The Wire is a daily current affairs program broadcast exclusively on Community and Indigenous radio stations around Australia.

More than 5 million people across Australia can tune into any weekday, and while the numbers are big, The Wire has perhaps the most diverse audience for any individual program in any media sector.

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Discussion & Current Affairs

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  • Monday – 8:30 am – 9:00 am
  • Tuesday – 8:30 am – 9:00 am
  • Wednesday – 8:30 am – 9:00 am
  • Thursday – 8:30 am – 9:00 am
  • Friday – 8:30 am – 9:00 am

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New Laws Give Power to Commissioner for Indigenous children’s Welfare

New Laws Give Power to Commissioner for Indigenous children’s Welfare

The Wire

New laws introduced last week have given the National Indigenous Children’s Commissioner stronger powers to carry out her role. The…

Are Immigration Numbers Up or Down?

Are Immigration Numbers Up or Down?

The Wire

The debate around migration is intensifying, with a new poll from the Lowy Institute finding many Australians believe immigration levels…

Stronger Protections Needed for Indigenous Workers Experiencing Racism

Stronger Protections Needed for Indigenous Workers Experiencing Racism

The Wire

As workplaces across Australia mark NAIDOC Week, new research from the University of Technology Sydney has found more than half…