Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates
A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...
Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates
A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...
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52% Bias Score
Bali Alcohol Safety Warning: Tourists Urged to Exercise Caution
Concerns regarding alcohol safety in Bali have been raised following similar incidents in Laos and Fiji, prompting warnings against cheap spirits due to the island's history of bar poisonings.
Bali Alcohol Safety Warning: Tourists Urged to Exercise Caution
Concerns regarding alcohol safety in Bali have been raised following similar incidents in Laos and Fiji, prompting warnings against cheap spirits due to the island's history of bar poisonings.
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0% Bias Score
Musk Considers Record-Breaking Donation to UK Reform Party
Elon Musk is reportedly considering a \£78 million donation to the UK's Reform UK party following a meeting with leader Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago, potentially impacting UK elections and relations with the US.
Musk Considers Record-Breaking Donation to UK Reform Party
Elon Musk is reportedly considering a \£78 million donation to the UK's Reform UK party following a meeting with leader Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago, potentially impacting UK elections and relations with the US.
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56% Bias Score
Australia-Israel Relations Strained Amidst UN Votes and Visa Dispute
Following a phone call between Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, Israel accused Australia of abandoning it amid its most difficult year, citing Australia's UN votes against Israel and visa denial for former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, while ...
Australia-Israel Relations Strained Amidst UN Votes and Visa Dispute
Following a phone call between Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, Israel accused Australia of abandoning it amid its most difficult year, citing Australia's UN votes against Israel and visa denial for former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, while ...
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60% Bias Score
Double Homicide in Sydney Linked to Drug Debt
The bodies of Jai-Bao \"Rex\" Chen and his wife Zhuojin \"Sally\" Li were discovered in Botany, Sydney; police believe the double homicide was financially motivated, connected to Chen's drug-related debts, with two suspects fleeing to either Taiwan or China.
Double Homicide in Sydney Linked to Drug Debt
The bodies of Jai-Bao \"Rex\" Chen and his wife Zhuojin \"Sally\" Li were discovered in Botany, Sydney; police believe the double homicide was financially motivated, connected to Chen's drug-related debts, with two suspects fleeing to either Taiwan or China.
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28% Bias Score
Australia's Budget Deficit Reaches \$26.9 Billion, Exposing Tax System Flaws
Australia's budget shows a \$26.9 billion deficit this year, rising to \$46.9 billion in 2025-26, driven by increased spending in healthcare and aged care, despite efforts to control growth; this creates political challenges for both the government and opposition, revealing flaws in the tax system.
Australia's Budget Deficit Reaches \$26.9 Billion, Exposing Tax System Flaws
Australia's budget shows a \$26.9 billion deficit this year, rising to \$46.9 billion in 2025-26, driven by increased spending in healthcare and aged care, despite efforts to control growth; this creates political challenges for both the government and opposition, revealing flaws in the tax system.
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56% Bias Score
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Efficient Train Station: A Model for High-Capacity Transit
Italy's main train station smoothly handles almost 500,000 daily passengers, its efficient design and diverse dining options creating a positive experience.
Italy's Efficient Train Station: A Model for High-Capacity Transit
Italy's main train station smoothly handles almost 500,000 daily passengers, its efficient design and diverse dining options creating a positive experience.
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20% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Australia Responds
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including a young Australian mother, and causing significant damage to Port Vila's infrastructure, particularly the main hospital and telecommunications.
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Australia Responds
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including a young Australian mother, and causing significant damage to Port Vila's infrastructure, particularly the main hospital and telecommunications.
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44% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kills Teacher, Student
On Monday, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow fatally shot a teacher and student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, before killing herself; two other students are in critical condition, prompting calls for stricter gun laws.
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kills Teacher, Student
On Monday, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow fatally shot a teacher and student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, before killing herself; two other students are in critical condition, prompting calls for stricter gun laws.
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56% Bias Score
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments
BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...
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52% Bias Score
Hamad Syndicate Lieutenant to Stand Trial for Arson and Extortion
A suspected lieutenant of the Hamad crime syndicate, Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges, including arson and extortion linked to a Melbourne "tobacco war" against the Haddara family; the incidents include firebombing attacks on multiple businesses and a specific extortion attempt on a ...
Hamad Syndicate Lieutenant to Stand Trial for Arson and Extortion
A suspected lieutenant of the Hamad crime syndicate, Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges, including arson and extortion linked to a Melbourne "tobacco war" against the Haddara family; the incidents include firebombing attacks on multiple businesses and a specific extortion attempt on a ...
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44% Bias Score