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Five Great Reads: unmarked graves, Happy Mondays, and a childhood without sugar

The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10

‘There’s a lot of silence’: have we created a new ‘Lonely Generation’?

Learning to be one human among many has always been a little lonely and discombobulating. But young people around the world are lonelier than ever. Why?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3

Younger Australia is facing a loneliness 'epidemic'

Nearly half of young Australians feel lonely, with experts warning digital life, the cost of living and lack of connection are fuelling a growing crisis.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025