Tag #Australia

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Queensland Woman Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Child and Posting Exploitation Videos Online

A 34-year-old Queensland woman was arrested and charged with poisoning a one-year-old girl and posting videos of the child's suffering online to solicit donations and gain followers, resulting in over \$60,000 raised and an account with over 1 million followers.

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48% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Teen Dies from Alcohol Overdose at Family Christmas Lunch

A 16-year-old boy in Echuca, Australia, died from acute alcohol intoxication on December 25, 2022, after consuming excessive alcohol at a family Christmas lunch; the coroner criticized adults' failure to intervene and seek timely medical attention.

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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.

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40% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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Australia Condemns Reported Execution of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine

Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, who fought in Ukraine's 66th mechanised brigade, was reportedly executed by Russian forces after being captured and tortured, prompting strong condemnation and potential retaliatory actions from the Australian government.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Australia Threatens Russia Over Possible Execution of Australian Prisoner of War in Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed "strongest possible action" against Russia if reports of the death of Australian national Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher captured while fighting in Ukraine, are confirmed; Australia has summoned the Russian ambassador and is awaiting confirmatio...

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smh.com.au
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Australia's Medicine Shortages: A Call for Domestic Manufacturing

Widespread medicine shortages in Australia, particularly affecting menopausal women needing hormone replacement therapy patches, highlight the nation's reliance on imports and the need for increased domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.

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48% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Sydney Rail Strike Halted by Fair Work Commission Interim Order

Following two days of rail strikes causing significant disruption in Sydney, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order halting all industrial action until a hearing next week, prompted by a NSW government application citing threats to public safety and significant economic damage.

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56% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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NSW Train Strikes Paused by Fair Work Commission

Following two days of significant train disruptions in New South Wales caused by rail union industrial action over a pay dispute, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order pausing the action until a hearing next week, restoring normal train services.

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60% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Former AFL Player Mourns Daughter Killed in Bondi Junction Stabbing

A former Australian Rules Football player, Kerry Good, publicly mourned his daughter Ashlee, 38, and her nine-month-old daughter, Harriet, who were victims of a stabbing massacre at Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2023; Harriet survived after her mother handed her to strangers.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures

Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.

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48% Bias Score

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Australia Threatens Strong Response to Possible Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine

Australia is demanding answers from Russia about the possible death of Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian citizen captured while fighting for Ukraine, threatening the "strongest possible measures" if harm is confirmed.

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40% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Sydney Rail Strike: Commuters Bear Brunt of RTBU Action

Sydney's rail network is crippled by ongoing industrial action from the RTBU, causing widespread disruption, economic damage, and public anger, despite the NSW government's improved pay offer of 13 percent over four years.

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72% Bias Score

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