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Melbourne School's Hall Remains Unfunded After Seven Years

St Kilda Primary School in Melbourne's inner south lacks a multipurpose hall after its demolition in 2020, despite a prior promise of replacement funding; students endure outdoor assemblies and limited physical education, while the state government cites a large school-building program.

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Man Dies After Ingesting Cyanide During Domestic Violence Arrest

Phillip Reidy, 27, died from ingesting sodium cyanide during a July 2024 arrest for domestic violence in Kyneton, Australia; he'd fraudulently purchased the poison online, highlighting regulatory failures.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Death Threats Against MPs Amid Anti-Abortion Activist's Campaign

Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe's aggressive campaigning tactics have resulted in death threats against multiple Australian MPs and their staff, prompting police involvement and raising concerns about the safety and security of elected officials.

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64% Bias Score

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Record NSW Floods Cause 130 Rescues

Unprecedented flooding on the mid-north coast of New South Wales has caused the State Emergency Service (SES) to perform 130 rescues in the past 24 hours, with the Manning River at Taree exceeding its highest recorded level from 1929, leaving residents stranded and causing widespread damage.

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No Poverty
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RBA Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Recession Concerns

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent on Tuesday, June 12, 2025, after considering a larger 50 basis point cut, due to inflation returning to the target range and concerns of a potential recession within two years; however, the RBA governor stated that h...

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New Zealand Warns Against Pacific Militarization Amid Growing Chinese Influence

New Zealand's foreign minister warns against the militarization of the Pacific Ocean amid China's growing influence, citing concerns over a China-Cook Islands agreement and recent Chinese live-fire drills.

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Australia's New Aged Care Costs: A Means Test That May Leave Retirees Paying More Than They Can Afford

Australia's new aged care system, effective July 1st, will significantly increase costs for retirees based on a means test using asset and income thresholds, potentially leaving many facing unaffordable expenses.

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60% Bias Score

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Sydney Plumber Killed in Apparent Case of Mistaken Identity

A 23-year-old plumber, John Versace, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside his Sydney home on Monday night; police believe it was a case of mistaken identity, with the intended victim possibly linked to organized crime.

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15% Tax on Unrealised Super Gains Over \$3 Million: Implications and Calculation

A 15% tax on unrealised superannuation gains over \$3 million per member will take effect from July 1, 2026, impacting those whose balances exceed this threshold at any time after June 30, 2026, even with subsequent withdrawals; the calculation considers earnings exceeding the threshold and a propor...

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Sydney Train Chaos: Power Outage Causes Widespread Disruptions

A broken overhead wire near Homebush caused a major power outage on Tuesday afternoon, crippling Sydney's train network and leading to widespread cancellations and delays on Wednesday, prompting an independent review of the system and free travel for commuters next Monday.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sky News Defends Defamation Claim, Claims Lawyer is 'Jew Hater'

Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt are defending a defamation lawsuit filed by lawyer Adam Houda, who claims their broadcasts and articles falsely labeled him a "Jew hater"; the defendants argue the statement is true, citing his extensive social media activity.

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Qantas Faces Penalties for Illegal Worker Dismissals During COVID-19

Qantas faces penalties in Federal Court for illegally sacking 1820 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic to save $100 million annually; the airline argues it was a mistake, while the union seeks a $121 million penalty.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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