Gen Y
- Opinion
- Housing affordability
I bought a home in my 20s. That doesn’t mean it’s become easier
If aspirants are catching up on the home ownership front, why is there so much worry about a housing crisis?
- Millie Muroi
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- Opinion
- Property market
Are younger generations finding it harder to buy a home? Data says no
When it comes to home ownership, no one will catch the Baby Boomers. But Millennials have an advantage over Generation X.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
- Opinion
- Liberal Party
Young voters and women have left the Coalition – and they aren’t being tempted back
Conservative elements of the Coalition seem to have interpreted a bump in polling for One Nation as proof they should tack farther to the right. It makes little rational sense.
- Jacqueline Maley
Australia is losing its ‘smile’, and young people are the key
The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index surveyed 10,000 Australians. Their answers reveal a worrying trend.
- Lauren Ironmonger
The Sydney institution riding the wave of a Gen Z-fuelled revival
Young people are the craving mistakes, nostalgia – and the magic – of film photography. And this is where they go to find it.
- Abby Seaman
The 29 best shows to watch this spring (and two extra for summer)
Next big things, epic finales, returning favourites, new comedies and killer dramas: this is the best TV coming your way.
- Louise Rugendyke
Sex between friends: Is it as uncomplicated as it sounds?
The reality of being “friends with benefits” is that “no strings” rarely means no strings.
- Caren Chesler
Rosters and situationships: Has Gen Z abandoned love?
The first in our generational series “Is this the end of love?” examines dating for the youngest adults in the dating pool – Gen Z – and how they navigate ghosting and breadcrumbing among other norms.
- Cindy Yin and Emily Kaine
- Opinion
- HECS
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
‘Soft clubbing’: Gen Z swap alcohol for coffee as new dance venues emerge
Around the world, from Beirut to Sydney, coffee shops, bakeries and unconventional venues are hosting daytime parties and DJs. And young patrons are embracing the alcohol-free vibes.
- Lauren Ironmonger