Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
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44% Bias Score
Little India Harris Park Business Association embroiled in funding scandal
A leadership dispute and allegations of financial mismanagement within the Little India Harris Park Business Association, a recipient of $190,000 in state government grants, has triggered an investigation by the NSW government, freezing association funds and creating a split within the organization.
Little India Harris Park Business Association embroiled in funding scandal
A leadership dispute and allegations of financial mismanagement within the Little India Harris Park Business Association, a recipient of $190,000 in state government grants, has triggered an investigation by the NSW government, freezing association funds and creating a split within the organization.
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44% Bias Score
Over 1,000 North Korean Troops Killed or Wounded in Ukraine
Over 1,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in the past week while fighting in Ukraine's Kursk region, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby, a significant increase from previous estimates of several hundred. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that North Korean s...
Over 1,000 North Korean Troops Killed or Wounded in Ukraine
Over 1,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in the past week while fighting in Ukraine's Kursk region, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby, a significant increase from previous estimates of several hundred. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that North Korean s...
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40% Bias Score
Political Timing and Legacy: A Comparative Analysis
The article analyzes the careers of Angela Merkel, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Anthony Albanese, arguing that their success is largely determined by the timing of their rise and fall from power; Albanese's premiership is now challenged by a shift away from the liberal era.
Political Timing and Legacy: A Comparative Analysis
The article analyzes the careers of Angela Merkel, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Anthony Albanese, arguing that their success is largely determined by the timing of their rise and fall from power; Albanese's premiership is now challenged by a shift away from the liberal era.
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48% Bias Score
Grampians Bushfire: 75,000 Hectares Burned, Homes Destroyed
The Grampians bushfire, which began early last week, has burned over 75,000 hectares, destroying three homes and 11 outbuildings in Moyston and surrounding areas, with significant wildlife and agricultural losses; the fire is expected to burn into the new year.
Grampians Bushfire: 75,000 Hectares Burned, Homes Destroyed
The Grampians bushfire, which began early last week, has burned over 75,000 hectares, destroying three homes and 11 outbuildings in Moyston and surrounding areas, with significant wildlife and agricultural losses; the fire is expected to burn into the new year.
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28% Bias Score
NSW Home Building Rectification Orders: High Non-Compliance Rate
Between January 1 and October 8, 2024, 39.5% of 319 rectification orders for non-compliant standalone houses in NSW were not met on time, amid widespread defects and concerns about builder compliance, and despite the state needing to build 378,000 homes by July 2029.
NSW Home Building Rectification Orders: High Non-Compliance Rate
Between January 1 and October 8, 2024, 39.5% of 319 rectification orders for non-compliant standalone houses in NSW were not met on time, amid widespread defects and concerns about builder compliance, and despite the state needing to build 378,000 homes by July 2029.
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52% Bias Score
Betashares Attracts $16 Billion, Dominates Australian ETF Market
Betashares, co-founded by Alex Vynokur, attracted $16 billion in 2024, lifting its assets under management to $46 billion, representing one-third of Australia's ETF market; the firm is now eyeing Asian expansion.
Betashares Attracts $16 Billion, Dominates Australian ETF Market
Betashares, co-founded by Alex Vynokur, attracted $16 billion in 2024, lifting its assets under management to $46 billion, representing one-third of Australia's ETF market; the firm is now eyeing Asian expansion.
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44% Bias Score
Victorian MPs Suspended for Over 100 Hours in 2024
Victorian state MPs faced over 100 hours of suspensions in 2024 due to disruptive behavior, exceeding the previous year's total, with Matthew Guy receiving the most suspensions (13) despite a higher number of ejections for other MPs.
Victorian MPs Suspended for Over 100 Hours in 2024
Victorian state MPs faced over 100 hours of suspensions in 2024 due to disruptive behavior, exceeding the previous year's total, with Matthew Guy receiving the most suspensions (13) despite a higher number of ejections for other MPs.
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48% Bias Score
Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling
Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.
Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling
Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Intervenes in TikTok Ban Case, Seeking Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution, creating a clash with the Biden administration who wants the ban to proceed to mitigate national security risks, while TikTok argues that the ban is unlawf...
Trump Intervenes in TikTok Ban Case, Seeking Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution, creating a clash with the Biden administration who wants the ban to proceed to mitigate national security risks, while TikTok argues that the ban is unlawf...
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40% Bias Score
Lambie Most Likeable, Thorpe Least in Australian Voter Survey
A Resolve Strategic survey of 1606 Australians from December 4-8, 2023, found Senator Jacqui Lambie the most likeable federal politician (14% net positive rating), while Senator Lidia Thorpe was the least likeable (-41%). Prime Minister Albanese's rating fell to -17%, down from 34% in late 2022.
Lambie Most Likeable, Thorpe Least in Australian Voter Survey
A Resolve Strategic survey of 1606 Australians from December 4-8, 2023, found Senator Jacqui Lambie the most likeable federal politician (14% net positive rating), while Senator Lidia Thorpe was the least likeable (-41%). Prime Minister Albanese's rating fell to -17%, down from 34% in late 2022.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Building Defects: 40% of New Homes Unfixed
In NSW, 40% of new standalone houses with defects are not being rectified on time, despite the Building Commission's expanded remit and budget; widespread non-compliant construction and a shortage of qualified builders are contributing factors.
NSW Building Defects: 40% of New Homes Unfixed
In NSW, 40% of new standalone houses with defects are not being rectified on time, despite the Building Commission's expanded remit and budget; widespread non-compliant construction and a shortage of qualified builders are contributing factors.
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56% Bias Score