Melbourne Lord Mayor Faces Conflict-of-Interest Questions Over Developer Donation
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a \$5000 donation from Sidney Myer, a financier behind a proposed 57-story tower in Arden, despite a prior pledge against accepting funds from developers, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
Melbourne Lord Mayor Faces Conflict-of-Interest Questions Over Developer Donation
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a \$5000 donation from Sidney Myer, a financier behind a proposed 57-story tower in Arden, despite a prior pledge against accepting funds from developers, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
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60% Bias Score
Maritime Union Strikes to Disrupt Australian Ports Over Christmas
The Maritime Union's 24-hour strikes at several Australian ports operated by Qube, from December 23 to January 12, will disrupt the delivery of building supplies, machinery, and other bulk goods, escalating a months-long dispute over rostering despite Qube's 18% wage offer.
Maritime Union Strikes to Disrupt Australian Ports Over Christmas
The Maritime Union's 24-hour strikes at several Australian ports operated by Qube, from December 23 to January 12, will disrupt the delivery of building supplies, machinery, and other bulk goods, escalating a months-long dispute over rostering despite Qube's 18% wage offer.
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44% Bias Score
Senate Inquiry Precedes Brisbane 2032 Venue Review
A Senate inquiry into Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games will convene in February, preceding a government review due in March, to examine the project's progress and address concerns about rising construction costs impacting the budget.
Senate Inquiry Precedes Brisbane 2032 Venue Review
A Senate inquiry into Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games will convene in February, preceding a government review due in March, to examine the project's progress and address concerns about rising construction costs impacting the budget.
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48% Bias Score
Victorian Property Investor Exodus Amidst Rising Costs
Increased land tax and stricter regulations in Victoria are prompting investors to sell properties, causing a 22.6% drop in new home loan commitments from May to September, impacting rental supply and potentially harming low and middle-income renters.
Victorian Property Investor Exodus Amidst Rising Costs
Increased land tax and stricter regulations in Victoria are prompting investors to sell properties, causing a 22.6% drop in new home loan commitments from May to September, impacting rental supply and potentially harming low and middle-income renters.
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52% Bias Score
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Efficient Train Station: A Model for High-Capacity Transit
Italy's main train station smoothly handles almost 500,000 daily passengers, its efficient design and diverse dining options creating a positive experience.
Italy's Efficient Train Station: A Model for High-Capacity Transit
Italy's main train station smoothly handles almost 500,000 daily passengers, its efficient design and diverse dining options creating a positive experience.
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20% Bias Score
ANZ CEO Forfeits \$3.2M Bonus After Shareholder Backlash
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott forfeited \$3.2 million in bonuses following a shareholder revolt at the annual general meeting, driven by concerns over mismanagement, reputational damage from a bond trading scandal, and a delayed tech rollout; the bank also faced a protest vote on climate policies.
ANZ CEO Forfeits \$3.2M Bonus After Shareholder Backlash
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott forfeited \$3.2 million in bonuses following a shareholder revolt at the annual general meeting, driven by concerns over mismanagement, reputational damage from a bond trading scandal, and a delayed tech rollout; the bank also faced a protest vote on climate policies.
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52% Bias Score
Labor Accuses LNP of Inflating Project Costs for Political Gain
Queensland's Labor party accuses the LNP government of inflating major project costs to enhance their image of budget efficiency; this follows the LNP's election win and their claims of cost savings through policy changes. Opposition Leader Steven Miles specifically cites the Paradise Dam rebuild as...
Labor Accuses LNP of Inflating Project Costs for Political Gain
Queensland's Labor party accuses the LNP government of inflating major project costs to enhance their image of budget efficiency; this follows the LNP's election win and their claims of cost savings through policy changes. Opposition Leader Steven Miles specifically cites the Paradise Dam rebuild as...
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40% Bias Score
Renowned Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies at 79
Celebrated Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig died peacefully at age 79 on December 19, 2024; his work, published in The Age for 55 years, is mourned by millions.
Renowned Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies at 79
Celebrated Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig died peacefully at age 79 on December 19, 2024; his work, published in The Age for 55 years, is mourned by millions.
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28% Bias Score
Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates
A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...
Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates
A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...
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52% Bias Score
Bali Alcohol Safety Warning: Tourists Urged to Exercise Caution
Concerns regarding alcohol safety in Bali have been raised following similar incidents in Laos and Fiji, prompting warnings against cheap spirits due to the island's history of bar poisonings.
Bali Alcohol Safety Warning: Tourists Urged to Exercise Caution
Concerns regarding alcohol safety in Bali have been raised following similar incidents in Laos and Fiji, prompting warnings against cheap spirits due to the island's history of bar poisonings.
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0% Bias Score
Musk Considers Record-Breaking Donation to UK Reform Party
Elon Musk is reportedly considering a \£78 million donation to the UK's Reform UK party following a meeting with leader Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago, potentially impacting UK elections and relations with the US.
Musk Considers Record-Breaking Donation to UK Reform Party
Elon Musk is reportedly considering a \£78 million donation to the UK's Reform UK party following a meeting with leader Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago, potentially impacting UK elections and relations with the US.
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56% Bias Score