Gen Z
‘A ticking time bomb’: How Australia’s reading slump is making us stupid
Low literacy. A drop in recreational reading. Students who can’t finish texts. A book industry of falling margins. The decline in reading poses a risk to us all.
- Greg Callaghan
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How the death of a blogger fuelled deadly protests across a nation
When the police came for Albert, his wife initially thought he would be safe. By the next morning, the father of one was dead.
- Monicah Mwangi, Christophe Van Der Perre and Edwin Okoth
Performance artists, freak puppets: The strange battle to revive our nights out
A new generation of “Club Kids” is defying the demise of Australian nightlife.
- Andrew Hornery
- Opinion
- Workplace
Gen Z are quitting jobs with fanfare. They’re making a big mistake
In this evolving world of work, one thing hasn’t changed: how you leave a job still matters.
- Roxanne Calder
From matchmakers to coaches: Why more singles are investing big in happily ever after
The world of elite dating agencies is in the spotlight thanks to Celine Song’s upcoming film, Materialists.
- Lauren Ironmonger
- Analysis
- Jobs
Younger workers are ditching toxic workplaces. You can too
Millennials and members of Gen Z, are less willing to endure bullying behaviour from colleagues.
- Cathy Bussewitz
- Opinion
- Social media
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
Inside Kmart’s new store layout designed to get Gen Z to spend more
Driving up social media engagement with Gen Z is part of Kmart managing director Aleks Spaseska’s goal of doubling sales to $22 billion.
- Jessica Yun
Why Gen X is the real loser generation
Don’t cry for millennials or Gen Z. Save your pity for those in their 50s.
- The Economist
Jessica’s closet was overflowing with clothes. She’s turned it into a booming store for Gen Z
Buying pre-loved goods has never been easier, thanks to the power of the internet.
- Gemma Grant
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