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Australia Is Wealthier Than Ever, So Why Are We Less Happy?

By almost every traditional measure, Australians should be happier than previous generations. Our homes are larger and more comfortable, and we have access to healthcare, technology, entertainment, education and travel that our grandparents could barely have imagined.

Australia Is Wealthier Than Ever, So Why Are We Less Happy?

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By almost every traditional measure, Australians should be happier than previous generations.

Our homes are larger and more comfortable, and we have access to healthcare, technology, entertainment, education and travel that our grandparents could barely have imagined.

We carry devices in our pockets that give us instant access to...

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By almost every traditional measure, Australians should be happier than previous generations. Our homes are larger and more comfortable, and we have access to healthcare, technology, entertainment, education and travel that our grandparents could barely have imagined. We carry devices in our pockets that give us instant access to...

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