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25 Non-Tacky Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50 For Every Type of Mum

Amanda Randone

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I Love My Job But I Make More Money From My Sugar Daddy

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Politics

What’s Stopping Me Dating Across Political Lines Isn’t Views, It Is ...

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How Many Times Should You Try Again With An Ex?

I truly believe that most of us will wind up in an on again/off again relationship at some point in our lives. Well, unless you’re lucky enough to fi

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Sydney Guide

Raise A Glass (Or Two): 28 Of The Best Bottomless Brunches Across...

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These Photos Show The Love & Longing Of Teenage Life With Down Sy...

Snezhana von Buedingen met Sofie, the subject of her new photo project Meeting Sofie, in autumn. Prior to this, she had been making portraits of children w

by Joanna Cresswell

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11 Winter Candles That Will Transport You To A Cosier Place

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Dating Advice

How Long Should You Wait To Start Following A Date On Social Media?

My girlfriend and I had been hooking up (but not technically dating) for about two months before I started following her on Twitter. I had read all of her

by Kasandra Brabaw

Relationships

What Is The Point Of Marriage Now, Anyway?

There cannot be a better-known quote about heteronormative relationships between men and women than Jane Austen’s infamous opening to Pride and Prejudice

by Vicky Spratt

Relationships

As A Black Woman, I Code-Switch To Survive

Growing up, I noticed the way my dad’s strong Nigerian accent would soften and become more anglicised when he spoke to his colleagues over the phone. I w

by Paula Akpan

Living

10 Of The Best Doonas To Do All Your Bed Rotting In

by Bree Grant

Sex

Everything You Need To Know About Fisting

People can be squeamish about putting big things inside of their vaginas or anuses, and rightfully so. The idea of putting a giant dildo, a big penis, or e

by Sophie Saint Thomas

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18 Of Brisbane’s Best Brunch Spots Worth Bookmarking For Th...

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25 Of Brisbane’s Best Restaurants That Are Worth Adding To ...

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Friendship

These Photos Celebrate The Joy & Intimacy Of Queer Friendship

From the community created between queer Black artists during The Harlem Renaissance in the ’20s and the life-giving friendships between lesbians and the

by Anuska Dhar

Living

Stop Sitting In The Waiting Room Of Your Own Life

The waiting room at my GP’s surgery is never full. Brown PVC chairs and sofas sit unoccupied while the board at the front flashes with notices for “wel

by Victoria Spratt

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Find My Friends Is The Most Drama-Riddled Corner Of The iPhone

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Sydney Guide

22 Of The Best Brunch Spots In Sydney For Lazy Weekend Mornings

by Melissa Mason

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27 Vibey Sydney Restaurants That Are Perfect For Date Night

Whether it's Valentine's Day or a weekly date night with your significant lover

by Millie Roberts

Unbothered

I’m A Straight Black Woman Dating A Woman & Labels Are Complicated

It’s not that deep. That’s what I tell myself whenever my pen hesitates over boxes on a form, under the ‘sexual orientation’ section. It’s

by Maame Blue

Horoscope

Your Horoscope This Week: June 23 To 29

This final week of June encourages all zodiac signs to prepare for Saturn’s retrograde in Pisces which begins on the 29th. Saturn is the Planet of Challe

by Dossé-Via Trenou

Living

“It’s Where I Spend All My Time”: The Joy Of The Women’s Toilets ...

You walk in and there’s red lipstick smears on the mirrors, someone with glittery eye makeup, another in the Damson Madder dress of the season, and chatt

by Tanyel Mustafa

Relationship Advice

What To Say When You Run Into An Old Friend — Besides, “We Should...

When you run into a friend whom you haven’t seen in a while, sometimes the only question you can manage to spit out is, “What are you up to the

by Cory Stieg

Melbourne Guide

The 15 Best Cinemas In Melbourne For Movie Lovers

by Alexandra Koster

Sex

Why You Always Overshare About Your Sex Life With Your Friends

When you’re hanging out with your friends, you can go from casually chatting about the weather to delivering a monologue about your last sexual encou

by Cory Stieg

Horoscope

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by Karina Hoshikawa

Hype Machine

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Winter In Australia Feels Colder Than Winter Everywhere Else, But...

Australia, which is often lovingly referred to as the sunburnt country, is famed for its warm climate. Our country is a haven for global expats looking f

by Kate McGregor

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Is A $2000 Mattress Ever Worth It? I Tried Emma Sleep’s Ver...

At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the

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