It’s wild—but data shows Aussies were happier in 2020 than they are now, despite being free to roam. The real culprit? A crushing cost-of-living squeeze that’s eroding life satisfaction, even as we’ve shed pandemic restrictions. Back then, there was a weird unity and hope; now, stress feels endless and deeply personal, layered with looming threats like AI and the energy transition. People are turning to tiny joys—stickers, postcards—to just get through the day.

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