Rugby union in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) is entering an important period of rebuilding, renewal and growth, with a renewed focus on strengthening the game, building community connections and creating opportunities for players of all ages and backgrounds. Since its foundations were established in 1986, the local rugby union community has continued to evolve, becoming an increasingly vibrant and multicultural part of life in the Red Centre. 

 With people from diverse cultural backgrounds bringing their passion, skills and enthusiasm to the sport, rugby union is helping to unite the community through teamwork, participation and a shared love of the game. Josh joined us to talk about where the club and competition are heading, what supporters and players can look forward to this season, and how CARU is working to build a stronger and more inclusive future for rugby union in Central Australia.

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“The worst, riskiest and most costly defence decision ever made by an Australian government”, that’s the conclusion from a community-led, crowdfunded public inquiry into the $368bn AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement. 

Lead Commissioner and Midnight Oil’s Peter Garrett spearheaded the intensive 10-day inquiry, which received 1000 submissions and heard from a former prime minister, experts, advocates and citizens from cities across Australia since its June kick off. 

The report, titled Surrendering Australia: the Aukus Deception, points to several priority areas of concern including environment, waste management, foreign policy, national security risk and cost. It urges the termination of Australia’s involvement also calling for a Royal Commission into the agreement signed by the former Morrison government in 2021. 

According to media reports, Federal ministers have ‘brushed off’ the public inquiry.

Produced By: Emma Wotzke

Featured in this story: Peter Garrett Lead Commissioner on the AUKUS Public Inquiry

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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Buffel Grass, or known as  mamu tjunpi, translated to devil grass, can transform the waterholes into uninhabitable spaces for flora and fauna alike, leaving Traditional Owners concerned about the long-term protection of the culturally significant sites. 

Now, questions are being raised about what more needs to be done to stop its spread and protect Country for future generations. 

James Johnston a Senior Advocate at the Invasive Species Council says that buffel grass poses a significant environmental risk.  

Produced By: Georgia Perry

Featured in this story: Doctor John Binda Reid – Aboriginal Research Fellow at Adelaide University and a Director on the Gawler Ranges Aboriginal Corporation, and James Johnston – Senior Advocate at the Invasive Species Council

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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Australian creators are facing complex issues as generative AI companies use their creative works, such as art, music and writing, without expressed, written consent or providing fair compensation to the original owners.

To combat these concerns, researchers from the University of New South Wales have given the federal government a proposal, Copyright Plus.

This policy suggests that companies should have to disclose their data sources, honour the rights of creators to opt-out of their work being used for the purposes of AI and a fair payment scheme for those who have had their work used previously without permission.

Produced By: Danilo Facciorusso

Featured in this story: Kathy Bowrey – Professor in the Faculty of Law & Justice at the University of New South Wales

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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UN special Rapporteur Dr Albert K Barume, expert on Indigenous peoples has arrived in Australia to examine human rights issues affecting First peoples.

He will meet with government officials, the Australian Human Rights Commission, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations and communities, civil society, and academics.

But, it’s been reported that Dr Barume has already been denied access at two youth prisons in Queensland and Northern Territory and had multiple meetings with government officials cancelled.  Advocacy groups say they aren’t surprised at the lack of access, as the conditions inside are allegedly not to human rights standards.

CEO of Sisters Inside and Founder of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Debbie Kilroy hoped Dr Barume would have been given access to properly assess how indigenous people are treated in our prisons.  

Produced By: Sam Georgiou

Featured in this story: Debbie Kilroy – CEO of Sisters Inside and founder of the National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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Sam Hussey, Curator at Olive Pink Botanic Garden, joined Kate Lyons-Dawson on Brekky to debrief October in the Garden including the success of the Bird Count (pictured), the plant sale and Buffel update and what’s coming up in November. They’re looking to developing new tourism opportunities and offerings, utilising the beautiful grounds and gathering points.

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Stephen Hill asked the film’s co-director Luke Mazzaferro what it was that inspired him to explore the life of Michael Parkinson.

Parky premieres at the British Film Festival on November 8, and will be shown at Palace Cinemas in all capital cities and Byron Bay and Bendigo. For screening times go to britishfilmfestival.com.au

Produced By: Stephen Hill

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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Stephen Hill asked anthropologist Sofyan Ansari from the University of Indonesia to give us an overview of the impact these fires are having upon people exposed to the smoke and smog?

Produced By: Stephen Hill

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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The election results several hours into counting already indicate the extent to which the American public have soured on Donald Trump with the Republican Party losing both Congress and the Senate,

As we head towards 4pm, it is apparent that the Democrats are headed for a comfortable majority in Congress, with the gavel moving from the hands of Mike Johnsen to Hakeem Jeffries, who will be the first African American to become the speaker of the house. While in the Senate, despite a hefty advertising war-chest and an array of deceptive AI advertisements, the Democrats have succeeded in picking up at least seven Senate seats to obtain the majority.

Stephen Hill reports

Produced By: Stephen Hill

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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A new report from Foodbank Australia shows hunger has become a defining feature of life for too many households.

Food Bank Australia’s Hunger report shows one in two First Nations households are food insecure, with 40 percent of those homes  are in the severe category, meaning someone is not eating. 

CEO of Foodbank Australia Kylea Tink says some mothers don’t have any food to eat after feeding their children. 

The Wire’s contributor from National Indigenous Radio Service’s Mark Hides spoke with Ms Tink to learn more.

Produced By: Mark Hides

Featured in this story: Kylea Tink – CEO of Foodbank

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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New South Wales could be one step closer to introducing a Human Rights Act, with parliamentary hearings beginning this week.

More than 150 legal and community organisations are calling for stronger protections, saying people in NSW currently have some of the weakest human rights protections in the Western world.

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured in this story: Professor Amy Maguire – Director of the University of Newcastle Centre for Law and Social Justice

Story provided courtesy of The Wire.

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