Australia

Report exposes startling truth about refugee health

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has just unveiled a game-changing report on the health of refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia. This report uncovers striking differences in their health experiences compared to other migrants and the wider Australian population. I spoke Vanessa D’Souza, AIHW spokesperson to It’s a crucial step towards ensuring …

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Tripling of bulk billing incentives to take effect today as Medicare reform begins

Today, the Albanese Government’s planned increase of Medicare payments to bulk billing doctors goes into effect. Now, when bulk billing concession card holders, children under 16 and pensioners, doctors are now eligible for up to three times as much money from bulk billing.  In both metropolitan and rural areas, doctors’ payment rates are going up …

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Opposition concerned about new drug decriminalisation law

The Wire and National Radio News have been covering the ACT’s drug decriminalisation law, which started last weekend. While advocates believe the bill doesn’t go far enough, the ACT’s Opposition believe businesses and parents are concerned about the actions taken for the law to be into effect. Image: Image from Cloudfront Produced By: Amanda Copp …

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Looking back at the Voice Referendum with Kos Samaras

The Australian public have once again navigated their way through the storm and drag of another referendum  where after months of intense and passionate debate, the Voice referendum finally concluded in a resounding victory for the No campaign. Former political strategist and Director for polling company RedBridge, Kos Samaras, explains to The Wire why the …

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Supply Nation bridges Indigenous businesses with industry

Indigenous-owned businesses are flourishing and becoming essential in many sectors. But sometimes getting supply from First Nations businesses is challenging without support. An organisation called Supply Nation is helping the industry connecting with Indigenous businesses to diversify their supply.   Image: Image by Greens Mp on Flickr Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Kate …

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Tasmanian environmental activist released from prision

Dr Colette Harmsen, a 47-year-old veterinarian, has expressed her intention to resume activism after her release from prison in Tasmania. She was released over the weekend, having spent three months in custody following her arrest in July for her efforts to protect one of the state’s native forests. During her release, she shared her story with …

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Trouble in Thai Town

Many in the Sydney Thai community are concerned over increasing thefts and violence in Sydney’s Thai Town in inner Haymarket. It is unclear as to whether the cause is opportunistic or whether Thai people and businesses are being targeted. The Thai community leaders have called for preventative action to be taken by Sydney City Police …

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