Heatwave Sweeps Southeastern Australia, Relief Expected Monday
A three-day heatwave affecting South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania saw temperatures reach 40°C in some areas; relief is expected on Monday due to shifting winds from the Southern Ocean; however, high fire risks persist in several regions, and unusually heavy rainfall occurred in...
Heatwave Sweeps Southeastern Australia, Relief Expected Monday
A three-day heatwave affecting South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania saw temperatures reach 40°C in some areas; relief is expected on Monday due to shifting winds from the Southern Ocean; however, high fire risks persist in several regions, and unusually heavy rainfall occurred in...
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32% Bias Score
Smith Falls Short of 10,000th Test Run Milestone
Steve Smith was dismissed for 38 runs at 12:25 pm on January 10th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short of his 10,000th Test run milestone; however, he is expected to reach the milestone soon.
Smith Falls Short of 10,000th Test Run Milestone
Steve Smith was dismissed for 38 runs at 12:25 pm on January 10th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short of his 10,000th Test run milestone; however, he is expected to reach the milestone soon.
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60% Bias Score
Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications
Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.
Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications
Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.
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8% Bias Score
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's 2024: Record Heat Despite High Rainfall
Australia recorded its second-hottest year in 2024 since 1910, with a mean temperature 1.46°C above average, despite experiencing its eighth-wettest year since 1900; a heatwave is set to affect large parts of the country in early 2025, with temperatures potentially 12°C higher than average.
Australia's 2024: Record Heat Despite High Rainfall
Australia recorded its second-hottest year in 2024 since 1910, with a mean temperature 1.46°C above average, despite experiencing its eighth-wettest year since 1900; a heatwave is set to affect large parts of the country in early 2025, with temperatures potentially 12°C higher than average.
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24% Bias Score
Perth Drug Smuggling: Two Men Arrested, $300,000 Heroin Seizure
Two 33-year-old Hungarian men were arrested in Perth, Australia, on Sunday after allegedly smuggling over 600 grams of heroin internally, with a potential street value exceeding $259,000; they face a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
Perth Drug Smuggling: Two Men Arrested, $300,000 Heroin Seizure
Two 33-year-old Hungarian men were arrested in Perth, Australia, on Sunday after allegedly smuggling over 600 grams of heroin internally, with a potential street value exceeding $259,000; they face a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
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32% Bias Score
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
NSW Health Crisis: Nitazene Vapes Prompt Call for Broader Drug Response
Four young adults in Sydney unknowingly became addicted to nitazene, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than heroin, after inhaling it from vapes purchased online, prompting NSW's Chief Health Officer to urge broader drug responses beyond the planned pill testing trial.
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36% Bias Score
Police Racism Allowed Killer to Walk Free
Two Indigenous teenage cousins died in a car crash caused by a drunken driver who then sexually assaulted one after her death; a deficient police investigation, marked by racial bias, led to the perpetrator's acquittal, and the NSW Police Commissioner refused to implement recommendations for improve...
Police Racism Allowed Killer to Walk Free
Two Indigenous teenage cousins died in a car crash caused by a drunken driver who then sexually assaulted one after her death; a deficient police investigation, marked by racial bias, led to the perpetrator's acquittal, and the NSW Police Commissioner refused to implement recommendations for improve...
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52% Bias Score
2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Crisis
2024 was the world's hottest year on record, reaching 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, resulting in at least 3,700 deaths and millions displaced from extreme weather; Australia experienced its second hottest year.
2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Crisis
2024 was the world's hottest year on record, reaching 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, resulting in at least 3,700 deaths and millions displaced from extreme weather; Australia experienced its second hottest year.
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Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops
Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.
Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops
Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.
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48% Bias Score
Croatian Tennis Prospect Switches Allegiance to Australia
Duje Markovina, Croatia's 2024 top junior tennis player, will represent Australia due to his Australian citizenship and the superior support system, competing in the Australian Open and aiming for a top-600 ATP ranking.
Croatian Tennis Prospect Switches Allegiance to Australia
Duje Markovina, Croatia's 2024 top junior tennis player, will represent Australia due to his Australian citizenship and the superior support system, competing in the Australian Open and aiming for a top-600 ATP ranking.
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40% Bias Score
Marsh Axed From Australian Test Team
Australian cricketer Mitch Marsh was dropped from the final Test against India due to poor form in the Border-Gavaskar series, averaging just over 10 with the bat and taking only three wickets, despite moments of brilliance throughout his career.
Marsh Axed From Australian Test Team
Australian cricketer Mitch Marsh was dropped from the final Test against India due to poor form in the Border-Gavaskar series, averaging just over 10 with the bat and taking only three wickets, despite moments of brilliance throughout his career.
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44% Bias Score