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Weakened US Public Health System Exposes Risks of Measles Outbreak and Future Crises

A measles outbreak in the US, with hundreds of infected children and three deaths, exposes a weakened public health system due to political interference and underfunding, highlighting the risk of similar crises in other countries with complacency towards prevention.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Queensland Legislation Favors Olympics, Coal Over Renewables

Queensland's new legislation fast-tracks approvals for Olympic infrastructure and some coal mines while increasing hurdles for renewable energy projects, causing controversy and raising concerns about environmental and community impacts.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Record Australian Coal Exports Amidst Election Silence on Climate Crisis

Australia's thermal coal exports hit a record 57 million tonnes in the final quarter of 2024, exceeding domestic CO2 emissions and drawing criticism from environmental groups for the lack of attention paid by both major parties during the election campaign.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
nrc.nl
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Australia's Election: Geopolitics Takes Center Stage

Australia's upcoming federal election is heavily influenced by geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company with close ties to the Chinese military, prompting both major parties to vow to repurchase it.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Marginal Rise in Australian Home Values Amidst Affordability Concerns

Australia's national home values increased by 0.3 percent in April, reaching a record high according to Cotality, despite affordability concerns and low consumer sentiment offsetting increased demand and low supply following February's Reserve Bank rate cut; Sydney and Melbourne experienced 0.2 perc...

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smh.com.au
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Secret Recording Admitted in Roberts-Smith Defamation Appeal

A secret recording of journalist Nick McKenzie discussing Ben Roberts-Smith's legal strategy with a witness in Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has been admitted as evidence in his appeal, potentially impacting the trial's outcome and raising questions about journalistic ethics.

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smh.com.au
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Australian Election: Young Men Vote Left Despite Conservative Trend

Despite reports suggesting a rise in conservative values among Gen Z, Australian election data shows 65% of 18-34-year-old men voted Labor, influenced more by cost of living and education debt than online conservative figures; Millennials and Gen Z now comprise 50% of the voting bloc.

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60% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Mushroom Lunch Trial: Evidence Presented Against Erin Patterson

Erin Patterson is on trial for murder and attempted murder after a fatal mushroom lunch at her home in July 2023 killed three and severely sickened one, with the prosecution presenting evidence of death cap mushrooms found in leftover beef Wellington and text messages revealing Patterson's deception...

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Sydney Stabbing Rampage Highlights Systemic Failures

In Sydney, Australia, on April 13, 2024, Joel Cauchi, a man with schizophrenia, killed six and injured ten others in a stabbing rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction; Police Inspector Amy Scott, the first responder, shot Cauchi, aided by two civilians.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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China's Rare Earth Ban Cripples U.S. Industries

China's ban on exporting rare earth metals to the U.S. due to the trade war creates a critical shortage impacting U.S. industries, particularly defense and technology, prompting the U.S. to seek alternative sources like Australia.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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Filipino-Australian Wiggle Promotes Cultural Representation in Australia

John Adamo Pearce, a Filipino-Australian Wiggle, is teaching children "Bahay Kubo," a Filipino song about vegetables, reflecting a growing trend of Filipino representation in Australian media, including reality TV and restaurants, empowering Filipino-Australians.

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theguardian.com
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Rising Global Conflict Forces Australia to Re-evaluate its Security Strategy

Global conflicts have doubled since 2020, affecting one in eight people globally in 2024; Australia faces heightened security concerns due to rising geopolitical tensions between the US and China, prompting debate over its military alliances and foreign policy.

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52% Bias Score

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