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NSW will introduce pill testing at music festivals. The Wire talks to policy experts to determine whether this shift to harm minimalisation will save lives
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The far-right has doubled its vote in German state elections, AfD doubling its vote share. While Elon Musk will be happy, does this augur towards a dark turn in German politics. The Wire reports
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There is a possibility of One Nation snapping up a rare urban seat in WA in the Secret Harbour by-election.
We asked @NarelleMiragli if she thinks the weekend by-election could produce a One Nation upset.
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As we experience the 4th anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, great to see @dfat impose greater sanctions on Russia.
The Wire talked to the assistant foreign minister Matt Thistlethwaite and reported on the rally at St Mary's Cathedral
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What to make of Angus Taylor's shadow ministry selections? Who were the winners and losers? Will they take the fight up to the government of the day.?
The Wire talked to Associate Professor Paul Williams and AFR Political Editor @PhillipCoorey
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@AusHumanRight report finds systematic racism in Australian high-education. The Wire talked to the Race Discrimination Commissioner @RaceCommrAus about the findings make in this study into on campus racism.
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What will a post-Hasina Bangladesh look like?
With Bangladesh heading to the polls we are going to find out in coming days.
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Anyone in Sydney should see one of the finest contemporary documentaries on media this weekend.
The Wire talked to the director of "My Undesirable Friends, Part 1: Last Air in Moscow" currently screening at the @antennafestival
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At 7:15PM Angus Taylor announced he will challenge Sussan Ley for the leadership of the Liberal Party.
We talked to @markgkenny about the impending leadership challenge
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Hey everyone! We know we've been absent during this time and we apologise! We promise we'll be more active next year.
The Wire team will take a break to rest a bit and we'll be back on the waves on Monday 2 February 2026.
We would like to thank each one of you for your support. Thanks to our producers, interns, community journalists, station managers, contributors and supporters for everything this year. A huge thanks to our listeners across Australia for trusting us!
Sussan Ley critical of process of Rothman Visa Cancellation
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New South Wales Landlords Can “Renovict” tenants under a loophole developed by the state government
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New Plastic Recycling Scheme for Supermarkets will Impact Consumers
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Qantas slapped with $90m fine for illegally sacking ground staff
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Great fun to do this week’s Talking Pictures on Insiders with my mate, @markhumphries 📺
Also, not to parrot our Prime Minister, but I am also pro-Wiggle.
WATCH: Mark Humphries filling in for Mike Bowers, talks the week in political cartoons with ABC's Tina Quinn. #ABCInsiders #auspol
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