Sydney Train Strike Causes Hundreds of Service Delays
On January 15th, hundreds of Sydney train services were delayed or canceled due to a strike by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) over a pay dispute, causing significant disruptions for commuters and prompting calls to avoid travel.
Sydney Train Strike Causes Hundreds of Service Delays
On January 15th, hundreds of Sydney train services were delayed or canceled due to a strike by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) over a pay dispute, causing significant disruptions for commuters and prompting calls to avoid travel.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's 1896 Heatwave: A Deadly Reminder of Extreme Heat
A 24-day heatwave in 1896 Australia killed 437 people, exceeding current heatwave intensity despite recent record-breaking temperatures across the country; temperatures reached 48.9°C in Bourke, NSW, overwhelming hospitals and causing mass evacuations.
Australia's 1896 Heatwave: A Deadly Reminder of Extreme Heat
A 24-day heatwave in 1896 Australia killed 437 people, exceeding current heatwave intensity despite recent record-breaking temperatures across the country; temperatures reached 48.9°C in Bourke, NSW, overwhelming hospitals and causing mass evacuations.
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16% Bias Score
TikTok Launches STEM Feed to Combat Misinformation in Australia
TikTok launched a STEM feed in Australia on Wednesday to combat misinformation, featuring fact-checked science content from experts and aiming to counter false health and science claims spread through its algorithm.
TikTok Launches STEM Feed to Combat Misinformation in Australia
TikTok launched a STEM feed in Australia on Wednesday to combat misinformation, featuring fact-checked science content from experts and aiming to counter false health and science claims spread through its algorithm.
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40% Bias Score
Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
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20% Bias Score
Australia Invests $200 Million in Arafura Rare Earths
The Australian government announced a further $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, totaling over $1 billion in public funding to establish a rare earth mining and processing facility 135km north of Alice Springs, aiming to create 600 construction and 350 operational jobs w...
Australia Invests $200 Million in Arafura Rare Earths
The Australian government announced a further $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, totaling over $1 billion in public funding to establish a rare earth mining and processing facility 135km north of Alice Springs, aiming to create 600 construction and 350 operational jobs w...
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Fires Disrupt Film Industry, Awards Season
Devastating fires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, caused widespread destruction, and disrupted the film industry's awards season, compounding challenges from COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes, according to Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser.
Los Angeles Fires Disrupt Film Industry, Awards Season
Devastating fires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, caused widespread destruction, and disrupted the film industry's awards season, compounding challenges from COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes, according to Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser.
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36% Bias Score
McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered
A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.
McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered
A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Australian Antisemitism: 316% Increase in Anti-Jewish Incidents
Australia experienced a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, totaling 2,062, amid protests, online harassment, and attacks on synagogues, prompting government investigations and concerns about community safety.
Surge in Australian Antisemitism: 316% Increase in Anti-Jewish Incidents
Australia experienced a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, totaling 2,062, amid protests, online harassment, and attacks on synagogues, prompting government investigations and concerns about community safety.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress
A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.
Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress
A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Seaplane Crash near Rottnest Island: Three Dead, Four Survive
A seaplane crashed near Rottnest Island, Australia, on Tuesday, killing three passengers—a Perth pilot, a Swiss woman, and a Danish man—while four others survived, crediting the pilot's instructions on emergency exits for their survival; an investigation is underway.
Seaplane Crash near Rottnest Island: Three Dead, Four Survive
A seaplane crashed near Rottnest Island, Australia, on Tuesday, killing three passengers—a Perth pilot, a Swiss woman, and a Danish man—while four others survived, crediting the pilot's instructions on emergency exits for their survival; an investigation is underway.
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28% 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