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New research: 1 in 3 parents struggle to afford school basics

New research: 1 in 3 parents struggle to afford school basics

Politics & Economy

Cost-of-living pressures are making it harder for many Australian families to afford back-to-school essentials like uniforms, stationery, and school fees....

Yothu Yindi: message of hit song “Treaty” lives on

Yothu Yindi: message of hit song “Treaty” lives on

Indigenous

A disclaimer for our First Nations listeners,  the following story contains mention of an Aboriginal person who has died. In...

Council pledges NSW government to eliminate shark nets

Council pledges NSW government to eliminate shark nets

Science & Environment

Council members in the city of Newcastle are pledging the New South Wales government to eliminate shark nets and embrace...

California wildfires a stark glimpse into ‘new normal’ as climate crisis worsens

California wildfires a stark glimpse into ‘new normal’ as climate crisis worsens

Science & Environment

2024 has been declared the hottest year on record, with global temperatures surpassing 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels for the...

TikTok trends encouraging dangerous tanning culture, experts warn

TikTok trends encouraging dangerous tanning culture, experts warn

Communications & Culture

How many young people need to be diagnosed with melanoma before the culture of tanning changes? It’s a question being...

The Wire Weekly 11 Jan 25

The Wire Weekly 11 Jan 25

Business and Finance Health International Politics & Economy Science & Environment 11 January 2025

Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package.

Government delays gambling reform while accepting gifts from gambling industry

Government delays gambling reform while accepting gifts from gambling industry

70% of Australians support a ban on gambling ads, but the Australian Government has delayed gambling reform more than a...

New research: iron infusion during pregnancy can reduce anemia

New research: iron infusion during pregnancy can reduce anemia

Health

A new trial has found iron infusion on the third trimester of pregnancy can considerably reduce anemia. WEHI’s Medical Research...

Prime Minister Albanese’s tour sparks speculation of early election

Prime Minister Albanese’s tour sparks speculation of early election

Politics & Economy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has started this week a tour across Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. This has...

Los Angeles fires highlight Australia’s urgent need for firefighting fleet

Los Angeles fires highlight Australia’s urgent need for firefighting fleet

Science & Environment

The devastating fires currently sweeping through Los Angeles highlight a growing challenge for Australia in managing its own wildfire seasons....

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