For First Nations people, connection to Country is vital, with land and water remaining central to culture.

According to new research on male migration across remote communities in central Australia, waterholes have been shown to have significant effect on patterns of migration.

But, poisoning or damage to waterholes could impact Indigenous storytelling and knowledge sharing.

National Radio News reporter, Amy OHalloran asked Researcher at the University of South Australia Dr John Binda Reid, why waterholes are important to First Nations people.

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Featured In Story: Dr John Binda Reid Researcher at the University of South Australia , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 6 July 2023

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Each year Australia hosts a number of observed days and weeks, dedicated to First Nations people. From Reconciliation week, and Sorry Day through to the more celebratory NAIDOC week.

However, opinions around such cultural events in the workplace are mixed, with some First Nations academics saying Indigenous people are expected to bear the brunt of planning and educating non-indigenous people during these cultural events and often without added pay.

A recent survey further highlights 39% of First Nations participants said they carry the burden of additional cultural load in the form of extra work demands.

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Featured In Story: Dr Kelly Menzel Associate Dean Education at Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, Southern Cross University and proud Ngadjuri woman with ancestral connections to Bundjalung Nation., and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 6 July 2023

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The housing crisis continues to affect Australians, and in regional areas of the country, the situation is dire as prices surge.

In Karratha, WA, the housing shortage is rapidly worsening with an increase in local construction projects.

The Wires contributor from Ngaarda Media Conrad MacLean, asked Karratha City Mayor Peter Long what is the housing situation in Karratha?

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Featured In Story: Peter Long Karratha City Mayor, and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 6 July 2023

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Trillions of pieces of plastic are in our oceans and its predicted that global plastic production is set to double by 2040.  The issue has since been termed by a leading scientist as a planetary crisis.

In a bid to explore how different countries are tackling plastic pollution, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has published a book, Ending Plastic Waste, which highlights stories across the globe bringing together 19 initiatives from 15 countries including Australia.

So, how are communities world-wide playing their part using creativity to mitigate the issue?

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Featured In Story: Dr Britta Denise Hardesty Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 6 July 2023

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Some economists have been looking at the conditions that signal a recession could be looming.

The much anticipated Reserve bank decision on Interest rates settled on a pause yesterday leaving rates at 4.1%.

This put the spotlight on the economy and the better than expected inflation figures a few weeks ago.

The question is whether the inflation has topped out as Prime Minster Anthony Albanese has claimed

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Featured In Story: Dr Lurion De Mello Department of Applied Finance Macquarie Business School

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 5 July 2023

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As the part of the Wagner group that was sent to Byelorussia settles in, the question remains as to what has happened to Yevgeny Prigozhin.

The erratic head of Wagner and former Putin chef could be fairly high on the hit list for Russian FSB agents.

The aborted uprising has left a political nightmare for Vladimir Putin as he tries to continue to wage war against Ukraine.

Ukraine also will have to factor in an efficient fighting force in Wagner now over their northern border in Byelorussia

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Featured In Story: Monica Attard UTS Professor, former Moscow Correspondent and multiple Walkley award winning journalist

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 5 July 2023

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Genetic testing is a technology advance that would give you more certainty over treatment for many gene based diseases.

Yet during difficult decision times when people are dealing with very series medical conditions they may also have to consider what effect it could have financially.

Australian laws are well behind other developed economies when it comes to gene based testing and life insurance discrimination.

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Featured In Story: Dr Jane Tiller Project Lead Ethical Legal and Social advisor in public health genomics at Monash University

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 4 July 2023

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New legislation has been put into effect on the 1st of July, amid confusion and controversy in Western Australia.

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act was updated following the outrage surrounding Rio Tintos destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters in 2020.

But how does the new legislation actually operate? and why are so many people opposed?

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Featured In Story: Emma Garlett Industry Fellow and the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining at the University of Queensland Speaking there with Jono Wakeley

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 5 July 2023

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12 Palestinians and 1 Israeli Defense Force member have been killed during an IDF raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank city of Jenin.

Homes, streets and cars have been destroyed by bulldozers deployed by the IDF, an effort to mitigate IED risks.

Palestinians have made counterattacks, with a lone wolf seriously injuring 5 Israeli citizens with a truck and a knife.

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Featured In Story: Dr Eyal Mayroz Senior Lecturer of Peace and Conflict studies at the University of Sydney, and Noura Mansour Advocacy Lead of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network

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Hong Kong has issued warrants for the arrest for pro-democracy activists living overseas in what experts say is the latest crackdown by the Chinese government against any form of criticism.

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Featured In Story: Dr Chongyi Feng, Associate Professor in China Studies, University of Technology Sydney, and

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The Reserve Bank  opted to keep interest rates at 4.1% on the back of better inflation figures.  The pause also will allow them to better assess how the interest rate strategy is working according to Governor Philip Lowe.

Many economists are also warning that we could tip into recession if accumulated rate hikes push too many people over the edge.

Australia is doing better than many other OECD nations however the US and New Zealand are both higher.

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Featured In Story: Warren Hogan Chief Economist Judo Bank

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 4 July 2023

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Australia is leading the world in radio and digital audio listening. New research shows Australia is tuning into radio and digital audio more than anywhere else in the world.

For such a small and relatively new country, what makes us so interested in radio and audio storytelling?

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Featured In Story: James Cridland Futurologist and editor of Podnews, Laura Green Community Manager at SYN Media, and Russell Anderson national Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council CEO

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 4 July 2023

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Some educational experts uphold the notion of the digital native while others caution the implications of a blanket term.

However, as modern times plunge further into the digital expanse there is little doubt that tech spheres continue to entrench various facets of daily life, including the way information is consumed.

From hyperlinked and online through to chatbots and scrolling sleek interfaces, what impact could this newer digital age have on learning for younger generations like Gen Alphawhat influence could this generation have on education?

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Featured In Story: Bennett Andrews Acting Principal, Head of Campus Carramar at St Stephens School , Ashley Fell Director of Advisory at McCrindle and social researcher, Mark Grant CEO of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership , and Jason Lodge Associate Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Queensland

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 4 July 2023

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Australians with non-English names often feel less fortunate in finding jobs, and this is not just a coincidence given the current state of the economy.

New research from Monash University shows English sounding names get more call backs from job applications than from applicants with ethnic names.

The research also highlights theres a pronounced discrimination when hiring someone in a leadership position.

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Featured In Story: Andreas Leibrandt Professor of the Department of Economics at Monash University

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 4 July 2023

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As the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) gears up for tax time, they are urging taxpayers not to rush their annual income return.

Early lodgement without complete information may lead to processing delays and follow-up question from the ATO.

ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh advises waiting until late July when pre-filled information becomes available to ensure a smoother and more accurate tax return process.

Harry Liang partner from Captune Partners says tax returns in Australia are anticipated to be smaller or fewer compared to the previous year, as per the expectations of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

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Featured In Story: Tim Loh Australian Taxation Office Assistant Commissioner , and Harry Liang Partner at Captune Partners

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