Five Bali Nine Members Repatriated to Australia
On December 15, 2024, five Bali Nine members—Scott Rush, Mathew Norman, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, and Martin Stephens—were transferred from Bali to Australia as prisoners, following nearly 20 years of imprisonment in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle 8.3 kg of heroin.
Five Bali Nine Members Repatriated to Australia
On December 15, 2024, five Bali Nine members—Scott Rush, Mathew Norman, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, and Martin Stephens—were transferred from Bali to Australia as prisoners, following nearly 20 years of imprisonment in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle 8.3 kg of heroin.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Net-Zero Goal Faces Nuclear Energy Debate
Australia's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 faces challenges from a proposed nuclear energy plan, which critics say would delay decarbonization, harm the economy, and increase reliance on coal, while a renewable energy approach is projected to lower power prices.
Australia's Net-Zero Goal Faces Nuclear Energy Debate
Australia's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 faces challenges from a proposed nuclear energy plan, which critics say would delay decarbonization, harm the economy, and increase reliance on coal, while a renewable energy approach is projected to lower power prices.
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56% Bias Score
Australia Invests $1 Billion in NDIS Reform to Curb Costs
The Australian government is investing $1 billion to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency by hiring 1000 new assessors, strengthening fraud detection, and implementing a new needs-based assessment process, resulting in approximately 60...
Australia Invests $1 Billion in NDIS Reform to Curb Costs
The Australian government is investing $1 billion to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency by hiring 1000 new assessors, strengthening fraud detection, and implementing a new needs-based assessment process, resulting in approximately 60...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Expands Military Aid to Ukraine, Considers Peacekeeping Role
Australia is significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine, providing over \$650 million in equipment and extending its training program, while leaving the door open for future peacekeeping operations amidst discussions of a potential European-led peacekeeping force.
Australia Expands Military Aid to Ukraine, Considers Peacekeeping Role
Australia is significantly increasing military aid to Ukraine, providing over \$650 million in equipment and extending its training program, while leaving the door open for future peacekeeping operations amidst discussions of a potential European-led peacekeeping force.
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48% Bias Score
Indonesia's Controversial Transfer of Bali Nine Members to Australia
Indonesia transferred five Bali Nine members to Australia based on a "practical arrangement", despite lacking legal basis, prompting criticism from a key member of parliament's justice committee and raising concerns about setting precedents for future prisoner transfers.
Indonesia's Controversial Transfer of Bali Nine Members to Australia
Indonesia transferred five Bali Nine members to Australia based on a "practical arrangement", despite lacking legal basis, prompting criticism from a key member of parliament's justice committee and raising concerns about setting precedents for future prisoner transfers.
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48% Bias Score
Eastern Australia Waterbird Population Plummets 50%
Eastern Australia's annual waterbird survey revealed a 50% drop in waterbird numbers (287,231 in 2024 compared to 579,641 in 2023) due to drier conditions caused by climate change and altered water management, impacting crucial floodplain wetlands.
Eastern Australia Waterbird Population Plummets 50%
Eastern Australia's annual waterbird survey revealed a 50% drop in waterbird numbers (287,231 in 2024 compared to 579,641 in 2023) due to drier conditions caused by climate change and altered water management, impacting crucial floodplain wetlands.
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24% Bias Score
Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns
On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.
Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns
On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.
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20% Bias Score
Release of Bali Nine Members Reflects Shift in Indonesian Diplomacy
After nearly two decades of imprisonment, five Australian members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring were released from Indonesian prisons following diplomatic efforts by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a decision by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who also granted mass pardo...
Release of Bali Nine Members Reflects Shift in Indonesian Diplomacy
After nearly two decades of imprisonment, five Australian members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring were released from Indonesian prisons following diplomatic efforts by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a decision by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who also granted mass pardo...
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40% Bias Score
Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes
Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.
Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes
Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.
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52% Bias Score
Indigenous Teen Drowns Fleeing Police in Stolen Car
An 18-year-old Indigenous Australian, Robert Malayta, drowned in the Ross River near Townsville after fleeing police with his brother in a stolen car on February 24, 2022; a coroner ruled his death an accidental consequence of evading police.
Indigenous Teen Drowns Fleeing Police in Stolen Car
An 18-year-old Indigenous Australian, Robert Malayta, drowned in the Ross River near Townsville after fleeing police with his brother in a stolen car on February 24, 2022; a coroner ruled his death an accidental consequence of evading police.
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32% Bias Score
Austrac Sues Entain for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering Violations
Australia's financial intelligence agency, Austrac, filed a lawsuit against gambling giant Entain, alleging it failed to comply with anti-money laundering laws, deliberately obscured high-risk customer identities, and allowed its platforms to be exploited by criminals. This is Austrac's first civil ...
Austrac Sues Entain for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering Violations
Australia's financial intelligence agency, Austrac, filed a lawsuit against gambling giant Entain, alleging it failed to comply with anti-money laundering laws, deliberately obscured high-risk customer identities, and allowed its platforms to be exploited by criminals. This is Austrac's first civil ...
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40% Bias Score
Western Australia Covid-19 Surge: 75 Daily Hospital Admissions
Western Australia is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron subvariants, resulting in an average of 75 daily hospital admissions; authorities urge isolation for anyone with symptoms, mask-wearing in public, and vaccination with the new Pfizer JN.1 booster.
Western Australia Covid-19 Surge: 75 Daily Hospital Admissions
Western Australia is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron subvariants, resulting in an average of 75 daily hospital admissions; authorities urge isolation for anyone with symptoms, mask-wearing in public, and vaccination with the new Pfizer JN.1 booster.
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40% Bias Score