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Australia's Budget: "Trump-Proofing" the Economy Amidst Trade War Fears
Australia's federal budget will implement a "buy Australian" plan to shield the economy from potential US tariffs, including $10.6 billion in increased defense spending and additional aid to Pacific nations, while also forecasting a rise in national debt.
Australia's Budget: "Trump-Proofing" the Economy Amidst Trade War Fears
Australia's federal budget will implement a "buy Australian" plan to shield the economy from potential US tariffs, including $10.6 billion in increased defense spending and additional aid to Pacific nations, while also forecasting a rise in national debt.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Fire Ant Stings Prompts $24 Million Queensland Control Program
Following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, 23 people were hospitalized in south-east Queensland due to serious fire ant stings, with a total of 60 serious stings reported since March 1, alongside the first reported pet fatality from fire ants in Queensland, prompting a $24 million government funding boos...
Surge in Fire Ant Stings Prompts $24 Million Queensland Control Program
Following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, 23 people were hospitalized in south-east Queensland due to serious fire ant stings, with a total of 60 serious stings reported since March 1, alongside the first reported pet fatality from fire ants in Queensland, prompting a $24 million government funding boos...
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Opening of Melbourne Community Hospitals Sparks Public Outrage
The newly built Craigieburn Community Hospital in Melbourne's north remains unopened months after completion, despite cost overruns exceeding \$100 million and causing significant resident frustration, while a similar delay affects Cranbourne's new community hospital.
Delayed Opening of Melbourne Community Hospitals Sparks Public Outrage
The newly built Craigieburn Community Hospital in Melbourne's north remains unopened months after completion, despite cost overruns exceeding \$100 million and causing significant resident frustration, while a similar delay affects Cranbourne's new community hospital.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Slow Drug Subsidy Process Sparks US Trade Dispute
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) faces delays averaging 466 days for new drug subsidies, compared to 90 days in other countries, impacting patient access and drawing US trade concerns, prompting a government review with 50 recommendations for improvement.
Australia's Slow Drug Subsidy Process Sparks US Trade Dispute
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) faces delays averaging 466 days for new drug subsidies, compared to 90 days in other countries, impacting patient access and drawing US trade concerns, prompting a government review with 50 recommendations for improvement.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Work-From-Home Debate: A Clash Over Productivity and Lived Experience
Australia's political parties clash over work-from-home policies; the Coalition wants all public servants back in the office, while Labor highlights the increased costs for workers, as a recent survey shows 17 percent of Australians now work from home at least half the time, up from 6.5 percent pre-...
Australia's Work-From-Home Debate: A Clash Over Productivity and Lived Experience
Australia's political parties clash over work-from-home policies; the Coalition wants all public servants back in the office, while Labor highlights the increased costs for workers, as a recent survey shows 17 percent of Australians now work from home at least half the time, up from 6.5 percent pre-...
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56% Bias Score
Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents
Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.
Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents
Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.
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64% Bias Score
Queensland State Schools Receive $2.8 Billion Funding Boost After Funding Dispute
Queensland state school students received $18,440 per student in government funding in 2023, significantly less than the national average, prompting a 19-month funding standoff with the federal government, which ended with a $2.8 billion, 10-year funding boost conditional on implementing educational...
Queensland State Schools Receive $2.8 Billion Funding Boost After Funding Dispute
Queensland state school students received $18,440 per student in government funding in 2023, significantly less than the national average, prompting a 19-month funding standoff with the federal government, which ended with a $2.8 billion, 10-year funding boost conditional on implementing educational...
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40% Bias Score
Melbourne Tradie Shot in Targeted Attack, Police Hunt Gunman
A 49-year-old tradie, an alleged associate of slain gangster Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim, was shot twice in the legs on October 3, 2023, in Fawkner, Melbourne, by a gunman who lured him to a fake job; police released CCTV footage and a digital image of the suspect, described as a tall, slim man of...
Melbourne Tradie Shot in Targeted Attack, Police Hunt Gunman
A 49-year-old tradie, an alleged associate of slain gangster Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim, was shot twice in the legs on October 3, 2023, in Fawkner, Melbourne, by a gunman who lured him to a fake job; police released CCTV footage and a digital image of the suspect, described as a tall, slim man of...
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40% Bias Score
Rise in Australian Antisemitism Since October 7, 2023
A surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia since October 7, 2023, including verbal attacks, graffiti, and a synagogue firebombing, has created fear within the Jewish community, prompting concerns about the future of Jewish life in the country.
Rise in Australian Antisemitism Since October 7, 2023
A surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia since October 7, 2023, including verbal attacks, graffiti, and a synagogue firebombing, has created fear within the Jewish community, prompting concerns about the future of Jewish life in the country.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in Porn Addiction Treatment Requests Linked to OnlyFans Growth
A significant rise in Australians seeking help for sex and pornography addiction coincides with a substantial increase in OnlyFans users and revenue; experts link this to the platform's normalization of pornography as a career and readily available explicit content.
Surge in Porn Addiction Treatment Requests Linked to OnlyFans Growth
A significant rise in Australians seeking help for sex and pornography addiction coincides with a substantial increase in OnlyFans users and revenue; experts link this to the platform's normalization of pornography as a career and readily available explicit content.
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60% Bias Score
Slight Dip in Australian House Prices Fails to Address Deepening Affordability Crisis
A minimal 0.1% drop in Australian house prices, amounting to less than \$1000 on average, fails to resolve the escalating housing affordability crisis, where young people now require 17 years of average household income to buy a home, compared to nine years 25 years ago. This has prompted discussion...
Slight Dip in Australian House Prices Fails to Address Deepening Affordability Crisis
A minimal 0.1% drop in Australian house prices, amounting to less than \$1000 on average, fails to resolve the escalating housing affordability crisis, where young people now require 17 years of average household income to buy a home, compared to nine years 25 years ago. This has prompted discussion...
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Metro Rail Projects Face \$566 Million Cost Overrun
Construction costs for Sydney's Metro West and Sydney Airport metro lines have increased by \$566 million, due to factors including additional tunnel cross passages and unforeseen excavation challenges, raising concerns about project budgets and funding for future transport initiatives.
Sydney Metro Rail Projects Face \$566 Million Cost Overrun
Construction costs for Sydney's Metro West and Sydney Airport metro lines have increased by \$566 million, due to factors including additional tunnel cross passages and unforeseen excavation challenges, raising concerns about project budgets and funding for future transport initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
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