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Queensland's Credit Outlook Downgraded to Negative

S\&P Global downgraded Queensland's credit outlook to negative due to projected budget deficits and debt increases, citing both the previous Labor government's spending and the current LNP government's unclear fiscal strategy.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Australia Euthanizes 90 False Killer Whales After Mass Stranding

Authorities in Tasmania, Australia, euthanized approximately 90 false killer whales following a mass stranding event near Arthur River; the remote location and challenging conditions made rescue efforts impossible, adding to a concerning trend of mass whale strandings in the region.

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Life Below Water
dailymail.co.uk
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Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses

Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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NYT Fairy Bread Recipe Ignites Global Online Culinary Exchange

A New York Times recipe for the Australian treat fairy bread sparked a cross-cultural culinary exchange online, with Americans' attempts at recreating the dish—often incorrectly—generating millions of views and comments, revealing cultural differences in ingredients and preparation.

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smh.com.au
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NSW Fast-Tracks 6400 Homes, Bypassing Local Councils

The NSW Housing Delivery Authority approved 11 residential projects totaling 6400 homes in Sydney via a fast-tracked process, bypassing local councils to address the state's housing shortage, while rejecting others due to various factors.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian Banks Cut Mortgage Rates After RBA's First Cut in Four Years

Australia's four major banks lowered variable mortgage rates by 0.25 percentage points after the Reserve Bank cut the cash rate to 4.1 percent on February 28, 2024, providing relief to borrowers struggling with high interest rates since November 2020.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Albanese Condemns Islamophobic Attack Amidst Criticism of Government Response

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned an alleged Islamophobic attack on two Muslim women in Melbourne on February 13, 2024, while a 31-year-old woman was arrested; however, criticism of the government's response to rising Islamophobia since October 7, 2023 persists.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Australian Athletes Push for Stronger Climate Action

Australian athletes, led by Alex Pearce and supported by Senator Pocock's bill, are advocating for stronger climate action, highlighting the impact of extreme weather on sports and the delayed emission targets of major political parties.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Melbourne Grammar student dies after rowing practice

17-year-old Melbourne Grammar School student Edward Millear died after a medical episode during rowing practice on Tuesday; the school is providing support to students and staff and has cancelled sports.

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Quality Education
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Jumping Castle Tragedy: Six Children Dead, Operator on Trial

Six children died and three were seriously injured when a sudden wind gust lifted a jumping castle into the air at a Tasmanian primary school in December 2021; the castle's operator is on trial for failing to comply with health and safety regulations, and the manufacturer is accused of providing ina...

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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Windy Harbour Bushfire Emergency: Residents Ordered to Shelter

A bushfire emergency has been declared in Windy Harbour, Shire of Manjimup, due to lightning, forcing residents to shelter in place as the fire rapidly spreads, covering 18,000 hectares and closing Windy Harbour Road.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
theguardian.com
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RBA Cuts Cash Rate Amid Cautious Inflation Outlook

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1% on [Date], offering relief to indebted households but remaining cautious about future inflation risks, with lenders already passing on the reduction to borrowers.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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