Queensland Rail Service Disruptions Due to Cable Theft
Copper cable theft and vandalism on the Queensland Rail Shorncliffe-Cleveland line caused service disruptions on November 30 and December 1, necessitating replacement buses and delays up to an hour, highlighting a wider issue of increased theft targeting transport infrastructure.
Queensland Rail Service Disruptions Due to Cable Theft
Copper cable theft and vandalism on the Queensland Rail Shorncliffe-Cleveland line caused service disruptions on November 30 and December 1, necessitating replacement buses and delays up to an hour, highlighting a wider issue of increased theft targeting transport infrastructure.
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24% Bias Score
Langham Huntington: Luxurious Pasadena Hotel
The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles, a historic hotel dating back to 1914, offers luxurious amenities including multiple pools, fine dining, and proximity to attractions like the Rose Bowl and Huntington Library, attracting celebrities and royalty.
Langham Huntington: Luxurious Pasadena Hotel
The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles, a historic hotel dating back to 1914, offers luxurious amenities including multiple pools, fine dining, and proximity to attractions like the Rose Bowl and Huntington Library, attracting celebrities and royalty.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Raising Concerns About Justice Department Politicization
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges, citing political influence in the legal proceedings; this decision contrasts with his prior statements and raises concerns about the politicization of the justice system, especially given President-elect Trump's similar accusat...
Biden Pardons Son, Raising Concerns About Justice Department Politicization
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges, citing political influence in the legal proceedings; this decision contrasts with his prior statements and raises concerns about the politicization of the justice system, especially given President-elect Trump's similar accusat...
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56% Bias Score
US Syria Policy Shift: Potential for Prolonged Conflict
The Syrian civil war is back in the headlines, and a potential shift in US policy under the incoming Trump administration, driven by key figures like Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, may favor a protracted conflict prioritizing Israeli interests, potentially destabilizing the region.
US Syria Policy Shift: Potential for Prolonged Conflict
The Syrian civil war is back in the headlines, and a potential shift in US policy under the incoming Trump administration, driven by key figures like Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, may favor a protracted conflict prioritizing Israeli interests, potentially destabilizing the region.
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32% Bias Score
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
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44% Bias Score
Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation
Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.
Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation
Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.
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40% Bias Score
Royal Melbourne Hospital Reverses Nurse Hours Cut Plan; Pressure Mounts on The Alfred
The Royal Melbourne Hospital reversed its plan to cut early-career nurses' hours from four to three days a week following criticism, while The Alfred hospital faces pressure to do the same after reducing its 2025 graduate nurse hours to 24 hours per week without consultation.
Royal Melbourne Hospital Reverses Nurse Hours Cut Plan; Pressure Mounts on The Alfred
The Royal Melbourne Hospital reversed its plan to cut early-career nurses' hours from four to three days a week following criticism, while The Alfred hospital faces pressure to do the same after reducing its 2025 graduate nurse hours to 24 hours per week without consultation.
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60% Bias Score
Larvotto Resources Secures $14.1 Million in Funding for Hillgrove Mine Development
Larvotto Resources received $14.1 million in funding, including a $6.1 million prepayment and an offtake agreement with Wogen Resources for antimony from its Hillgrove mine, boosting exploration and accelerating its definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Larvotto Resources Secures $14.1 Million in Funding for Hillgrove Mine Development
Larvotto Resources received $14.1 million in funding, including a $6.1 million prepayment and an offtake agreement with Wogen Resources for antimony from its Hillgrove mine, boosting exploration and accelerating its definitive feasibility study (DFS).
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60% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son Amid Political Backlash
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on charges related to drug use, gun purchase, and tax evasion, 50 days before the end of his presidency, sparking significant political controversy.
Biden Pardons Son Amid Political Backlash
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on charges related to drug use, gun purchase, and tax evasion, 50 days before the end of his presidency, sparking significant political controversy.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Tightens Rules on Scam Ads Targeting Australians
Meta announced new rules requiring Australian financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram to verify their identity and provide licensing information to combat widespread scam ads; the changes will be fully implemented by February 2024.
Meta Tightens Rules on Scam Ads Targeting Australians
Meta announced new rules requiring Australian financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram to verify their identity and provide licensing information to combat widespread scam ads; the changes will be fully implemented by February 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Flawed Business Case Delays \$35 Billion Suburban Rail Loop Funding
The Victorian government's \$35 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project is stalled due to a flawed business case lacking alternative assessments, a comprehensive risk-management plan, and a focus on the immediate project scope, raising concerns for Infrastructure Australia and delaying federal fundi...
Flawed Business Case Delays \$35 Billion Suburban Rail Loop Funding
The Victorian government's \$35 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project is stalled due to a flawed business case lacking alternative assessments, a comprehensive risk-management plan, and a focus on the immediate project scope, raising concerns for Infrastructure Australia and delaying federal fundi...
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52% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years
A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.
NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years
A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.
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52% Bias Score