Australia

Survey: young Australians concerned about cost of living

The Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest annual survey of young people in Australia. The 2024 Youth Survey Report highlights what young Australians are most concerned about. The Wire’s Jon King speaks with Mission Australia’s Victorian State Director, Jurek Stopczynski, about why young people are concerned about the cost of living, crime and safety …

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Survey: journalists’ concerns about AI ahead of Federal election

A recent survey of over 500 journalists highlights growing concerns about the impact of generative AI and social media on journalism, particularly as the Federal Election approaches. The Medianet 2025 Media Landscape Report found that many journalists are struggling with the adoption of AI tools and the rise of misinformation, with 88% expressing concerns about …

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AI model detects cancer with near perfect accuracy: A breakthrough for Women’s Health

New research shows an AI model could detect one of Australia’s most common gynaecological cancers with a near perfect accuracy. The innovative technology developed by researchers from institutions like Charles Darwin University, was designed to improve current diagnostic methods and health outcomes for endometrial cancer.  Image: Image: Pexels Produced By: Marie Mabadi Featured In Story: …

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Ex Cyclone Alfred floods dairy farm causing closure to milk delivery

Ex Cyclone Alfred has brought up rain, floods, and challenges in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales, affecting not only families, but small businesses. A dairy farm in Dorrigo, around 80kms west of Coffs Harbour, is one of many local businesses struggling after the torrential rains. The only road connecting the mountain with the …

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Northern Territory is set to close detention centre schools

The Northern Territory government has decided to close schools based in detention centres. Schools in Alice Springs’ Detention Centre are the latest ones to close, and youth detainees will be moved to Darwin. Workers in the schools are concerned as they provide life-changing programs to support detainees. Hip Hop advocate Dan The Underdog says the …

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Indigenous scientist merging traditional knowledge with western science to boost drought resilience

Blending Traditional Knowledge with Western Science. Max Fabila, a Jabirr Jabirr man and Indigenous scientist at CSIRO, explains how traditional knowledge is key to understanding drought resilience. Working with Professor Bradley Moggridge and the Narran Lake Joint Management Committee, Max is helping combine Indigenous wisdom with Western science for better environmental solutions. Ash Taylor from …

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Native lizard halts Canberra Airport construction

The critically endangered Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon lives near Canberra Airport’s runway, where a new road is planned. Roadworks began, sparking outrage from conservationists. The Department of Environment intervened, halting work temporarily. Senator David Pocock emphasised the need to address Australia’s biodiversity loss. Talks continue, and for now, the Earless Dragon remains safe. Produced By: …

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