Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million, Causes Widespread Shortages
A strike by 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers over pay and conditions since November 21 has cost the company $50 million and caused widespread product shortages, particularly impacting alcohol sales in Victoria and Southern NSW. The Fair Work Commission will hear the dispute on Friday.
Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million, Causes Widespread Shortages
A strike by 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers over pay and conditions since November 21 has cost the company $50 million and caused widespread product shortages, particularly impacting alcohol sales in Victoria and Southern NSW. The Fair Work Commission will hear the dispute on Friday.
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56% Bias Score
Wife of Ex-WiseTech CEO Takes 50% Stake in His Investment Firm Amidst Ethical Concerns
Richard White, after resigning from WiseTech Global, appointed his wife Zena Nasser as 50% owner of his investment firm, RealWise Group Holdings DT Pty Ltd, which owns assets including an anti-money laundering startup and properties linked to Nasser's ex-husband, raising concerns about overlapping p...
Wife of Ex-WiseTech CEO Takes 50% Stake in His Investment Firm Amidst Ethical Concerns
Richard White, after resigning from WiseTech Global, appointed his wife Zena Nasser as 50% owner of his investment firm, RealWise Group Holdings DT Pty Ltd, which owns assets including an anti-money laundering startup and properties linked to Nasser's ex-husband, raising concerns about overlapping p...
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72% Bias Score
Australia's Rental Crisis: 6.7% Inflation, Low Vacancy Rates Fuel Intense Competition
Australia's rental market faces a crisis with 6.7 percent inflation, driven by a 1.8 percent national vacancy rate and intense competition for limited properties; government assistance helped prevent even higher inflation.
Australia's Rental Crisis: 6.7% Inflation, Low Vacancy Rates Fuel Intense Competition
Australia's rental market faces a crisis with 6.7 percent inflation, driven by a 1.8 percent national vacancy rate and intense competition for limited properties; government assistance helped prevent even higher inflation.
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24% Bias Score
Nine News Director Fired Over Minor Infractions, Sparks Staff Outcry
Nine Network's Queensland news director, Amanda Paterson, was fired for three minor infractions, including incomplete online training, leading to a Fair Work Commission complaint and widespread unease among staff who also hadn't completed the training.
Nine News Director Fired Over Minor Infractions, Sparks Staff Outcry
Nine Network's Queensland news director, Amanda Paterson, was fired for three minor infractions, including incomplete online training, leading to a Fair Work Commission complaint and widespread unease among staff who also hadn't completed the training.
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52% Bias Score
Aldi's $70 Retro Turntable a Hit with Christmas Shoppers
Aldi Australia is selling a retro turntable briefcase for $69.99, including Bluetooth, available from December 14, receiving positive customer reviews for its sound quality and convenience.
Aldi's $70 Retro Turntable a Hit with Christmas Shoppers
Aldi Australia is selling a retro turntable briefcase for $69.99, including Bluetooth, available from December 14, receiving positive customer reviews for its sound quality and convenience.
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56% Bias Score
Neo-Nazi Graffiti Spree at Macquarie University Results in Non-Custodial Sentences
Christopher Carrig and Taylor Bayly were sentenced for a neo-Nazi graffiti spree at Macquarie University and an anti-Semitic incident; Carrig received a two-year intensive correction order and Bayly a 15-month community correction order, both involving restitution to the university, despite the magi...
Neo-Nazi Graffiti Spree at Macquarie University Results in Non-Custodial Sentences
Christopher Carrig and Taylor Bayly were sentenced for a neo-Nazi graffiti spree at Macquarie University and an anti-Semitic incident; Carrig received a two-year intensive correction order and Bayly a 15-month community correction order, both involving restitution to the university, despite the magi...
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52% Bias Score
Tixel Secures $8 Million to Combat Ticket Scalping, Expand Globally
Melbourne-based ticket resale start-up Tixel secured $8 million in funding to expand globally, combating ticket scalping with its safe and verified platform, experiencing 100% year-on-year growth in November and boasting nearly 2.5 million users.
Tixel Secures $8 Million to Combat Ticket Scalping, Expand Globally
Melbourne-based ticket resale start-up Tixel secured $8 million in funding to expand globally, combating ticket scalping with its safe and verified platform, experiencing 100% year-on-year growth in November and boasting nearly 2.5 million users.
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44% Bias Score
Commonwealth Bank Pauses \$3 Cash Withdrawal Fee After Backlash
Commonwealth Bank paused a \$3 in-person cash withdrawal fee for some customers after public backlash, impacting approximately 10% of customers, following criticism of insufficient communication and potential unfairness; the bank will consult with affected customers to find more suitable account typ...
Commonwealth Bank Pauses \$3 Cash Withdrawal Fee After Backlash
Commonwealth Bank paused a \$3 in-person cash withdrawal fee for some customers after public backlash, impacting approximately 10% of customers, following criticism of insufficient communication and potential unfairness; the bank will consult with affected customers to find more suitable account typ...
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52% Bias Score
Australian House Prices Forecast to Rise 4-6% in 2025
Australian house prices are forecast to rise 4-6% in 2025, led by Perth (8-10%) and Adelaide (7-9%), while Melbourne may see 3-5% growth, according to Domain's report, driven by housing shortages and anticipated interest rate cuts.
Australian House Prices Forecast to Rise 4-6% in 2025
Australian house prices are forecast to rise 4-6% in 2025, led by Perth (8-10%) and Adelaide (7-9%), while Melbourne may see 3-5% growth, according to Domain's report, driven by housing shortages and anticipated interest rate cuts.
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44% Bias Score
Sammy J's Feud with Kyle Sandilands Raises $20,000 for Charity
Comedian Sammy J raised $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia through a GoFundMe campaign, satirizing his ongoing feud with radio host Kyle Sandilands, who had previously dismissed him as unknown.
Sammy J's Feud with Kyle Sandilands Raises $20,000 for Charity
Comedian Sammy J raised $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia through a GoFundMe campaign, satirizing his ongoing feud with radio host Kyle Sandilands, who had previously dismissed him as unknown.
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56% Bias Score
Sam Worthington corrects reporter, wins GQ Man of the Year
Sam Worthington and his wife Lara attended the 2024 GQ Man of the Year Awards in Sydney; a red carpet interview went awry when the reporter mistakenly used Lara's maiden name, prompting a correction from Sam, who later won GQ's Man of the Year award.
Sam Worthington corrects reporter, wins GQ Man of the Year
Sam Worthington and his wife Lara attended the 2024 GQ Man of the Year Awards in Sydney; a red carpet interview went awry when the reporter mistakenly used Lara's maiden name, prompting a correction from Sam, who later won GQ's Man of the Year award.
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40% Bias Score
Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million
A strike by over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers since November 21 has caused approximately $50 million in lost grocery sales and empty shelves in some stores, prompting Woolworths to seek a court order to end the industrial action that is impacting up to five distribution centers.
Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million
A strike by over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers since November 21 has caused approximately $50 million in lost grocery sales and empty shelves in some stores, prompting Woolworths to seek a court order to end the industrial action that is impacting up to five distribution centers.
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40% Bias Score