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All the best stories from The Wire! Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 6 September 2025
Refugees with disabilities need more access support: SSI
A migrant settlement organisation has released its fifth research on refugee settlement and integration. The latest research, commissioned by Settlement Services International, focuses on refugees with a disability and the challenges this sector faces arriving to Australia. The report also recommends to review the settlement policy to ensure it aligns with the Disability Strategy so …
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One in eight households facing food insecurity, experts warn
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal a troubling rise in food insecurity — with one in eight households unable to afford enough food. The rising cost of living means families are cutting back on fresh produce and protein, often turning to cheap, processed foods just to get by. Senior Lecturer in Nutrition …
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Senator Price’s remarks reignite immigration politics debate
A federal senator’s remarks on Indian migration have reignited debate over the politicisation of immigration policy in Australia. Senator Jacinta Price claimed the Labor government was allowing in “large numbers” of Indian migrants because the community votes Labor, a comment that’s drawn criticism from both community leaders and within her own party. While Price says …
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Study finds AI hiring systems discriminate Australian employees
An Australian-first study has found that Artificial Intelligence hiring systems pose a significant risk of discrimination. This year over sixty percent of Australian organisations used AI in the job recruitment process, according to the Responsible AI Index. But research has shown that historically disadvantaged groups are being systematically screened out. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: …
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Wrap With Love volunteers respond to increased demand
A volunteer knitting and crochet not-for-profit says that although the seasons have changed, the need for a warm blanket remains. Wrap with Love is currently preparing to send out thousands of wraps to those in need in Laos and Syria, while hundreds of volunteers are also responding to the needs of local communities around Australia. …
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Australian researcher awarded for COVID-19 virus genomic sequencing
Last week an academic and his team were recognised for their outstanding work at the 2025 GSK Award for Research Excellence in virology. Professor of Virology at the University of Sydney, Eddie Holmes and his team were the first research group to publicly release the genomic sequence of the virus causing COVID-19, enabling a collaboration …
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Child safety reforms welcomed, but more needed to support educators
Federal and state education ministers have announced a suite of reforms aimed at strengthening child safety in early childhood education. The reforms include a national register of staff, a ban on personal mobile phones, and mandatory training to detect and report grooming and abuse. The Independent Education Union of Australia in New South Wales and …
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