Gen Z
Sara’s parents own two homes, but she won’t buy until she’s 80. Here’s why
Young Sydneysiders on the wrong side of a $3.5 trillion wealth transfer are staring down decades of housing pain.
- Kayla Olaya, Daniel Lo Surdo and Cindy Yin
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- Opinion
- Opinion
I went to a nightclub and what I found about a generation of young men surprised me
It had been 25 years since I’d been clubbing – what was I thinking? And worse, I was going to see a performance by someone who found fame posting videos of themselves playing games.
- Lisa Drought
- Opinion
- AI
I’m unleashing a chatbot of myself. She has a few of my quirks but can go rogue
Ever wanted to yell at this columnist? Meet the virtual “me”. We’ve created her as an AI experiment – if you’re up for the argument.
- Parnell Palme McGuinness
From grunge to Grange: How Gen X became wealthier homeowners than Boomers
Baby Boomer households, with average net worth of $2.3 million, are no longer king of the pack when it comes to property and shares.
- Millie Muroi and Matt Wade
Many Gen Zs are working multiple jobs. Are they missing out on their 20s?
New data shows more people under 25 are working multiple jobs. But at what cost?
- Lauren Ironmonger and Alyssa Talakovski
- Opinion
- Climate policy
ALP desperately needs Gen Z voters. Too bad Albanese just drove us further away
The PM will spend much of his time on the campaign trail arguing his government has served young Australians well – a statement that was largely true until last week.
- Daniel Cash
- Explainer
- Language
‘Peak popularity’: Why names go in and out of vogue
One of the earliest names ever recorded was Enpap-x. But Alexander and Freya are ancient too. Some names catch on, others fade from glory. Why? And what are the rules on trading in your name for a new one?
- Angus Holland and Angus Delaney
- Opinion
- Language
Is our language going down the toilet? My word!
The word of the year, dare I say it, is a symptom of our enshittified vocabulary.
- Cherie Gilmour
- Opinion
- Opinion
Forty years ago, Band Aid stirred my Gen X conscience. Who’s inspiring Gen Z?
Do They Know It’s Christmas? helped my generation construct a compassionate worldview but the music my kids listen to seems devoid of any warriors for justice.
- Maree Badgery-Parker
‘Judgment-free’ and dresses for hire: How school formals are changing
The rite of passage remains important for many teens, with some spending $1000 on their big night.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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