Domain: smh.com.au

Daily compact newspaper in Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) is a daily tabloid newspaper published in Sydney, Australia, and owned by Nine Entertainment. Founded in 1831 as the Sydney Herald, the Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Australia and claims to be the most widely read masthead in the country. The newspaper is published in compact print form from Monday to Saturday as The Sydney Morning Herald and on Sunday as its sister newspaper, The Sun-Herald and digitally as an online site and app, seven days a week. It is considered a newspaper of record for Australia. The print edition of The Sydney Morning Herald is available for purchase from many retail outlets throughout the Sydney metropolitan area, most parts of regional New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South East Queensland.

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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Stolen Truck Crash Kills Driver in Melbourne

A man on bail, driving a stolen truck, caused a fatal collision in Melbourne after a police helicopter followed him driving dangerously at high speed; police say they were not actively pursuing him when the crash occurred.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Cost-of-Living Crisis Impacts Australian Car Sales: Hybrid Boom, EV Lag

In December 2024, Australia saw a 2.7 percent decrease in new car sales, yet hybrid vehicle sales boomed (76 percent increase), while EV sales, though up slightly, remain insufficient to meet Australia's 2050 net-zero target, requiring a sixfold increase in sales by 2030.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
smh.com.au
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Indonesian Island Cruise Showcases Diverse Cultures and Natural Wonders

Coral Expeditions' 14-night cruise from Darwin to Sulawesi explores Indonesia's diverse landscapes and cultures, featuring encounters with Komodo dragons, snorkeling in national parks, cultural immersion in Tana Toraja, and participation in conservation efforts.

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48% Bias Score

Life Below Water
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Murdochs Face Personal Liability in Fox News Defamation Lawsuit

A Delaware court ruled that investors have a strong case against Lachlan Murdoch for his alleged role in Fox News broadcasting false election fraud claims, potentially exposing details of the Murdoch family's power struggle and impacting the future of Fox News.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Australia's Economic Inequality: A Falling Healthcare System and a Widening Wealth Gap

Australia's healthcare system, once a world leader, has fallen to eighth place globally, reflecting a broader trend of increasing economic inequality where the top 10% of households hold 44% of the nation's wealth, while the lowest 20% possess only $41,000 on average.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Experts Emphasize Holistic Approach to Health and Well-being Amidst Misinformation

Professors Gunn and Nicholls, along with hand surgeon Jill Tomlinson, share their personal approaches to health and well-being, highlighting the importance of regular exercise, balanced diet, mindfulness, and sufficient sleep while addressing the widespread problem of health misinformation.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Amazon to Release Melania Trump Documentary

Amazon Prime Video will release a documentary about Melania Trump, directed by Brett Ratner, later this year; Amazon previously donated $1 million to President Trump's inauguration fund and will stream the inauguration.

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68% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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WA Medihotel Cost Blows Out by \$44 Million

Western Australia's first medihotel, initially budgeted at \$55 million for four years, now costs \$98.6 million for two years due to operational changes from Aegis Health to South Metro Health Service, enabling care for higher-acuity patients; this cost increase has drawn criticism from the opposit...

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Jeju Air Crash Exposes Operational Risks, Jeopardizing Airline's Future

The December 29th crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, killing 179, triggered government raids, a CEO travel ban, passenger cancellations, and a 10 percent stock drop, jeopardizing the airline's already precarious financial state amid increased competition from a merged Korean AiAsiana.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Australian University Executive Salaries Surge to $240 Million

Australian public universities' spending on key management personnel rose to almost $240 million in 2023, a 7% increase, with 198 executives earning over $500,000 (a 14% rise), prompting a government taskforce to review executive salary setting.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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AI in Australian Fertility Clinics Raises Ethical Concerns

AI is being used in Australian fertility clinics to select embryos, raising ethical concerns about transparency, informed consent, and potential bias; the $1.49 billion fertility industry's growth highlights the need for regulation.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Used Vehicle and Explosives

In New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former US army veteran inspired by ISIS, drove a truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 14 and injuring 35; he had pre-placed explosives and attempted to burn evidence at a nearby Airbnb.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions