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November 29, 2025
The November 29 edition
Our cities’ other real-estate crisis | The club no one wants to join | Coming out queer in the AFL | Making friends in your 70s | ‘Parcel anxiety’: a 2025 woe
**Beyond Housing: Unseen Real Estate Challenges Facing Our Cities**
Today's edition delves into pressing urban issues that go beyond the immediate housing crisis dominating headlines. We explore the often-overlooked challenges facing our cities and the lives of their residents.
First, we shine a light on the hidden real estate crisis impacting communities: the struggle of finding space for essential but often undesirable facilities. From waste management sites to homeless shelters, cities are grappling with a severe shortage of appropriate locations, leading to NIMBYism and hindering vital services. This article examines the complex factors contributing to this issue and explores potential solutions for creating more equitable and sustainable urban environments.
Next, we investigate "The Club No One Wants to Join": the growing number of individuals facing long-term unemployment. The piece offers a poignant look at the psychological and financial toll of joblessness, particularly for those who have been out of work for extended periods. It explores the systemic challenges preventing their re-entry into the workforce and highlights initiatives offering support and retraining opportunities.
Shifting gears, we celebrate progress in Australian Rules Football with a powerful story about "Coming Out Queer in the AFL." The article features personal accounts of players navigating their identities in a traditionally masculine environment, examining the evolving attitudes within the sport and the ongoing work needed to foster true inclusivity.
Turning to matters of connection and community, we explore the joys and challenges of "Making Friends in Your 70s." This heartwarming piece highlights the importance of social interaction at every age, offering practical tips and inspiring stories of individuals building new friendships later in life. It emphasizes the benefits of staying engaged and connected, combatting loneliness and promoting overall well-being.
Finally, we peer into the potential future with a concerning look at "Parcel Anxiety: A 2025 Woe." As online shopping continues to surge, the article explores the potential for overwhelmed delivery services and escalating concerns about package theft and delays. It examines the logistical hurdles facing delivery companies and explores innovative solutions, like secure drop-off points and advanced tracking systems, that could mitigate the growing "parcel anxiety" of consumers in the years to come.
Today's edition delves into pressing urban issues that go beyond the immediate housing crisis dominating headlines. We explore the often-overlooked challenges facing our cities and the lives of their residents.
First, we shine a light on the hidden real estate crisis impacting communities: the struggle of finding space for essential but often undesirable facilities. From waste management sites to homeless shelters, cities are grappling with a severe shortage of appropriate locations, leading to NIMBYism and hindering vital services. This article examines the complex factors contributing to this issue and explores potential solutions for creating more equitable and sustainable urban environments.
Next, we investigate "The Club No One Wants to Join": the growing number of individuals facing long-term unemployment. The piece offers a poignant look at the psychological and financial toll of joblessness, particularly for those who have been out of work for extended periods. It explores the systemic challenges preventing their re-entry into the workforce and highlights initiatives offering support and retraining opportunities.
Shifting gears, we celebrate progress in Australian Rules Football with a powerful story about "Coming Out Queer in the AFL." The article features personal accounts of players navigating their identities in a traditionally masculine environment, examining the evolving attitudes within the sport and the ongoing work needed to foster true inclusivity.
Turning to matters of connection and community, we explore the joys and challenges of "Making Friends in Your 70s." This heartwarming piece highlights the importance of social interaction at every age, offering practical tips and inspiring stories of individuals building new friendships later in life. It emphasizes the benefits of staying engaged and connected, combatting loneliness and promoting overall well-being.
Finally, we peer into the potential future with a concerning look at "Parcel Anxiety: A 2025 Woe." As online shopping continues to surge, the article explores the potential for overwhelmed delivery services and escalating concerns about package theft and delays. It examines the logistical hurdles facing delivery companies and explores innovative solutions, like secure drop-off points and advanced tracking systems, that could mitigate the growing "parcel anxiety" of consumers in the years to come.
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