotterill

5 family-friendly experiences to add to your summer bucket list immediately.

Dolly Parton has been married for nearly 60 years. She just shared the secret to a good relationship.

Jessica Staveley

Tom Cruise was Katie Holmes' first husband, but she was engaged once before.

'I’m an over-40s makeup artist. These are my top humidity-proof makeup hacks.'

'I'm obsessed with the Oscars. Here's which movies are going to get nominated (and why).'

Stephanie Anderson

When Kida's children were born with 'butterfly skin', doctors suggested an exorcism.

Looking for a job change? These are 2025's most in-demand jobs that have the highest salary.

We've found all the affordable tank tops that rival the expensive ones.

Sammi was at a concert when she was given a strange period product. It has divided the internet.

From Khloé Kardashian to Nigella Lawson: Just all of the best celebrity Christmas decor of 2024.

HOROSCOPES: It's time to raise our standards and reap the rewards.

Jay-Z was accused of raping a 13yo girl. She's just spoken again.

Cassandra Green

In Our Cart: The jewellery the Mamamia team is eyeing off for summer.

'I've found the ultimate white Christmas destination you need to book for next year.'

The Bali Nine are back in Australia, 19 years after their arrest.

Jessica Chambers

LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'I've always hated blush. This $24 product changed my mind.'

The influencer who offered someone $60,000 to murder three people. Then got caught.

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