Tag #Australia

smh.com.au
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Larvotto Resources Secures $14.1 Million in Funding for Hillgrove Mine Development

Larvotto Resources received $14.1 million in funding, including a $6.1 million prepayment and an offtake agreement with Wogen Resources for antimony from its Hillgrove mine, boosting exploration and accelerating its definitive feasibility study (DFS).

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60% Bias Score

smh.com.au
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Flawed Business Case Delays \$35 Billion Suburban Rail Loop Funding

The Victorian government's \$35 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project is stalled due to a flawed business case lacking alternative assessments, a comprehensive risk-management plan, and a focus on the immediate project scope, raising concerns for Infrastructure Australia and delaying federal fundi...

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52% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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Veteran ABC Radio Host Robbie Buck Departs Amid Broadcaster Shake-up

Veteran ABC Radio Sydney host Robbie Buck announced his departure after almost 30 years, following the controversial dismissal of Sarah Macdonald, sparking internal and external criticism of the ABC's radio division overhaul under new management.

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48% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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Robert Irwin Explores Country Music Amidst Genre's Australian Boom

Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, is pursuing a country music career, capitalizing on the genre's rising popularity in Australia, while also expressing interest in acting following a James Bond suggestion.

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40% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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Father Misses Daughter's Wedding Due to Pre-Ceremony Injury

Veteran actor Mark Hembrow, 69, tore a ligament hours before his daughter Tammy Hembrow's wedding on November 23rd in Byron Bay, preventing him from walking her down the aisle; his half-brother Max filled in.

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36% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Meta to Verify Financial Advertisers to Combat Investment Scams

Meta will verify financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram in Australia from early February, requiring licenses and IDs to combat the \$135 million in investment scam losses reported in 2024, a move preceding new government regulations.

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28% Bias Score

smh.com.au
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Meta Tightens Rules on Scam Ads Targeting Australians

Meta announced new rules requiring Australian financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram to verify their identity and provide licensing information to combat widespread scam ads; the changes will be fully implemented by February 2024.

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36% Bias Score

smh.com.au
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Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation

Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.

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40% Bias Score

smh.com.au
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NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years

A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.

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52% Bias Score

smh.com.au
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Neuron E-Scooters Relaunch in Brisbane Amidst Safety Concerns

Neuron e-scooters are returning to Brisbane streets on Tuesday with 2500 scooters, following a safety campaign and contract renewal, after a rival company's contract was cancelled for violating regulations and operating unauthorized devices.

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44% Bias Score

smh.com.au
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Australia Targets Tech Giants with $50 Million Fines for Anti-Competitive App Store Practices

The Australian government announced new regulations to increase competition in the digital market, imposing fines of up to $50 million on companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung for anti-competitive app store practices, following a recent ban on under-16s using social media.

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48% Bias Score

bbc.com
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Ireland Edges Australia Despite Errors; Farrell Departs for Lions

Ireland defeated Australia 22-19 in a resilient performance marked by numerous errors, securing a win before coach Andy Farrell's departure to lead the British and Irish Lions next summer.

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions