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High Costs Raise Concerns for Australia's New Support at Home Program
Australia's new Support at Home aged care program, effective July 1st, features high costs; self-funded retirees may pay almost $19,000 annually for less than an hour of daily care, while the government contributes $19,500, prompting concerns about affordability and the program's overall value.
High Costs Raise Concerns for Australia's New Support at Home Program
Australia's new Support at Home aged care program, effective July 1st, features high costs; self-funded retirees may pay almost $19,000 annually for less than an hour of daily care, while the government contributes $19,500, prompting concerns about affordability and the program's overall value.
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52% Bias Score
Inquest Reopens into 1988 Death of Teenager Found on Train Tracks
Seventeen-year-old Mark Haines was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, on January 16, 1988; an inquest is re-examining the case after initial police investigation concluded he was involved in a car crash, but his friend challenges that conclusion.
Inquest Reopens into 1988 Death of Teenager Found on Train Tracks
Seventeen-year-old Mark Haines was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, on January 16, 1988; an inquest is re-examining the case after initial police investigation concluded he was involved in a car crash, but his friend challenges that conclusion.
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40% Bias Score
Record Flu Cases in Australia Spark Concerns of Severe Season
Australia has recorded a record-high 46,325 confirmed flu cases by March 31, 2025, exceeding previous first-quarter totals, prompting warnings of a potentially severe flu season following outbreaks in the US and UK; experts highlight low vaccination rates and misinformation as major concerns.
Record Flu Cases in Australia Spark Concerns of Severe Season
Australia has recorded a record-high 46,325 confirmed flu cases by March 31, 2025, exceeding previous first-quarter totals, prompting warnings of a potentially severe flu season following outbreaks in the US and UK; experts highlight low vaccination rates and misinformation as major concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Ku-ring-gai Council Approves Compromise Housing Plan Amidst Public Backlash
Ku-ring-gai Council approved a compromise plan for 23,200 homes near train stations, allowing taller buildings further from stations but only setting aside less than 2 percent for affordable housing, after rejecting the NSW government's initial proposal following legal action and mediation, sparking...
Ku-ring-gai Council Approves Compromise Housing Plan Amidst Public Backlash
Ku-ring-gai Council approved a compromise plan for 23,200 homes near train stations, allowing taller buildings further from stations but only setting aside less than 2 percent for affordable housing, after rejecting the NSW government's initial proposal following legal action and mediation, sparking...
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60% Bias Score
Australian Gold Boom: Fourth-Largest Export, Election Boost
Australia's gold production and price surge has made it the country's fourth-largest commodity export, surpassing thermal coal and providing a boost to the economy ahead of the May 3 election; investment banks predict further price increases.
Australian Gold Boom: Fourth-Largest Export, Election Boost
Australia's gold production and price surge has made it the country's fourth-largest commodity export, surpassing thermal coal and providing a boost to the economy ahead of the May 3 election; investment banks predict further price increases.
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44% Bias Score
Melbourne Teen Denied Bail After Aggravated Home Invasion
A 15-year-old in Melbourne was denied bail after being charged with aggravated home invasion, following a string of alleged offenses including knife threats, vehicle theft, and dangerous driving; the court cited concerns about community safety given his extensive criminal history and lack of remorse...
Melbourne Teen Denied Bail After Aggravated Home Invasion
A 15-year-old in Melbourne was denied bail after being charged with aggravated home invasion, following a string of alleged offenses including knife threats, vehicle theft, and dangerous driving; the court cited concerns about community safety given his extensive criminal history and lack of remorse...
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48% Bias Score
Flawed Modelling, Ignored Warnings Led to $589 Million Loss on Cancelled Commonwealth Games
A final report reveals the Victorian government's hasty decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, based on flawed cost modelling and ignored warnings, resulted in a $589 million taxpayer loss after its cancellation. Four ministers are implicated.
Flawed Modelling, Ignored Warnings Led to $589 Million Loss on Cancelled Commonwealth Games
A final report reveals the Victorian government's hasty decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, based on flawed cost modelling and ignored warnings, resulted in a $589 million taxpayer loss after its cancellation. Four ministers are implicated.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply
Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...
Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply
Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...
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40% Bias Score
WA Gun Laws: Apology and Buyback Amidst Criticism
On April 1st, 2024, Western Australia implemented stricter gun laws, including a new buyback program for rapid-release firearms, prompting an apology from Police Minister Reece Whitby and plans to meet with affected groups to address concerns, despite criticism from the Nationals leader who called i...
WA Gun Laws: Apology and Buyback Amidst Criticism
On April 1st, 2024, Western Australia implemented stricter gun laws, including a new buyback program for rapid-release firearms, prompting an apology from Police Minister Reece Whitby and plans to meet with affected groups to address concerns, despite criticism from the Nationals leader who called i...
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48% Bias Score
Australia Defends AUKUS Deal Amid US Unreliability Concerns
Former Australian ambassador Dennis Richardson defends the AUKUS submarine deal despite concerns over US reliability under the Trump administration, arguing against abandoning the $368bn agreement and highlighting Australia's internal capacity as the main risk, while others propose alternative optio...
Australia Defends AUKUS Deal Amid US Unreliability Concerns
Former Australian ambassador Dennis Richardson defends the AUKUS submarine deal despite concerns over US reliability under the Trump administration, arguing against abandoning the $368bn agreement and highlighting Australia's internal capacity as the main risk, while others propose alternative optio...
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52% Bias Score
Queensland Floods: 50 Evacuated as Unprecedented Floodwaters Threaten Thargomindah
Unprecedented flooding in Queensland's southwest forces at least 50 evacuations in Thargomindah, necessitating a temporary levee, with floodwaters expected to reach seven meters and impact the region for weeks, causing potential livestock losses in the hundreds of thousands.
Queensland Floods: 50 Evacuated as Unprecedented Floodwaters Threaten Thargomindah
Unprecedented flooding in Queensland's southwest forces at least 50 evacuations in Thargomindah, necessitating a temporary levee, with floodwaters expected to reach seven meters and impact the region for weeks, causing potential livestock losses in the hundreds of thousands.
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36% Bias Score
Roberts-Smith Seeks Appeal Reopening Based on Leaked Audio Recording
A leaked audio recording of a conversation between journalist Nick McKenzie and a witness in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has prompted Roberts-Smith to seek to reopen his appeal, alleging a miscarriage of justice due to McKenzie's conduct, potentially influencing witness credibility and tria...
Roberts-Smith Seeks Appeal Reopening Based on Leaked Audio Recording
A leaked audio recording of a conversation between journalist Nick McKenzie and a witness in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has prompted Roberts-Smith to seek to reopen his appeal, alleging a miscarriage of justice due to McKenzie's conduct, potentially influencing witness credibility and tria...
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48% Bias Score
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