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08/12/2023

Observa Care was the winner in the Health category by developing a wearable sensor to measure patients’ vital signs, avoiding patients going to hospital.

A regional healthcare provider has been named the overall champion at the Regional Australia Institute and NBN’s Innovate grant program...

08/12/2023

Members and friends of the institute are campaigning to save and transform it into an Institute taking up antiracist and anticolonial work in the Australian colony and transnationally.

The Institute of Postcolonial Studies (IPCS) is an independent organisation located in Melbourne, committed to advancing the recognition of cultural...

08/12/2023

Mechelle Turvey is one of the finalists of this award thanks to her work with the WA Police.

Tonight the Australian Human Rights Commission will announce the winner of their awards in Sydney, recognising the efforts of extraordinary...

08/12/2023

One of the recommendations from the review is to remove the diagnosis as a first requirement to access the scheme, giving more priority on significant functional impairment. Inclusion Australia

The NDIS review was released yesterday at Parliament House, after a long Royal Commission which included the experiences of Australians...

07/12/2023

A new project was launched yesterday to support culturally and linguistically diverse women with knowledge on tenancy rights when facing family and domestic violence.

A new project from Tenants Queensland was launched yesterday to support culturally and linguistically diverse women to know their tenancy...

06/12/2023

Spotify have announced their third round of job cuts this year, totalling a whopping 17% of the workforce. What does this mean for artists on the platform?

Following two previous job cuts this year, the first in January, then in May, Spotify have announced their third workforce...

05/12/2023

While the world tries to stave off the worst of climate change, many Australians are already feeling the effects.

This week, global leaders are meeting in Dubai for the COP28 Climate Summit to discuss how to reduce emissions and...

01/12/2023

Fire ants have crossed to New South Wales Northern Rivers, and they're considered an invasive species. Is it that dangerous?

Fire ants are an invasive species in Australia, and originally were found in Queensland. However, fire ants have crossed to...

01/12/2023

This week, First Nations Clean Energy Network launched the first Project Tracker, the first one of its kind in Australia.

First Nations communities are leading the way in renewable projects in Australia. This week, the First Nations Clean Energy Network...

01/12/2023

First Nations parents and children have launched landmark class actions against the Queensland Government for their “systemic failure to reunite families” in an alleged breach of child protection laws.

First Nations parents and children have launched landmark class actions against the Queensland Government for their “systemic failure to reunite...

30/11/2023

With 2021 figures showing 275 incidents of sexual violence in universities each week, advocates are hopeful of a draft action plan to address gender-based violence in higher education.

Last week, Federal Education Minister, Jason Clare released the draft action plan addressing gender-based violence in higher education. Expert Advisor...

30/11/2023

Electric Vehicles Council CEO, Behyad Jafari, says switching to EVs and reducing emissions from petrol vehicles must be a key pillar of the world’s transition to net zero.

Today is the first day of the major international climate summit – COP28. World leaders are set to meet in...

30/11/2023

Environmental defenders gathered to demand the New South Wales government and Federal government speed up the transition to renewables, and, put a stop to fossil fuel projects… but, what does a coal miner have to say about fossil fuels following four decades in the coal mining industry?

What has been termed one of the biggest climate protests in the Nation’s history took place in Newcastle this week....

28/11/2023

The digital divide in First Nations communities continues to be cause for concern despite the Federal Government’s Target 17 commitment to close the gap by 2026.

The digital divide in First Nations communities continues to be cause for concern despite the Federal Government’s Target 17 commitment...

23/11/2023

Over 20 000 Australians live with spinal cord injury – which can have drastic impacts on working, social and emotional lives... but, could a new treatment trial offer hope?

According to organisation SpinalCure Australia, more than 20 000 Australians live with a spinal cord injury, and there’s a new...

23/11/2023

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a landmark deal to relocate citizens from Tuvalu to Australia, a country located 5 000 kms east of our nation. The deal comes after Tuvalu faces displacement of climate change as the sea levels continue to rise.
What could this deal mean for both parties?

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a landmark deal to relocate citizens from Tuvalu to Australia, a country located...

21/11/2023

A simple bag of spores has given an Australian start-up the opportunity to revolutionise agriculture and mitigate climate change at the same time.

A simple bag of spores has given an Australian start-up the opportunity to revolutionise agriculture and mitigate climate change at...

20/11/2023

Last week, hearings from the landmark Australian Climate Case resumed in Melbourne’s Federal Court.

Last week, hearings from the landmark Australian Climate Case resumed in Melbourne’s Federal Court. The court is hearing from leading...

17/11/2023

Will wee see any politician surfing at Parliament House? 🏄🏄‍♀️Surfing Australia

In an unusual pairing, surfers made waves in Parliament House this week to launch the ‘Parliamentary Friends of Surfing’ group....

17/11/2023

Palestinian medics have expressed grave concerns over the fate of hundreds of patients and civilians sheltering in Gaza’s largest hospital which has been cut off for more than a day.

Palestinian medics have expressed grave concerns over the fate of hundreds of patients and civilians sheltering in Gaza’s largest hospital...

17/11/2023

This week, The Regional Australia Institute launched its Regionalisation Ambition plan for 2032, a long-term plan to ensure a successful future for all Australians living in the regions.

The Regional Australia Institute kicked off the Regions Rising Summit in Orange this week to start conversations around issues affecting...

17/11/2023

Today School Strike 4 Climate organised protests across Australia for climate change.

was the rallying call for thousands of Australian school children and people concerned with climate change, who marched across...

16/11/2023

Yesterday, the ARIA Awards recognized the best Australian and international music for this year.
Some of the winners are Troy Sivian as the Best Solo Artist and G Flip as the best Australian Live Act.
But, most of artists in the music industry start in community media, which has a critical role in engaging with audiences.

Yesterday the ARIA Awards recognized the best Australian and international music for this year.Some of the winners are Troy Sivian...

16/11/2023

What do terms like recycling, upcycling, repurposing and pre-loved mean when building sustainability in the fashion space?
As the nation observes Recycling Week, a simple message resonates: what goes around comes around, encouraging community members to be more active in recycling and to keep valuable resources circulating.

As the nation observes Recycling Week, a simple message resonates: what goes around comes around, encouraging community members to be...

16/11/2023

Today the Regional Australia’s Region Rising conference kicked off in Orange, New South Wales, opening a platform to start conversations about issues happening in regional communities.

Today the Regional Australia’s Region Rising conference kicked off in Orange, New South Wales, opening a platform to start conversations about issues...

14/11/2023

Advocates and academics are calling for greater regulation and transparency when it comes to lobbying.

Advocates and academics are calling for greater regulation and transparency when it comes to lobbying. Current public lobbyist registers reveal...

13/11/2023

A new research project from the University of Queensland is exploring ancient Indigenous food production systems to support a more sustainable food future.

A new research project from the University of Queensland is exploring ancient Indigenous food production systems to support a more...

10/11/2023

Market Forces and shareholders are demanding the banks to stop funding fossil fuel projects to reduce carbon emissions.

2024 is just around the corner, and big corporations are getting ready to renew their boards through their Annual General...

10/11/2023

A poll conducted by the Australian and International Pilots Association shows 89 per cent of Australians would feel less safe boarding a flight with one pilot controlling instead of two or more.

While airlines are currently required to have two or more pilots per flight, commercial airlines are trying to push for...

10/11/2023

A report into Western Australia’s education system by the State School Teachers' Union of WA shows the public school system is not working for students or teachers.

A report into Western Australia’s education system by the State School Teachers Union, shows the public school system is not...

10/11/2023

A new report from Climate Analytics shows how damaging the Beetaloo Basin project could be.

A new report conducted by Climate Analytics found out the Beetaloo Basin fracking project’s emissions have been underestimated. The report...

09/11/2023

For many Aussie renters the situation has not been easy with skyrocketing prices and a tightening rental market…
The latest Anti-Poverty Network SA survey reveals 80 percent of low-income renters are experiencing rental stress, spending more than 30 percent of income on rent.
Anti-Poverty Network SA

For many Aussie renters the situation has not been easy with skyrocketing prices and a tightening rental market.. Yesterday, members...

09/11/2023

Refugee advocates and organisations welcome the High Court of Australia’s ruling of indefinite immigration detention being unlawful and unconstitutional.
It means refugees and asylum seekers in detention centres will need to be released to be processed in the community.

Today refugee advocates and organisations welcome the High Court of Australia’s ruling of indefinite immigration detention being unlawful and unconstitutional.It...

06/11/2023

Last week, the WA government committed to paying up to 180 million dollars in compensation for more than 14 thousand Aboriginal workers who had wages stolen between 1936 and 1972.

After three years of negotiations, applicants in a Western Australian stolen wages class action say they are glad the matter...

06/11/2023

Palestinian human rights groups are launching a historic legal bid to determine whether Australian arms exports are supporting Israeli forces in attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian human rights groups are launching a historic legal bid to determine whether Australian arms exports are supporting Israeli forces...

02/11/2023

The Wire team is in Adelaide for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's conference. We're not having a show today, but we'll be back on Monday as usual 🙂