Swiatek Banned, Sinner Cleared: Double Standards in Tennis Doping Cases
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, received a one-month ban for a positive drug test; Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, avoided a ban despite two positive tests, causing controversy and accusations of a two-tiered system within professional tennis.
Swiatek Banned, Sinner Cleared: Double Standards in Tennis Doping Cases
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, received a one-month ban for a positive drug test; Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, avoided a ban despite two positive tests, causing controversy and accusations of a two-tiered system within professional tennis.
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72% Bias Score
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South-East Queensland
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding are impacting areas west of Brisbane, including Ipswich and Northern NSW, due to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology; Spressers Bridge saw 50mm of rain in 30 minutes.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South-East Queensland
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding are impacting areas west of Brisbane, including Ipswich and Northern NSW, due to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology; Spressers Bridge saw 50mm of rain in 30 minutes.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
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36% Bias Score
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
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56% Bias Score
AI-Developed Drug Shows Promise in Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
Algorae Pharmaceuticals' AI-168 drug combination, partly involving cannabidiol, has shown significant promise in pre-clinical in-vitro studies to improve on existing treatments for cardiovascular disease, outperforming beta-blockers in three cell line models and leading to an international patent ap...
AI-Developed Drug Shows Promise in Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
Algorae Pharmaceuticals' AI-168 drug combination, partly involving cannabidiol, has shown significant promise in pre-clinical in-vitro studies to improve on existing treatments for cardiovascular disease, outperforming beta-blockers in three cell line models and leading to an international patent ap...
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56% Bias Score
Pilot Repurposes Oil Well for Carbon Storage, Clean Energy Production
Pilot is repurposing its exhausted Cliff Head oil well in Western Australia into a carbon storage facility, starting revenue generation in 2026 through water and carbon sales, aiming for 350,000 tonnes of atmospheric carbon removal annually by 2030, leveraging existing infrastructure and addressing ...
Pilot Repurposes Oil Well for Carbon Storage, Clean Energy Production
Pilot is repurposing its exhausted Cliff Head oil well in Western Australia into a carbon storage facility, starting revenue generation in 2026 through water and carbon sales, aiming for 350,000 tonnes of atmospheric carbon removal annually by 2030, leveraging existing infrastructure and addressing ...
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48% Bias Score
Brisbane Lions' AFLW Grand Final Loss Doesn't Diminish Queensland's Football Boom
Despite losing the AFLW grand final, the Brisbane Lions' consistent success has driven a 133% increase in women's Aussie rules participation in southeast Queensland since 2019, alongside a 54% rise in youth female players and a 70% increase in girls-friendly change rooms.
Brisbane Lions' AFLW Grand Final Loss Doesn't Diminish Queensland's Football Boom
Despite losing the AFLW grand final, the Brisbane Lions' consistent success has driven a 133% increase in women's Aussie rules participation in southeast Queensland since 2019, alongside a 54% rise in youth female players and a 70% increase in girls-friendly change rooms.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Implements 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Australia joined over 135 countries in implementing a 15% global minimum corporate tax on companies with over \$1.2 billion in revenue, aiming to curb tax avoidance strategies like related-party financing and transfer pricing used by multinationals such as Chevron and BHP.
Australia Implements 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Australia joined over 135 countries in implementing a 15% global minimum corporate tax on companies with over \$1.2 billion in revenue, aiming to curb tax avoidance strategies like related-party financing and transfer pricing used by multinationals such as Chevron and BHP.
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44% Bias Score
China Sanctions Skydio, Escalating Trade War
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, America's largest drone manufacturer, cutting off its battery supply days before the 2020 US presidential election, slowing deliveries to US military customers and demonstrating China's increased willingness to use economic leverage in trade disputes.
China Sanctions Skydio, Escalating Trade War
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, America's largest drone manufacturer, cutting off its battery supply days before the 2020 US presidential election, slowing deliveries to US military customers and demonstrating China's increased willingness to use economic leverage in trade disputes.
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52% Bias Score
High PFOA Levels Found in Brisbane Drinking Water
Elevated PFOA levels, up to seven times the US safety standard, were found in Brisbane drinking water treatment plants, prompting calls for accountability from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli despite compliance with national guidelines. Seqwater withheld test results from the public.
High PFOA Levels Found in Brisbane Drinking Water
Elevated PFOA levels, up to seven times the US safety standard, were found in Brisbane drinking water treatment plants, prompting calls for accountability from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli despite compliance with national guidelines. Seqwater withheld test results from the public.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Coal Expansion Threatens Net-Zero Goals
NSW's Net Zero Commission warns that any expansion of coal mining will force other sectors to make deeper emission cuts to meet the state's 2050 net-zero target; the report highlights the urgent need to accelerate renewable energy development and warns against delays in closing coal-fired power plan...
NSW Coal Expansion Threatens Net-Zero Goals
NSW's Net Zero Commission warns that any expansion of coal mining will force other sectors to make deeper emission cuts to meet the state's 2050 net-zero target; the report highlights the urgent need to accelerate renewable energy development and warns against delays in closing coal-fired power plan...
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48% Bias Score
Australian Inheritance Tax and Share Transfers
In Australia, inheriting shares usually avoids capital gains tax for the recipient, but the deceased estate might still face tax on asset sales to cover debts; this exemption impacts wealth distribution and estate planning.
Australian Inheritance Tax and Share Transfers
In Australia, inheriting shares usually avoids capital gains tax for the recipient, but the deceased estate might still face tax on asset sales to cover debts; this exemption impacts wealth distribution and estate planning.
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48% Bias Score