CSIRO Accused of Political Bias in Nuclear Energy Report
Dick Smith criticized a CSIRO report suggesting nuclear energy is twice as expensive as renewables in Australia, accusing the organization of political bias favoring the Labor Party's renewable energy plan ahead of the election, while citing international examples with lower nuclear energy costs.
CSIRO Accused of Political Bias in Nuclear Energy Report
Dick Smith criticized a CSIRO report suggesting nuclear energy is twice as expensive as renewables in Australia, accusing the organization of political bias favoring the Labor Party's renewable energy plan ahead of the election, while citing international examples with lower nuclear energy costs.
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52% Bias Score
Australia Secures Veto Power Over Nauru's Deals with Third Countries
Australia and Nauru signed an \$89 million deal granting Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, including China, to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific, effective next year.
Australia Secures Veto Power Over Nauru's Deals with Third Countries
Australia and Nauru signed an \$89 million deal granting Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, including China, to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific, effective next year.
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48% Bias Score
RBA Holds Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.35 percent on December 18, 2024, citing persistent underlying inflation of 3.5 percent as the reason, despite headline inflation falling to 2.8 percent and slower economic growth; this decision impacts Australian borrowers and contrasts wit...
RBA Holds Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.35 percent on December 18, 2024, citing persistent underlying inflation of 3.5 percent as the reason, despite headline inflation falling to 2.8 percent and slower economic growth; this decision impacts Australian borrowers and contrasts wit...
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48% Bias Score
Sydney's Woollahra Targeted by Second Antisemitic Attack
Antisemitic graffiti and arson damaged multiple buildings and vehicles in Sydney's Woollahra suburb on Wednesday, prompting swift condemnation from political leaders and an ongoing police investigation into two young suspects.
Sydney's Woollahra Targeted by Second Antisemitic Attack
Antisemitic graffiti and arson damaged multiple buildings and vehicles in Sydney's Woollahra suburb on Wednesday, prompting swift condemnation from political leaders and an ongoing police investigation into two young suspects.
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52% Bias Score
Economic Volatility Delays Australian Retirements
Rising inflation and cost of living are causing many Australians nearing retirement to delay their plans by an average of six years, impacting their financial security and highlighting the need for adaptable retirement strategies, according to recent research.
Economic Volatility Delays Australian Retirements
Rising inflation and cost of living are causing many Australians nearing retirement to delay their plans by an average of six years, impacting their financial security and highlighting the need for adaptable retirement strategies, according to recent research.
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44% Bias Score
Queensland Police Senior Leaders Resist Cultural Reform: Systemic Discrimination Found
A Queensland Human Rights Commission review found systemic discrimination within the Queensland Police Service, with senior leaders showing the most resistance to reform; the report made 36 recommendations for change, including addressing outdated processes and attitudes.
Queensland Police Senior Leaders Resist Cultural Reform: Systemic Discrimination Found
A Queensland Human Rights Commission review found systemic discrimination within the Queensland Police Service, with senior leaders showing the most resistance to reform; the report made 36 recommendations for change, including addressing outdated processes and attitudes.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Crisis: Widespread Hardship and Societal Impact
Australia's housing crisis is causing widespread hardship, with many experiencing financial strain, mental health issues, and relationship breakdowns due to unaffordable housing and insecurity, forcing significant life changes. The crisis stems from a shift in mentality regarding home ownership as a...
Australia's Housing Crisis: Widespread Hardship and Societal Impact
Australia's housing crisis is causing widespread hardship, with many experiencing financial strain, mental health issues, and relationship breakdowns due to unaffordable housing and insecurity, forcing significant life changes. The crisis stems from a shift in mentality regarding home ownership as a...
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48% Bias Score
Dutton Accused of Blocking Bipartisan Statement After Synagogue Arson
Following a Melbourne synagogue arson attack, opposition leader Peter Dutton allegedly blocked a bipartisan statement from being read, preventing Liberal Senator James Paterson from delivering a message written by Labor MP Josh Burns, who was ill. This sparked accusations of prioritizing partisanshi...
Dutton Accused of Blocking Bipartisan Statement After Synagogue Arson
Following a Melbourne synagogue arson attack, opposition leader Peter Dutton allegedly blocked a bipartisan statement from being read, preventing Liberal Senator James Paterson from delivering a message written by Labor MP Josh Burns, who was ill. This sparked accusations of prioritizing partisanshi...
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40% Bias Score
MSO Terminates Pianist's Contract After Gaza Comments, Challenging Artists' Legal Protections
Following her August 11, 2024 performance of "Witness", a piece dedicated to slain Palestinian journalists, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) terminated pianist Kathryn Stott's contract and cancelled future performances, claiming in court that she has no legal connection to the orchestra, threa...
MSO Terminates Pianist's Contract After Gaza Comments, Challenging Artists' Legal Protections
Following her August 11, 2024 performance of "Witness", a piece dedicated to slain Palestinian journalists, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) terminated pianist Kathryn Stott's contract and cancelled future performances, claiming in court that she has no legal connection to the orchestra, threa...
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48% Bias Score
Moderna Vaccine Deal Bypasses Australian Assessment
Australia's $2 billion deal with Moderna for onshore mRNA vaccine manufacturing bypasses the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) assessment, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness, prompting an investigation and criticism from health experts and competitors.
Moderna Vaccine Deal Bypasses Australian Assessment
Australia's $2 billion deal with Moderna for onshore mRNA vaccine manufacturing bypasses the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) assessment, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness, prompting an investigation and criticism from health experts and competitors.
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52% Bias Score
Sydney Program Tackles High Drowning Rates Among Gazan Refugees
Nine-year-old Adam Murad and 10-year-old Mohammed Al-Bashiti, Gazan refugees in Sydney, participated in free learn-to-swim lessons offered by Swim Brothers, a non-profit addressing the high drowning rate among their community; a documentary about the program will screen on Tuesday.
Sydney Program Tackles High Drowning Rates Among Gazan Refugees
Nine-year-old Adam Murad and 10-year-old Mohammed Al-Bashiti, Gazan refugees in Sydney, participated in free learn-to-swim lessons offered by Swim Brothers, a non-profit addressing the high drowning rate among their community; a documentary about the program will screen on Tuesday.
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32% Bias Score
Dutton's Refusal to Display Indigenous Flags Sparks Culture War Accusations
Peter Dutton, the Australian opposition leader, ignited a political controversy by stating he would not display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if elected prime minister, claiming their use divides the nation, sparking widespread condemnation from government ministers who accused him...
Dutton's Refusal to Display Indigenous Flags Sparks Culture War Accusations
Peter Dutton, the Australian opposition leader, ignited a political controversy by stating he would not display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if elected prime minister, claiming their use divides the nation, sparking widespread condemnation from government ministers who accused him...
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56% Bias Score