Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction
A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.
Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction
A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.
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36% Bias Score
Los Angeles Under Extreme Fire Risk: 24 Dead, Thousands Battle Blazes
Los Angeles is under a rare "particularly dangerous situation" fire warning due to extreme winds (up to 113km/h) and low humidity, impacting three regions; over 5000 firefighters battle ongoing blazes, while 24 deaths are confirmed, with more expected, alongside numerous arrests for looting and arso...
Los Angeles Under Extreme Fire Risk: 24 Dead, Thousands Battle Blazes
Los Angeles is under a rare "particularly dangerous situation" fire warning due to extreme winds (up to 113km/h) and low humidity, impacting three regions; over 5000 firefighters battle ongoing blazes, while 24 deaths are confirmed, with more expected, alongside numerous arrests for looting and arso...
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52% Bias Score
Tech Stock Slump Weighs on US Markets Amid Inflation Concerns
Weakening tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow rose; concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and persistent inflation are contributing factors; the Australian market anticipates a positive open.
Tech Stock Slump Weighs on US Markets Amid Inflation Concerns
Weakening tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow rose; concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and persistent inflation are contributing factors; the Australian market anticipates a positive open.
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44% Bias Score
Sydney Housing Crisis Deepens Amidst $3.5 Trillion Wealth Transfer
In Sydney, Australia, a $3.5 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to subsequent generations is exacerbating the housing crisis, disproportionately affecting Gen Z, and raising concerns about retirement security and wealth inequality.
Sydney Housing Crisis Deepens Amidst $3.5 Trillion Wealth Transfer
In Sydney, Australia, a $3.5 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to subsequent generations is exacerbating the housing crisis, disproportionately affecting Gen Z, and raising concerns about retirement security and wealth inequality.
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48% Bias Score
Unregistered Sydney Homeschooling Academy Continues Operation Despite Founder's Criminal Charges
Mohamed El Brizy, founder of the unregistered Sydney homeschooling academy Sunnah Life Academy, faces trial on serious criminal charges, yet the academy continues to operate, raising concerns about regulatory oversight of homeschooling centers in NSW.
Unregistered Sydney Homeschooling Academy Continues Operation Despite Founder's Criminal Charges
Mohamed El Brizy, founder of the unregistered Sydney homeschooling academy Sunnah Life Academy, faces trial on serious criminal charges, yet the academy continues to operate, raising concerns about regulatory oversight of homeschooling centers in NSW.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Share Market Set to Fall on Unemployment Concerns
Concerns about stronger-than-expected Australian unemployment figures and a weak lead from Wall Street, where US stocks fell due to worries that good news on the job market may be too good, are expected to cause the Australian share market to fall on Monday morning, with futures for the S&P ASX 200 ...
Australian Share Market Set to Fall on Unemployment Concerns
Concerns about stronger-than-expected Australian unemployment figures and a weak lead from Wall Street, where US stocks fell due to worries that good news on the job market may be too good, are expected to cause the Australian share market to fall on Monday morning, with futures for the S&P ASX 200 ...
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52% Bias Score
North Korean Soldiers Used as Human Bait in Ukraine
A diary found on a deceased North Korean soldier reveals Pyongyang's use of its troops as bait to shoot down Ukrainian drones near Kursk; thousands of North Korean soldiers have died in recent weeks, and two captured soldiers were offered back to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs.
North Korean Soldiers Used as Human Bait in Ukraine
A diary found on a deceased North Korean soldier reveals Pyongyang's use of its troops as bait to shoot down Ukrainian drones near Kursk; thousands of North Korean soldiers have died in recent weeks, and two captured soldiers were offered back to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, 23 Missing as Hurricane-Force Winds Threaten to Worsen Crisis
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives, with 23 missing, as over 8000 firefighters battle two major blazes amid predicted hurricane-force winds, prompting President Biden to offer federal aid.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, 23 Missing as Hurricane-Force Winds Threaten to Worsen Crisis
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives, with 23 missing, as over 8000 firefighters battle two major blazes amid predicted hurricane-force winds, prompting President Biden to offer federal aid.
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28% Bias Score
Ethical Breach Allegations in Cannabis Cancer Research Project
An investigation is underway into a University of Newcastle and Ecofibre research project using cannabis to treat cancer, amid allegations of inadequate ethical approvals for human tissue use and potentially improper tests on a dying woman. The university's investigation focuses on ethical approval ...
Ethical Breach Allegations in Cannabis Cancer Research Project
An investigation is underway into a University of Newcastle and Ecofibre research project using cannabis to treat cancer, amid allegations of inadequate ethical approvals for human tissue use and potentially improper tests on a dying woman. The university's investigation focuses on ethical approval ...
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64% Bias Score
Australian Dollar Plummets to Lowest Since Pandemic
The Australian dollar has fallen to US61¢, its lowest point since the pandemic's start, due to a weak Chinese economy, potential US tariffs, and fewer expected US rate cuts; this impacts inflation, the government budget, and house prices.
Australian Dollar Plummets to Lowest Since Pandemic
The Australian dollar has fallen to US61¢, its lowest point since the pandemic's start, due to a weak Chinese economy, potential US tariffs, and fewer expected US rate cuts; this impacts inflation, the government budget, and house prices.
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40% Bias Score
Whitebark Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with \$1.67 Million King Energy Acquisition
Whitebark Energy acquired King Energy's South Australian gas, hydrogen, and helium exploration portfolio for \$1.67 million, expanding its clean energy holdings and gaining access to the Alinya 3H project, a large, undrilled area with potential for significant reserves.
Whitebark Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with \$1.67 Million King Energy Acquisition
Whitebark Energy acquired King Energy's South Australian gas, hydrogen, and helium exploration portfolio for \$1.67 million, expanding its clean energy holdings and gaining access to the Alinya 3H project, a large, undrilled area with potential for significant reserves.
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60% Bias Score
Daughter Exposes Father's Decade of Drug-Facilitated Rape
Caroline Darian's memoir, "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again," details her father's decade-long abuse of her mother, including drugging and rape, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for her father; Darian also advocates for increased awareness of 'chemical submission' and founded a charity to support...
Daughter Exposes Father's Decade of Drug-Facilitated Rape
Caroline Darian's memoir, "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again," details her father's decade-long abuse of her mother, including drugging and rape, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for her father; Darian also advocates for increased awareness of 'chemical submission' and founded a charity to support...
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40% Bias Score