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ASIC Pressures Commonwealth Bank on Low-Income Customer Fee Refunds
ASIC is urging the Commonwealth Bank to refund excessive bank fees charged to low-income customers after other banks refunded $60 million; CBA argues fees were disclosed but ASIC may pursue court action, prompting CBA to consider goodwill payments.
ASIC Pressures Commonwealth Bank on Low-Income Customer Fee Refunds
ASIC is urging the Commonwealth Bank to refund excessive bank fees charged to low-income customers after other banks refunded $60 million; CBA argues fees were disclosed but ASIC may pursue court action, prompting CBA to consider goodwill payments.
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52% Bias Score
Colby's AUKUS Scrutiny Amidst Nugan Hand Bank Family Ties
US defense official Elbridge Colby, whose grandfather was linked to the scandal-ridden Nugan Hand bank, is scrutinizing the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the US, and the UK, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Colby's AUKUS Scrutiny Amidst Nugan Hand Bank Family Ties
US defense official Elbridge Colby, whose grandfather was linked to the scandal-ridden Nugan Hand bank, is scrutinizing the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the US, and the UK, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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48% Bias Score
South Australian Coastal Town Fights Erosion with Makeshift Seawalls
Residents of Pelican Point, South Australia, are building makeshift seawalls to protect their homes from severe coastal erosion, with a report suggesting a 50% chance the town could be lost to the ocean by 2100; the local council now supports a coastal adaptation strategy.
South Australian Coastal Town Fights Erosion with Makeshift Seawalls
Residents of Pelican Point, South Australia, are building makeshift seawalls to protect their homes from severe coastal erosion, with a report suggesting a 50% chance the town could be lost to the ocean by 2100; the local council now supports a coastal adaptation strategy.
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48% Bias Score
Queensland Police Secure Generous Pay Deal Amidst Public Sector Disputes
The Queensland government announced an in-principle agreement with police, granting an $8000 retention payment, increased shift allowances, and better regional incentives; this sparked criticism from nurses and midwives who highlighted the disparity in treatment compared to their ongoing pay negotia...
Queensland Police Secure Generous Pay Deal Amidst Public Sector Disputes
The Queensland government announced an in-principle agreement with police, granting an $8000 retention payment, increased shift allowances, and better regional incentives; this sparked criticism from nurses and midwives who highlighted the disparity in treatment compared to their ongoing pay negotia...
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68% Bias Score
NSW Police Strip Searches: Low Success Rate and Lawsuit
A new report reveals that NSW Police strip-searched 82,471 people between 2014 and 2023, finding drugs in only 13.5% of cases, leading to a class action lawsuit alleging unlawful searches and causing significant trauma to those searched.
NSW Police Strip Searches: Low Success Rate and Lawsuit
A new report reveals that NSW Police strip-searched 82,471 people between 2014 and 2023, finding drugs in only 13.5% of cases, leading to a class action lawsuit alleging unlawful searches and causing significant trauma to those searched.
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60% Bias Score
Australian Medicinal Cannabis Company Under Scrutiny for High-Volume Prescribing
A doctor at Australia's largest medicinal cannabis company, Montu, issued 72,000 prescriptions to 10,000 patients in two years, prompting concerns about unsafe prescribing practices and leading to investigations by federal health authorities; Montu initially denied but later confirmed the figures.
Australian Medicinal Cannabis Company Under Scrutiny for High-Volume Prescribing
A doctor at Australia's largest medicinal cannabis company, Montu, issued 72,000 prescriptions to 10,000 patients in two years, prompting concerns about unsafe prescribing practices and leading to investigations by federal health authorities; Montu initially denied but later confirmed the figures.
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56% Bias Score
919 Applicants Vie for \$50,000 IT Job, Exposing Australian Graduate Job Market Challenges
A recent job posting for a Level 1 Helpdesk Technician in Perth, Australia, attracted 919 applications, highlighting intense competition for entry-level IT roles, forcing young graduates to battle for limited positions and impacting their mental health due to inefficient job search tools.
919 Applicants Vie for \$50,000 IT Job, Exposing Australian Graduate Job Market Challenges
A recent job posting for a Level 1 Helpdesk Technician in Perth, Australia, attracted 919 applications, highlighting intense competition for entry-level IT roles, forcing young graduates to battle for limited positions and impacting their mental health due to inefficient job search tools.
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48% Bias Score
Perth Businessman on Trial for Alleged \$36.5 Million Investment Fraud
Chris Marco and Linda Marissen are on trial in Western Australia's Supreme Court, accused of defrauding clients of \$36.5 million between 2011 and 2018 through a purported overseas investment scheme; the defence argues Marco genuinely believed in the scheme's legitimacy.
Perth Businessman on Trial for Alleged \$36.5 Million Investment Fraud
Chris Marco and Linda Marissen are on trial in Western Australia's Supreme Court, accused of defrauding clients of \$36.5 million between 2011 and 2018 through a purported overseas investment scheme; the defence argues Marco genuinely believed in the scheme's legitimacy.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Considers E-bike Incentives to Combat Congestion
The NSW government is considering financial incentives, including per-kilometer tax allowances and purchase rebates, to increase e-bike and e-scooter usage, mirroring successful European programs that have significantly boosted cycling participation.
NSW Considers E-bike Incentives to Combat Congestion
The NSW government is considering financial incentives, including per-kilometer tax allowances and purchase rebates, to increase e-bike and e-scooter usage, mirroring successful European programs that have significantly boosted cycling participation.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Premier clashes with activist over Harbour Bridge march
NSW Premier Chris Minns is in a standoff with activist Josh Lees over a planned Harbour Bridge march, highlighting tensions between the right to protest and concerns about public order and costs; the march is backed by the Greens but opposed by the Jewish community and the NSW opposition.
NSW Premier clashes with activist over Harbour Bridge march
NSW Premier Chris Minns is in a standoff with activist Josh Lees over a planned Harbour Bridge march, highlighting tensions between the right to protest and concerns about public order and costs; the march is backed by the Greens but opposed by the Jewish community and the NSW opposition.
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48% Bias Score
UK and Australia Strengthen Defense Ties Amidst China Concerns
The UK and Australia signed a \$41 billion defense treaty to accelerate AUKUS nuclear submarine construction, enhancing military cooperation and deterring threats from China; the UK deployed 3000 personnel to Talisman Sabre exercises, showcasing commitment to regional security while seeking peaceful...
UK and Australia Strengthen Defense Ties Amidst China Concerns
The UK and Australia signed a \$41 billion defense treaty to accelerate AUKUS nuclear submarine construction, enhancing military cooperation and deterring threats from China; the UK deployed 3000 personnel to Talisman Sabre exercises, showcasing commitment to regional security while seeking peaceful...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions, Raising Questions on Sanctions and Palestine Recognition
Australian Prime Minister Albanese condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as breaches of international law and humanitarian principles, prompting calls for sanctions and raising questions about future recognition of a Palestinian state.
Australia Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions, Raising Questions on Sanctions and Palestine Recognition
Australian Prime Minister Albanese condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as breaches of international law and humanitarian principles, prompting calls for sanctions and raising questions about future recognition of a Palestinian state.
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44% Bias Score
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