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NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim

Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.

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16% Bias Score

Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Cape Otway Bushfire Contained; Grampians Fire Causes $2 Million in Damage

A bushfire near Cape Otway, Victoria, was contained after prompting evacuations and isolating 100 campers; the Grampians National Park fire, contained on Monday after three weeks, caused $2 million in economic damage and significant environmental destruction.

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20% Bias Score

Life on Land
smh.com.au
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Circular Quay Redevelopment: $170 Million Spent, Nothing to Show

Despite $170 million spent over nine years, Sydney's Circular Quay redevelopment remains stalled due to planning issues, conflicting agencies, and the Cahill Expressway's presence, prompting public frustration and questioning government efficiency.

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68% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Sydney Police Pursuit Results in Two Arrests, Weapon Recovery

On New Year's Eve, Paea Tuiniua and Faez Finau, allegedly involved in a gangland hit attempt, fired shots at police during a pursuit in Sydney's west, leading to their arrests and the recovery of a stolen car containing weapons.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Elderly Women Fleeced in Melbourne Supernatural Scam

In Melbourne's Box Hill, con artists allegedly stole over $200,000 from elderly Asian women by promising to remove evil spirits; victims exchanged valuables for worthless items during a fake ritual, prompting police warnings in multiple languages.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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ASIC Sues Rex for Misleading Investors, Exposing Airline's Financial Crisis

Regional Express (Rex) faces legal action from ASIC for misleading investors about its profitability, reporting critically low cash reserves and substantial operating losses in early 2023, culminating in voluntary administration and a government bailout for regional routes.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks

Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Cooling Inflation May Lead to RBA Rate Cut in February

Australia's November inflation rose to 2.3 percent year-on-year, with underlying inflation cooling to 3.2 percent, potentially leading to an RBA interest rate cut in February 2025; however, some economists remain cautious due to persistent services inflation.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Marmota's Major Titanium Discovery in South Australia

Marmota Ltd. discovered a 28km-long palaeochannel in South Australia's Gawler Craton containing high-grade titanium deposits, including intersections of 28m at 10.1% titanium oxide, expanding the prospective mining area and potentially creating a significant standalone titanium mine.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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India Wins Test Series Against Australia Amidst Player Performance Concerns

India defeated Australia in a five-match Test series, marked by Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling and Virat Kohli's controversial on-field behavior, ultimately failing to qualify for the World Test Championship final.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
smh.com.au
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\$2.7 Billion Christmas Debt Hangover for 1.7 Million Australians

Approximately 1.7 million Australians are in debt totaling \$2.7 billion due to Christmas spending, with an average debt of \$1634 per person; many will take six months or more to repay.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Australia's Shark Attack Debate: Data Challenges Culling Calls

Two fatal shark attacks in Australia have sparked renewed calls for culling, but experts emphasize that the recent increase in incidents is linked to greater human presence in shark habitats, not rising shark populations; they advocate for data-driven solutions and coexistence.

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16% Bias Score

Life Below Water

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