Sydney-Newcastle High-Speed Rail: \$40 Billion Cost Estimate
A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Sydney and Newcastle, aiming for a 1-hour journey at 320km/h, faces an estimated cost exceeding \$40 billion, pending Infrastructure Australia's assessment and federal funding.
Sydney-Newcastle High-Speed Rail: \$40 Billion Cost Estimate
A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Sydney and Newcastle, aiming for a 1-hour journey at 320km/h, faces an estimated cost exceeding \$40 billion, pending Infrastructure Australia's assessment and federal funding.
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52% Bias Score
Byron Bay's High Housing Costs Drive Residents to Nearby Towns
High housing costs in Byron Bay (median house price: $2,005,000) are forcing locals to relocate to nearby towns such as Lennox Head ($1.5 million), Ballina ($800,000), Yamba ($1 million), and Alstonville ($880,000), seeking affordability and stronger community bonds.
Byron Bay's High Housing Costs Drive Residents to Nearby Towns
High housing costs in Byron Bay (median house price: $2,005,000) are forcing locals to relocate to nearby towns such as Lennox Head ($1.5 million), Ballina ($800,000), Yamba ($1 million), and Alstonville ($880,000), seeking affordability and stronger community bonds.
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52% Bias Score
Three Dead in Rottnest Island Seaplane Crash
A seaplane crash near Rottnest Island, Western Australia, on Tuesday at 4 pm local time, killed three and injured four of the seven people on board; the privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 is believed to have struck Phillip Rock during takeoff.
Three Dead in Rottnest Island Seaplane Crash
A seaplane crash near Rottnest Island, Western Australia, on Tuesday at 4 pm local time, killed three and injured four of the seven people on board; the privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 is believed to have struck Phillip Rock during takeoff.
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24% Bias Score
Venomous Mosquito Sperm Shows Promise in Disease Control
Australian scientists have developed a new method using genetically modified male mosquitoes with venomous sperm to control mosquito populations and reduce the transmission of diseases like dengue and Zika, aiming to reduce the over one million deaths annually caused by these insects.
Venomous Mosquito Sperm Shows Promise in Disease Control
Australian scientists have developed a new method using genetically modified male mosquitoes with venomous sperm to control mosquito populations and reduce the transmission of diseases like dengue and Zika, aiming to reduce the over one million deaths annually caused by these insects.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.
Surge in Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Australia experienced a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with organizations reporting thousands of cases, sparking political debate and inquiries into the extent and definition of these biases.
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24% Bias Score
Cooling Inflation May Lead to RBA Rate Cut in February
Australia's November inflation rose to 2.3 percent year-on-year, with underlying inflation cooling to 3.2 percent, potentially leading to an RBA interest rate cut in February 2025; however, some economists remain cautious due to persistent services inflation.
Cooling Inflation May Lead to RBA Rate Cut in February
Australia's November inflation rose to 2.3 percent year-on-year, with underlying inflation cooling to 3.2 percent, potentially leading to an RBA interest rate cut in February 2025; however, some economists remain cautious due to persistent services inflation.
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36% Bias Score
Woman with Criminal History Critically Shot on Gold Coast
On Wednesday, Linley Anne Anyos, 33, with a prior criminal record involving firearms and drugs, was critically injured by a gunshot fired from the backseat of a car while helping with a move in Tallebudgera, Queensland; police are investigating the possibility of an accidental shooting.
Woman with Criminal History Critically Shot on Gold Coast
On Wednesday, Linley Anne Anyos, 33, with a prior criminal record involving firearms and drugs, was critically injured by a gunshot fired from the backseat of a car while helping with a move in Tallebudgera, Queensland; police are investigating the possibility of an accidental shooting.
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56% Bias Score
Los Angeles Devastated by Unprecedented Mid-Winter Wildfires"
Unusually intense Santa Ana winds (97km/h, increasing to 160km/h in mountains) are driving catastrophic mid-winter wildfires in drought-stricken Los Angeles, exceeding historical fire behavior and creating an unprecedented situation; the lack of rainfall since last May has exacerbated the situation.
Los Angeles Devastated by Unprecedented Mid-Winter Wildfires"
Unusually intense Santa Ana winds (97km/h, increasing to 160km/h in mountains) are driving catastrophic mid-winter wildfires in drought-stricken Los Angeles, exceeding historical fire behavior and creating an unprecedented situation; the lack of rainfall since last May has exacerbated the situation.
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32% Bias Score
Nitschke Leads Australian Women's Cricket Team into Ashes Series
Shelley Nitschke, coach of the Australian women's cricket team, progressed from a late start in cricket to become a world-class all-rounder before transitioning to a highly successful coaching career; she now leads the Australian team into the Ashes series, highlighting the evolution and professiona...
Nitschke Leads Australian Women's Cricket Team into Ashes Series
Shelley Nitschke, coach of the Australian women's cricket team, progressed from a late start in cricket to become a world-class all-rounder before transitioning to a highly successful coaching career; she now leads the Australian team into the Ashes series, highlighting the evolution and professiona...
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44% Bias Score
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
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16% Bias Score
Cape Otway Bushfire Contained; Grampians Fire Causes $2 Million in Damage
A bushfire near Cape Otway, Victoria, was contained after prompting evacuations and isolating 100 campers; the Grampians National Park fire, contained on Monday after three weeks, caused $2 million in economic damage and significant environmental destruction.
Cape Otway Bushfire Contained; Grampians Fire Causes $2 Million in Damage
A bushfire near Cape Otway, Victoria, was contained after prompting evacuations and isolating 100 campers; the Grampians National Park fire, contained on Monday after three weeks, caused $2 million in economic damage and significant environmental destruction.
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20% Bias Score
Circular Quay Redevelopment: $170 Million Spent, Nothing to Show
Despite $170 million spent over nine years, Sydney's Circular Quay redevelopment remains stalled due to planning issues, conflicting agencies, and the Cahill Expressway's presence, prompting public frustration and questioning government efficiency.
Circular Quay Redevelopment: $170 Million Spent, Nothing to Show
Despite $170 million spent over nine years, Sydney's Circular Quay redevelopment remains stalled due to planning issues, conflicting agencies, and the Cahill Expressway's presence, prompting public frustration and questioning government efficiency.
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68% Bias Score