Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Looms Over Mexico's Booming Economy
Facing Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Mexican businesses are grappling with the threat of 25% tariffs on goods exported to the US, impacting investment decisions and highlighting the complex economic interdependence between Mexico and the US.
Trump's Tariff Threat Looms Over Mexico's Booming Economy
Facing Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Mexican businesses are grappling with the threat of 25% tariffs on goods exported to the US, impacting investment decisions and highlighting the complex economic interdependence between Mexico and the US.
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48% Bias Score
2024 Workplace Trends: Reality vs. Headlines
Despite media headlines suggesting widespread return-to-office mandates, AI revolution, and DEI program elimination, 2024 data reveals hybrid work as the norm, high generative AI adoption (75% of employees), and continued, albeit adapted, focus on DEI.
2024 Workplace Trends: Reality vs. Headlines
Despite media headlines suggesting widespread return-to-office mandates, AI revolution, and DEI program elimination, 2024 data reveals hybrid work as the norm, high generative AI adoption (75% of employees), and continued, albeit adapted, focus on DEI.
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20% Bias Score
Pentagon Pays Celebrities to Boost Military Recruitment
The US Department of Defence paid celebrities to promote military careers to Gen Z via production assistance agreements with TV shows, facing low recruitment rates and growing mistrust among young people, spending \$1.9 billion on recruitment in 2023-2024.
Pentagon Pays Celebrities to Boost Military Recruitment
The US Department of Defence paid celebrities to promote military careers to Gen Z via production assistance agreements with TV shows, facing low recruitment rates and growing mistrust among young people, spending \$1.9 billion on recruitment in 2023-2024.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Adults Pay More for GP Visits Despite Government Bulk-Billing Investment
Analysis of Medicare data reveals that while the Albanese government's \$3.5 billion investment in bulk billing increased free GP visits for children and older Australians, adults aged 16 to 64 are paying more for GP appointments, with bulk-billing rates declining and out-of-pocket costs rising from...
Australian Adults Pay More for GP Visits Despite Government Bulk-Billing Investment
Analysis of Medicare data reveals that while the Albanese government's \$3.5 billion investment in bulk billing increased free GP visits for children and older Australians, adults aged 16 to 64 are paying more for GP appointments, with bulk-billing rates declining and out-of-pocket costs rising from...
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56% Bias Score
Perth Drug Smuggling: Two Men Arrested, $300,000 Heroin Seizure
Two 33-year-old Hungarian men were arrested in Perth, Australia, on Sunday after allegedly smuggling over 600 grams of heroin internally, with a potential street value exceeding $259,000; they face a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
Perth Drug Smuggling: Two Men Arrested, $300,000 Heroin Seizure
Two 33-year-old Hungarian men were arrested in Perth, Australia, on Sunday after allegedly smuggling over 600 grams of heroin internally, with a potential street value exceeding $259,000; they face a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Share Market Set for Lower Open After Wall Street Decline
The Australian sharemarket is predicted to open lower on Thursday, following a Wall Street decline that wiped out more than \$1 trillion from large-cap market values; ASX futures fell 0.9 percent on December 31, while the Australian dollar traded at US 61.91 cents, amid concerns about President-elec...
Australian Share Market Set for Lower Open After Wall Street Decline
The Australian sharemarket is predicted to open lower on Thursday, following a Wall Street decline that wiped out more than \$1 trillion from large-cap market values; ASX futures fell 0.9 percent on December 31, while the Australian dollar traded at US 61.91 cents, amid concerns about President-elec...
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48% Bias Score
De Minaur's Resurgent Form: Injury Recovery Boosts Australian Open Hopes
Alex de Minaur returned to peak form in his United Cup victory over Billy Harris, showcasing significantly improved speed and serve, reaching 213km/h, despite Australia's subsequent elimination from the tournament. His recovery from a Wimbledon injury is considered crucial for his Australian Open pr...
De Minaur's Resurgent Form: Injury Recovery Boosts Australian Open Hopes
Alex de Minaur returned to peak form in his United Cup victory over Billy Harris, showcasing significantly improved speed and serve, reaching 213km/h, despite Australia's subsequent elimination from the tournament. His recovery from a Wimbledon injury is considered crucial for his Australian Open pr...
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32% Bias Score
Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops
Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.
Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops
Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.
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48% Bias Score
Melbourne's West: Boomtown Challenges
Melbourne's western suburbs, once considered undesirable, have become Australia's fastest-growing region, adding over 650,000 people this century, but struggling with inadequate infrastructure despite significant growth.
Melbourne's West: Boomtown Challenges
Melbourne's western suburbs, once considered undesirable, have become Australia's fastest-growing region, adding over 650,000 people this century, but struggling with inadequate infrastructure despite significant growth.
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40% Bias Score
Croatian Tennis Prospect Switches Allegiance to Australia
Duje Markovina, Croatia's 2024 top junior tennis player, will represent Australia due to his Australian citizenship and the superior support system, competing in the Australian Open and aiming for a top-600 ATP ranking.
Croatian Tennis Prospect Switches Allegiance to Australia
Duje Markovina, Croatia's 2024 top junior tennis player, will represent Australia due to his Australian citizenship and the superior support system, competing in the Australian Open and aiming for a top-600 ATP ranking.
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40% Bias Score
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
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40% Bias Score