World Youth Day is the largest youth event in the world and was the largest event ever hosted in Australia.
Pilgrims from around the world gathered in Sydney to celebrate the week long festivities of WYD08, a Roman Catholic event established by Pope John Paul II in 1986.
Pope Benedict XVI also apologised to sex abuse victims of the Catholic Church during mass at St. Marys Cathedral.
They're the most educated of all generations so far and are described as tech savvy, adaptable and efficient multi-taskers.
But despite their capabilities, Generation Y are still living with their parents well into their thirties in what is known as
"The Kipper Phenomenon".
Maria Tan takes a closer look to find out why.
The Kipper Phenomenon
(Boomer Version)
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Featuring: Former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, HIA Chief Economist, Harley Dale and NATSEM Researcher Rebecca Cassells.
The Kipper Phenomenon
(Gen Y Version)
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Together Campaign
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Featuring: Prime Minister, Julia Gillard &
GE CEO, Steve Sargent.
Maria Tan reporting from the AnnanROMA food and wine festival held at the Mount Annan Botanic Gardens.
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