NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes
The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.
NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes
The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.
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40% Bias Score
Terrain Minerals Expands Gallium Exploration in WA Amidst Global Demand
Terrain Minerals is expanding its gallium exploration at the Larin's Lane project in WA with a $600,000 drilling program and a government-funded study on efficient gallium recovery methods following high-grade gallium oxide intercepts in initial drilling, aiming to capitalize on growing global deman...
Terrain Minerals Expands Gallium Exploration in WA Amidst Global Demand
Terrain Minerals is expanding its gallium exploration at the Larin's Lane project in WA with a $600,000 drilling program and a government-funded study on efficient gallium recovery methods following high-grade gallium oxide intercepts in initial drilling, aiming to capitalize on growing global deman...
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48% Bias Score
ANZ Appoints Former Minister Birmingham to Boost Asia Pacific Engagement
Simon Birmingham, former Australian senator and cabinet minister, joined ANZ bank on February 3, 2024, as head of Asia Pacific engagement and chair of its South Australian branch to boost its institutional division and strengthen its Asian presence, focusing on commercial investment between Australi...
ANZ Appoints Former Minister Birmingham to Boost Asia Pacific Engagement
Simon Birmingham, former Australian senator and cabinet minister, joined ANZ bank on February 3, 2024, as head of Asia Pacific engagement and chair of its South Australian branch to boost its institutional division and strengthen its Asian presence, focusing on commercial investment between Australi...
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56% Bias Score
Mandatory Carded Play for Poker Machines: Industry Divided on Harm Reduction
Crown Melbourne's CEO advocates for mandatory carded play on poker machines to reduce gambling harm, despite industry opposition due to potential job losses and revenue impacts; a NSW government report supports this, citing a reduction in harm at Crown.
Mandatory Carded Play for Poker Machines: Industry Divided on Harm Reduction
Crown Melbourne's CEO advocates for mandatory carded play on poker machines to reduce gambling harm, despite industry opposition due to potential job losses and revenue impacts; a NSW government report supports this, citing a reduction in harm at Crown.
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44% Bias Score
Albanese-Plibersek Rift Highlights Uncertainty over Labor's Future Leadership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bypassed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to shelve an Environmental Protection Agency bill, causing a public rift between the two long-time colleagues and raising questions about Plibersek's future leadership prospects within the Labor Party.
Albanese-Plibersek Rift Highlights Uncertainty over Labor's Future Leadership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bypassed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to shelve an Environmental Protection Agency bill, causing a public rift between the two long-time colleagues and raising questions about Plibersek's future leadership prospects within the Labor Party.
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60% Bias Score
Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access
The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.
Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access
The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Premier Referred to ICAC over Rosehill Development
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend that Premier Chris Minns be referred to the ICAC over his involvement in a proposal to redevelop the Rosehill racecourse into a housing development, with allegations focusing on his friendship with ATC government relations manager Steve McMahon.
NSW Premier Referred to ICAC over Rosehill Development
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend that Premier Chris Minns be referred to the ICAC over his involvement in a proposal to redevelop the Rosehill racecourse into a housing development, with allegations focusing on his friendship with ATC government relations manager Steve McMahon.
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56% Bias Score
\$1.7 Billion in Unpaid Child Support Prompts Call for Tax Office Intervention
A parliamentary committee report found \$1.7 billion in unpaid Australian child support, impacting 975,000 children, and recommends transferring responsibilities to the Australian Tax Office for improved enforcement and to address financial abuse costing \$5.7 billion annually.
\$1.7 Billion in Unpaid Child Support Prompts Call for Tax Office Intervention
A parliamentary committee report found \$1.7 billion in unpaid Australian child support, impacting 975,000 children, and recommends transferring responsibilities to the Australian Tax Office for improved enforcement and to address financial abuse costing \$5.7 billion annually.
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68% Bias Score
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit Ends in Tensions Over Decriminalization
The NSW drug summit, initially predicted to be unproductive, ended with intense debate and calls for decriminalization, despite the government's prior rejection of the policy.
NSW Drug Summit Ends in Tensions Over Decriminalization
The NSW drug summit, initially predicted to be unproductive, ended with intense debate and calls for decriminalization, despite the government's prior rejection of the policy.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Election Polling Shows Tight Race, Labor Facing Potential Minority Government
New polling suggests a tight election race, with the Coalition potentially forming a majority government and Labor facing a minority. The Woolworths pay dispute highlights economic concerns and adds complexity to the election outlook.
Australian Election Polling Shows Tight Race, Labor Facing Potential Minority Government
New polling suggests a tight election race, with the Coalition potentially forming a majority government and Labor facing a minority. The Woolworths pay dispute highlights economic concerns and adds complexity to the election outlook.
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44% Bias Score
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
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36% Bias Score