Victoria Braces for Extreme Bushfire Risk Amidst Severe Weather Forecast
Extreme fire danger is forecast for Victoria on December 25, 2024, with 100km/h winds and 40-degree temperatures expected, leading to immediate evacuations in Halls Gap and parts of the Macedon Ranges, while a large western blaze threatens to spread further.
Victoria Braces for Extreme Bushfire Risk Amidst Severe Weather Forecast
Extreme fire danger is forecast for Victoria on December 25, 2024, with 100km/h winds and 40-degree temperatures expected, leading to immediate evacuations in Halls Gap and parts of the Macedon Ranges, while a large western blaze threatens to spread further.
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University of Sydney's Gambling Investments Raise Ethical Concerns
The University of Sydney's investments in gambling companies, including Aristocrat and Entain, between 2021 and early 2024, and the companies' funding of university research, raise ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest, mirroring past controversies with the tobacco industry.
University of Sydney's Gambling Investments Raise Ethical Concerns
The University of Sydney's investments in gambling companies, including Aristocrat and Entain, between 2021 and early 2024, and the companies' funding of university research, raise ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest, mirroring past controversies with the tobacco industry.
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32% Bias Score
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Amid Wild Weather
Two sailors died in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after being struck by their boats' booms; one near Ulladulla, the other near Batemans Bay; both incidents involved unsuccessful CPR attempts; the race continues despite these deaths.
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Amid Wild Weather
Two sailors died in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after being struck by their boats' booms; one near Ulladulla, the other near Batemans Bay; both incidents involved unsuccessful CPR attempts; the race continues despite these deaths.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Collapses After Promising Start in MCG Test
Australia's cricket team, after a promising start with their top four batters reaching 50 runs, including Steve Smith's half-century, experienced a significant collapse losing three wickets for nine runs to India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) due to Bumrah's impressive bowling and lapses in ...
Australia Collapses After Promising Start in MCG Test
Australia's cricket team, after a promising start with their top four batters reaching 50 runs, including Steve Smith's half-century, experienced a significant collapse losing three wickets for nine runs to India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) due to Bumrah's impressive bowling and lapses in ...
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40% Bias Score
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
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36% Bias Score
Victoria Faces Extreme Bushfire Threat Amid Forecast 100km/h Winds
A large bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 44,000 hectares, forcing evacuations from Halls Gap; extreme 100km/h winds and 40°C temperatures are forecast for Thursday, leading to a statewide total fire ban and the deployment of over 100 interstate firefighters.
Victoria Faces Extreme Bushfire Threat Amid Forecast 100km/h Winds
A large bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 44,000 hectares, forcing evacuations from Halls Gap; extreme 100km/h winds and 40°C temperatures are forecast for Thursday, leading to a statewide total fire ban and the deployment of over 100 interstate firefighters.
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32% Bias Score
Victorian Towns Urged to Evacuate Amid Devastating Bushfires
Devastating bushfires in Victoria have scorched over 55,000 hectares, prompting "Leave Immediately" orders for several towns near the Grampians National Park as emergency services battle unpredictable wind changes and fear potential residential losses, while "take shelter" warnings are in effect for...
Victorian Towns Urged to Evacuate Amid Devastating Bushfires
Devastating bushfires in Victoria have scorched over 55,000 hectares, prompting "Leave Immediately" orders for several towns near the Grampians National Park as emergency services battle unpredictable wind changes and fear potential residential losses, while "take shelter" warnings are in effect for...
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32% Bias Score
Record Working Holidaymaker Numbers Challenge Australia's Migration Goals
Australia welcomed a record 213,400 working holidaymakers by November 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels by 72,300, driven by a strong labor market and relaxed UK visa rules, posing a challenge to the government's migration targets ahead of the federal election.
Record Working Holidaymaker Numbers Challenge Australia's Migration Goals
Australia welcomed a record 213,400 working holidaymakers by November 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels by 72,300, driven by a strong labor market and relaxed UK visa rules, posing a challenge to the government's migration targets ahead of the federal election.
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Severe Heatwave Ignites Devastating Wildfires in Victoria, Australia
A severe heatwave in Victoria, Australia, has created extreme bushfire conditions, with a large uncontained fire in the Grampians National Park burning 55,000 hectares and prompting emergency warnings for residents near Mafeking, while firefighters from other states are assisting.
Severe Heatwave Ignites Devastating Wildfires in Victoria, Australia
A severe heatwave in Victoria, Australia, has created extreme bushfire conditions, with a large uncontained fire in the Grampians National Park burning 55,000 hectares and prompting emergency warnings for residents near Mafeking, while firefighters from other states are assisting.
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40% Bias Score
Kohli Faces ICC Scrutiny After On-Field Altercation
During the first session of the Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli made physical contact with Australian debutant Sam Konstas, prompting an investigation by the ICC match referee for potential code of conduct violations based on inappropriate physical contact; the incident followed other on-field tensions...
Kohli Faces ICC Scrutiny After On-Field Altercation
During the first session of the Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli made physical contact with Australian debutant Sam Konstas, prompting an investigation by the ICC match referee for potential code of conduct violations based on inappropriate physical contact; the incident followed other on-field tensions...
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Emergency Evacuations Ordered as Bushfires Rage Across Western Victoria
Emergency evacuations are underway in three Victorian communitiesâBornes Hill, Moyston, and Pomonalâdue to an out-of-control bushfire burning over 40,000 hectares, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, prompting total fire bans and interstate assistance.
Emergency Evacuations Ordered as Bushfires Rage Across Western Victoria
Emergency evacuations are underway in three Victorian communitiesâBornes Hill, Moyston, and Pomonalâdue to an out-of-control bushfire burning over 40,000 hectares, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, prompting total fire bans and interstate assistance.
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Grampians Bushfire Prompts Christmas Evacuations, Boxing Day Alert
On Christmas Day, the Grampians bushfire had burned over 43,000 hectares, prompting evacuations and keeping emergency services on high alert for worsening conditions on Boxing Day, particularly a potential expansion towards Dunkeld, Pomonal, and Willaura.
Grampians Bushfire Prompts Christmas Evacuations, Boxing Day Alert
On Christmas Day, the Grampians bushfire had burned over 43,000 hectares, prompting evacuations and keeping emergency services on high alert for worsening conditions on Boxing Day, particularly a potential expansion towards Dunkeld, Pomonal, and Willaura.
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28% Bias Score