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Changing plus-size perceptions

In the superficial battle of slim v curvy, Joely Mitchell discusses whether we are losing sight of what is healthy.

Moomba 2015 goes off with a bang

Every Labour Day weekend for the last 60 years Moomba has been celebrated by thousands of Melburnians. Nat Kassel explains what Moomba 2015 looked like.

The power of a speech

In honour of International Women’s Day, Johanna Brasier looks back at some powerful feminism speeches from the last few years.

Adopting a new mindset

It’s not all rainbows and granny flats for ex-racing greyhounds, writes Stephanie Atkins.

Art as a tool for your well-being

With the practice of art therapy increasing in Melbourne, Julian Gasparri explores how beneficial it can be for all people.

Is ‘healthy’ the new skinny?

As health and fitness are essential trends to many women, Cassandra De Palma questions if this fad still appeals to a woman’s need to be slim.

Busting the Gelish myth

They say beauty is pain, but Rikki-Lee Burley asks: are we sacrificing our health in favour of shiny, chip-free fingernails?

Tomorrow’s job

Erin Leeder looks at why we give in to the temptations of procrastination.

Pedal power gains momentum

Ride2Work Day encouraged people to ditch the car seat for a bike seat, but Philippe Perez says our cities still aren’t bike friendly.

Milking your conscience

It’s time to re-think the way we source our milk, writes Sherydan Fitzgerald.

Is dating out-dated?

First date formality has been made redundant by the winky face emoticon for young people today, writes Rikki-Lee Burley.

Suffering in silence

Mental health issues affect many young people, but only a few get professional help, writes Erin Leeder.

Depression: a family matter

In light of Mental Health Week, Rikki-Lee Burley sat down with her family to talk about their experiences with depression.

Rock ain’t dead

One of the world’s most respected rockstars claims rock is dead, but Meaghan Weiley thinks otherwise.

A wheely good idea

Melbourne’s newest taxi alternative, Bike Cabs, taps into everyone’s environmentally friendly inner child, writes Sherydan Fitzgerald.