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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 50 MIN

How in sync are you with the 'social clock'?

from The Conversation Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

It's commonly understood that there are certain unofficial markers we are meant to hit at a certain age, from getting your drivers licence to buying house. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what underpins those social pressures and how to combat the anxiety these social expectations can create.Plus, a new KPMG study says the debate is settled and that current Australian households are in tougher economic times than in 1989 when interest rates hit 17 per cent , but can it ever really be settled which generation had it harder?Also in this edition, we tackle social media cringe and the case for line drying your clothes.

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