Laos Rejects Help in Tourist Methanol Poisoning Deaths
Six tourists, including two 19-year-old Australian teenagers, died in Vang Vieng, Laos, in November 2023 from suspected methanol poisoning; the Laos government rejected an Australian Federal Police offer to assist in the investigation, leading to outrage from the victims' families.
Laos Rejects Help in Tourist Methanol Poisoning Deaths
Six tourists, including two 19-year-old Australian teenagers, died in Vang Vieng, Laos, in November 2023 from suspected methanol poisoning; the Laos government rejected an Australian Federal Police offer to assist in the investigation, leading to outrage from the victims' families.
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56% Bias Score
Sydney Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Wife, Causing Paralysis
A Sydney man, Kamal El Jamal, pleaded guilty to shooting his wife, Georgina Vlahos, causing permanent spinal injuries, after firing a gun through their garage ceiling; he then abandoned her at a hospital before fleeing, resulting in a four-week manhunt.
Sydney Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Wife, Causing Paralysis
A Sydney man, Kamal El Jamal, pleaded guilty to shooting his wife, Georgina Vlahos, causing permanent spinal injuries, after firing a gun through their garage ceiling; he then abandoned her at a hospital before fleeing, resulting in a four-week manhunt.
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52% Bias Score
ABC Staff Demand Inquiry After Court's "Race" Argument
Following Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case, in which the ABC argued the existence of a Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern "race" must be proven, approximately 250 ABC union staff passed a resolution demanding the broadcaster disavow this position, launch an inquiry into its independence ...
ABC Staff Demand Inquiry After Court's "Race" Argument
Following Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case, in which the ABC argued the existence of a Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern "race" must be proven, approximately 250 ABC union staff passed a resolution demanding the broadcaster disavow this position, launch an inquiry into its independence ...
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56% Bias Score
Perth CBD Office Vacancy Rate Drops Amid National Increase
Perth's CBD office vacancy rate dropped to 15.1 percent in January 2024, down from 15.5 percent in July 2023, contrasting with a national increase and highlighting a strong in-office work culture and high demand for office space.
Perth CBD Office Vacancy Rate Drops Amid National Increase
Perth's CBD office vacancy rate dropped to 15.1 percent in January 2024, down from 15.5 percent in July 2023, contrasting with a national increase and highlighting a strong in-office work culture and high demand for office space.
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44% Bias Score
Albanese's Cautious Response to Trump's Gaza Proposal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is employing a cautious approach to US President Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza, prioritizing a stable US relationship while maintaining Australia's support for a two-state solution and avoiding direct confrontation with Trump's unpredictable stat...
Albanese's Cautious Response to Trump's Gaza Proposal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is employing a cautious approach to US President Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza, prioritizing a stable US relationship while maintaining Australia's support for a two-state solution and avoiding direct confrontation with Trump's unpredictable stat...
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40% Bias Score
Two Teens Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Jack Westren
On January 28, 25-year-old Jack Westren was fatally stabbed near Shellharbour Junction train station; police have charged a 15-year-old with murder, a 35-year-old woman with murder and accessory after the fact, and two 13-year-olds with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company and affray; i...
Two Teens Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Jack Westren
On January 28, 25-year-old Jack Westren was fatally stabbed near Shellharbour Junction train station; police have charged a 15-year-old with murder, a 35-year-old woman with murder and accessory after the fact, and two 13-year-olds with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company and affray; i...
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24% Bias Score
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Activities and Chinese Competition
Tesla's sales plummeted in Australia (down 33 percent) and Europe in January 2025 due to increased competition from Chinese brands and negative public perception of Elon Musk's political activities; polls indicate Musk's actions are deterring potential buyers.
Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Activities and Chinese Competition
Tesla's sales plummeted in Australia (down 33 percent) and Europe in January 2025 due to increased competition from Chinese brands and negative public perception of Elon Musk's political activities; polls indicate Musk's actions are deterring potential buyers.
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52% Bias Score
NFL Melbourne Game: A Major Sporting Coup
The NFL is bringing a regular-season game to Melbourne's Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as part of a multi-year deal, promising significant economic benefits and international exposure for the city, comparable to London's \$3 billion impact from hosting NFL games since 2007.
NFL Melbourne Game: A Major Sporting Coup
The NFL is bringing a regular-season game to Melbourne's Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as part of a multi-year deal, promising significant economic benefits and international exposure for the city, comparable to London's \$3 billion impact from hosting NFL games since 2007.
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52% Bias Score
Telstra Sells Sydney Redfern Exchange for $20 Million
Telstra is selling its Redfern Exchange in Sydney for approximately $20 million to a buyer yet to be determined, as part of a broader property offloading program, with the sale expected to be completed by an unspecified date.
Telstra Sells Sydney Redfern Exchange for $20 Million
Telstra is selling its Redfern Exchange in Sydney for approximately $20 million to a buyer yet to be determined, as part of a broader property offloading program, with the sale expected to be completed by an unspecified date.
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48% Bias Score
Tasmania's Overland Track Closed Amidst Extensive West Coast Fires
Dry lightning ignited a fire 5km southwest of Pelion West on Monday, closing Tasmania's Overland Track for three days, impacting 100 walkers, and burning approximately 10,800 hectares by Thursday; 15 aircraft and three more en route are assisting ground crews in containment efforts.
Tasmania's Overland Track Closed Amidst Extensive West Coast Fires
Dry lightning ignited a fire 5km southwest of Pelion West on Monday, closing Tasmania's Overland Track for three days, impacting 100 walkers, and burning approximately 10,800 hectares by Thursday; 15 aircraft and three more en route are assisting ground crews in containment efforts.
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24% Bias Score
Australia Enacts Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Hate Symbols
Australia's parliament passed a law mandating a minimum one-year jail sentence for displaying hate symbols, despite Labor's past opposition and concerns raised by prominent barrister Bret Walker, SC, about its potential for discriminatory and unjust outcomes.
Australia Enacts Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Hate Symbols
Australia's parliament passed a law mandating a minimum one-year jail sentence for displaying hate symbols, despite Labor's past opposition and concerns raised by prominent barrister Bret Walker, SC, about its potential for discriminatory and unjust outcomes.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Workers' Holiday Connectivity: A Productivity and Well-being Crisis
A recent study shows that 70 percent of Australians check work emails during their holidays, with women more frequently contacted than men, despite guidelines protecting uninterrupted leave, highlighting the negative impact on employee well-being and productivity.
Australian Workers' Holiday Connectivity: A Productivity and Well-being Crisis
A recent study shows that 70 percent of Australians check work emails during their holidays, with women more frequently contacted than men, despite guidelines protecting uninterrupted leave, highlighting the negative impact on employee well-being and productivity.
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32% Bias Score