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Lowering Medicare thresholds will benefit disadvantaged Australians

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A professional body for general practitioners is asking the Federal government to lower the Medicare Safety Net thresholds so more Australians can get access to medical care. The Medicare Safety Net thresholds allow Australians to lower the out-of-pocket expenses while visiting a GP or a hospital, and lowering these nets, more disadvantaged Australians can have …

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New report: Australia’s social cohesion stable amid rising costs

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In the Scanlan Institute report released today shows Australia’s social cohesion is stable, however under pressure from rising living costs. Report author Dr James O’Donelle about the findings. Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Dr James O’Donelle – Report author First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 19 November 2024

Growing Up In Gaza

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Teenagers Mohammed Herzallah and Omar Shareed have 1.6 million followers on Instagram, their account @Omarherzshow also known as ‘The Mohammed and Omar Show’ attracts millions of views daily. Everyday, the pair share their ‘daily routine’ from their home in Gaza. Experts say their videos are changing public understanding of the realities of war. As they …

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Australian parents not confident in children’s water safety skills, report finds

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With summer fast approaching, a new report finds 44 per cent of Australian parents lack confidence in their children’s emergency water safety skills Last year alone, saw a 12 per cent rise in drowning deaths at Australian beaches with rip currents being the lead contributor.  The report also found nearly half of parents rate their …

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The law vs human rights: forced sterilisation of women with disabilities still legal in Australia

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Forced sterilization is still not prohibited in Australia, and according to evidence given by several organizations in a 2023 Senate Inquiry, Australian women with disabilities are facing “reproductive violence”, including forced or coerced, sterilisation abortions and contraception. On her podcast access granted, Powerd Media reporter Emma Myers spoke with CEO of Women with Disabilities Australia, …

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Families under growing pressure as climate change fuels inflation, report finds

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A new report finds Parents around Australia are becoming more concerned about the impacts of climate change on the cost of living,  The ‘Under Pressure’ report, commissioned by Parents for Climate and Climate Council, shows families have reduced the amount of quality food they’re buying. The report also found two out of three families have …

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Harm reduction saves lives: A reminder as Schoolies kicks off across Australia

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Schoolies celebrations have kicked off this week around Australia, with more than 11,000 school leavers arriving in Surfers Paradise for the first weekend.  For the first time ever, graduates attending this year’s Gold Coast Schoolies events will have access to a free and confidential pill-testing service, with advocates saying the initiative could be life-saving. Although …

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Its the best of the Wire for this week!

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A Weekly digest of the Sector’s Flagship News and Current Affairs program, The Wire. We bring together the top stories of the week for you in one compact program! Image: Image: Supplied Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 16 November 2024