Widening Gender Gap in Australian Math and Science Scores Favors Boys
A new report reveals a widening gender gap in Australian year 4 and 8 students' math and science scores, favoring boys, with the largest ever recorded gap in year 4 driven by a significantly higher percentage of boys achieving very high scores, prompting calls for systemic change.
Widening Gender Gap in Australian Math and Science Scores Favors Boys
A new report reveals a widening gender gap in Australian year 4 and 8 students' math and science scores, favoring boys, with the largest ever recorded gap in year 4 driven by a significantly higher percentage of boys achieving very high scores, prompting calls for systemic change.
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40% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned
A fire, suspected arson, engulfed Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue early Friday, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Albanese; counter-terrorism police are investigating two persons of interest seen using accelerant.
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned
A fire, suspected arson, engulfed Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue early Friday, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Albanese; counter-terrorism police are investigating two persons of interest seen using accelerant.
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24% Bias Score
Arson Attack Damages Melbourne Synagogue
Masked arsonists attacked the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, before dawn on Friday, causing significant damage and disrupting morning prayers; the attack is condemned by Jewish leaders and politicians.
Arson Attack Damages Melbourne Synagogue
Masked arsonists attacked the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, before dawn on Friday, causing significant damage and disrupting morning prayers; the attack is condemned by Jewish leaders and politicians.
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28% Bias Score
Melbourne Synagogue Fire Condemned as Deliberate Attack
A fire engulfed the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday morning, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, who pledged \$100,000 for rebuilding.
Melbourne Synagogue Fire Condemned as Deliberate Attack
A fire engulfed the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday morning, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, who pledged \$100,000 for rebuilding.
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32% Bias Score
Australia's Emergency Solar Power Shut-Offs Raise Safety Concerns
Australia's energy grid is facing challenges due to high levels of rooftop solar, leading to the use of emergency 'backstop' measures that raise voltage levels above safety limits for many appliances, prompting safety concerns from experts and raising questions about long-term solutions.
Australia's Emergency Solar Power Shut-Offs Raise Safety Concerns
Australia's energy grid is facing challenges due to high levels of rooftop solar, leading to the use of emergency 'backstop' measures that raise voltage levels above safety limits for many appliances, prompting safety concerns from experts and raising questions about long-term solutions.
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48% Bias Score
Netanyahu Blames Australia for Synagogue Arson
Following a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue that injured one and caused extensive damage, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Australia's Labor government for "anti-Israel sentiment", citing its UN vote against Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Netanyahu Blames Australia for Synagogue Arson
Following a firebombing at a Melbourne synagogue that injured one and caused extensive damage, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Australia's Labor government for "anti-Israel sentiment", citing its UN vote against Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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56% Bias Score
Gadecki: Australia's Top-Ranked Female Tennis Player
Olivia Gadecki, a 22-year-old Australian tennis player, rose to No. 96 in the world rankings in 2024, becoming Australia's top-ranked female player and securing her position as team leader for the 2025 United Cup in Sydney.
Gadecki: Australia's Top-Ranked Female Tennis Player
Olivia Gadecki, a 22-year-old Australian tennis player, rose to No. 96 in the world rankings in 2024, becoming Australia's top-ranked female player and securing her position as team leader for the 2025 United Cup in Sydney.
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24% Bias Score
Melbourne Synagogue Firebombed in Suspected Antisemitic Attack
Two masked individuals firebombed a Melbourne synagogue early Friday, injuring one worshipper; the attack, condemned as antisemitic, follows a recent surge in antisemitic incidents in Australia linked to the Gaza conflict.
Melbourne Synagogue Firebombed in Suspected Antisemitic Attack
Two masked individuals firebombed a Melbourne synagogue early Friday, injuring one worshipper; the attack, condemned as antisemitic, follows a recent surge in antisemitic incidents in Australia linked to the Gaza conflict.
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28% Bias Score
Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees
Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.
Aukus Submarine Agency Under Review Amid Millions in Consulting Fees
Australia's \$368bn Aukus submarine program is facing a government review amid concerns about the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) spending, including \$9.5m on McKinsey consultants and over \$1m on executive training, while still owing France \$1.6bn for cancelled conventional submarines.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Repatriates Australian Ancestral Remains
On Thursday, five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were repatriated to the Ugar Island community, part of the Torres Strait Islands, marking a significant step in addressing colonial-era injustices and highlighting ongoing efforts by Germany to...
Germany Repatriates Australian Ancestral Remains
On Thursday, five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were repatriated to the Ugar Island community, part of the Torres Strait Islands, marking a significant step in addressing colonial-era injustices and highlighting ongoing efforts by Germany to...
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20% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic
Arsonists attacked the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an antisemitic attack; Victoria Police is investigating, and a witness reported seeing two masked individuals.
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic
Arsonists attacked the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an antisemitic attack; Victoria Police is investigating, and a witness reported seeing two masked individuals.
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28% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic
Arsonists firebombed the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an act of antisemitism.
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic
Arsonists firebombed the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an act of antisemitism.
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20% Bias Score