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 Aboriginal school in Perth boosts literacy numbers Aboriginal school in Perth boosts literacy numbers Education Indigenous By adopting a trauma-informed way of teaching, reading skills and ensuring students are ready for learning, an Aboriginal school in Perth has dramatically improved academic results. Students have… Civil societies call on universities to protect protest and dissent on campus Civil societies call on universities to protect protest and dissent on campus Politics & Economy Social Justice Over the last four years protesting has remained under fire, seeing a particular crackdown across Australian university campuses. Over 40 civil society groups including… Domestic violence advocates sound alarm on AusAlert Domestic violence advocates sound alarm on AusAlert Communications & Culture Social Justice Australia is set to conduct a nationwide test of the new emergency warning system, AusAlert next Monday. Created in response to the 2020… The Hugely Profitable Underbelly of the Job Search System The Hugely Profitable Underbelly of the Job Search System Politics & Economy Social Justice Data from the 2024-25 financial year showed that only 11.7% of job seekers find long-term employment through job service providers…. US Economy Still Going Strong Despite Challenges US Economy Still Going Strong Despite Challenges Politics & Economy Despite trade tensions, tariffs, political uncertainty and concerns from international markets recent indicators show the US economy holding up well,… NT Child Safety Reforms Weaken Cultural Protections NT Child Safety Reforms Weaken Cultural Protections Indigenous Politics & Economy Social Justice Last night in Darwin, the Northern Territory Parliament amended their child protection laws. In the aftermath of the tragic death… Latest Edition More Stories Recent Stories Remembering Bo Widerberg Remembering Bo Widerberg A new documentary aims to return one of the leading Scandinavian filmmakers to a wider international audience. Becoming Bo Widerberg chronicles the… 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… Recent Stories Communication & Culture 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… 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… Science & Environment 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… 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. The aim of these amendments… Social Justice Calls for Pine Gap closure on 60th Anniversary of Agreement Calls for Pine Gap closure on 60th Anniversary of Agreement Politics & Economy Social Justice This year marks the 60th anniversary since the Pine Gap Agreement was signed between Australia and the US. This weekend,… From isolation to political identity: El Gibbs From isolation to political identity: El Gibbs Politics & Economy Social Justice Australians with disability show great resilience and success despite many challenges faced by the sector. 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. 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