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
Desalinated Water Dilutes Foul-Tasting Tap Water in South-East Queensland
South-east Queensland is using desalinated water to improve the taste of tap water affected by an algae-produced compound, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), while dams are full; the Gold Coast desalination plant is operating at 70% capacity, producing 100 megalitres daily.
Desalinated Water Dilutes Foul-Tasting Tap Water in South-East Queensland
South-east Queensland is using desalinated water to improve the taste of tap water affected by an algae-produced compound, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), while dams are full; the Gold Coast desalination plant is operating at 70% capacity, producing 100 megalitres daily.
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48% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$10 Trillion in 2024
In 2024, the world's 500 richest people saw their combined net worth jump by \$1.5 trillion to \$10 trillion, fueled by a surge in US tech stocks, particularly the 'Magnificent Seven', and amplified by President-elect Trump's win.
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$10 Trillion in 2024
In 2024, the world's 500 richest people saw their combined net worth jump by \$1.5 trillion to \$10 trillion, fueled by a surge in US tech stocks, particularly the 'Magnificent Seven', and amplified by President-elect Trump's win.
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64% Bias Score
Bumrah's Exhaustion Threatens India's Trophy Hopes
Facing exhaustion in the Melbourne Test, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah's ability to continue in the fifth Test against Australia is crucial for India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, given his exceptional performance (30 wickets at 12.83) and heavy workload (141.2 overs).
Bumrah's Exhaustion Threatens India's Trophy Hopes
Facing exhaustion in the Melbourne Test, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah's ability to continue in the fifth Test against Australia is crucial for India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, given his exceptional performance (30 wickets at 12.83) and heavy workload (141.2 overs).
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48% Bias Score
Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages
Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.
Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages
Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.
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44% Bias Score
Teenage Tennis Phenom Joint Impresses Despite Brisbane Defeat
At the Brisbane International, 18-year-old Australian tennis player Maya Joint showcased impressive skills in a second-round loss to two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, who praised Joint's potential despite the 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 defeat; Joint's strong performance suggests a promising fu...
Teenage Tennis Phenom Joint Impresses Despite Brisbane Defeat
At the Brisbane International, 18-year-old Australian tennis player Maya Joint showcased impressive skills in a second-round loss to two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, who praised Joint's potential despite the 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 defeat; Joint's strong performance suggests a promising fu...
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20% 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
Queensland Floods: Three Rescued as Renewed Flooding Hits
Three people were rescued from floodwaters in Lockrose, Queensland, after a vehicle became trapped at 1:46 am on Thursday, following renewed flash flooding in southern and central Queensland. Authorities released water from dams as a precaution.
Queensland Floods: Three Rescued as Renewed Flooding Hits
Three people were rescued from floodwaters in Lockrose, Queensland, after a vehicle became trapped at 1:46 am on Thursday, following renewed flash flooding in southern and central Queensland. Authorities released water from dams as a precaution.
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24% Bias Score
Starc and Marsh Firm for SCG Test
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey confirmed that Mitchell Starc and Mitch Marsh are likely to play in the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, despite Starc's rib and back soreness and Marsh's recent batting struggles; the match starts Friday.
Starc and Marsh Firm for SCG Test
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey confirmed that Mitchell Starc and Mitch Marsh are likely to play in the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, despite Starc's rib and back soreness and Marsh's recent batting struggles; the match starts Friday.
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4% Bias Score
Lithium Market Downturn and the Uncertainty of a Trump Presidency
The lithium market, crucial for electric vehicle batteries, faced a 2024 price rout, impacting miners and explorers; a new Trump presidency may further decrease US demand and reshape global supply chains.
Lithium Market Downturn and the Uncertainty of a Trump Presidency
The lithium market, crucial for electric vehicle batteries, faced a 2024 price rout, impacting miners and explorers; a new Trump presidency may further decrease US demand and reshape global supply chains.
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52% Bias Score
Labor Unveils Major Medicare Reforms Ahead of Australian Federal Election
Australia's Labor government is proposing major Medicare reforms ahead of the federal election, including increased bulk-billing incentives, expanded urgent care clinics, and GP workforce expansion, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability while contrasting its approach with the ...
Labor Unveils Major Medicare Reforms Ahead of Australian Federal Election
Australia's Labor government is proposing major Medicare reforms ahead of the federal election, including increased bulk-billing incentives, expanded urgent care clinics, and GP workforce expansion, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability while contrasting its approach with the ...
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56% Bias Score
Kyrgios's Wrist Injury Clouds Australian Open Participation
Nick Kyrgios's Brisbane tennis matches ended with a doubles defeat alongside Novak Djokovic, raising doubts about his Australian Open participation due to a right wrist injury sustained after major surgery; his candid comments about his physical state suggest he may not compete.
Kyrgios's Wrist Injury Clouds Australian Open Participation
Nick Kyrgios's Brisbane tennis matches ended with a doubles defeat alongside Novak Djokovic, raising doubts about his Australian Open participation due to a right wrist injury sustained after major surgery; his candid comments about his physical state suggest he may not compete.
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48% Bias Score