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Australian Blood Donor Saves 2.4 Million Babies, Dies at 88
James Harrison, an Australian man, died at 88; his blood plasma, rich in a rare anti-D immunoglobulin, saved 2.4 million babies from a pregnancy-related condition. His death was announced by his family on February 21, 2024.
Australian Blood Donor Saves 2.4 Million Babies, Dies at 88
James Harrison, an Australian man, died at 88; his blood plasma, rich in a rare anti-D immunoglobulin, saved 2.4 million babies from a pregnancy-related condition. His death was announced by his family on February 21, 2024.
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20% Bias Score
Million-Dollar Reward Offered in 1998 Melbourne Gangland Bombing
A $1 million reward has been offered for information regarding the unsolved 1998 bombing death of Melbourne businessman Gianni "John" Furlan, whose car exploded near a primary school, highlighting the case's enduring impact and the danger posed to innocent bystanders.
Million-Dollar Reward Offered in 1998 Melbourne Gangland Bombing
A $1 million reward has been offered for information regarding the unsolved 1998 bombing death of Melbourne businessman Gianni "John" Furlan, whose car exploded near a primary school, highlighting the case's enduring impact and the danger posed to innocent bystanders.
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44% Bias Score
World's Most Prolific Blood Donor Dies at 88
James Harrison, an 88-year-old Australian man, died; his plasma, donated 1173 times between 1954 and 2018, saved over 2.4 million babies from Rhesus disease through the development of anti-D, a medicine derived from his rare antibody.
World's Most Prolific Blood Donor Dies at 88
James Harrison, an 88-year-old Australian man, died; his plasma, donated 1173 times between 1954 and 2018, saved over 2.4 million babies from Rhesus disease through the development of anti-D, a medicine derived from his rare antibody.
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24% Bias Score
Sydney Metro Bankstown Line Opening Delayed
Sydney Metro's multibillion-dollar conversion of the Bankstown rail line to metro standards is delayed, potentially missing its planned opening this year due to industrial action and the project's complexity, impacting 60,000 daily commuters.
Sydney Metro Bankstown Line Opening Delayed
Sydney Metro's multibillion-dollar conversion of the Bankstown rail line to metro standards is delayed, potentially missing its planned opening this year due to industrial action and the project's complexity, impacting 60,000 daily commuters.
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44% Bias Score
Melbourne Activity Centers: Liveability Concerns Amidst Housing Push
Melbourne's 10 pilot activity centers, designed to increase housing, lack crucial analysis on infrastructure and community needs, raising concerns about liveability; experts warn of insufficient attention to shops and services, potentially making these centers undesirable.
Melbourne Activity Centers: Liveability Concerns Amidst Housing Push
Melbourne's 10 pilot activity centers, designed to increase housing, lack crucial analysis on infrastructure and community needs, raising concerns about liveability; experts warn of insufficient attention to shops and services, potentially making these centers undesirable.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's \$5 Billion Illicit Tobacco Trade Fuels Violence, Undermines Security
Years of warnings about Australia's \$5 billion illicit tobacco trade, linked to organized crime and potentially Chinese government officials, were ignored, leading to widespread violence and border security breaches; authorities are now cracking down but face significant challenges.
Australia's \$5 Billion Illicit Tobacco Trade Fuels Violence, Undermines Security
Years of warnings about Australia's \$5 billion illicit tobacco trade, linked to organized crime and potentially Chinese government officials, were ignored, leading to widespread violence and border security breaches; authorities are now cracking down but face significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Property Market Rebounds Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations
Sydney's median house price increased 0.3% in February to \$1.464 million, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, while Australia's best-performing markets showed more subdued growth due to already high prices and reduced immigration.
Sydney Property Market Rebounds Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations
Sydney's median house price increased 0.3% in February to \$1.464 million, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, while Australia's best-performing markets showed more subdued growth due to already high prices and reduced immigration.
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44% Bias Score
Victoria Proposes School Expansion to Save Billions in Construction Costs
Infrastructure Victoria's 30-year infrastructure strategy proposes a \$1.5 billion to \$3.3 billion investment in expanding existing schools to accommodate Victoria's projected 1 million population growth over the next decade, potentially saving \$2.4 billion in construction costs compared to buildi...
Victoria Proposes School Expansion to Save Billions in Construction Costs
Infrastructure Victoria's 30-year infrastructure strategy proposes a \$1.5 billion to \$3.3 billion investment in expanding existing schools to accommodate Victoria's projected 1 million population growth over the next decade, potentially saving \$2.4 billion in construction costs compared to buildi...
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48% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Rejects Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission Proposal
Australia's Labor and Coalition parties rejected a British proposal for Australian troops to join a Ukraine peacekeeping mission, citing national interest; Labor will continue providing aid, while the Coalition will lobby Trump if elected.
Australia Rejects Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission Proposal
Australia's Labor and Coalition parties rejected a British proposal for Australian troops to join a Ukraine peacekeeping mission, citing national interest; Labor will continue providing aid, while the Coalition will lobby Trump if elected.
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44% Bias Score
WA's EV Rebate Scheme Faces Uncertain Future
Western Australia's \$3500 electric vehicle rebate scheme, which has spurred a 500% increase in EV registrations since 2021 and paid out \$36.2 million to 10,348 individuals, is scheduled to end on May 10, 2025, prompting calls for its extension from the Electric Vehicle Council.
WA's EV Rebate Scheme Faces Uncertain Future
Western Australia's \$3500 electric vehicle rebate scheme, which has spurred a 500% increase in EV registrations since 2021 and paid out \$36.2 million to 10,348 individuals, is scheduled to end on May 10, 2025, prompting calls for its extension from the Electric Vehicle Council.
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48% Bias Score
Australia to Further Subsidize Childcare Despite Safety Concerns
The Australian government plans to further subsidize childcare centers despite rising safety concerns and evidence suggesting negative impacts on young children's well-being, a move benefiting both private equity and labor unions.
Australia to Further Subsidize Childcare Despite Safety Concerns
The Australian government plans to further subsidize childcare centers despite rising safety concerns and evidence suggesting negative impacts on young children's well-being, a move benefiting both private equity and labor unions.
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68% Bias Score
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