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Roberts-Smith loses war crimes defamation appeal
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against a defamation ruling on Friday, upholding a 2023 finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, costing over \$25 million, and opening the way for potential criminal investigations.
Roberts-Smith loses war crimes defamation appeal
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against a defamation ruling on Friday, upholding a 2023 finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, costing over \$25 million, and opening the way for potential criminal investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Blue Mountains PFAS Contamination: 32 Years of Exposure
An investigation by WaterNSW revealed that Blue Mountains residents drank water with elevated levels of PFAS, exceeding Australian guidelines, for up to 32 years, potentially due to sources like a 1992 petrol tanker crash and a fire station, prompting the disconnection of Medlow and Greaves Creek Da...
Blue Mountains PFAS Contamination: 32 Years of Exposure
An investigation by WaterNSW revealed that Blue Mountains residents drank water with elevated levels of PFAS, exceeding Australian guidelines, for up to 32 years, potentially due to sources like a 1992 petrol tanker crash and a fire station, prompting the disconnection of Medlow and Greaves Creek Da...
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32% Bias Score
Australia's Workers' Compensation Overhaul Faces Backlash
Proposed changes to New South Wales' workers' compensation scheme, affecting 3.6 million workers, would severely restrict claims for psychological injuries, requiring court appearances for harassment or bullying claims and excluding those solely caused by work pressure, prompting widespread criticis...
Australia's Workers' Compensation Overhaul Faces Backlash
Proposed changes to New South Wales' workers' compensation scheme, affecting 3.6 million workers, would severely restrict claims for psychological injuries, requiring court appearances for harassment or bullying claims and excluding those solely caused by work pressure, prompting widespread criticis...
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52% Bias Score
Sydney Man Jailed for 21 Years for Murder of Partner
Vincent Carlino, 40, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for murdering his partner, Shereen Kumar, in July 2022, after he disposed of her body and falsely claimed she was missing; her friend called for action to reduce the number of domestic violence killings.
Sydney Man Jailed for 21 Years for Murder of Partner
Vincent Carlino, 40, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for murdering his partner, Shereen Kumar, in July 2022, after he disposed of her body and falsely claimed she was missing; her friend called for action to reduce the number of domestic violence killings.
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32% Bias Score
Death Cap Toxins Found in Leftover Beef Wellington at Center of Murder Trial
A forensic toxicologist confirmed the presence of death cap mushroom toxins in leftover beef Wellington from Erin Patterson's home, strengthening the prosecution's case in her murder trial, where she has pleaded not guilty.
Death Cap Toxins Found in Leftover Beef Wellington at Center of Murder Trial
A forensic toxicologist confirmed the presence of death cap mushroom toxins in leftover beef Wellington from Erin Patterson's home, strengthening the prosecution's case in her murder trial, where she has pleaded not guilty.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Government Backs Above-Inflation Wage Hike for Low-Paid Workers
The Australian government submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission for a real wage increase above inflation for three million low-paid workers, starting July 1, generating conflict with employers who want a smaller rise.
Australian Government Backs Above-Inflation Wage Hike for Low-Paid Workers
The Australian government submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission for a real wage increase above inflation for three million low-paid workers, starting July 1, generating conflict with employers who want a smaller rise.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Healthcare System at Risk of Collapse Due to Underfunding and Aging Population
A NSW inquiry revealed critical failures in primary care, aged care, and preventative healthcare, warning of an overwhelmed system due to underfunding and an aging population; it recommended increased funding and a whole-of-government approach to preventative healthcare.
NSW Healthcare System at Risk of Collapse Due to Underfunding and Aging Population
A NSW inquiry revealed critical failures in primary care, aged care, and preventative healthcare, warning of an overwhelmed system due to underfunding and an aging population; it recommended increased funding and a whole-of-government approach to preventative healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Land Buyers Awarded $100,000 Each in Class Action Settlement
154 buyers of land at Sydney's Clydesdale Estate will receive $100,000 each in compensation after a class action lawsuit against Astro Fort and the Cyan Stone group of companies, who resold the land for significantly more than the original purchase price after significant delays.
Sydney Land Buyers Awarded $100,000 Each in Class Action Settlement
154 buyers of land at Sydney's Clydesdale Estate will receive $100,000 each in compensation after a class action lawsuit against Astro Fort and the Cyan Stone group of companies, who resold the land for significantly more than the original purchase price after significant delays.
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48% Bias Score
For-Profit Failure in Australian Childcare: Systemic Issues and the Need for Reform
ABC 7.30 reports expose systemic failures in Australia's for-profit childcare sector, mirroring problems in other essential services like vocational education and aged care; profit-driven models prioritize cost-cutting over quality, leading to substandard services and regulatory failures, highlighti...
For-Profit Failure in Australian Childcare: Systemic Issues and the Need for Reform
ABC 7.30 reports expose systemic failures in Australia's for-profit childcare sector, mirroring problems in other essential services like vocational education and aged care; profit-driven models prioritize cost-cutting over quality, leading to substandard services and regulatory failures, highlighti...
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56% Bias Score
Wyloo Acquires 60% Stake in Hastings' Yangibana Rare Earths Project
Andrew Forrest's Wyloo acquired 60% of Hastings Technology Metals' Yangibana rare earths project in WA for \$220 million, clearing Hastings' debt and forming a joint venture to develop the project's beneficiation and hydrometallurgical plants, addressing global rare earth demand.
Wyloo Acquires 60% Stake in Hastings' Yangibana Rare Earths Project
Andrew Forrest's Wyloo acquired 60% of Hastings Technology Metals' Yangibana rare earths project in WA for \$220 million, clearing Hastings' debt and forming a joint venture to develop the project's beneficiation and hydrometallurgical plants, addressing global rare earth demand.
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48% Bias Score
IPART Approves Mixed Rate Hikes for NSW Councils
IPART approved rate increases for five NSW councils, granting Northern Beaches a 25 percent hike over two years but rejecting North Sydney's 87 percent request due to unmet criteria, sparking debate on local government financial sustainability.
IPART Approves Mixed Rate Hikes for NSW Councils
IPART approved rate increases for five NSW councils, granting Northern Beaches a 25 percent hike over two years but rejecting North Sydney's 87 percent request due to unmet criteria, sparking debate on local government financial sustainability.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Insurance Regulator to Pay Injured Workers After Mishandling Cases
A confidential inquiry revealed that NSW's State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) mishandled multiple workers' compensation cases, worsening claimants' psychological injuries; the inquiry recommended substantial financial payouts and apologies, but the government has yet to release the report.
NSW Insurance Regulator to Pay Injured Workers After Mishandling Cases
A confidential inquiry revealed that NSW's State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) mishandled multiple workers' compensation cases, worsening claimants' psychological injuries; the inquiry recommended substantial financial payouts and apologies, but the government has yet to release the report.
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48% Bias Score
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