Gen Zs,Millennials,Boomers. Is it all just silly talk? Not at this election

Baby Boomers and their elders are outnumbered by Millennials and Gen Zs at this election. What does the shift mean for politics? And who invented “generations” anyway?

  • Angus Holland

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Generation X was promised technology would bring hoverboards and flying cars. The reality has been different.

‘Adapt or die’:How tech disrupted Generation X careers

In the Back to the Future trilogy,Generation X was promised technology would bring hoverboards and flying cars. Reality instead has brought Zoom meetings and career frustration.

  • Chris Zappone
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
Once the darling of social media and a powerful tool for mobilising the masses,the humble #hashtag must now only be used ironically,preferably not at all.

The one thing that separates old and young people online

Once the darling of social media and a powerful tool for mobilising the masses,the #hashtag must now be used only ironically,or preferably not at all unless you’re a parent.

  • Thomas Mitchell
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
Robyn Holland tracks her 95-year-old stepmother Val Harvey using the FindMy app on their iPhones for added peace of mind.

Why tracking your parents is about to be the next big thing

While most tracking app users are antsy parents who keep tabs on their kids,adult children tracking elderly parents could be the next big thing.

  • Cindy Yin
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Bronte Mosley,18,from Melbourne has accrued 85 hours in her quest to gain her licence.

Teaching your teen to drive? Don’t panic

Many parents dread the thought of being their child’s driving instructor,but it doesn’t have to be a fraught experience.

  • Claire Heaney
A box of CDs sit in our attic.

For years,I’ve asked my husband to ditch his CD collection. Then I sifted through it

I gave away my own CD collection when we moved into our house 12 years ago. My hoarder husband was having none of it.

  • Cara Waters
Medicare is showing some wear and tear after 40 years.

We need to exercise common sense before trundling off to a GP

A substantial number of patients who see a GP are suffering a minor ailment or illness that resolves on its own.

Nevermind,Gen X is doing fine.

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 andMatt Wade