The Wire - 22 July 2026

The Wire 21 July 2026

In this episode The Wire looks at why Pokémon cards are booming again as recent thefts put the collectibles back in the spotlight, Australia's daily smoking rate record decline with health experts crediting tougher laws and Spain crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions.

The Wire - 21 July 2026

The Wire - Monday 20 July 2026

Migration agreement risks work for Queenslanders: union

The Queensland government is pursuing a Designated Area Migration Agreement to address workforce shortages ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. But the Queensland Council of Unions say they need to give jobs to Queenslanders first to reduce employment and retaining labor in the long term. …

Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared

There are calls for more marine sanctuaries co-managed by First Nations communities to protect critically endangered species like the Western Pacific Leather Back Turtles. Australian government’s fishing data shows A HUNDRED AND ONE turtles have been accidentally killed by long line fishermen off …

Program to support Territorians with a job expanded to Alice Springs

An organisation has opened an office in Darwin and expanded to Alice Springs to support Australians who need a job. Workskil Australia is implementing the ‘Ready to Work’ program, supporting employers to find staff and people with a criminal history to access mentoring and training to land a job …

Divine Playhouse controversy exposes the fragility of cultural infrastructure

Wednesday the 8th of July saw the opening night of Divine Playhouse - a queer-inclusive performance pop-up housed in a former church in central Sydney. The project aimed to create a space for community to gather and celebrate - but opposition from Christian groups, cultivated on social media, qui…

The Wire - 20 July 2026

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