A reader shares her story about how a bad relationship and friendships led her to spiral into depression and a suicide attempt. People think she is too strong to be this weak, but she reminds us that it can happen to even the strongest of us, because depression doesn’t discriminate between the two.

Have you got a pair of Pradas you’ve always wanted to strut down the red carpet in? A fabulous Oscar-worthy frock the paparazzi would clamour all over? A girlfriend you’ve always wanted to go to LA with? Travelworld and Qantas Holidays have partnered to offer a highly coveted once in a lifetime opportunity for 100 people to attend a Black Tie Gala Dinner at the 10th Annual G’Day USA event [...]

Porn Bridget is something that prudish, self-conscious, little-girl Bridget feels quite uncomfortable about and would prefer to sweep it under the rug pretending that that type of thing just did not exist or go on…. To some of you that may seem strange….”Get over it and grow up!” Well, I’d like to explore that idea because something about it nags at me… A recent show on SBS about this very [...]

“It started with a letter he wrote, sent that April care of my uncle’s agency. A thick ivory envelope with my name in elegant type. There was always something too formal about his advances, as though this man’s intentions were disguised even from himself.” So begins, The Engagement, the chilling third book by Australian author Chloe Hooper. Liese Campbell, a professional interior architect who has fled the financial crisis in [...]

When it comes down to it…. could you have sex like a bloke? Say thanks, then walk away, as if it were a game of poker you happened to win, with no more emotional investment than that? At what point does promiscuity become destructive? And who decides when it’s empowering?

A fun film that manages to celebrate life and covers a range of social, political and racial issues, all while entertaining a diverse audience. Sounds impossible, right? Well, Deborah Mailman manages to do just that in her stunning new Australian film The Sapphires. Inspired by a moving true story and adapted from a stage play, the film tells a quintessentially Australian tale- following an all {Aboriginal} girls’ group during the 1960s [...]

Gaynor Alder always finds a I-can’t live-if-I-don’t-own-that-Oroton-handbag scenario to be seduced by, which ultimately means doing a quick mental rearrangement of her budget to justify said purchase, inevitably forgetting about important bills to pay and other non such like her rent. Et tu?

I found an old appointments diary in a box recently. Flicking through it I realised the strangest thing. My life was far more frantic when I had two kids and a non-demanding job than it is now, a few years on with three kids, two step-children and my own business. How could that be? I realised there are different types of busy. My old diary is crammed with things I [...]

Elouise Gale writes three letters. One to her ex. One to the man she is currently seeing. And one to ‘the one’. There’s hate for stealing her unrequited love. There’s knowing that another will never make her stomach know and heartbeat quicken in delight. And hope for big Hollywood romance.

Amy Cassell speaks with Kura Perkins; a woman who ran her own PR firm in London, lived and freelanced in Tuscany, and is now residing in her home town of Perth and looking after her new baby, Art Hide. What can’t this fabulous woman do?

As part of our ‘But I Wanted to be a Ballerina’ online business series which focuses on supporting people with creative pursuits turn their dreams into reality, we published a competition offering the amazing opportunity to win 1 of 8 NET:101 Social Media and Internet Marketing For Business courses valued at $695 each. We asked entrants to tell us their dream business idea and how their life would change as [...]

There is no easy way to discuss this. It needs to be described quite bluntly. One day in Year 12, our Intern Elizabeth Kalas discovered an unsightly lump on her breast. She looks at the horrible scar as a symbol and strength and survival, and urges you all to get to know your breasts.

Gaynor Alder visits the Buckland Retreat in Bright Victoria. Flicking through the comments of the guest book, she found it easy to understand why many guests have returned again and again over the years.

People in the small outback town Penny Langfield has just moved to will gossip about a half-sucked orange. Imagine what they say about sharing a swag with a stranger. Her post is about being yourself, charming the locals and doing what you like, regardless of the faceless hordes.

Psychologists have renamed self-esteem self-compassion {because doesn’t everyone need a makeover at some point?}. But more-so because to have self-esteem apparently meant that you had to be better than someone else. And who really has the time? Victoria Nicolitsi says hurrah to the ‘new girl’ self compassion.

Art Hide has revolutionised cowhide. Art Hide’s unparallelled collections have stamped their style on the Australian luxury lifestyle market with their distinctive designs, innovative treatment techniques, premium first grade cowhide, ethical supply chain and quality manufacturing by Argentinian artisans. From traditional natural rugs, to striking dyed and laser etched wall art pieces, and beautiful accessories for lifestyle and home, Art Hide is treasured and admired by a growing legion of [...]

Day Spas are a beauty enthusiast’s spiritual mecca; where you can leave stress and under eye bags at the door. Unfortunately massages are a luxury for most of us, so Molly Hill has taken the liberty of testing out some treatments both at the day spa and at home.

Cassie Spanner wants to know why singles get jibbed when it comes to anniversaries? Because let’s face it, the majority of friendships last longer than relationships anyway. Why isn’t this a cause for celebration? Spending time reflecting on the year that was with the person who knows you the best.

Suzanah Milan joins The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide with her beauty column, ‘Aging Gracefully’. She’s committed to reviewing the latest advances in the beauty industry in order to advise women what is worth investing in for the long term health of their skin. For Suzanah it’s all about putting your best face forward.

The kitchen is not Gaynor Alder’s domain. Never has been. Never will be. She’d rather have root canal than spend time peeling potatoes which means she often forgoes healthy food in favour of convenience. But after reviewing 4 leading home delivery food services, she realises that convenience doesn’t always mean compromising.

As part of our new online business series, NET:101 in conjunction with The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide is offering you the chance to win 1 of 8 ‘Social Media and Internet Marketing for Business’ courses valued at $695 each.