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.
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
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 ...
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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36% Bias Score
Alan Jones Faces 34 Indecent Assault Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of indecent assault, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, following new allegations by a tenth complainant detailing repeated kissing and inappropriate touching between 2001 and 2019 at various locations.
Alan Jones Faces 34 Indecent Assault Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of indecent assault, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, following new allegations by a tenth complainant detailing repeated kissing and inappropriate touching between 2001 and 2019 at various locations.
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40% Bias Score
Police probe into handling of 2009 complaint against Australia's worst paedophile
A Queensland Police investigation is underway into the handling of a 2009 complaint about Ashley Griffith, Australia's worst paedophile, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abusing hundreds of children; the investigation was prompted by a mother's recent statement about the initial dismissal...
Police probe into handling of 2009 complaint against Australia's worst paedophile
A Queensland Police investigation is underway into the handling of a 2009 complaint about Ashley Griffith, Australia's worst paedophile, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abusing hundreds of children; the investigation was prompted by a mother's recent statement about the initial dismissal...
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44% Bias Score
Gosford Hospital Loses Obstetrics Training Accreditation for Six Months
RANZCOG suspended Gosford Hospital's obstetrics and gynecology training accreditation for six months from February 2025 due to concerns about junior doctor supervision and patient safety, impacting approximately 4100 expected births and potentially diverting patients to other hospitals.
Gosford Hospital Loses Obstetrics Training Accreditation for Six Months
RANZCOG suspended Gosford Hospital's obstetrics and gynecology training accreditation for six months from February 2025 due to concerns about junior doctor supervision and patient safety, impacting approximately 4100 expected births and potentially diverting patients to other hospitals.
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44% Bias Score
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
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60% Bias Score
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.
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
Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.
Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.
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32% Bias Score
Sydney Couple Murdered: Gambling Debt Investigated
The bodies of Jai-Bao "Rex" Chen, 33, and his wife Zhuojun "Sally" Li were found dumped in a creek near Sydney Airport; police are investigating a large gambling debt owed by Chen to a loan shark as a potential motive for their murders.
Sydney Couple Murdered: Gambling Debt Investigated
The bodies of Jai-Bao "Rex" Chen, 33, and his wife Zhuojun "Sally" Li were found dumped in a creek near Sydney Airport; police are investigating a large gambling debt owed by Chen to a loan shark as a potential motive for their murders.
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52% Bias Score
Australia to Reopen Kyiv Embassy Amidst Ukraine War
Australia will reopen its Kyiv embassy in January 2024, pledging $156 million in aid for Ukraine's recovery and energy needs, amidst pressure from President-elect Trump to end the war and concerns about regional security.
Australia to Reopen Kyiv Embassy Amidst Ukraine War
Australia will reopen its Kyiv embassy in January 2024, pledging $156 million in aid for Ukraine's recovery and energy needs, amidst pressure from President-elect Trump to end the war and concerns about regional security.
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44% Bias Score
Sydney Antisemitic Attack: Man Charged With Arson and Property Damage
A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Farhat, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 21 offenses after allegedly targeting Jewish institutions with anti-Israel graffiti, arson, and property damage, causing over \$100,000 in damages, according to police.
Sydney Antisemitic Attack: Man Charged With Arson and Property Damage
A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Farhat, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 21 offenses after allegedly targeting Jewish institutions with anti-Israel graffiti, arson, and property damage, causing over \$100,000 in damages, according to police.
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40% Bias Score
Hamad Syndicate Lieutenant to Stand Trial for Arson and Extortion
A suspected lieutenant of the Hamad crime syndicate, Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges, including arson and extortion linked to a Melbourne "tobacco war" against the Haddara family; the incidents include firebombing attacks on multiple businesses and a specific extortion attempt on a ...
Hamad Syndicate Lieutenant to Stand Trial for Arson and Extortion
A suspected lieutenant of the Hamad crime syndicate, Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges, including arson and extortion linked to a Melbourne "tobacco war" against the Haddara family; the incidents include firebombing attacks on multiple businesses and a specific extortion attempt on a ...
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44% Bias Score