Athletics Australia Apologizes for Coach's Alleged Predatory Behavior
Athletics Australia apologized for the alleged predatory behavior of former Olympic pole vault coach Alex Parnov, who is accused of grooming, sexually harassing, and inappropriately touching multiple young female athletes over two decades, with the West Australian Institute of Sport allegedly concea...
Athletics Australia Apologizes for Coach's Alleged Predatory Behavior
Athletics Australia apologized for the alleged predatory behavior of former Olympic pole vault coach Alex Parnov, who is accused of grooming, sexually harassing, and inappropriately touching multiple young female athletes over two decades, with the West Australian Institute of Sport allegedly concea...
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44% Bias Score
Brisbane Test Washed Out by Unexpected Downpour
The third Test match between Australia and India in Brisbane was severely impacted by unexpected heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm, resulting in only 80 legal deliveries being bowled and full refunds for 30,145 fans.
Brisbane Test Washed Out by Unexpected Downpour
The third Test match between Australia and India in Brisbane was severely impacted by unexpected heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm, resulting in only 80 legal deliveries being bowled and full refunds for 30,145 fans.
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24% Bias Score
Coastal NSW Suburbs See Massive House Price Increases
Northern NSW coastal suburbs experienced massive house price increases over the past decade, with Byron Bay's median soaring 280.6% to $2.28 million, driven by lifestyle factors, remote work trends, and a spillover effect from high demand areas.
Coastal NSW Suburbs See Massive House Price Increases
Northern NSW coastal suburbs experienced massive house price increases over the past decade, with Byron Bay's median soaring 280.6% to $2.28 million, driven by lifestyle factors, remote work trends, and a spillover effect from high demand areas.
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40% Bias Score
Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against BHP and Rio Tinto for Widespread Sexual Harassment
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia's Federal Court, alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their mines over the past two decades; hundreds of women have come forward with accusations of abuse, including groping, urination, and unwa...
Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against BHP and Rio Tinto for Widespread Sexual Harassment
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia's Federal Court, alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their mines over the past two decades; hundreds of women have come forward with accusations of abuse, including groping, urination, and unwa...
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44% Bias Score
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Exposes Surge in Australian Antisemitism
An arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue on December 6, 2024, followed by a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2024, and a pre-existing 42% rise in January 2023, highlights growing antisemitism in Australia and a perceived lack of government support for the Jewish community.
Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Exposes Surge in Australian Antisemitism
An arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue on December 6, 2024, followed by a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2024, and a pre-existing 42% rise in January 2023, highlights growing antisemitism in Australia and a perceived lack of government support for the Jewish community.
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64% Bias Score
Brisbane 2032 Games: Lack of Consolidated Budget Heightens Risk of Cost Blowouts
The Queensland state audit office has warned that the absence of a consolidated budget for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games increases the risk of significant cost overruns, with current estimates potentially underrepresenting the true cost due to exclusions of operational costs and contributions from...
Brisbane 2032 Games: Lack of Consolidated Budget Heightens Risk of Cost Blowouts
The Queensland state audit office has warned that the absence of a consolidated budget for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games increases the risk of significant cost overruns, with current estimates potentially underrepresenting the true cost due to exclusions of operational costs and contributions from...
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Declining Melanoma Risk in Youth Threatened by Social Media
Australia's melanoma rates, while high, show a decreased risk in younger people since the 1990s, countered by a new social media trend promoting tanning, prompting a new sun safety campaign.
Australia's Declining Melanoma Risk in Youth Threatened by Social Media
Australia's melanoma rates, while high, show a decreased risk in younger people since the 1990s, countered by a new social media trend promoting tanning, prompting a new sun safety campaign.
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40% Bias Score
Decomposed Body Found Near Sydney Airport; Husband Missing
The badly decomposed body of 33-year-old Zhuojun "Sally" Li was found near Sydney Airport on Monday, prompting a police investigation into her death and the disappearance of her husband, Jai-Bao "Rex" Chen, also 33, who was last seen in November; police seized a silver Toyota Avensis believed to hav...
Decomposed Body Found Near Sydney Airport; Husband Missing
The badly decomposed body of 33-year-old Zhuojun "Sally" Li was found near Sydney Airport on Monday, prompting a police investigation into her death and the disappearance of her husband, Jai-Bao "Rex" Chen, also 33, who was last seen in November; police seized a silver Toyota Avensis believed to hav...
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52% Bias Score
Half of US Teens Report Constant Online Usage Despite Mental Health Concerns
A Pew Research Center survey of 1,319 U.S. teens (ages 13-17) reveals that nearly half report constant online usage, with YouTube leading platform popularity, despite concerns about social media's impact on mental health; X saw the biggest drop in teenage users.
Half of US Teens Report Constant Online Usage Despite Mental Health Concerns
A Pew Research Center survey of 1,319 U.S. teens (ages 13-17) reveals that nearly half report constant online usage, with YouTube leading platform popularity, despite concerns about social media's impact on mental health; X saw the biggest drop in teenage users.
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24% Bias Score
Dutton's Net-Zero Plan: \$263B Savings, Nuclear Focus, and Global Contradictions
Peter Dutton's Coalition unveiled a net-zero emissions plan by 2050, projecting \$263 billion in savings compared to the government's plan, primarily through faster, cheaper nuclear power and lower projected electricity demand, but this clashes with global trends towards renewables.
Dutton's Net-Zero Plan: \$263B Savings, Nuclear Focus, and Global Contradictions
Peter Dutton's Coalition unveiled a net-zero emissions plan by 2050, projecting \$263 billion in savings compared to the government's plan, primarily through faster, cheaper nuclear power and lower projected electricity demand, but this clashes with global trends towards renewables.
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60% Bias Score
Increased Visa Wait Times for Israelis in Australia Spark Discrimination Concerns
Following reports of increased visa processing times for Israelis in Australia, exceeding one month, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has called on Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to clarify the government's policy, citing concerns about potential discrimination against the Jewish communit...
Increased Visa Wait Times for Israelis in Australia Spark Discrimination Concerns
Following reports of increased visa processing times for Israelis in Australia, exceeding one month, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has called on Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to clarify the government's policy, citing concerns about potential discrimination against the Jewish communit...
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64% Bias Score
Queensland Youth Detention Rises Sharply Due to Bail Breach Charges
In Queensland, 6697 children were charged with breaching bail conditions in 2023-24, exceeding all but unlawful entry, leading to increased youth detention and watch house usage, despite criticism of the law.
Queensland Youth Detention Rises Sharply Due to Bail Breach Charges
In Queensland, 6697 children were charged with breaching bail conditions in 2023-24, exceeding all but unlawful entry, leading to increased youth detention and watch house usage, despite criticism of the law.
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48% Bias Score