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Cutting HECS debt is the least Albanese could do for young Australians. He should do more

Our tax and benefits system favours the old over the young. Then there’s our ridiculous housing market. No wonder young people feel dudded.

  • Ross Gittins

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says higher interest rates mean government debt is more expensive to service.

Rolling the dice on tax reform? Be prepared to bet the house

The treasurer’s economic summit must address the capital tax-free status of the family home, writes Russell Murphy.

Digital wars between generations are exhausting.

As a Millennial, I’ve worn Gen Z’s jibes with a smile. But this goes too far

From being “cheugy” to our daggy socks, even the colour green is no longer safe. At this point, it’s starting to feel as old as me, and it’s getting just as tired.

  • Emily McGrorey

The climate won’t change for the Liberals without more women and fewer oldies

The Liberal Party is the Holden Commodore of politics. And it’s not roadworthy.

  • Ross Gittins
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

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
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A dawn memorial service was held at Anzac Cove beach, the site of the World War I Anzac landing in Gallipoli.

Anzac Day is too important to be hijacked by politics

Sherie Barton and her husband, a Vietnam veteran, were perturbed by the heavy presence of politicians at the Anzac ceremony they attended.

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

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