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

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2024 has been declared the hottest year on record, with global temperatures surpassing 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels for the first time.  As wildfires continue to rage in California, the Australian Conservation Foundation is calling on the Albanese Government for stronger climate action, in line with the scale of this crisis. Image: Image by Angel …

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TikTok trends encouraging dangerous tanning culture, experts warn

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How many young people need to be diagnosed with melanoma before the culture of tanning changes? It’s a question being asked by Joint Australian of the Year and Co-Medical Director at Melanoma Institute Australia, Professor Georgina Long. Social media trends are promoting dangerous and potentially deadly tanning practices, with one Australian being diagnosed with melanoma …

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The Wire Weekly 11 Jan 25

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Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package. Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 11 January 2025

Government delays gambling reform while accepting gifts from gambling industry

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70% of Australians support a ban on gambling ads, but the Australian Government has delayed gambling reform more than a year after political parties recommended government action. The Wire’s Jon King speaks with Martin Thomas, the Alliance for Gambling Reform CEO, about the financial and social costs of gambling. If you or someone you know …

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New research: iron infusion during pregnancy can reduce anemia

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A new trial has found iron infusion on the third trimester of pregnancy can considerably reduce anemia. WEHI’s Medical Research trial involved iron infusion in pregnant women in Malawi, giving promising results to combat anemia and improve maternal health at a low cost. Across the world, 37 percent of pregnancies are anaemic, and in Australia, …

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Prime Minister Albanese’s tour sparks speculation of early election

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has started this week a tour across Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. This has speculated there might be an early election call this year. With a big support for independents now and the economy hitting Australians, the election will be interesting to see. The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan asked National …

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

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The devastating fires currently sweeping through Los Angeles highlight a growing challenge for Australia in managing its own wildfire seasons. As fire seasons lengthen in both hemispheres, Australia faces increasing difficulty securing firefighting resources from northern hemisphere countries. We speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about the urgent need for Australia to …

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