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AUKUS Submarine Pact Faces Collapse, Forcing Australia to Seek Alternatives

The AUKUS submarine deal faces significant challenges due to US shipbuilding capacity issues, Australian integration concerns, and a Pentagon review prioritizing "America First", leaving Australia with no alternative plan and forcing a reconsideration of its submarine needs.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australia's Productivity Summit: Business, Unions Clash Over Priorities

Australia's August productivity summit seeks to address lagging economic growth (down 1.2 percent year-on-year), with business groups prioritizing regulatory reform and AI adoption while unions focus on worker protection and preventing job losses.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Record Low Vacancy Rate Creates Hyper-Competitive Australian Rental Market

Australia's residential dwelling vacancy rate plummeted to a record low of 1 percent in January 2024, forcing renters to pay upfront yearly rent and create resumes to secure properties in a hyper-competitive market.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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NSW Gambling Audit: Rising Losses and Inadequate Harm Reduction

An audit of New South Wales's gambling regulation reveals a concerning lack of progress in reducing harm, despite increased gambling losses totaling $8.6 billion annually, and rising calls to a gambling helpline. The report highlights the absence of targets to reduce harm and insufficient evaluation...

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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RBA Rate Cuts Spark Surge in Australian Auction Market

The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate cuts boosted auction clearance rates in Sydney (65.9%) and Melbourne (67.4%) in May, driven by increased buyer confidence and activity, though price growth is expected to be moderate due to affordability concerns.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NSW Shifts Solar Battery Focus to Virtual Power Plants

NSW will end its $2600 home solar battery incentive program on June 30, 2024, using the savings to boost payments for households joining virtual power plants (VPPs) that sell excess stored energy to the grid, complementing the federal government's $2.3 billion battery scheme starting July 1st, aimin...

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32% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Luai Replaces Injured Moses for Origin II

Mitchell Moses was ruled out of Origin II due to a calf injury sustained at training; Jarome Luai will replace him, having previously been thanked for his understanding after being initially overlooked for the position.

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36% Bias Score

theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Macquarie University to Cut 75 Academic Roles, Slash Humanities Programs

Macquarie University in Australia plans to cut 75 academic positions and significantly reduce humanities course offerings starting in 2026, citing low enrollment and financial pressures, despite a reported \$133 million annual profit in arts.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australian Car Insurance Premiums Surge

Australian car insurance premiums increased by an average of 5.8 percent in 2025, with Victorians facing the highest rise at 8.3 percent, adding \$225 to their average annual cost of \$2,940, driven by factors such as natural disasters and claims, but consumers can mitigate costs by comparing prices...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
mk.ru
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Russia to Enhance Driver Training Oversight Amid Rise in Novice Driver Accidents

Increased fatal accidents involving novice drivers in Russia have prompted recommendations for stricter driver training oversight, with experts advocating for a graduated licensing system similar to Australia and China to address systemic issues and reduce accidents.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NSW Surgery Backlog Reaches Near-Pandemic Levels

NSW public hospitals are facing a surge in surgical waiting lists, nearing pandemic levels with over 100,000 patients waiting, prompting a $23 million government injection to fund 3,500 additional surgeries in response to a 7.5% increase in demand and accusations of administrative manipulation of wa...

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lefigaro.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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French Inquiry Exposes Harmful Influencer Content on TikTok

A French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok's impact on minors revealed harmful content from five influencers, including misogynistic speech, non-consensual acts, and child exploitation in online challenges; the inquiry concludes September 12th.

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60% Bias Score

Quality Education

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