Tag #Australia

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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

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NDIS Funding Cuts Threaten to Undo Successes

Jack, a homeless man with psychosocial disabilities, was transformed by the NDIS, gaining housing and community integration, but proposed funding cuts and changes threaten to undo his progress and that of thousands like him.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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Australian Woman Charged with Murder of Partner

A 38-year-old Australian woman, Cheryl Lucas, was charged with the murder of her partner, 47-year-old Heath Speedie, on Saturday after allegedly stabbing him in the chest in front of their young child in their Mount Helen home; the motive remains unknown.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Australia's Multi-Million Dollar New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular

Australia will celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 with multiple fireworks displays across the country, costing millions of dollars and attracting large crowds, with shows scheduled at various times to cater to families and those celebrating at midnight.

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12% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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High Court Ruling on Clerical Abuse Prompts Calls for Urgent Legislative Reform

The High Court ruled that the Ballarat Catholic diocese isn't liable for abuse by Father Bryan Coffey, impacting thousands of cases nationwide; attorneys-general will meet to consider urgent legislative reforms, prompted by a survivor's call for 'DP's Law'.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Australia Wins Thrilling MCG Test, Takes Border-Gavaskar Lead

Australia defeated India by 184 runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday, securing a 2-1 series lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy; a batting collapse by India after the dismissal of Rishabh Pant was the key factor.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Over One Million Australians to Receive Increased Centrelink Payments

Starting January 1st, 2024, over one million Australians will receive increased Centrelink payments, ranging from $15 to $54 per fortnight, exceeding recent inflation rates and impacting university students, carers, and disability recipients; this is linked to the June quarter's consumer price index...

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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2,297 Australian Parent Visa Applicants Died While Waiting for Approval

Over the past three years, 2,297 individuals applying for Australian parent visas died while waiting for approval, with processing times for some visas extending to 31 years; the government is considering options including a lottery system.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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2025: A Tightrope Walk for Australian First-Home Buyers

In 2025, Australian first-home buyers face high property prices and cost-of-living pressures, but government incentives and a cooling market may offer a brief window of opportunity before interest rate cuts potentially reignite price growth; strategies such as rent-vesting and family support are gai...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Cummins' Top Five Test Wins: Melbourne Triumph Highlights Captaincy

Pat Cummins' top five Test victories as Australian captain are analyzed, highlighting the Melbourne 2024 Boxing Day triumph as his best due to its context against a strong Indian team and record-breaking attendance, along with wins in Edgbaston 2023, Lahore 2022, Indore 2023, and Christchurch 2024.

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20% Bias Score

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MCG Breaks All-Time Test Match Attendance Record

The 2024 Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) broke the all-time attendance record with 373,691 fans over five days, exceeding the previous record set in 1936-37 by 23,157; the final day alone saw 74,362 attendees.

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48% Bias Score

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Australia Wins Fourth Test, Takes Series Lead

Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy; Yashasvi Jaiswal's 84 and a crucial wicket off a part-time bowler marked the match, with Australia securing a place in the World Test Championship final pending their...

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty