Politics & Economy
Bill Shorten Steps Down From Politics
Monday, January 20 2025
In November last year, Bill Shorten announced he wouldn’t contest the seat of Maribyrnong in 2025. Today, Shorten retires from......
The Wire Weekly 17 Jan 2025
Friday, January 17 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package....
Hamas and Israel reach ceasefire agreement
Thursday, January 16 2025
Following 467 days of conflict since Hamas launched attacks on Israel, a multi-phase ceasefire agreement has been reached. After intense......
Government’s National Autism Strategy raises concerns over support gaps
Thursday, January 16 2025
$42.2 million – that’s how much the Federal government has pledged over seven years for Australia’s first National Autism Strategy.The......
How backpackers and seasonal migrants are essential to Australia’s regional workforce
Thursday, January 16 2025
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows job vacancies have surged to over 340,000 in November last year, marking......
Australia named responsible for breaching human rights of asylum seekers
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Last week, the United Nations Human Rights Committee handed down two landmark decisions that ruled Australia breached international human rights......
Splinternet – Russia’s Online Soft Power
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Authoritarian leaders seek to further restrict their citizens access to the online platforms and social media by using a method......
New research: 1 in 3 parents struggle to afford school basics
Tuesday, January 14 2025
Cost-of-living pressures are making it harder for many Australian families to afford back-to-school essentials like uniforms, stationery, and school fees.......
The Wire Weekly 11 Jan 25
Saturday, January 11 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package....
Prime Minister Albanese’s tour sparks speculation of early election
Friday, January 10 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has started this week a tour across Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. This has......