Tag #Australia

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Nutromics Raises \$35 Million for Breakthrough Wearable Diagnostic Patch

Nutromics, an Australian medical technology company, has raised \$35 million to develop a wearable diagnostic patch using synthetic DNA-based sensors; this technology enables continuous, real-time monitoring of multiple clinically relevant targets for some of the deadliest diseases, with clinical tr...

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Young Paramedic Paralyzed by Stroke, Underscoring Rise in Young Adult Cases

A 21-year-old Australian paramedic suffered a debilitating stroke after a seemingly harmless headache, highlighting the risk of strokes in young adults and the long-term effects of such events; the UK is experiencing a rise in young adult strokes.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
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Sydney Daycare Firebombed in Antisemitic Attack

A Jewish daycare center in Sydney's Maroubra was firebombed and vandalized with antisemitic slogans early Tuesday morning, prompting strong condemnation from Australian officials who are investigating possible links to foreign actors and exploring stricter penalties for hate crimes.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Jervis Bay Tourism Accused of Ignoring Cancer-Causing Toxins

The Wreck Bay Aboriginal community in Jervis Bay, Australia, is suffering from high rates of cancer and other illnesses due to PFAS contamination from a nearby Defence base, with authorities accused of prioritizing tourism revenue over public health warnings.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Burlesque Owner on Trial, Claims Sexsomnia in Rape Case

A Sydney burlesque business owner, Timothy Malcolm Rowland, is on trial for allegedly raping a woman in August 2022, claiming he was asleep and suffering from sexsomnia; the Crown argues he was awake and aware.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Sydney's Housing Crisis Fuels Youth Exodus

Sydney is experiencing a youth exodus due to its unaffordable housing market, with two young people leaving for every one arriving, according to a 2024 NSW Productivity Commission report; this is fueled by high HECS debts and the relative affordability of other Australian cities.

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Antisemitic Attack in Sydney Sparks Emergency Meeting, Heightened Tensions

An antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia, targeting a daycare center near a synagogue, prompted an emergency meeting of state premiers and increased police presence; the incident is part of a broader rise in antisemitic acts following the October 7th Gaza conflict, leading to debates on stricter h...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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England Suffers Crushing Ashes Defeat, Exposing Wide Gap with Australia

England lost the Women's Ashes series to Australia 8-0, exposing significant deficiencies in fielding and batting against spin, despite England's captain claiming they were close to Australia's level. The series ended in Sydney, with Australia showcasing superior athleticism and an aggressive style ...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Western Australia Heatwave Causes Record Power Draw and Widespread Outages

Western Australia faced extreme heat on Monday, with temperatures reaching 49.3 degrees in Geraldton and 43.6 degrees in Perth, leading to a record power draw and widespread outages affecting 16,000 homes due to local technical faults; a tropical cyclone off the Pilbara coast caused flooding and dam...

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Abbie Chatfield Reveals Suicidal Thoughts After Online Harassment and Domestic Abuse Trauma

Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield revealed her struggles with suicidal thoughts due to online trolling and past domestic abuse trauma, following a harassment incident at the Australian Open where a man filmed her without consent and shared the footage online, leading to further abuse and ...

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16% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls

Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.

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40% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
smh.com.au
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\$110 Million Redevelopment of Fremantle's Elders Wool Stores

Human Urban's \$110 million redevelopment of Fremantle's historic Elders Wool Stores will repurpose the 20,000-square-meter site into a mixed-use complex with apartments, co-living units, and retail, preserving original structures while adding two to three stories.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities