Desalinated Water Dilutes Foul-Tasting Tap Water in South-East Queensland
South-east Queensland is using desalinated water to improve the taste of tap water affected by an algae-produced compound, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), while dams are full; the Gold Coast desalination plant is operating at 70% capacity, producing 100 megalitres daily.
Desalinated Water Dilutes Foul-Tasting Tap Water in South-East Queensland
South-east Queensland is using desalinated water to improve the taste of tap water affected by an algae-produced compound, 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), while dams are full; the Gold Coast desalination plant is operating at 70% capacity, producing 100 megalitres daily.
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48% Bias Score
Woman Dies After Balcony Fall Following Delayed Police Response
A 39-year-old woman died after falling from a balcony in Parramatta, Australia, following a triple-zero call reporting raised voices almost two hours prior; a 40-year-old man was arrested and released, and police are investigating a delayed response.
Woman Dies After Balcony Fall Following Delayed Police Response
A 39-year-old woman died after falling from a balcony in Parramatta, Australia, following a triple-zero call reporting raised voices almost two hours prior; a 40-year-old man was arrested and released, and police are investigating a delayed response.
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44% Bias Score
Ice Spice Criticized for Disrespectful Brisbane Performance
US rapper Ice Spice was heavily criticized for arriving 25 minutes late to her 30-minute New Year's Eve set at Brisbane's Wildlands festival, performing only two songs before leaving, prompting outrage from fans who paid up to $242 for tickets.
Ice Spice Criticized for Disrespectful Brisbane Performance
US rapper Ice Spice was heavily criticized for arriving 25 minutes late to her 30-minute New Year's Eve set at Brisbane's Wildlands festival, performing only two songs before leaving, prompting outrage from fans who paid up to $242 for tickets.
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56% Bias Score
Lithium Market Downturn and the Uncertainty of a Trump Presidency
The lithium market, crucial for electric vehicle batteries, faced a 2024 price rout, impacting miners and explorers; a new Trump presidency may further decrease US demand and reshape global supply chains.
Lithium Market Downturn and the Uncertainty of a Trump Presidency
The lithium market, crucial for electric vehicle batteries, faced a 2024 price rout, impacting miners and explorers; a new Trump presidency may further decrease US demand and reshape global supply chains.
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52% Bias Score
Starc and Marsh Firm for SCG Test
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey confirmed that Mitchell Starc and Mitch Marsh are likely to play in the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, despite Starc's rib and back soreness and Marsh's recent batting struggles; the match starts Friday.
Starc and Marsh Firm for SCG Test
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey confirmed that Mitchell Starc and Mitch Marsh are likely to play in the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, despite Starc's rib and back soreness and Marsh's recent batting struggles; the match starts Friday.
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4% Bias Score
Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages
Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.
Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages
Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Adults Pay More for GP Visits Despite Government Bulk-Billing Investment
Analysis of Medicare data reveals that while the Albanese government's \$3.5 billion investment in bulk billing increased free GP visits for children and older Australians, adults aged 16 to 64 are paying more for GP appointments, with bulk-billing rates declining and out-of-pocket costs rising from...
Australian Adults Pay More for GP Visits Despite Government Bulk-Billing Investment
Analysis of Medicare data reveals that while the Albanese government's \$3.5 billion investment in bulk billing increased free GP visits for children and older Australians, adults aged 16 to 64 are paying more for GP appointments, with bulk-billing rates declining and out-of-pocket costs rising from...
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56% Bias Score
Melbourne's West: Boomtown Challenges
Melbourne's western suburbs, once considered undesirable, have become Australia's fastest-growing region, adding over 650,000 people this century, but struggling with inadequate infrastructure despite significant growth.
Melbourne's West: Boomtown Challenges
Melbourne's western suburbs, once considered undesirable, have become Australia's fastest-growing region, adding over 650,000 people this century, but struggling with inadequate infrastructure despite significant growth.
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40% Bias Score
Queensland Floods: Three Rescued as Renewed Flooding Hits
Three people were rescued from floodwaters in Lockrose, Queensland, after a vehicle became trapped at 1:46 am on Thursday, following renewed flash flooding in southern and central Queensland. Authorities released water from dams as a precaution.
Queensland Floods: Three Rescued as Renewed Flooding Hits
Three people were rescued from floodwaters in Lockrose, Queensland, after a vehicle became trapped at 1:46 am on Thursday, following renewed flash flooding in southern and central Queensland. Authorities released water from dams as a precaution.
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24% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Explode in Queensland Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Queensland experienced a record-high 14,783 whooping cough cases in 2024, a 16-fold increase from 2023, attributed to declining vaccination rates and the end of COVID-19 preventative measures; one infant death was reported.
Whooping Cough Cases Explode in Queensland Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Queensland experienced a record-high 14,783 whooping cough cases in 2024, a 16-fold increase from 2023, attributed to declining vaccination rates and the end of COVID-19 preventative measures; one infant death was reported.
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44% Bias Score
Bumrah's Exhaustion Threatens India's Trophy Hopes
Facing exhaustion in the Melbourne Test, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah's ability to continue in the fifth Test against Australia is crucial for India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, given his exceptional performance (30 wickets at 12.83) and heavy workload (141.2 overs).
Bumrah's Exhaustion Threatens India's Trophy Hopes
Facing exhaustion in the Melbourne Test, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah's ability to continue in the fifth Test against Australia is crucial for India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, given his exceptional performance (30 wickets at 12.83) and heavy workload (141.2 overs).
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48% Bias Score
Chalmers Warns of Crypto-Driven Financial Crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of systemic risks to Australia's financial system from incorporating cryptocurrencies, citing potential US deregulation under President Trump and the inherent worthlessness and volatility of crypto assets.
Chalmers Warns of Crypto-Driven Financial Crisis
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of systemic risks to Australia's financial system from incorporating cryptocurrencies, citing potential US deregulation under President Trump and the inherent worthlessness and volatility of crypto assets.
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56% Bias Score