Albanese-Dutton Campaign Marked by Personal Attacks
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are engaging in a highly personal and negative election campaign characterized by character assassination and insults, mirroring the trend set by Donald Trump in US politics, raising concerns about the impact on voters' p...
Albanese-Dutton Campaign Marked by Personal Attacks
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are engaging in a highly personal and negative election campaign characterized by character assassination and insults, mirroring the trend set by Donald Trump in US politics, raising concerns about the impact on voters' p...
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable
Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.
Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable
Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.
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40% Bias Score
Fatherhood Fuels Peter Bol's Running Resurgence
Sudanese-Australian athlete Peter Bol credits his improved running performance to the joy of fatherhood, showcasing his resilience following a doping suspension and looking ahead to the World Championships in Tokyo.
Fatherhood Fuels Peter Bol's Running Resurgence
Sudanese-Australian athlete Peter Bol credits his improved running performance to the joy of fatherhood, showcasing his resilience following a doping suspension and looking ahead to the World Championships in Tokyo.
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52% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, 23 Missing as Hurricane-Force Winds Threaten to Worsen Crisis
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives, with 23 missing, as over 8000 firefighters battle two major blazes amid predicted hurricane-force winds, prompting President Biden to offer federal aid.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, 23 Missing as Hurricane-Force Winds Threaten to Worsen Crisis
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives, with 23 missing, as over 8000 firefighters battle two major blazes amid predicted hurricane-force winds, prompting President Biden to offer federal aid.
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28% Bias Score
Australian Share Market Set to Fall on Unemployment Concerns
Concerns about stronger-than-expected Australian unemployment figures and a weak lead from Wall Street, where US stocks fell due to worries that good news on the job market may be too good, are expected to cause the Australian share market to fall on Monday morning, with futures for the S&P ASX 200 ...
Australian Share Market Set to Fall on Unemployment Concerns
Concerns about stronger-than-expected Australian unemployment figures and a weak lead from Wall Street, where US stocks fell due to worries that good news on the job market may be too good, are expected to cause the Australian share market to fall on Monday morning, with futures for the S&P ASX 200 ...
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52% Bias Score
Australian Dollar Plummets to Lowest Since Pandemic
The Australian dollar has fallen to US61¢, its lowest point since the pandemic's start, due to a weak Chinese economy, potential US tariffs, and fewer expected US rate cuts; this impacts inflation, the government budget, and house prices.
Australian Dollar Plummets to Lowest Since Pandemic
The Australian dollar has fallen to US61¢, its lowest point since the pandemic's start, due to a weak Chinese economy, potential US tariffs, and fewer expected US rate cuts; this impacts inflation, the government budget, and house prices.
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40% Bias Score
Palestinian Activists to Stand Trial for Alleged Revenge Attack, Not Racially Motivated Crime
Three Palestinian activists face trial in Melbourne for an alleged revenge attack on Nemer Abusamha, involving kidnapping and assault, after initial media reports falsely claimed the attack was racially or religiously motivated; the incident involved accusations of sexual assault against Abusamha.
Palestinian Activists to Stand Trial for Alleged Revenge Attack, Not Racially Motivated Crime
Three Palestinian activists face trial in Melbourne for an alleged revenge attack on Nemer Abusamha, involving kidnapping and assault, after initial media reports falsely claimed the attack was racially or religiously motivated; the incident involved accusations of sexual assault against Abusamha.
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48% Bias Score
Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction
A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.
Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction
A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.
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36% Bias Score
North Korean Soldiers Used as Human Bait in Ukraine
A diary found on a deceased North Korean soldier reveals Pyongyang's use of its troops as bait to shoot down Ukrainian drones near Kursk; thousands of North Korean soldiers have died in recent weeks, and two captured soldiers were offered back to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs.
North Korean Soldiers Used as Human Bait in Ukraine
A diary found on a deceased North Korean soldier reveals Pyongyang's use of its troops as bait to shoot down Ukrainian drones near Kursk; thousands of North Korean soldiers have died in recent weeks, and two captured soldiers were offered back to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Under Extreme Fire Risk: 24 Dead, Thousands Battle Blazes
Los Angeles is under a rare "particularly dangerous situation" fire warning due to extreme winds (up to 113km/h) and low humidity, impacting three regions; over 5000 firefighters battle ongoing blazes, while 24 deaths are confirmed, with more expected, alongside numerous arrests for looting and arso...
Los Angeles Under Extreme Fire Risk: 24 Dead, Thousands Battle Blazes
Los Angeles is under a rare "particularly dangerous situation" fire warning due to extreme winds (up to 113km/h) and low humidity, impacting three regions; over 5000 firefighters battle ongoing blazes, while 24 deaths are confirmed, with more expected, alongside numerous arrests for looting and arso...
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52% Bias Score
Whitebark Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with \$1.67 Million King Energy Acquisition
Whitebark Energy acquired King Energy's South Australian gas, hydrogen, and helium exploration portfolio for \$1.67 million, expanding its clean energy holdings and gaining access to the Alinya 3H project, a large, undrilled area with potential for significant reserves.
Whitebark Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with \$1.67 Million King Energy Acquisition
Whitebark Energy acquired King Energy's South Australian gas, hydrogen, and helium exploration portfolio for \$1.67 million, expanding its clean energy holdings and gaining access to the Alinya 3H project, a large, undrilled area with potential for significant reserves.
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60% Bias Score
Daughter Exposes Father's Decade of Drug-Facilitated Rape
Caroline Darian's memoir, "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again," details her father's decade-long abuse of her mother, including drugging and rape, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for her father; Darian also advocates for increased awareness of 'chemical submission' and founded a charity to support...
Daughter Exposes Father's Decade of Drug-Facilitated Rape
Caroline Darian's memoir, "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again," details her father's decade-long abuse of her mother, including drugging and rape, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for her father; Darian also advocates for increased awareness of 'chemical submission' and founded a charity to support...
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40% Bias Score