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On the 7th of July, a Native Title determination happened at Mount Skinner Station, near the Utopia/Urapuntja Homelands, 160km north of Alice Springs.

The determination was handed down by Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court at a site located seven kilometres north of Atneltyey, to grant Traditional Owners of this Country their Native Title.

 

On the 7th of July, a Native Title determination happened at Mount Skinner Station, near the Utopia/Urapuntja Homelands, 160km north of Alice Springs.
The determination was handed down by Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court at a site located seven kilometres north of Atneltyey, to grant Traditional Owners of this Country their Native Title.
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 Urapuntja Homelands Traditional Owners given Native Title

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has wrapped up last week after drawing record crowds, producing memorable matches and ending with Spain's win over Argentina in the final.

We look at the featured breakout performances from smaller nations like Cape Verde and examine Australia's Socceroos future.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has wrapped up last week after drawing record crowds, producing memorable matches and ending with Spain's win over Argentina in the final.
We look at the featured breakout performances from smaller nations like Cape Verde and examine Australia's Socceroos future.

World Cup wrap-up

New figures show smoking rates in Australia have fallen to a record low, with just 5.6 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over now smoking daily.

Health experts say decades of tough tobacco laws, along with recent vaping restrictions, are helping drive the decline. But they also warn more smokers are turning to illicit tobacco, calling for stronger enforcement to tackle the illegal market.

New figures show smoking rates in Australia have fallen to a record low, with just 5.6 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over now smoking daily.
Health experts say decades of tough tobacco laws, along with recent vaping restrictions, are helping drive the decline. But they also warn more smokers are turning to illicit tobacco, calling for stronger enforcement to tackle the illegal market.

Smoking rates hit record low in Australia

Pokémon cards are making a huge comeback, with collectors paying thousands of dollars for rare cards.

Some stores across Australia are reporting thefts of the rare cards as demand continues to grow.

Driven by nostalgia, the hobby has become a booming business once again.

Pok&eacute;mon cards are making a huge comeback, with collectors paying thousands of dollars for rare cards.
Some stores across Australia are reporting thefts of the rare cards as demand continues to grow.
Driven by nostalgia, the hobby has become a booming business once again.

Pokémon cards: from hobby to hot commodity

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. 

While QCU welcomes migration, it needs to be sustainable and where shortages are critical in the long term.

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. While QCU welcomes migration, it needs to be sustainable and where shortages are critical in the long term.

Migration agreement risks work for Queenslanders: union

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 the East coast since 2018. 

The World Wide Fund for Nature Australia wants 30 per cent of the country’s oceans declared marine sanctuaries.

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&rsquo;s fishing data shows A HUNDRED AND ONE turtles have been accidentally killed by long line fishermen off the East coast since 2018. The World Wide Fund for Nature Australia wants 30 per cent of the country&rsquo;s oceans declared marine sanctuaries.

Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared

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 in the Territory.

So far, more than 70 participants have joined the program in Alice Springs.

Image supplied by Workskil Australia

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 &lsquo;Ready to Work&rsquo; program, supporting employers to find staff and people with a criminal history to access mentoring and training to land a job in the Territory. So far, more than 70 participants have joined the program in Alice Springs. Image supplied by Workskil Australia

Program to support Territorians with a job expanded to Alice Springs

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, quickly turned it into a culture war flashpoint and a huge headache for organisers.

Image supplied by Thinking Loud

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, quickly turned it into a culture war flashpoint and a huge headache for organisers. Image supplied by Thinking Loud

Divine Playhouse controversy exposes the fragility of cultural infrastructure

Sustain-Ed helping Ugandan communities improve food security and self-reliance

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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.

In this episode The Wire looks at why Pok&eacute;mon 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.

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