Tag #Australia

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British YouTuber Yung Filly Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving Amidst Rape Allegations

British YouTuber Yung Filly pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Perth, Australia, on November 17, while on bail for alleged rape and assault of a woman on September 28 following a nightclub performance; he faces multiple sexual assault charges and his case was adjourned to January 30.

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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NDIS Funding Cuts Threaten Music Therapy for Autistic Woman

Nineteen-year-old Ava Rinna, diagnosed with level 3 autism, uses music therapy to communicate; however, proposed NDIS funding cuts from $193.99 to $67.56 per hour threaten to end her sessions, impacting her well-being and communication skills.

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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Queensland: Flooding Relief in South-East, Tropical Low Threatens North

Heavy rainfall and flooding caused power outages and emergency rescues in south-east Queensland, while a tropical low threatens more wet weather for the north, with a low chance of developing into a cyclone.

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates

Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Australia Responds

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including a young Australian mother, and causing significant damage to Port Vila's infrastructure, particularly the main hospital and telecommunications.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
foxnews.com
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Australia's Antisemitism Crisis: A 738% Surge in Hate Crimes

Since October 7, 2023, Australia has seen a 738% increase in antisemitic incidents, including attacks on synagogues, businesses, and individuals, following a shift in the government's stance on Israel and criticism of its insufficient response.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Dutton's Nuclear Power Plan: Waste Concerns and Feasibility Challenges

Peter Dutton's plan to construct seven nuclear power plants in Australia, projected to generate 140 cubic meters of nuclear waste annually, faces significant opposition due to the lack of suitable long-term storage facilities, substantial cost concerns, and public unease about the handling of nuclea...

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60% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
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ABS Data Reveals 4.5% of Australians Identify as LGBTI+

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+, with significantly higher percentages among younger age groups (9.5% for 16-24 year olds and 7.5% for 25-34 year olds), with the ACT and Victoria having the highest rates at ...

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Melbourne Lord Mayor Faces Conflict-of-Interest Questions Over Developer Donation

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece accepted a \$5000 donation from Sidney Myer, a financier behind a proposed 57-story tower in Arden, despite a prior pledge against accepting funds from developers, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates

A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Australia to Reopen Kyiv Embassy, Increase Ukraine Aid to Over $1.5 Billion

Australia will reopen its embassy in Kyiv in January 2024 and provide an additional $76 million in aid to Ukraine, bringing its total support to over $1.5 billion since the start of the war in February 2022, reflecting strategic concerns about the Indo-Pacific region's security.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Preventable Death of Mentally Ill Prisoner Highlights Systemic Failures in Australia

Simon Cartwright, a 41-year-old suffering schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and a treatable gastric ulcer, died in Silverwater jail after prison guards turned off his water supply as punishment, ignored his pleas for help, and missed opportunities for treatment; a coroner ruled his death preventable ...

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