Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amidst Trump's Inauguration
Following Donald Trump's inauguration, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held a video call to discuss their close ties and potential contacts with the new US administration; China's support for Russia amidst Western sanctions underscores their deepening strategic partnership.
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amidst Trump's Inauguration
Following Donald Trump's inauguration, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held a video call to discuss their close ties and potential contacts with the new US administration; China's support for Russia amidst Western sanctions underscores their deepening strategic partnership.
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60% Bias Score
Australian Market Rises on Tech Boom, Mining Concerns
The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, with tech stocks surging 2.4% due to a new US$500 billion AI investment, while mining stocks fell on concerns over potential US tariffs on Chinese imports; the Australian dollar slightly decreased to US62.62¢.
Australian Market Rises on Tech Boom, Mining Concerns
The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, with tech stocks surging 2.4% due to a new US$500 billion AI investment, while mining stocks fell on concerns over potential US tariffs on Chinese imports; the Australian dollar slightly decreased to US62.62¢.
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52% Bias Score
Prince Harry Wins Privacy Lawsuit Against Rupert Murdoch's The Sun
News Group Newspapers issued a full apology and substantial damages to Prince Harry, settling a privacy invasion lawsuit that included unlawful activities by journalists and private investigators at The Sun between 1996 and 2011, and even acknowledged intrusion into the life of Princess Diana.
Prince Harry Wins Privacy Lawsuit Against Rupert Murdoch's The Sun
News Group Newspapers issued a full apology and substantial damages to Prince Harry, settling a privacy invasion lawsuit that included unlawful activities by journalists and private investigators at The Sun between 1996 and 2011, and even acknowledged intrusion into the life of Princess Diana.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Market Shifts from Seller's to Buyer's Market
Increased residential listings in Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne (up 50 percent in some areas), coupled with a December 2024 drop in national property values, signal a shift from a seller's to a buyer's market, driven by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and sellers ant...
Australia's Housing Market Shifts from Seller's to Buyer's Market
Increased residential listings in Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne (up 50 percent in some areas), coupled with a December 2024 drop in national property values, signal a shift from a seller's to a buyer's market, driven by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and sellers ant...
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40% Bias Score
Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Overhaul: Increased Points Earned, Higher Redemption Costs
Qantas is updating its Frequent Flyer program, increasing points earned on domestic flights by up to 25% from July, but also raising points needed for reward seats and upgrades by 15% from August, impacting 13,000 daily classic reward seat bookings.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Overhaul: Increased Points Earned, Higher Redemption Costs
Qantas is updating its Frequent Flyer program, increasing points earned on domestic flights by up to 25% from July, but also raising points needed for reward seats and upgrades by 15% from August, impacting 13,000 daily classic reward seat bookings.
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36% Bias Score
Albanese's Desperate Bid to Save Australian Labor Government
Facing a potential electoral defeat in Australia's 2024 election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has intensified his campaign efforts, despite policy achievements like the Housing Australia Future Fund and tax cuts, due to waning popularity driven by communication issues and economic concerns.
Albanese's Desperate Bid to Save Australian Labor Government
Facing a potential electoral defeat in Australia's 2024 election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has intensified his campaign efforts, despite policy achievements like the Housing Australia Future Fund and tax cuts, due to waning popularity driven by communication issues and economic concerns.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.
Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.
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44% Bias Score
WA Government Funds $175,000 Rare Earth Research Project
The WA Government provided $175,000 to RSC Consulting for research into rare earth extraction in the Yilgarn region, involving collaborations with junior mining firms like Terrain Minerals and Dreadnought Resources and Curtin University to establish a new rare earth province and unlock the region's ...
WA Government Funds $175,000 Rare Earth Research Project
The WA Government provided $175,000 to RSC Consulting for research into rare earth extraction in the Yilgarn region, involving collaborations with junior mining firms like Terrain Minerals and Dreadnought Resources and Curtin University to establish a new rare earth province and unlock the region's ...
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36% Bias Score
Melbourne Protests Fuel Antisemitic Attacks, Raising Concerns About Freedom of Speech and Community Safety
Pro-Palestinian rallies in central Melbourne, ongoing for 15 months, have escalated into antisemitic attacks, prompting calls for relocation and raising concerns about foreign influence and the balance between free speech and community safety.
Melbourne Protests Fuel Antisemitic Attacks, Raising Concerns About Freedom of Speech and Community Safety
Pro-Palestinian rallies in central Melbourne, ongoing for 15 months, have escalated into antisemitic attacks, prompting calls for relocation and raising concerns about foreign influence and the balance between free speech and community safety.
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68% Bias Score
Melbourne Stalker Jailed for Distributing Intimate Images
A Melbourne court sentenced 49-year-old Martyn Boylan to 20 months' jail and a 30-month community corrections order for stalking two women, distributing intimate images to their workplaces, and other abusive actions, despite previous convictions and behavioral programs.
Melbourne Stalker Jailed for Distributing Intimate Images
A Melbourne court sentenced 49-year-old Martyn Boylan to 20 months' jail and a 30-month community corrections order for stalking two women, distributing intimate images to their workplaces, and other abusive actions, despite previous convictions and behavioral programs.
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20% Bias Score
Sinner Crushes de Minaur, Advances to Australian Open Semifinals
Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-1) at the Australian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, overcoming prior health concerns to advance to the semifinals against Ben Shelton.
Sinner Crushes de Minaur, Advances to Australian Open Semifinals
Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-1) at the Australian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, overcoming prior health concerns to advance to the semifinals against Ben Shelton.
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44% Bias Score
Analysis of Janine Perrett's Australian Political Commentary (2021-2022)
Janine Perrett, an opinion columnist, wrote multiple articles between June 2021 and April 2022 analyzing Australian political leadership, scandals, and public perception, focusing on ethical conduct and accountability.
Analysis of Janine Perrett's Australian Political Commentary (2021-2022)
Janine Perrett, an opinion columnist, wrote multiple articles between June 2021 and April 2022 analyzing Australian political leadership, scandals, and public perception, focusing on ethical conduct and accountability.
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40% Bias Score