NSW Out-of-Home Care Review Exposes Financial Irregularities
A review of NSW's $2 billion out-of-home care system found evidence of double-charging, inflated rents, and a real estate investment scheme potentially profiting from taxpayer funds, leading to 13 recommendations for improved governance and oversight.
NSW Out-of-Home Care Review Exposes Financial Irregularities
A review of NSW's $2 billion out-of-home care system found evidence of double-charging, inflated rents, and a real estate investment scheme potentially profiting from taxpayer funds, leading to 13 recommendations for improved governance and oversight.
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Renegades Clinch Maiden WBBL Title
The Melbourne Renegades won their inaugural WBBL title on Sunday, defeating the Brisbane Heat by eight runs at the MCG in a rain-interrupted match, with Hayley Matthews leading the team to victory with a match-winning performance.
Renegades Clinch Maiden WBBL Title
The Melbourne Renegades won their inaugural WBBL title on Sunday, defeating the Brisbane Heat by eight runs at the MCG in a rain-interrupted match, with Hayley Matthews leading the team to victory with a match-winning performance.
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36% Bias Score
Swiatek Banned, Sinner Cleared: Double Standards in Tennis Doping Cases
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, received a one-month ban for a positive drug test; Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, avoided a ban despite two positive tests, causing controversy and accusations of a two-tiered system within professional tennis.
Swiatek Banned, Sinner Cleared: Double Standards in Tennis Doping Cases
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, received a one-month ban for a positive drug test; Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, avoided a ban despite two positive tests, causing controversy and accusations of a two-tiered system within professional tennis.
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72% Bias Score
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South-East Queensland
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding are impacting areas west of Brisbane, including Ipswich and Northern NSW, due to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology; Spressers Bridge saw 50mm of rain in 30 minutes.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South-East Queensland
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding are impacting areas west of Brisbane, including Ipswich and Northern NSW, due to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology; Spressers Bridge saw 50mm of rain in 30 minutes.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
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36% Bias Score
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
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56% Bias Score
Australia: Contradictory Laws on Youth Justice and Social Media
Queensland's new laws allow 10-year-olds to face adult sentencing for certain crimes, despite overcrowding in youth detention and conflicting with international standards; this occurs alongside a federal ban on under-16s using social media, raising questions about inconsistent treatment of youth.
Australia: Contradictory Laws on Youth Justice and Social Media
Queensland's new laws allow 10-year-olds to face adult sentencing for certain crimes, despite overcrowding in youth detention and conflicting with international standards; this occurs alongside a federal ban on under-16s using social media, raising questions about inconsistent treatment of youth.
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Sydney Morning Herald's Column 8 Showcases Diverse Reader Submissions
Column 8 of the Sydney Morning Herald featured reader submissions on political language, personal anecdotes, observations on time, and a coincidence involving two Westpac employees; demonstrating the column's diverse appeal and engagement with readers' personal experiences.
Sydney Morning Herald's Column 8 Showcases Diverse Reader Submissions
Column 8 of the Sydney Morning Herald featured reader submissions on political language, personal anecdotes, observations on time, and a coincidence involving two Westpac employees; demonstrating the column's diverse appeal and engagement with readers' personal experiences.
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4% Bias Score
Brisbane Lions' AFLW Grand Final Loss Doesn't Diminish Queensland's Football Boom
Despite losing the AFLW grand final, the Brisbane Lions' consistent success has driven a 133% increase in women's Aussie rules participation in southeast Queensland since 2019, alongside a 54% rise in youth female players and a 70% increase in girls-friendly change rooms.
Brisbane Lions' AFLW Grand Final Loss Doesn't Diminish Queensland's Football Boom
Despite losing the AFLW grand final, the Brisbane Lions' consistent success has driven a 133% increase in women's Aussie rules participation in southeast Queensland since 2019, alongside a 54% rise in youth female players and a 70% increase in girls-friendly change rooms.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Implements 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Australia joined over 135 countries in implementing a 15% global minimum corporate tax on companies with over \$1.2 billion in revenue, aiming to curb tax avoidance strategies like related-party financing and transfer pricing used by multinationals such as Chevron and BHP.
Australia Implements 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Australia joined over 135 countries in implementing a 15% global minimum corporate tax on companies with over \$1.2 billion in revenue, aiming to curb tax avoidance strategies like related-party financing and transfer pricing used by multinationals such as Chevron and BHP.
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44% Bias Score
China Sanctions Skydio, Escalating Trade War
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, America's largest drone manufacturer, cutting off its battery supply days before the 2020 US presidential election, slowing deliveries to US military customers and demonstrating China's increased willingness to use economic leverage in trade disputes.
China Sanctions Skydio, Escalating Trade War
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, America's largest drone manufacturer, cutting off its battery supply days before the 2020 US presidential election, slowing deliveries to US military customers and demonstrating China's increased willingness to use economic leverage in trade disputes.
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52% Bias Score
High PFOA Levels Found in Brisbane Drinking Water
Elevated PFOA levels, up to seven times the US safety standard, were found in Brisbane drinking water treatment plants, prompting calls for accountability from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli despite compliance with national guidelines. Seqwater withheld test results from the public.
High PFOA Levels Found in Brisbane Drinking Water
Elevated PFOA levels, up to seven times the US safety standard, were found in Brisbane drinking water treatment plants, prompting calls for accountability from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli despite compliance with national guidelines. Seqwater withheld test results from the public.
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48% Bias Score