‘Smugly comfortable’ Boomers cruel Australia’s next generation
They’ve gamed the system so lucratively in their favour over the years, denying younger Australians a sense of financial security. No wonder the kids’ anxiety is increasing.
Nikki Gemmell
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Sex? I’m over it
I’m ready for the freedom of a post-sex life and a new way to co-exist in my marriage. Greedy, I know.
Ladies, this nocturnal pleasure should be ours, too
Walking alone at night in the bush can be a beautiful experience. But for women it’s often fraught, and that feels unfair.
Oh, the cheek of us
What is it about the vaulting audacity of Australians?
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