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Free public transport trials expand as cost-of-living pressures rise

Victoria and Tasmania both introduced free public transport initiatives in response to soaring fuel prices. In Victoria, this initiative has been extended until May 31st, with half price public transport to follow for the rest of the year. In Tasmania, free public transport will end on June 30th. Hannah Garvan, a 30-year-old Melbourne teacher, relies …

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NSW Urged to Implement Victorian Rent Rise Protections

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Tenant advocates are urging the New South Wales government to act on soaring rents, warning above-inflation increases are pushing people to the brink of homelessness. Homelessness NSW says a single rent hike is now enough to force some renters out, and is calling for protections similar to Victoria, where tenants can challenge increases that exceed …

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Top stories this week: South Australia algal bloom spreads raising government transparency concerns. New Australian guide helping support neurodivergent employees at work. And later today, a push has been made to the NSW Parliament calling on a public inquiry into a human rights bill. First aired on The Wire, Saturday 21 March 2026

NSW human rights bill should become a public inquiry

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An alliance of 120 human rights organisations is pushing the NSW Parliament to call on a public inquiry into a human rights bill. Last year, Greens State MP Jenny Leong introduced a Private Members Bill to protect human rights in the state. The bill will lapse next week if not discussed. Organisations are calling for …

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NSW Parliamentary Inquiry shows staff under pressure

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A hospital in Newcastle is in the spotlight about alleged cover-ups and intimidation. Some staff from the Calvary Mater have reportedly told the Health Services Union safety risks were downplayed and workers who raised concerns faced pressure or threats. The union has included these claims in a submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the …

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Birthing On Country program improves birth outcomes for Indigenous women

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A Birthing on Country program in Nowra, New South Wales is improving birth outcomes and providing more integrated healthcare for Aboriginal women and their families Waminda is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation whose wrap-around support programs could serve as an inspiration for similar services around the country. The Birthing on Country movement aims to …

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Farrer electorate getting ready for by-election

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Opposition leader Sussan Ley will resign from Parliament in coming weeks, leaving the seat of Farrer vacant. Farrer is one of New South Wales’s largest electorates, and the race is now on to choose the next MP. The electorate covers more than 125 thousand square kilometres and includes the cities of Albury, Griffith, and towns …

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New South Wales regional town struggles with water usage

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A small town in regional New South Wales is struggling in their water usage. Thanks to an infrastructure problem, the town of Coonamble, around 530kms northwest of Sydney, has water restrictions and the community is unhappy about the situation. Besides this issue, the community is supporting each other in difficult times by supplying drinking water …

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