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Degrees of Profit – University Staff Cuts

Degrees of Profit – University Staff Cuts

Education Politics & Economy The Wire

Australian universities today increasingly resemble corporate entities rather than public institutions. Institutions that were once considered the bastions of public...

Has the future of bananas gone bananas?

Has the future of bananas gone bananas?

Science & Environment The Wire

A recent report by Christian Aid has highlighted the damaging effect climate change poses to the global banana industry, stressing...

Groundbreaking $50 million dollar investment toward Endometriosis research institute

Groundbreaking $50 million dollar investment toward Endometriosis research institute

Health The Wire 21 May 2025

A groundbreaking $50 million dollar contribution from the philanthropic Ainsworth family in partnership with UNSW Sydney is set to transform...

Gazan Babies Facing Death After an 11 Week Israeli Blockade

Gazan Babies Facing Death After an 11 Week Israeli Blockade

Social Justice The Wire

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas wages on and hopes for a ceasefire continue to dwindle, Palestinian civilians remain...

3G Shutdown Leaves Rural Communities Disconnected from Health Services

3G Shutdown Leaves Rural Communities Disconnected from Health Services

Communications & Culture The Wire

The Australian Telecommunications Ombudsman released its first quarter report of 2025, warning service providers to better support rural areas with...

Drug for opioid addiction could be treatment for Long COVID

Drug for opioid addiction could be treatment for Long COVID

Health Science & Environment The Wire 20 May 2025

There now may be a solution to Long COVID.  Low-dose naltrexone, a drug commonly used to treat opioid addiction has...

Interest rates drop

Interest rates drop

Politics & Economy The Wire

The much discussed RBA decision today confirmed a drop of 25 basis points to 3.85%.  Some economists thought a drop...

It’s not me its nu-clear: Coalition splits

It’s not me its nu-clear: Coalition splits

Politics & Economy The Wire

This morning, The Nationals announced their split from their Coalition with The Liberal party amid policy disagreements. The Nationals and...

UN urges action to save pollinators this World Bee Day

UN urges action to save pollinators this World Bee Day

Science & Environment The Wire

Bee populations are in decline worldwide, prompting urgent calls for action as the world marks Bee Day. The United Nations...

Hunter Valley groups urge more domestic violence funding

Hunter Valley groups urge more domestic violence funding

Social Justice The Wire

The following story contains issues of domestic and family violence. Discretion is advised. May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and...