the wire Community & Indigenous Radio Listen to the latest Edition Previous Editions Communications & Culture Education Health Politics & Economy Science & Environment Social Justice The Law Latest Stories World Cup wrap-up World Cup wrap-up Communications & Culture The 2026 FIFA World Cup has wrapped up last week after drawing record crowds, producing memorable matches and ending with… Urapuntja homelands traditional owners given native title Urapuntja homelands traditional owners given native title Indigenous On the 7th of July, a Native Title determination happened at Mount Skinner Station, near the Utopia/Urapuntja Homelands, 160km north… Smoking rates hit record low in Australia Smoking rates hit record low in Australia Health New figures show smoking rates in Australia have fallen to a record low, with just 5.6 per cent of Australians… Pokémon cards: from hobby to hot commodity Pokémon cards: from hobby to hot commodity Communications & Culture Pokémon cards are making a huge comeback, with collectors paying thousands of dollars for rare cards. Some stores across Australia… Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared Indigenous Science & Environment There are calls for more marine sanctuaries co-managed by First Nations communities to protect critically endangered species like the Western… Migration agreement risks work for Queenslanders: union Migration agreement risks work for Queenslanders: union Politics & Economy The Queensland government is pursuing a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) to address workforce shortages ahead of the Brisbane 2032… Latest Edition More Stories Recent Stories Program to support Territorians with a job expanded to Alice Springs Program to support Territorians with a job expanded to Alice Springs Communications & Culture Social Justice An organisation has opened an office in Darwin and expanded to Alice Springs to support Australians who need a job…. Divine Playhouse controversy exposes the fragility of cultural infrastructure Divine Playhouse controversy exposes the fragility of cultural infrastructure Communications & Culture Wednesday the 8th of July saw the opening night of Divine Playhouse – a queer-inclusive performance pop-up housed in a… Complex insurance policies a leading factor in underinsurance of flood-prone homes Complex insurance policies a leading factor in underinsurance of flood-prone homes Science & Environment A new study has revealed Australia’s highly complex insurance landscape is a major factor in the underinsurance of homes in… QLD Government fast tracking of critical mineral projects is concerning QLD Government fast tracking of critical mineral projects is concerning Politics & Economy Science & Environment The Queensland government has introduced amendments to fast track projects approvals, especially with critical minerals. 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From challenging stereotypes to making… Science & Environment The Climate Challenge of Keeping Coal The Climate Challenge of Keeping Coal Science & Environment In the next few weeks a decision is expected on whether activities in two coal mines in the Hunter are… Challenges Ahead as Australia Navigates the AI Boom Challenges Ahead as Australia Navigates the AI Boom Business and Finance Politics & Economy Science & Environment 15 July 2026 Today at Sydney University, the Prime Minister gave a landmark speech setting out policy directions on artificial intelligence. 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Disability advocate El Gibbs is no exception, after isolation and several job… School for refugees prove “We Are Not Powerless” School for refugees prove “We Are Not Powerless” Education Social Justice A new documentary explores the struggle refugees experience accessing education while waiting for resettlement in transit nations. The film “We… Produced By The Wire is the flagship national news program for the community radio sector since 2004. We are a significant alternative voice in Australian current affairs.
