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I’ve realised there’s much that can be learned from a generation that shows gratitude.

My generation could learn a lot from Boomers about gratitude

I admit I have a slight tendency to spiral into negativity. So it’s a pleasure to look to a generation that has mastered the art of finding joy in simple things.

  • Lucia Frazzetto

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Gen Zs, Millennials, Boomers. Is it all just silly talk? Not at this election

Baby Boomers and their elders are outnumbered by Millennials and Gen Zs at this election. What does the shift mean for politics? And who invented “generations” anyway?

  • Angus Holland

After a chance encounter at the library, I no longer hide my age

Rather than being a “woman of a certain age”, I’m proud to be in my 70s.

  • Carol Lefevre
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Back off, Boomer! You didn’t have to go bush to buy a house

Young Sydneysiders like me are frequently told we’re too precious to move away from the city to find affordable properties. Here’s the truth defence.

  • Meg Kanofski
Once the darling of social media and a powerful tool for mobilising the masses, the humble #hashtag must now only be used ironically, preferably not at all.

The one thing that separates old and young people online

Once the darling of social media and a powerful tool for mobilising the masses, the #hashtag must now be used only ironically, or preferably not at all unless you’re a parent.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Robyn Holland tracks her 95-year-old stepmother Val Harvey using the FindMy app on their iPhones for added peace of mind.

Why tracking your parents is about to be the next big thing

While most tracking app users are antsy parents who keep tabs on their kids, adult children tracking elderly parents could be the next big thing.

  • Cindy Yin
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Sophia Quah moved to Australia towards the end of high school, and unlike many of her peers, took proactive steps to make friends as an early adult.

Kids make it look easy, so why is making friends as adults so hard?

It’s a key sign of social connection, but forging friendships at the start of university, a new job or a new neighbourhood can be daunting.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
The Bank of Mum and Dad is now one of the nation’s largest lenders, with many young people reliant on their parents if they want to become homeowners.

Inheritances are destroying the ‘fair go’. It’s time to tax them

We’re in the middle of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer ever, and it’s beginning to tear at our nation’s social fabric.

  • Thomas Walker
The statue of Captain James Cook in Randwick has been vandalised for the second time in 12 months.

Not celebrating Australia Day shouldn’t mean discounting our good fortune

While older Australians could learn from my generation’s compassion, it’s clear that Gen Z-ers could learn from them, too. Namely, about national pride.

  • Daniel Cash

Why the bank of mum and dad is branching out beyond home loans

The unofficial banking system known as the bank of mum and dad appears to be growing more crucial as younger people are squeezed by high costs.

  • Elizabeth Knight

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