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Gender roles.

Australian Gen Z men more conservative than forebears

Those aged 15 to 24 are more likely to embrace traditional gender roles than Millennials or Gen X.

  • Millie Muroi

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The great Australian dream is rapidly drifting out of reach.

Here’s the real housing crisis – my kids might never leave home

The only place where the lack of affordable housing is being seriously tackled is within the four walls of family homes, and it’s not a pretty sight.

  • Rosie Beaumont
One of Brisbane’s top food delivery orders … an iced latte.

This item is Brisbane’s favourite food to have home-delivered

When it comes to the delivery apps, there’s one food item Brisbane just can’t get enough of.

  • Nick Dent
A 31-year-old consultant from Darlinghurst: “It’s almost chic to do mushrooms … It comes in a beautiful paper bag, it’s all branded … gorgeous. Like a luxury item.”

‘From LA to Byron to Sydney’: The trippy treat popular among Millennial mums

This rising “It” drug looks like designer chocolate, is micro-dosed among the monied set – and is illegal.

  • Jonathan Seidler
Most Australians are able to earn more than their parents did, a new report has found.

Gen X, Millennial Australians better off than their parents – but not all

Australians are largely growing up to be better off than their parents, but there are risks younger generations may not gain much ground.

  • Rachel Clun
While it may make you uncomfortable, it’s an irrefutable fact that younger Australians are vastly more disadvantaged than older ones.

From Gen Z to Millennials, young Australians are truly in a mess

While it may make you uncomfortable, it’s an irrefutable fact that younger people are vastly more disadvantaged than older ones.

  • Victoria Devine
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Kelly (front) and his group of friends, who bought a block of units together in Sydney.

The friends coming up with a novel solution to the housing crisis

As rent and house prices rise, living close to friends and maintaining a sense of community is becoming harder than ever.

  • Elfy Scott
Older Australians have continued to increase their spending, while younger people have been forced to cut back on essentials.

Spending the inheritance: Boomers splurge on dining, travel as young people cut back on essentials

Young people have been cutting back on items such as groceries and health insurance, while over-65s have increased spending in almost every category.

  • Rachel Clun
Bosses should be paying their staff so they can perspire as well as aspire – though maybe not for a $2 million Glebe terrace.

What do young workers want? A pay rise, or a house

Employers are obsessed with knowing what younger generations want. More often than not, it’s a pay rise.

  • Jim Bright

Millennials think talking on the phone is a fate worse than death

My generational peers seem to favour writing 100 text messages when a simple call would have sufficed. I don’t get it.

  • January Jones

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