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Salvation Army “Sallyman” Program Loses Funding amid Government Defence Cuts
Recent Funding cuts from the federal government have seen a number of organisations needing to minimise or scrap programs altogether. ...
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Santos’ Darwin Gas Hub Leaking Methane for nearly 20 years, alleged ‘cover up’
Environmental groups are calling for action on an alleged cover-up, as documents reveal Santos’ major gas export hub in Darwin...
Mon 01 Sep 2025
‘Australian march’: divisive spin on anti-immigration and far-right views
Controversial ‘March for Australia’ has sparked an outpouring of concern with rallies planned across major cities this weekend, calling for...
Sat 30 Aug 2025
International Overdose Awareness Day urges vital conversation
1 878 – that’s how many unintentional drug induced deaths occurred in 2022 – far exceeding the road toll for...
Fri 29 Aug 2025
The journey of Ali France: navigating NDIS and politics
The last Federal elections saw now former LNP Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lose the seat of Dickson against Labor’s Ali...
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Federal Government’s proposed Bill Looks to strip back protections for immigrants
The Federal government has introduced new Home Affairs legislation proposing to strip back protections for immigrants and those seeking refugee...
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Alleged Porepunkah shooter a self-identified Sovereign Citizen: experts flag rise in movement
As coverage over the fatal shooting of two police officers in rural Victoria continues, media have reported the alleged shooter,...
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Community mural urges federal action amid algae bloom catastrophe
South Australia’s toxic algae continues into its six month, seeing one of the worst bloom explosions on record. But, one...
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Working at home vs working in the Office
As more employers advocate for a return to the office, concerns regarding mental health, flexibility, and workplace rights are emerging....
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Cricket For Climate calls federal government to stump up $100 million for community sports clubs
14 million Australians use community sport facilities, but 66% of community sport clubs are struggling to make ends meet, with...
Thu 28 Aug 2025
New study to prove why vets are at greater risk of suicide
A quiet epidemic is occurring within the veterinarian industry. Australian vets are twice as likely to commit suicide, however there...
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Gaza academics keeps college running under bombardment
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has devastated education as students and staff have faced loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and...
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Sovereign Citizens Quasi-Lawfare Breeds Violence
The murder of two police officers by an individual involved in the sovereign citizenship movement has highlighted the darker violent...
Wed 27 Aug 2025
First Expulsion of an Ambassador since WW2
The expulsion of The Iranian Ambassador and 3 other staff is the first event of this kind since World War...
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Mother of autistic child slams NDIS Minister over new program
Yesterday The Wire covered the story of Minister Mark Butler’s announcement of the Thriving Kids Program to become part of...
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Environment needs to be an economic asset
Union chiefs, bureaucrats and business leaders were all under the same roof last week speaking to the Federal government on...
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Brisbane hits an economic record
Brisbane’s economy has officially surged past $200 billion for the first time, marking a remarkable 16 per cent growth over...
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Junior golf player to conquer Australia and beyond
An emerging golf player is in Australia hoping to become one of the best players across the world. South African...
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Liberal Party’s “women problem” can be traced back to Howard Government, research finds
New research from Monash University traces the Liberal Party’s so-called “women problem” back to cultural and policy shifts under former...
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Parents voice concern over U16 Social Media Ban
A ban on social media apps for children under the age of 16 is just months away from introduction. Whilst...
Mon 25 Aug 2025
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