As Australians become more concerned about the rising costs of living, high-earning individuals feel like they need more money to ease their financial worries more so than those earning less. This reflects an entitlement bias where there’s a desire to meet an expected standard of living.

Why are a growing number of Aussies passing on parenthood? How is the ‘fair go’ mantra evolving? And what does avocado have to do with buying a house Down Under? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Australians in 2017.

The legalisation of cannabis is still an ongoing process around the world, and in Australia, it's no different. The country has announced plan to speed up legalising the plant's use for medical purposes, and establish itself as an early leader in medicinal cannabis growth, cultivation and exportation.

In Australia, populist media giant Nine looks set to swallow up its prestigious rival, Fairfax, sparking anxiety about the loss of an institution that has been around for over a century. Now, amid sharp mistrust of the media, what do news consumers Down Under crave in the post-Fairfax world?