RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the official interest rate at 4.35 percent on December 6, 2023, following mixed economic data and amid expectations of a rate cut in early 2024.
RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the official interest rate at 4.35 percent on December 6, 2023, following mixed economic data and amid expectations of a rate cut in early 2024.
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52% Bias Score
Victoria Unveils Plan to Boost Economy Through Gas, Regulation Cuts, and Tech
The Victorian government unveiled an economic growth statement outlining plans to fast-track gas projects, halve the number of business regulators by 2030 saving businesses \$500 million, double the waste-to-energy cap to 2 million tonnes, and leverage RNA technology for agricultural improvements, a...
Victoria Unveils Plan to Boost Economy Through Gas, Regulation Cuts, and Tech
The Victorian government unveiled an economic growth statement outlining plans to fast-track gas projects, halve the number of business regulators by 2030 saving businesses \$500 million, double the waste-to-energy cap to 2 million tonnes, and leverage RNA technology for agricultural improvements, a...
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52% Bias Score
Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Brake Malfunction
On Tuesday morning, Qantas flight QF1929, an E190 jet traveling from Brisbane to Adelaide, returned to Brisbane for an emergency landing after a brake malfunction was reported 40 minutes into the flight; all passengers landed safely.
Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Brake Malfunction
On Tuesday morning, Qantas flight QF1929, an E190 jet traveling from Brisbane to Adelaide, returned to Brisbane for an emergency landing after a brake malfunction was reported 40 minutes into the flight; all passengers landed safely.
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32% Bias Score
"Syrian Rebel Leader Topples Assad Regime"
"Abu Mohammad al-Golani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), orchestrated the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after a decade-long civil war, highlighting the complex evolution of global jihadist movements and the unforeseen consequences of Assad's policies."
"Syrian Rebel Leader Topples Assad Regime"
"Abu Mohammad al-Golani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), orchestrated the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after a decade-long civil war, highlighting the complex evolution of global jihadist movements and the unforeseen consequences of Assad's policies."
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44% Bias Score
ANZ CEO Resigns Amid Governance Scandal; Matos Appointed
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott resigned after nine years, replaced by Nuno Matos, effective July 3, to manage the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition and address corporate governance concerns stemming from a bond trading scandal and resulting penalties.
ANZ CEO Resigns Amid Governance Scandal; Matos Appointed
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott resigned after nine years, replaced by Nuno Matos, effective July 3, to manage the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition and address corporate governance concerns stemming from a bond trading scandal and resulting penalties.
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48% Bias Score
Synagogue Attack Spurs Partisan Row, Security Funding
Following a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized Labor MP Josh Burns for insufficient response, while Burns prioritized community unity. The incident prompted increased security funding from both sides, amid strained relations with Israel.
Synagogue Attack Spurs Partisan Row, Security Funding
Following a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized Labor MP Josh Burns for insufficient response, while Burns prioritized community unity. The incident prompted increased security funding from both sides, amid strained relations with Israel.
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36% Bias Score
"Victoria's Underfunding of Lifeline Creates $7 Million Crisis"
"Victoria's $1.54 million annual funding for Lifeline is drastically insufficient, resulting in a $7 million shortfall due to interstate call routing and lack of text services; this underfunding affects service access for vulnerable groups and necessitates increased state investment."
"Victoria's Underfunding of Lifeline Creates $7 Million Crisis"
"Victoria's $1.54 million annual funding for Lifeline is drastically insufficient, resulting in a $7 million shortfall due to interstate call routing and lack of text services; this underfunding affects service access for vulnerable groups and necessitates increased state investment."
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60% Bias Score
"Albanese Condemns Antisemitic Vandalism in Sydney, Emphasizes Unity"
"Prime Minister Albanese condemned antisemitic vandalism in Sydney's Woollahra, calling it a hate crime, and emphasized the need for unity, while speaking with the AFP Commissioner and receiving a briefing from Operation Avalite, the new AFP antisemitism task force. This follows a recent firebombing...
"Albanese Condemns Antisemitic Vandalism in Sydney, Emphasizes Unity"
"Prime Minister Albanese condemned antisemitic vandalism in Sydney's Woollahra, calling it a hate crime, and emphasized the need for unity, while speaking with the AFP Commissioner and receiving a briefing from Operation Avalite, the new AFP antisemitism task force. This follows a recent firebombing...
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44% Bias Score
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A \$3.1 Billion Record-Breaking Success
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concluded in Vancouver after 149 shows across five continents, grossing over \$3.1 billion, exceeding previous records and setting new standards for concert tours.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A \$3.1 Billion Record-Breaking Success
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concluded in Vancouver after 149 shows across five continents, grossing over \$3.1 billion, exceeding previous records and setting new standards for concert tours.
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52% Bias Score
Parliamentary Report Recommends Changes to Superannuation Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Following the domestic violence-related suicide of Molly Wilkes in July 2022, a parliamentary report recommends amending the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 to prevent abusers from inheriting victims' superannuation; this follows a campaign by Molly's mother.
Parliamentary Report Recommends Changes to Superannuation Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Following the domestic violence-related suicide of Molly Wilkes in July 2022, a parliamentary report recommends amending the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 to prevent abusers from inheriting victims' superannuation; this follows a campaign by Molly's mother.
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24% Bias Score
"Syria: US Withdrawal Fuels Violence, Leaving Australians Stranded in Camps"
"In October 2019, following the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, Turkey threatened invasion, leading to civilian displacement and violence, exemplified by the murder of Kurdish politician Hevrin Khalaf; meanwhile, Australian women and children associated with ISIS remained in dangerous Syrian cam...
"Syria: US Withdrawal Fuels Violence, Leaving Australians Stranded in Camps"
"In October 2019, following the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, Turkey threatened invasion, leading to civilian displacement and violence, exemplified by the murder of Kurdish politician Hevrin Khalaf; meanwhile, Australian women and children associated with ISIS remained in dangerous Syrian cam...
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44% Bias Score
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
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44% Bias Score