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VR program takes hospital patients around the world

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/24

For many long-term hospital patients, days can blend into weeks with little connection to the outside world. However, one charity...

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Abuse in childhood tied to rising alcohol use in...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/24

Around 40% of young people across Australia aged 16 to 24 have experienced multiple types of childhood maltreatment. And, new...

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Calls grow for stronger government action on social...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/24

Housing experts are calling on federal and state governments to make real commitments to increase social housing supply to tackle...

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New study: endometriosis diagnoses have doubled in...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/24

A new Monash University study has found that endometriosis diagnoses in Australian general practice nearly doubled between 2011 and 2021....

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Protests unfold worldwide as Gen Z push back over...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/23

The rise of Gen Z protesters has rapidly increased in recent months, with rallies unfolding worldwide. Places like Nepal, Madagascar, Morocco are witnessing...

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TikTok trend threatens years of disability advocacy...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/23

Several people who are blind or have low vision have called on social media giants to embrace stricter guidelines and...

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Australia’s first Renter Confidence Index reveals...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/23

Australia’s inaugural Renter Confidence Index demonstrates broad concern surrounding Victoria’s rental landscape and its 1.5 million renters, including lease increases,...

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Breaking barriers in fertility: Australia’s first...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/23

In 2023, a healthy baby boy was brought to term and delivered through caesarean via the country’s first live uterus...

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Surviving Malka Leifer

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/22

A new documentary focuses on the story of the victims of school principal Malka Leifer, whose evasion of justice crossed...

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Calling out to the Indo-Pacific

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/22

There are concerns that Australia’s media reach may be curtailed with the Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy yet to be renewed by...

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Miners need to Innovate to survive

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/22

Australia’s resources sector is at a turning point. As global demand for energy transition minerals grows, the pressure is on...

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University cuts – Minister wants accountability

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/22

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has proposed new changes to ensure Australian universities are accountable and remain transparent in their...

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Supermarket Price Gouging laws a step closer

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/22

As grocery prices continue to climb amid rising cost-of-living pressures, the federal government has just released draft laws to curb...

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Space junk from Chinese rocket lands in WA

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/22

Suspected ‘Space junk’ likely crashed in the Pilbara region of Western Australia on Saturday afternoon. Miners stumbled upon the debris...

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Australia’s biggest African festival hits Sydney

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2025/10/21

Africultures is Australia’s largest African cultural festival. It’s a vibrant celebration of African music, dance, food, fashion, and community. You...

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Behind the mic: the impact and farewell of WaterWatch

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/21

The Community Radio Sector lost one of its highest rated programs earlier this year after giving voice to regional and...

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Homelessness in the Gold Coast more complex than...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/21

Homelessness has been an ongoing issue on the Gold Coast. But, could it be that some of our rough sleepers...

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Flu cases soar in 2025 as vaccination rates decline

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/21

Australia is facing its worst flu season on record, with over 410,000 confirmed cases in 2025 alone. Despite the surge,...

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How Sahily Carrero found meaning through social media...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/20

Colombian-born Sahily Carrero moved to Australia a year ago, balancing work with her greatest passion — playing soccer. After a...

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Greens propose bill to reform late night pokies laws...

The Wire - Individual Stories ·

2025/10/20

The Greens have introduced a bill to close a loophole allowing hundreds of venues in New South Wales to keep...

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