UK Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The UK government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children due to safety concerns raised by the Commission on Human Medicines, following an independent review that found insufficient evidence to support their use and concerns about informed consent. The ban will be reviewed in 2027.
UK Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children
The UK government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children due to safety concerns raised by the Commission on Human Medicines, following an independent review that found insufficient evidence to support their use and concerns about informed consent. The ban will be reviewed in 2027.
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64% Bias Score
ACCC Sues Ventia and Spotless for Alleged \$9.8 Billion Defence Contract Price-Fixing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued Ventia and Spotless, subsidiaries of Downer, for allegedly fixing prices on \$9.8 billion in Australian Defence contracts between 2019 and 2022, causing direct harm to taxpayers. The ACCC seeks penalties, declarations, and executive disq...
ACCC Sues Ventia and Spotless for Alleged \$9.8 Billion Defence Contract Price-Fixing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued Ventia and Spotless, subsidiaries of Downer, for allegedly fixing prices on \$9.8 billion in Australian Defence contracts between 2019 and 2022, causing direct harm to taxpayers. The ACCC seeks penalties, declarations, and executive disq...
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32% Bias Score
WA Approves 50-Year Extension for Woodside Gas Plant, Facing Federal Review
The WA government approved Woodside's plan to operate its North West Shelf gas plant for another 50 years, enabling the \$30 billion Browse gas project, despite projected 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifespan and facing significant environmental opposition.
WA Approves 50-Year Extension for Woodside Gas Plant, Facing Federal Review
The WA government approved Woodside's plan to operate its North West Shelf gas plant for another 50 years, enabling the \$30 billion Browse gas project, despite projected 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifespan and facing significant environmental opposition.
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64% Bias Score
Fraudster Fired Amid \$50 Million Corporate Scandal
Convicted fraudster Warwick Kerridge lost his job at Central Real Capital, a Double Bay lending firm run by rich-lister Tony Denny, amid a growing corporate scandal involving serial swindler Tim Alford, who allegedly defrauded investors of approximately \$50 million.
Fraudster Fired Amid \$50 Million Corporate Scandal
Convicted fraudster Warwick Kerridge lost his job at Central Real Capital, a Double Bay lending firm run by rich-lister Tony Denny, amid a growing corporate scandal involving serial swindler Tim Alford, who allegedly defrauded investors of approximately \$50 million.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Inquiry Highlights NAPLAN's Negative Impact on Arts and Music Education
A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed that the emphasis on NAPLAN tests is causing "systemic neglect" of arts and music education, resulting in decreased funding, fewer specialized university courses, and negative perceptions of arts subjects. The inquiry recommended increased funding, teacher traini...
NSW Inquiry Highlights NAPLAN's Negative Impact on Arts and Music Education
A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed that the emphasis on NAPLAN tests is causing "systemic neglect" of arts and music education, resulting in decreased funding, fewer specialized university courses, and negative perceptions of arts subjects. The inquiry recommended increased funding, teacher traini...
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52% Bias Score
Nicheliving Owes WA \$600,000 in Unpaid Payroll Tax
WA developer Nicheliving owes \$600,000 in unpaid payroll tax, prompting the state government to oppose a proposal to remove the company from administration. A preliminary probe suggests insolvency since August 2022, leading to the opposition referring Nicheliving to ASIC, while the government paid ...
Nicheliving Owes WA \$600,000 in Unpaid Payroll Tax
WA developer Nicheliving owes \$600,000 in unpaid payroll tax, prompting the state government to oppose a proposal to remove the company from administration. A preliminary probe suggests insolvency since August 2022, leading to the opposition referring Nicheliving to ASIC, while the government paid ...
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36% Bias Score
Australia Levies Charge on Social Media Platforms to Protect Local News
The Australian government announced a "news bargaining incentive"—a charge levied on social media platforms refusing to compensate local media companies for content usage, aiming to address revenue imbalances and protect a functioning democracy.
Australia Levies Charge on Social Media Platforms to Protect Local News
The Australian government announced a "news bargaining incentive"—a charge levied on social media platforms refusing to compensate local media companies for content usage, aiming to address revenue imbalances and protect a functioning democracy.
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Australia to Charge Tech Giants to Fund Journalism
The Australian government will impose charges on tech giants like TikTok, Meta, and Google to fund Australian journalism, aiming to generate over \$1 billion for media outlets battling revenue decline, following the failure of voluntary deals under a previous code.
Australia to Charge Tech Giants to Fund Journalism
The Australian government will impose charges on tech giants like TikTok, Meta, and Google to fund Australian journalism, aiming to generate over \$1 billion for media outlets battling revenue decline, following the failure of voluntary deals under a previous code.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Reelection Fuels Wall Street Optimism
Following his reelection, Donald Trump's win has sparked widespread optimism on Wall Street, with bankers, investors, and executives anticipating deregulation, tax cuts, and lower interest rates, despite some concerns about potential risks.
Trump's Reelection Fuels Wall Street Optimism
Following his reelection, Donald Trump's win has sparked widespread optimism on Wall Street, with bankers, investors, and executives anticipating deregulation, tax cuts, and lower interest rates, despite some concerns about potential risks.
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Australian Politics: Albanese Government Faces Potential Defeat Amidst Dutton's Shifting Policies
Australia's first-term Albanese government faces a potential defeat by the opposition led by Peter Dutton, creating political instability not seen since the 1931 Great Depression; Dutton's policy shifts and Albanese's communication issues are key factors.
Australian Politics: Albanese Government Faces Potential Defeat Amidst Dutton's Shifting Policies
Australia's first-term Albanese government faces a potential defeat by the opposition led by Peter Dutton, creating political instability not seen since the 1931 Great Depression; Dutton's policy shifts and Albanese's communication issues are key factors.
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Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.
Record-Breaking $950,484 Raised for Melbourne Mayoral Campaign
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece's campaign amassed a record-breaking $950,484, dwarfing his opponents and raising questions about campaign finance reform, with major contributions from unions and prominent business figures.
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44% Bias Score
Queensland to Axe Healthcare Incentive Scheme
The Queensland government will end its Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (WAIS) for healthcare workers in underserved areas on December 31, 2024, citing a projected $165.8 million overspend and the scheme's failure to meet its workforce goals, despite union and medical association concerns about...
Queensland to Axe Healthcare Incentive Scheme
The Queensland government will end its Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (WAIS) for healthcare workers in underserved areas on December 31, 2024, citing a projected $165.8 million overspend and the scheme's failure to meet its workforce goals, despite union and medical association concerns about...
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44% Bias Score