Tag #Australia

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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Perth Bridge Project Delayed by Indigenous Heritage Concerns

Construction of a \$400 million bridge in Perth, Australia, connecting Midland and Hazelmere, was halted in 2021 due to concerns from the Whadjuk Noongar people about the impact on their cultural heritage sites; the unfinished project now involves unusable roundabouts that have become dumping ground...

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock

Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Star Entertainment Faces Material Uncertainty Amidst \$8 Million Loss

Star Entertainment reported a 15% revenue drop and an \$8 million EBITDA loss in the December quarter, leaving it with only \$78 million in cash and facing "material uncertainty" over its continued operation due to financial challenges and regulatory issues.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Housing Affordability Crisis in Australia: A Personal and Economic Analysis

An Australian economist recounts their experiences in Perth, Sydney, and Canberra, illustrating the escalating housing crisis across the country, emphasizing the impact of rising house prices, especially in Perth, and contrasting it with the slightly improved situation in Melbourne due to increased ...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Australian Billionaires Publicly Endorse Trump

Australian billionaires Gina Rinehart and Anthony Pratt published full-page ads in US newspapers endorsing Donald Trump's presidency, marking a significant shift in their relationship after past criticisms from Trump, and signaling a potential realignment of global business interests.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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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

Climate Action
smh.com.au
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Queensland Road Toll Soars, Vulnerable Users Disproportionately Affected

Queensland's 2023 road toll of 301 was the highest since 2009, with 17 deaths already this year—double last year's figure. Police are particularly concerned about the surge in fatalities among vulnerable road users like motorcyclists and pedestrians, prompting a data collection initiative to underst...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Australia's Hybrid Car Boom Masks Slow EV Adoption

In 2024, Australian sales of traditional hybrid cars surged by 76% to 172,696, while EV sales rose by only 16% to 114,000, creating a debate about government incentives and their impact on emission reduction targets.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
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European Stocks Rise on Delayed US Tariff Announcement

European stocks rebounded after initial dips, fueled by reports that President-elect Trump won't immediately impose new tariffs; automakers led the gains, while London's FTSE 100 hit a record high; the Australian market also showed positive signs.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Ordell Confirms Gold Deposit at Barimaia, Plans Major Drilling Program

Ordell Mining confirms a shallow, open-pittable gold deposit at its Barimaia project, near three processing plants, planning a 5,000m drilling program in February to expand exploration of this significant gold system.

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4% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Victoria Imposes 24-Hour Fuel Price Freeze

Victoria's government announced a policy to freeze petrol prices for 24 hours, requiring daily price reporting and launching a price comparison feature on the Service Victoria app; however, concerns exist that it could inadvertently increase average fuel prices.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality