Tag #Australia

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CSIRO Report: Nuclear Power Significantly More Expensive Than Renewables

The CSIRO's latest GenCost report found nuclear energy to be at least 50% more expensive than renewables, despite adjustments made to address opposition claims; this contradicts the opposition's plan for a coal-to-nuclear transition and adds to the debate on Australia's energy policy.

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
dailymail.co.uk
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Commercialization Concerns Prompt Juru Ban on Welcome to Country Ceremonies

The Juru people banned Welcome to Country ceremonies on their land due to commercialization; the federal government spent over \$45,000 on these ceremonies last year, with costs ranging from \$560 to \$10,500.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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"Adelaide Test Highlights Struggles of Aging Cricket Stars"

"In the Adelaide Test, Australia defeated India; however, veteran batters Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma underperformed, raising concerns about their future contributions and impacting the series' outcome."

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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US Election Tops Australian Google Searches in 2024

The 2024 US presidential election was the most Googled topic in Australia, surpassing all other news, entertainment, and sports events; Donald Trump's second term win fueled much of this interest, along with searches about other prominent figures including Taylor Swift, Julian Assange, and the Crowd...

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56% Bias Score

kathimerini.gr
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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Faces Implementation Hurdles

Australia's new law prohibits social media use for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on tech companies for non-compliance, though its implementation faces challenges in age verification and potential circumvention.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Lindt Siege: Coroner Warns of Continued Terror Threat

Ten years after the Lindt Cafe siege, former NSW coroner Michael Barnes warned of a continued terrorist threat in Australia, citing police failings revealed in his inquest: delayed police action, inadequate negotiation, and the gunman's release on bail.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Sydney Rail Unions Threaten Further Strikes Despite Government Injunction

Sydney's rail union, RTBU, threatens renewed strikes after the NSW government's eleventh-hour injunction halting initial action; a new ballot is pending, and the government is countersuing for potential significant fines.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Marmota's Campfire Bore Delivers High-Grade Gold Hits, Expanding Drilling Program

Marmota Ltd. discovered high-grade gold at its Campfire Bore project in South Australia, with hits including 16g/t over 4m from 56m, prompting an expanded drilling program from 16,500m to over 20,000m and suggesting significant growth potential for the company.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Victoria Faces $24 Billion School and Kindergarten Construction Bill

Victoria faces a $24.2 billion infrastructure challenge to accommodate a surge in early childhood education and primary/secondary school demands by 2036, necessitating 900 new kindergartens and 60 new schools to create nearly 138,000 new places.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
dailymail.co.uk
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Sydney Restaurant Owners Murdered: Son Charged

In Sydney, Australia, 69-year-old Hoa Tek Chiem and 68-year-old Heang Kim Gau, owners of Buzzy Bee's Burger House, were allegedly murdered by their son, Allan Chiem, 31, on November 30th, prompting a community outpouring of grief and remembrance due to the couple's known generosity.

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28% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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Danny Jones Wins I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024

McFly singer Danny Jones won the 2024 I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! series on Sunday, beating Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles in a less controversial series than previous years after ITV confirmed it would feature no politicians, and filmed in New South Wales, Australia.

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44% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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"Ineffective Flu Vaccine Causes Early UK Outbreak, Experts Warn of NHS Crisis"

"An early and severe flu outbreak in Britain is overwhelming hospitals, with hospitalizations four times higher than last year, despite 15 million receiving the flu vaccine; experts warn of a potential NHS crisis due to a possible vaccine mismatch."

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being