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Cyclone Alfred's Aftermath: Ongoing Severe Weather Causes Widespread Disruption in NSW and Queensland

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's remnants cause ongoing severe weather in northern NSW and south-east Queensland, resulting in road closures, school shutdowns, limited public transport, widespread power outages (affecting 230,000 homes and businesses), and significant disruptions to phone and internet s...

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Record Rainfall from Cyclone Alfred Causes Devastating Brisbane Floods

Cyclone Alfred caused record flooding in Brisbane, exceeding previous flood levels by up to 220 millimeters, leaving 200,000 properties without power and prompting over 3600 calls for help to the State Emergency Service.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Brain Tumor Regrowth Leaves Former Australian of the Year with Months to Live

Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer's aggressive brain tumor has regrown after multiple surgeries and experimental treatment, leaving him with a prognosis of months to live, despite exceeding typical survival rates by nine months; his case informs a world-first clinical trial for...

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Good Health and Well-being
cnn.com
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Luxury Tour Recreates Qantas's Historic Kangaroo Route

Captain's Choice offers a 14-day luxury tour recreating Qantas's 1947 Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London, costing $31,000 per person, including flights, hotels, and VIP experiences, showcasing advancements in air travel and tourism.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dailymail.co.uk
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RBA Signals End to Interest Rate Cuts in 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has indicated no further interest rate cuts are likely in 2025 due to the ending of \$300 electricity rebates on April 1st, which is predicted to increase inflation to 3.7 percent by late 2025, despite current inflation being at a three-year low of 2.4 percent.

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Bally's Corp. Proposes A$250 Million Investment in Star Entertainment

Star Entertainment is considering a A$250 million cash injection from Bally's Corp. for a controlling stake, following regulatory issues and financial difficulties stemming from money laundering allegations in 2021, resulting in a A$4 billion market capitalization loss.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Sydney Counter-Terror Raids: 14 Arrested in Caravan Explosives Plot

Following a months-long investigation into a caravan containing explosives and notes targeting the Jewish community, found in Dural, NSW, in mid-January, Australian police arrested 14 people in dawn raids across Sydney on Monday. Police allege the plot was orchestrated by organized crime figures for...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Sydney Housing Crisis: Gen X Parents Bankroll Adult Children's Home Purchases

In Sydney, Australia, the soaring cost of housing is compelling many Gen X parents to financially support their adult children's home purchases, highlighting increasing intergenerational wealth transfer and economic challenges.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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10,000 Insurance Claims After Cyclone Alfred as Insurers Face Government Pressure

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred caused almost 10,000 insurance claims in Queensland and NSW by Monday, mainly for home damage from fallen trees and flooding, with insurers bracing for thousands more as rivers flood; the Prime Minister and Queensland Premier criticized insurers for past practices and dema...

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Dying Outback Killer to Take Falconio Body Secret to Grave

Bradley John Murdoch, serving a life sentence for the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in Australia's outback, is dying of throat cancer and will likely take the location of Falconio's body to his grave, leaving the victim's family without closure.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Sydney Terror Plot Revealed as Hoax: 14 Arrested

Fourteen people were arrested in Sydney, Australia, in connection with a hoax anti-Semitic terror plot involving a caravan containing explosives that could cause a 40-meter blast; the perpetrators sought to manipulate the justice system, not to carry out an actual terrorist attack.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Police Officer Cleared After IBAC Investigation into Dissident Facebook Group

A Victoria Police senior constable created a Facebook group for members to discuss a controversial enterprise bargaining agreement; after an anonymous complaint to IBAC, an internal investigation cleared the officer of serious misconduct, but he received a verbal warning for using police email to ve...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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