February
Why Gen Z doesn’t want to be the boss
Middle management is losing its appeal, especially with the youngest cohort of employees, who see it as a thankless slog.
The graduate employment boom is losing steam
Graduates can still find employer programs straight out of university, but it’s becoming tougher as the employment market retreats from boom time to just good times.
How Queensland became Australia’s fast fashion capital
Once seen as the home of relaxed style, the Sunshine State now hosts a slew of brands raking it in – and making a splash in the US – as the winds of fashion change.
The hottest VC ticket in Sydney is an invite to this founder’s brunch
No plus ones, no alcohol, and no hard sales pitches. There is a 230-person waiting list for Frank and Jacques Greeff’s invite-only founders’ table.
Single this Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone
The central demographic story of modern times is rising rates of singledom; the data suggests there’s a global relationship recession among young adults.
Do we really need ‘teenage wellness’?
Is the profusion of adolescent spa packages and mindfulness apps simply contributing to the pressures that young people face?
January
Champagne boss has a simple tip about doing business in China
Piper-Heidsieck chief executive Damien Lafaurie has his eye on Melbourne Park and Gen Z but the big prize remains the Chinese market.
When did Sydney’s beaches start looking like campgrounds?
Call me an old hippie, but I still believed that respect for our hallowed coastline extended beyond not littering to keeping visual pollution to a minimum as well.
What crisis? Millennial nostalgia fuels rush for $7050 handbags
The limited-edition designer goods market is in rude health as a Louis Vuitton collection nears sellout in Australia.
Rolling Stones pocket $21m a show as ‘pensioner’ rock stars cash in
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger made $21 million each time they played live last year, multiples more than Brat star Charli XCX and Ed Sheeran.
December 2024
How to keep up with mainstream meme coin mania
The explosive rise of social media has already shifted the workings of politics and democracy. We are now seeing how it can move asset prices in digital assets.
Is this the year of the sober office Christmas party?
Employers are ditching traditional drinks for team building events such as crafts and sports.
November 2024
Tweak lending rules to tilt the scales for first home buyers
Reforms to prudential regulation will be a solution for many Millennials and Gen Zs missing out on the Australian dream.
Cettire suffers from soft trade in luxury goods
CEO Dean Mintz says more of the online luxury platform’s margin has been passed on to consumers in hefty promotions.
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.
The TV watching habits of Australians (in three charts)
The way Australians consume media is changing – these three charts show how.
How Mecca outfoxed Sephora in the Australian beauty glow-up
For 10 years, the retail rivals have faced off. One is the clear winner, but the other is still opening stores and has the weight of LVMH behind it.
October 2024
AI dating might not be such a bad thing
Rather than lumping you in with the tastes of everyone else, artificial intelligence can do a better job of understanding your personal preferences.
How White Fox duo conquered tween fashion and made $200m
The fast fashion company, which makes oversized sweats and hoodies, is a hit with tweens around the world. Here’s how the Young Rich Lister founders did it.
Why this Gen Z TikTok megastar won’t endorse Kamala Harris
The songwriter’s ambivalence is the perfect avatar for the Harris campaign’s problem with the Gen Z electorate – and it’s a problem that could cost her the election.