\$1.7 Billion in Unpaid Child Support Prompts Call for Tax Office Intervention
A parliamentary committee report found \$1.7 billion in unpaid Australian child support, impacting 975,000 children, and recommends transferring responsibilities to the Australian Tax Office for improved enforcement and to address financial abuse costing \$5.7 billion annually.
\$1.7 Billion in Unpaid Child Support Prompts Call for Tax Office Intervention
A parliamentary committee report found \$1.7 billion in unpaid Australian child support, impacting 975,000 children, and recommends transferring responsibilities to the Australian Tax Office for improved enforcement and to address financial abuse costing \$5.7 billion annually.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
Progress
52% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit Ends in Tensions Over Decriminalization
The NSW drug summit, initially predicted to be unproductive, ended with intense debate and calls for decriminalization, despite the government's prior rejection of the policy.
NSW Drug Summit Ends in Tensions Over Decriminalization
The NSW drug summit, initially predicted to be unproductive, ended with intense debate and calls for decriminalization, despite the government's prior rejection of the policy.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia
The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Jet Black Cat Music Closing After 14 Years
Brisbane's Jet Black Cat Music, owned by Shannon Logan, is closing after 14 years on Vulture Street in West End; the store hosted numerous in-store performances and the Nine Lives Festival, significantly impacting the local music scene.
Jet Black Cat Music Closing After 14 Years
Brisbane's Jet Black Cat Music, owned by Shannon Logan, is closing after 14 years on Vulture Street in West End; the store hosted numerous in-store performances and the Nine Lives Festival, significantly impacting the local music scene.
Progress
8% Bias Score
Gosford Legal Aid Office Attack: Suspect Image Released
A man allegedly caused explosions and a fire at a Legal Aid office and law firm in Gosford, Australia, on Thursday afternoon; a suspect description and CCTV image have been released by police, and while no serious injuries occurred, one person received treatment for smoke inhalation.
Gosford Legal Aid Office Attack: Suspect Image Released
A man allegedly caused explosions and a fire at a Legal Aid office and law firm in Gosford, Australia, on Thursday afternoon; a suspect description and CCTV image have been released by police, and while no serious injuries occurred, one person received treatment for smoke inhalation.
Progress
40% Bias Score
ANZ Appoints Former Minister Birmingham to Boost Asia Pacific Engagement
Simon Birmingham, former Australian senator and cabinet minister, joined ANZ bank on February 3, 2024, as head of Asia Pacific engagement and chair of its South Australian branch to boost its institutional division and strengthen its Asian presence, focusing on commercial investment between Australi...
ANZ Appoints Former Minister Birmingham to Boost Asia Pacific Engagement
Simon Birmingham, former Australian senator and cabinet minister, joined ANZ bank on February 3, 2024, as head of Asia Pacific engagement and chair of its South Australian branch to boost its institutional division and strengthen its Asian presence, focusing on commercial investment between Australi...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Mandatory Carded Play for Poker Machines: Industry Divided on Harm Reduction
Crown Melbourne's CEO advocates for mandatory carded play on poker machines to reduce gambling harm, despite industry opposition due to potential job losses and revenue impacts; a NSW government report supports this, citing a reduction in harm at Crown.
Mandatory Carded Play for Poker Machines: Industry Divided on Harm Reduction
Crown Melbourne's CEO advocates for mandatory carded play on poker machines to reduce gambling harm, despite industry opposition due to potential job losses and revenue impacts; a NSW government report supports this, citing a reduction in harm at Crown.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access
The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.
Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access
The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Melbourne Businesses Blacklist Dan Andrews Amid Public Backlash Over COVID Lockdowns
Multiple Melbourne restaurants and golf clubs have banned former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews due to his strict COVID-19 lockdown policies, reflecting public anger over their economic impact and his perceived anti-business stance.
Melbourne Businesses Blacklist Dan Andrews Amid Public Backlash Over COVID Lockdowns
Multiple Melbourne restaurants and golf clubs have banned former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews due to his strict COVID-19 lockdown policies, reflecting public anger over their economic impact and his perceived anti-business stance.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Brisbane's Unique Music Taste: Country Beats National Trends in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
In 2024, while Taylor Swift was Australia's most-streamed artist, Brisbane uniquely favored country artists like Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, and Luke Combs, contrasting with national trends favoring Drake and Billie Eilish; this highlights concerns about Australian artist representation on streaming ...
Brisbane's Unique Music Taste: Country Beats National Trends in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
In 2024, while Taylor Swift was Australia's most-streamed artist, Brisbane uniquely favored country artists like Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, and Luke Combs, contrasting with national trends favoring Drake and Billie Eilish; this highlights concerns about Australian artist representation on streaming ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Australian Father Races Against Time to Fund Emergency Kidney Cancer Surgery
A 57-year-old Australian father, Shakir Pichler, needs $\text{~}15,000 for an emergency kidney tumor removal surgery scheduled for December 18 due to a three-month wait in the public system; a GoFundMe campaign is underway.
Australian Father Races Against Time to Fund Emergency Kidney Cancer Surgery
A 57-year-old Australian father, Shakir Pichler, needs $\text{~}15,000 for an emergency kidney tumor removal surgery scheduled for December 18 due to a three-month wait in the public system; a GoFundMe campaign is underway.
Progress
48% Bias Score