May
The novel (still) sparking female midlife crises
A year later, Miranda July’s novel “All Fours” continues to spark conversations about women’s societal roles and middle age.
Dance until 10pm: Inside the new nightclub for busy women
Earlybirds, a roving dance party that ends as most nightclubs are opening, caters to women who have things to do in the morning and need dancing more than ever.
How to make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime inheritance windfall
Involving a financial adviser in the tricky conversations around family finances can be a way to make sure everyone has an opportunity to build wealth equally.
April
Inside the Gen X career meltdown
“It’s the end of work as we knew it”: When they should be at their peak, experienced workers in creative fields find that their skills are all but obsolete.
January
Zuckerberg says workplaces need more ‘masculine energy’. He’s wrong
The Meta chief executive wants to celebrate aggression, but his suggestion that office life has become less competitive is nonsense, even amid all the home-baked treats.
They own 8 properties but this couple still had FOMO for their kids
In a panic over property prices some parents are rushing to gift or lend their kids money for a home deposit. But certain strategies are better than others.
December 2024
ASX dives 2pc; Shayne Elliott’s $3m bonus hit; JobKeeper ‘saved jobs’
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Six surprising things I learnt from a Gen X gap year in London
We expected this to be a memorable time, but it was the workarounds and unknown unknowns that made it even better than we hoped.
November 2024
AI now critical for job hunting success, recruiters say
It is becoming acceptable to use the technology to draft letters and CVs — but not to answer assessments.
Gladiator II is a dumber, prettier rerun of the original
Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe, but to paraphrase old Maximus from the first Gladiator: you will still be entertained by its sequel.
October 2024
Rush for Oasis tickets has nothing on Taylor Swift
Fans saw up to 20,000 people waiting to secure presale tickets to see Oasis, the British rock band reuniting to tour the globe next year.
Is China simply juicing stocks to make consumers feel better?
Economic growth is sluggish and youth unemployment is at socially precarious levels. But is recent stimulus designed to simply pump up sharemarket sentiment?
August 2024
The Australian brands cashing in on Gen Alpha’s skincare obsession
They can’t drive yet, but the spending power of people born after 2010 is predicted to outstrip that of their parents and Gen Z combined.
Why we are surrounded by kidults
In rich countries there has been a dramatic fall in the share of people who, by the age of 30, have attained the traditional markers of adulthood: leaving home, becoming financially independent, getting married, having a child.
Why Gen X needs to think about retirement right now
A new generation of just over 5 million Australians – born between 1965 and 1980 – is approaching retirement.
June 2024
How fashion and beauty are cashing in on the Olympics
The 2024 Games are being called “the fashion Olympics”, and Australian brands are muscling in on the action.
May 2024
Macquarie guru Viktor Shvets says mind the generation gap
The pro-Palestine protests at university campuses around the world are a symbol of the generational transition under way. Investors should be ready.
April 2024
How spotting burnout in your relationship could save it
Too exhausted to cuddle? Irritated by your partner? You could be experiencing a relationship burnout.
February 2024
The 4½-hour podcast you’re missing out on
Spotify says Gen Z want shorter podcast episodes and more lighthearted content, but that hasn’t stopped others listening to 4.5-hour epics featuring Ken Henry.
January 2024
The bottle and the blues: how different generations respond to stress
Different generations might deal with their problems in contrasting ways — but it seems employers still haven’t figured out how to support them.