Youth Detention Review Shows Improvements Despite Coroner's Call for Closure
Following the death of Cleveland Dodd in Casuarina's Unit 18 on October 12, 2023, a coroner called for its closure; however, a recent review showed improvements in youth detention, including increased staffing and trauma-informed care, while still recommending Unit 18's closure and replacement.
Youth Detention Review Shows Improvements Despite Coroner's Call for Closure
Following the death of Cleveland Dodd in Casuarina's Unit 18 on October 12, 2023, a coroner called for its closure; however, a recent review showed improvements in youth detention, including increased staffing and trauma-informed care, while still recommending Unit 18's closure and replacement.
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40% Bias Score
Western Sydney Airport Nears Completion, Set to Open in 2026
Western Sydney International Airport, named after Nancy Bird Walton, is nearing completion, set to open in 2026 with Singapore Airlines as its first international carrier. The airport prioritizes public transport, features a spacious terminal with biometric check-in, and aims to reduce passenger wai...
Western Sydney Airport Nears Completion, Set to Open in 2026
Western Sydney International Airport, named after Nancy Bird Walton, is nearing completion, set to open in 2026 with Singapore Airlines as its first international carrier. The airport prioritizes public transport, features a spacious terminal with biometric check-in, and aims to reduce passenger wai...
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48% Bias Score
Chevron Exits North West Shelf Project in Major Asset Swap with Woodside
Woodside and Chevron announced a major asset swap: Chevron will exit the North West Shelf project after 40 years, trading its 16.67% stake and a 20% interest in the Angel CCS project, along with a $400 million payment, for Woodside's 13% stake in Wheatstone and its 65% stake in the Julimar-Brunello ...
Chevron Exits North West Shelf Project in Major Asset Swap with Woodside
Woodside and Chevron announced a major asset swap: Chevron will exit the North West Shelf project after 40 years, trading its 16.67% stake and a 20% interest in the Angel CCS project, along with a $400 million payment, for Woodside's 13% stake in Wheatstone and its 65% stake in the Julimar-Brunello ...
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Sydney Trains Avoid Disruption Despite Looming RTBU Industrial Action
Sydney's train network operates normally despite a looming threat of industrial action by the RTBU following their Federal Court win; however, the union's potential implementation of numerous work bans could cause widespread disruption, and negotiations between the union and the NSW government remai...
Sydney Trains Avoid Disruption Despite Looming RTBU Industrial Action
Sydney's train network operates normally despite a looming threat of industrial action by the RTBU following their Federal Court win; however, the union's potential implementation of numerous work bans could cause widespread disruption, and negotiations between the union and the NSW government remai...
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52% Bias Score
Ashwin's Surprise Retirement Shakes Indian Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin, a 38-year-old Indian cricketer with 537 Test wickets and six centuries, unexpectedly retired mid-series against Australia on Wednesday, sparking debate about the timing and impact on the Indian team's performance.
Ashwin's Surprise Retirement Shakes Indian Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin, a 38-year-old Indian cricketer with 537 Test wickets and six centuries, unexpectedly retired mid-series against Australia on Wednesday, sparking debate about the timing and impact on the Indian team's performance.
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32% Bias Score
Federal Debt Buyback Proposed to Boost Australian Productivity
Australia's productivity fell 3.7 percent in 2022-23, despite record work hours. Economist Karen Chester proposes the federal government absorb state debt to incentivize reforms in key sectors like health and education, addressing a "vertical fiscal imbalance" that limits state government action.
Federal Debt Buyback Proposed to Boost Australian Productivity
Australia's productivity fell 3.7 percent in 2022-23, despite record work hours. Economist Karen Chester proposes the federal government absorb state debt to incentivize reforms in key sectors like health and education, addressing a "vertical fiscal imbalance" that limits state government action.
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Rail Workers Resume Industrial Action After Court Ruling
Thousands of Sydney rail workers will immediately restart industrial action, disrupting train services after the Federal Court dismissed the NSW government's case to block work bans. The government will appeal to Fair Work to suspend the action, citing economic harm, while the RTBU states the govern...
Sydney Rail Workers Resume Industrial Action After Court Ruling
Thousands of Sydney rail workers will immediately restart industrial action, disrupting train services after the Federal Court dismissed the NSW government's case to block work bans. The government will appeal to Fair Work to suspend the action, citing economic harm, while the RTBU states the govern...
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40% Bias Score
Melbourne Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Axe Murder of Estranged Wife
Dinush Kurera, 47, was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for the axe murder of his estranged wife, Nelomie Perera, 43, in their Melbourne home on December 3, 2022; the judge cited Kurera's anger and sense of entitlement as the motive, highlighting the ongoing problem of men killing their fema...
Melbourne Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Axe Murder of Estranged Wife
Dinush Kurera, 47, was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for the axe murder of his estranged wife, Nelomie Perera, 43, in their Melbourne home on December 3, 2022; the judge cited Kurera's anger and sense of entitlement as the motive, highlighting the ongoing problem of men killing their fema...
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44% Bias Score
Australia Replaces Failed Student Visa Cap with Prioritized Processing
Australia's new student visa system prioritizes 80% of each institution's previous cap for high-speed processing, replacing a failed cap that was blocked in parliament and disproportionately impacted regional universities and students from South Asia, resulting in decreased arrivals and political de...
Australia Replaces Failed Student Visa Cap with Prioritized Processing
Australia's new student visa system prioritizes 80% of each institution's previous cap for high-speed processing, replacing a failed cap that was blocked in parliament and disproportionately impacted regional universities and students from South Asia, resulting in decreased arrivals and political de...
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Opposition Nuclear Plan: Unprecedented Waste Management Challenge
Australia's opposition proposes a 14-gigawatt nuclear energy plan by 2050, generating 880 barrels of highly radioactive spent fuel annually, requiring long-term storage and posing significant environmental and security challenges.
Australia's Opposition Nuclear Plan: Unprecedented Waste Management Challenge
Australia's opposition proposes a 14-gigawatt nuclear energy plan by 2050, generating 880 barrels of highly radioactive spent fuel annually, requiring long-term storage and posing significant environmental and security challenges.
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52% Bias Score
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
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Australian Market Set for Drop After US Fed Rate Cut Revision
The Australian share market is anticipated to fall after a $50 billion drop on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's prediction of fewer 2025 rate cuts than expected, causing global market instability and pushing the Australian dollar to a two-year low.
Australian Market Set for Drop After US Fed Rate Cut Revision
The Australian share market is anticipated to fall after a $50 billion drop on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's prediction of fewer 2025 rate cuts than expected, causing global market instability and pushing the Australian dollar to a two-year low.
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40% Bias Score