Emphasis on the environment in the 1970s meant that people migrated to the bush area and experiments with natural energy were
tested out.
The 1980s brought the revitalisation of slums and areas around and in the city became more alluring due to the development of tourist
features, and attractions. Though this was probably a nicer area to be in, and also close to resources, it became extremely cramped.
1990s led to 65% of Australians living in capital cities. Hints of urban sprawl begin to take place, and larger house are built to
accommodate for the increasing population. This decreases the cramped feel the previous decade brought.
By now, this modern age, as been rid of the traditional quarter acre block dream and increased number of flats and apartments are built
to inhabit the consistent rapid growth of the Australian population. Architectures start to design more modern and aesthetically pleasing
houses, and the people can live where they want without having the inconvenience of having to live near your work.
Furthermore home appliances advanced technologically in the past 50 years. In thirty years, beginning in the 1950s, home appliances
like electronic stoves, toasters, kettles, washing machines, vacuums etc. grew to be more aesthetically pleasing and more practical.
Mass production meant that these appliances became cheaper as well as increasing in quality. Many housewives relied entirely on
these devices.
In the 1980s the introduction of microwaves, food processors and blenders sped up the cooking process, and even, in some case, got
rid of it in general. The microwave meant dinner didnt need to be cooked, just thrown into the microwave and finished in two minutes.
Convenience was one of the main motives behind the developments of these appliances.
Twenty years later, till present, the invention of more fancier, expensive machines (coffee, ice-cream, bread etc. machines) appeared
on the market. Older appliances were improved on, made quieter while operating, and stronger in quality. Soon fusing and combining
different technologies, eg. internet and the fridge, became increasingly popular solely because it is more convenient.
In conclusion, the advances in technology in the last 50 years have been rapid, and giant leaps have been made. Increased
developments lead to communications overseas which would have brought back to Australia new ideas to improve our technology.
After World War II, Australia quickly became highly developed, yet is still rapidly developing as new discoveries, and breakthroughs are
made.