Tag #Australia

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"Acclaimed Author Killed by Allegedly Speeding Driver in Perth"

"Internationally acclaimed author Brenda Walker, 67, was killed Tuesday in Perth, Australia, when a speeding car, allegedly driven by Lucas Martins Da Silva, 30, struck her 700 meters from her home. Da Silva has been charged with dangerous driving causing death."

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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"ClassPass Impacts Australian Fitness Studios' Financial Stability"

"ClassPass, a fitness app, is causing financial strain on numerous Australian yoga and Pilates studios by charging consumers high fees while paying studios comparatively low rates, creating challenges for their economic sustainability and community building."

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64% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Coalition Claims Cheaper Nuclear Energy Despite CSIRO Report

The Australian Coalition party claims its nuclear energy policy will be cheaper than Labor's, despite a CSIRO report showing nuclear power remains 50% more expensive than renewables; Opposition Leader Peter Dutton cites international experience, but the Coalition will release costings this week.

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56% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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CSIRO Accused of Political Bias in Nuclear Energy Report

Dick Smith criticized a CSIRO report suggesting nuclear energy is twice as expensive as renewables in Australia, accusing the organization of political bias favoring the Labor Party's renewable energy plan ahead of the election, while citing international examples with lower nuclear energy costs.

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Australia Secures Veto Power Over Nauru's Deals with Third Countries

Australia and Nauru signed an \$89 million deal granting Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, including China, to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific, effective next year.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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RBA Holds Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.35 percent on December 18, 2024, citing persistent underlying inflation of 3.5 percent as the reason, despite headline inflation falling to 2.8 percent and slower economic growth; this decision impacts Australian borrowers and contrasts wit...

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Reduced Inequality
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Australian Pet Stem Cell Bank Launches

Melbourne-based start-up Elita Genetics is launching Australia's first pet stem cell bank, addressing the $9 billion Australian pet healthcare market's growth with a service costing approximately $4500, including lifetime storage, for dogs and cats.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Mickey Mouse, Mice Infestations, and Wartime Anxieties

This article analyzes the use of Mickey Mouse in wartime propaganda and its later subversion, connecting it to current events involving rodent infestations in Ukraine and Australia, arguing these reflect collective anxieties during times of conflict.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Travel Warning Issued for Jews and Israelis to Australia Following Synagogue Arson Attack

The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel warning for Jews and Israelis to Australia following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue deemed a likely terrorist incident; the attack occurred on October 7, 2023, and is linked to a UN resolution and insufficient response to rising anti-Semitism.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Australia's Housing Crisis: Widespread Hardship and Societal Impact

Australia's housing crisis is causing widespread hardship, with many experiencing financial strain, mental health issues, and relationship breakdowns due to unaffordable housing and insecurity, forcing significant life changes. The crisis stems from a shift in mentality regarding home ownership as a...

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Dutton Accused of Blocking Bipartisan Statement After Synagogue Arson

Following a Melbourne synagogue arson attack, opposition leader Peter Dutton allegedly blocked a bipartisan statement from being read, preventing Liberal Senator James Paterson from delivering a message written by Labor MP Josh Burns, who was ill. This sparked accusations of prioritizing partisanshi...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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MSO Terminates Pianist's Contract After Gaza Comments, Challenging Artists' Legal Protections

Following her August 11, 2024 performance of "Witness", a piece dedicated to slain Palestinian journalists, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) terminated pianist Kathryn Stott's contract and cancelled future performances, claiming in court that she has no legal connection to the orchestra, threa...

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48% Bias Score

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