

Meta to Verify Financial Advertisers to Combat Investment Scams
Meta will verify financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram in Australia from early February, requiring licenses and IDs to combat the \$135 million in investment scam losses reported in 2024, a move preceding new government regulations.
Meta to Verify Financial Advertisers to Combat Investment Scams
Meta will verify financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram in Australia from early February, requiring licenses and IDs to combat the \$135 million in investment scam losses reported in 2024, a move preceding new government regulations.
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28% Bias Score


Sydney Morning Herald's Column 8 Showcases Diverse Reader Submissions
Column 8 of the Sydney Morning Herald featured reader submissions on political language, personal anecdotes, observations on time, and a coincidence involving two Westpac employees; demonstrating the column's diverse appeal and engagement with readers' personal experiences.
Sydney Morning Herald's Column 8 Showcases Diverse Reader Submissions
Column 8 of the Sydney Morning Herald featured reader submissions on political language, personal anecdotes, observations on time, and a coincidence involving two Westpac employees; demonstrating the column's diverse appeal and engagement with readers' personal experiences.
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4% Bias Score


British Politician Fakes Death to Escape Financial and Political Ruin
British politician John Stonehouse faked his death in Miami in November 1974, fleeing to Australia due to financial troubles, accusations of espionage, and an extramarital affair; he was apprehended in Australia on Christmas Eve and later confessed his deception to his wife.
British Politician Fakes Death to Escape Financial and Political Ruin
British politician John Stonehouse faked his death in Miami in November 1974, fleeing to Australia due to financial troubles, accusations of espionage, and an extramarital affair; he was apprehended in Australia on Christmas Eve and later confessed his deception to his wife.
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48% Bias Score


Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South-East Queensland
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding are impacting areas west of Brisbane, including Ipswich and Northern NSW, due to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology; Spressers Bridge saw 50mm of rain in 30 minutes.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South-East Queensland
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding are impacting areas west of Brisbane, including Ipswich and Northern NSW, due to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology; Spressers Bridge saw 50mm of rain in 30 minutes.
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40% Bias Score


Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
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36% Bias Score


Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
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56% Bias Score

Ireland Edges Australia Despite Errors; Farrell Departs for Lions
Ireland defeated Australia 22-19 in a resilient performance marked by numerous errors, securing a win before coach Andy Farrell's departure to lead the British and Irish Lions next summer.

Ireland Edges Australia Despite Errors; Farrell Departs for Lions
Ireland defeated Australia 22-19 in a resilient performance marked by numerous errors, securing a win before coach Andy Farrell's departure to lead the British and Irish Lions next summer.
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28% Bias Score

Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...

Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
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40% Bias Score

Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.

Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
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56% Bias Score

Australia Implements 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Australia joined over 135 countries in implementing a 15% global minimum corporate tax on companies with over \$1.2 billion in revenue, aiming to curb tax avoidance strategies like related-party financing and transfer pricing used by multinationals such as Chevron and BHP.

Australia Implements 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Australia joined over 135 countries in implementing a 15% global minimum corporate tax on companies with over \$1.2 billion in revenue, aiming to curb tax avoidance strategies like related-party financing and transfer pricing used by multinationals such as Chevron and BHP.
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44% Bias Score

Colombian Navy Busts New Drug Route to Australia
The Colombian navy intercepted a cocaine-filled submarine, revealing a new trafficking route to Australia, resulting from a six-week operation that seized 225 tons of cocaine and arrested 400 individuals, disrupting drug, arms, and migrant trafficking.

Colombian Navy Busts New Drug Route to Australia
The Colombian navy intercepted a cocaine-filled submarine, revealing a new trafficking route to Australia, resulting from a six-week operation that seized 225 tons of cocaine and arrested 400 individuals, disrupting drug, arms, and migrant trafficking.
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36% Bias Score

Australia Poised to Enact Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia is on the verge of enacting a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, imposing significant fines on companies failing to implement age verification; similar debates are underway in the UK and Turkey, reflecting global concerns about children's online safety.

Australia Poised to Enact Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia is on the verge of enacting a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, imposing significant fines on companies failing to implement age verification; similar debates are underway in the UK and Turkey, reflecting global concerns about children's online safety.
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48% Bias Score