Sydney Rail Unions Reduce Pay Demand Amid Ongoing Wage Dispute
Sydney rail unions have lowered their pay demand to 11 percent over three years, down from 32 percent, in a dispute with the NSW government. The counter-offer, submitted Monday, includes 100+ conditions, and negotiations continue, focusing on a risk assessment clause the government wants to remove.
Sydney Rail Unions Reduce Pay Demand Amid Ongoing Wage Dispute
Sydney rail unions have lowered their pay demand to 11 percent over three years, down from 32 percent, in a dispute with the NSW government. The counter-offer, submitted Monday, includes 100+ conditions, and negotiations continue, focusing on a risk assessment clause the government wants to remove.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Psychiatrist Exodus: Government's Plan Sparks Concerns
Facing a mass resignation of nearly one-third of its public psychiatrists, the NSW government plans to increase the roles of counselors and psychologists, despite warnings from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists about potentially disastrous consequences for patient care.
NSW Psychiatrist Exodus: Government's Plan Sparks Concerns
Facing a mass resignation of nearly one-third of its public psychiatrists, the NSW government plans to increase the roles of counselors and psychologists, despite warnings from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists about potentially disastrous consequences for patient care.
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48% Bias Score
Marmota's Aurora Tank Gold Project: 73% Increase in Gold Grades
High-precision testing at Marmota Ltd.'s Aurora Tank gold project in South Australia's Gawler Craton increased gold grades by 73%, from 50 g/t to 87 g/t, confirming high-grade potential and boosting confidence for resource estimation and future production. This follows a previous November 2024 annou...
Marmota's Aurora Tank Gold Project: 73% Increase in Gold Grades
High-precision testing at Marmota Ltd.'s Aurora Tank gold project in South Australia's Gawler Craton increased gold grades by 73%, from 50 g/t to 87 g/t, confirming high-grade potential and boosting confidence for resource estimation and future production. This follows a previous November 2024 annou...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Considers Tougher Penalties for Displaying Terrorist Group Flags Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Proposed Australian laws would impose minimum one-year jail terms for displaying flags of listed terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah, following a rise in antisemitic attacks and differing responses from the Coalition and Labor governments.
Australia Considers Tougher Penalties for Displaying Terrorist Group Flags Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Proposed Australian laws would impose minimum one-year jail terms for displaying flags of listed terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah, following a rise in antisemitic attacks and differing responses from the Coalition and Labor governments.
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56% Bias Score
Perth Heatwave and Cyclone Sean Hit Western Australia
Perth is experiencing near-record overnight temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius, as a severe heatwave affects 50 percent of Western Australia, while Cyclone Sean brings record rainfall to Karratha in the Pilbara region.
Perth Heatwave and Cyclone Sean Hit Western Australia
Perth is experiencing near-record overnight temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius, as a severe heatwave affects 50 percent of Western Australia, while Cyclone Sean brings record rainfall to Karratha in the Pilbara region.
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36% Bias Score
Coalition Vows Mandatory Jail Terms for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
The Coalition proposes mandatory minimum jail terms for anti-Semitic hate crimes in Australia following recent attacks, including a synagogue firebombing and the attack on a Jewish leader's home, with new offenses and increased penalties to deter future acts of anti-Semitism.
Coalition Vows Mandatory Jail Terms for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
The Coalition proposes mandatory minimum jail terms for anti-Semitic hate crimes in Australia following recent attacks, including a synagogue firebombing and the attack on a Jewish leader's home, with new offenses and increased penalties to deter future acts of anti-Semitism.
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Beachgoer Witnesses Apocalyptic Sky Due to Bushfires
During the summer of 2012 in Sydney, Australian journalist Kumi Taguchi experienced a dramatic shift in sky color from blue to orange at a beach due to distant bushfires, creating a shared moment of apprehension among beachgoers before quickly returning to normal, symbolizing both environmental frag...
Sydney Beachgoer Witnesses Apocalyptic Sky Due to Bushfires
During the summer of 2012 in Sydney, Australian journalist Kumi Taguchi experienced a dramatic shift in sky color from blue to orange at a beach due to distant bushfires, creating a shared moment of apprehension among beachgoers before quickly returning to normal, symbolizing both environmental frag...
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16% Bias Score
Sydney Boarding House Evictions Leave 32 Men Homeless
Thirty-two men in Sydney face eviction from their boarding houses on January 31st due to a development project, leaving them with no alternative accommodation and causing significant distress, prompting a community campaign and legal action.
Sydney Boarding House Evictions Leave 32 Men Homeless
Thirty-two men in Sydney face eviction from their boarding houses on January 31st due to a development project, leaving them with no alternative accommodation and causing significant distress, prompting a community campaign and legal action.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.
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52% Bias Score
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
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32% Bias Score
Victorian Hospitals Fail to Document Patient Restraint and Seclusion Properly
A Victorian watchdog found that in 42 percent of reviewed cases involving patient restraint and seclusion, proper facilities and amenities were not documented, and 64 percent had authorization issues, highlighting systemic failures in mental healthcare.
Victorian Hospitals Fail to Document Patient Restraint and Seclusion Properly
A Victorian watchdog found that in 42 percent of reviewed cases involving patient restraint and seclusion, proper facilities and amenities were not documented, and 64 percent had authorization issues, highlighting systemic failures in mental healthcare.
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64% Bias Score
Sydney Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Police Investigation and Law Reform Pledge
Six antisemitic attacks in Sydney over two months, including arson and threats, have prompted a police investigation (Strike Force Pearl and Operation Shelter), leading to seven arrests but leaving most offenders at large; NSW Premier pledges stronger hate speech laws.
Sydney Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Police Investigation and Law Reform Pledge
Six antisemitic attacks in Sydney over two months, including arson and threats, have prompted a police investigation (Strike Force Pearl and Operation Shelter), leading to seven arrests but leaving most offenders at large; NSW Premier pledges stronger hate speech laws.
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44% Bias Score