Circular Quay Redevelopment: $170 Million Spent, Nothing to Show
Despite $170 million spent over nine years, Sydney's Circular Quay redevelopment remains stalled due to planning issues, conflicting agencies, and the Cahill Expressway's presence, prompting public frustration and questioning government efficiency.
Circular Quay Redevelopment: $170 Million Spent, Nothing to Show
Despite $170 million spent over nine years, Sydney's Circular Quay redevelopment remains stalled due to planning issues, conflicting agencies, and the Cahill Expressway's presence, prompting public frustration and questioning government efficiency.
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68% Bias Score
Cape Otway Bushfire Contained; Grampians Fire Causes $2 Million in Damage
A bushfire near Cape Otway, Victoria, was contained after prompting evacuations and isolating 100 campers; the Grampians National Park fire, contained on Monday after three weeks, caused $2 million in economic damage and significant environmental destruction.
Cape Otway Bushfire Contained; Grampians Fire Causes $2 Million in Damage
A bushfire near Cape Otway, Victoria, was contained after prompting evacuations and isolating 100 campers; the Grampians National Park fire, contained on Monday after three weeks, caused $2 million in economic damage and significant environmental destruction.
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20% Bias Score
Sydney Police Pursuit Results in Two Arrests, Weapon Recovery
On New Year's Eve, Paea Tuiniua and Faez Finau, allegedly involved in a gangland hit attempt, fired shots at police during a pursuit in Sydney's west, leading to their arrests and the recovery of a stolen car containing weapons.
Sydney Police Pursuit Results in Two Arrests, Weapon Recovery
On New Year's Eve, Paea Tuiniua and Faez Finau, allegedly involved in a gangland hit attempt, fired shots at police during a pursuit in Sydney's west, leading to their arrests and the recovery of a stolen car containing weapons.
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44% Bias Score
\$2.7 Billion Christmas Debt Hangover for 1.7 Million Australians
Approximately 1.7 million Australians are in debt totaling \$2.7 billion due to Christmas spending, with an average debt of \$1634 per person; many will take six months or more to repay.
\$2.7 Billion Christmas Debt Hangover for 1.7 Million Australians
Approximately 1.7 million Australians are in debt totaling \$2.7 billion due to Christmas spending, with an average debt of \$1634 per person; many will take six months or more to repay.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Shark Attack Debate: Data Challenges Culling Calls
Two fatal shark attacks in Australia have sparked renewed calls for culling, but experts emphasize that the recent increase in incidents is linked to greater human presence in shark habitats, not rising shark populations; they advocate for data-driven solutions and coexistence.
Australia's Shark Attack Debate: Data Challenges Culling Calls
Two fatal shark attacks in Australia have sparked renewed calls for culling, but experts emphasize that the recent increase in incidents is linked to greater human presence in shark habitats, not rising shark populations; they advocate for data-driven solutions and coexistence.
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16% Bias Score
Stolen Truck Crash Kills Driver in Melbourne
A man on bail, driving a stolen truck, caused a fatal collision in Melbourne after a police helicopter followed him driving dangerously at high speed; police say they were not actively pursuing him when the crash occurred.
Stolen Truck Crash Kills Driver in Melbourne
A man on bail, driving a stolen truck, caused a fatal collision in Melbourne after a police helicopter followed him driving dangerously at high speed; police say they were not actively pursuing him when the crash occurred.
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52% Bias Score
Cooling Inflation May Lead to RBA Rate Cut in February
Australia's November inflation rose to 2.3 percent year-on-year, with underlying inflation cooling to 3.2 percent, potentially leading to an RBA interest rate cut in February 2025; however, some economists remain cautious due to persistent services inflation.
Cooling Inflation May Lead to RBA Rate Cut in February
Australia's November inflation rose to 2.3 percent year-on-year, with underlying inflation cooling to 3.2 percent, potentially leading to an RBA interest rate cut in February 2025; however, some economists remain cautious due to persistent services inflation.
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36% Bias Score
Marmota's Major Titanium Discovery in South Australia
Marmota Ltd. discovered a 28km-long palaeochannel in South Australia's Gawler Craton containing high-grade titanium deposits, including intersections of 28m at 10.1% titanium oxide, expanding the prospective mining area and potentially creating a significant standalone titanium mine.
Marmota's Major Titanium Discovery in South Australia
Marmota Ltd. discovered a 28km-long palaeochannel in South Australia's Gawler Craton containing high-grade titanium deposits, including intersections of 28m at 10.1% titanium oxide, expanding the prospective mining area and potentially creating a significant standalone titanium mine.
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48% Bias Score
India Wins Test Series Against Australia Amidst Player Performance Concerns
India defeated Australia in a five-match Test series, marked by Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling and Virat Kohli's controversial on-field behavior, ultimately failing to qualify for the World Test Championship final.
India Wins Test Series Against Australia Amidst Player Performance Concerns
India defeated Australia in a five-match Test series, marked by Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling and Virat Kohli's controversial on-field behavior, ultimately failing to qualify for the World Test Championship final.
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48% Bias Score
Elderly Women Fleeced in Melbourne Supernatural Scam
In Melbourne's Box Hill, con artists allegedly stole over $200,000 from elderly Asian women by promising to remove evil spirits; victims exchanged valuables for worthless items during a fake ritual, prompting police warnings in multiple languages.
Elderly Women Fleeced in Melbourne Supernatural Scam
In Melbourne's Box Hill, con artists allegedly stole over $200,000 from elderly Asian women by promising to remove evil spirits; victims exchanged valuables for worthless items during a fake ritual, prompting police warnings in multiple languages.
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56% Bias Score
ASIC Sues Rex for Misleading Investors, Exposing Airline's Financial Crisis
Regional Express (Rex) faces legal action from ASIC for misleading investors about its profitability, reporting critically low cash reserves and substantial operating losses in early 2023, culminating in voluntary administration and a government bailout for regional routes.
ASIC Sues Rex for Misleading Investors, Exposing Airline's Financial Crisis
Regional Express (Rex) faces legal action from ASIC for misleading investors about its profitability, reporting critically low cash reserves and substantial operating losses in early 2023, culminating in voluntary administration and a government bailout for regional routes.
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56% Bias Score
Riverwood NIMBYs Petition Against Social Housing for Elderly Women
Residents of Hardwicke Street, Riverwood, are petitioning against a 29-apartment social housing complex for elderly women, citing concerns about property devaluation, neighborhood character, and safety, despite a 62,590-person waiting list and a 221,500 dwelling shortage in NSW social housing.
Riverwood NIMBYs Petition Against Social Housing for Elderly Women
Residents of Hardwicke Street, Riverwood, are petitioning against a 29-apartment social housing complex for elderly women, citing concerns about property devaluation, neighborhood character, and safety, despite a 62,590-person waiting list and a 221,500 dwelling shortage in NSW social housing.
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68% Bias Score