Ley Backs Kapterian in Bradfield Preselection Battle
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley endorsed Gisele Kapterian for the Liberal preselection in the marginal Sydney seat of Bradfield, currently held by retiring MP Paul Fletcher, over Nyunggai Warren Mundine, highlighting concerns about the teal independent threat and the need for a candidate who can ap...
Ley Backs Kapterian in Bradfield Preselection Battle
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley endorsed Gisele Kapterian for the Liberal preselection in the marginal Sydney seat of Bradfield, currently held by retiring MP Paul Fletcher, over Nyunggai Warren Mundine, highlighting concerns about the teal independent threat and the need for a candidate who can ap...
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60% Bias Score
Albanese-Dutton Campaign Marked by Personal Attacks
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are engaging in a highly personal and negative election campaign characterized by character assassination and insults, mirroring the trend set by Donald Trump in US politics, raising concerns about the impact on voters' p...
Albanese-Dutton Campaign Marked by Personal Attacks
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are engaging in a highly personal and negative election campaign characterized by character assassination and insults, mirroring the trend set by Donald Trump in US politics, raising concerns about the impact on voters' p...
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52% Bias Score
Dutton's Shadow Ministry Reshuffle: A Test of Authority
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is facing a difficult decision on reshuffling his shadow ministry, particularly regarding the foreign affairs portfolio and the potential return of Julian Leeser to the frontbench, creating tension between the party's moderate and conservative wings as senio...
Dutton's Shadow Ministry Reshuffle: A Test of Authority
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is facing a difficult decision on reshuffling his shadow ministry, particularly regarding the foreign affairs portfolio and the potential return of Julian Leeser to the frontbench, creating tension between the party's moderate and conservative wings as senio...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Federal Election Likely on April 12
Due to a predicted budget deficit and interest rate concerns, the Australian federal election is likely to be held on April 12, giving five weeks between the WA state election and allowing time for a possible interest rate cut, though Labor support is falling amongst crucial demographics.
Australian Federal Election Likely on April 12
Due to a predicted budget deficit and interest rate concerns, the Australian federal election is likely to be held on April 12, giving five weeks between the WA state election and allowing time for a possible interest rate cut, though Labor support is falling amongst crucial demographics.
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40% Bias Score
Abbott Blames Defeat on Internal Party Conflicts and External Forces
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott blames his 2019 electoral defeat on internal party conflicts, Senate obstruction, and external forces, but his unpopular policies, such as opposing same-sex marriage and climate action, and his failure to adapt to changing public opinion were key factors.
Abbott Blames Defeat on Internal Party Conflicts and External Forces
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott blames his 2019 electoral defeat on internal party conflicts, Senate obstruction, and external forces, but his unpopular policies, such as opposing same-sex marriage and climate action, and his failure to adapt to changing public opinion were key factors.
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52% Bias Score
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
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52% Bias Score
Queensland Faces \$1.7 Billion Budget Shortfall
The Queensland government will release its first budget update on January 23, revealing over \$1.3 billion in health budget shortfalls and a \$461 million shortfall in residential care, inherited from the previous Labor government, alongside plans to address youth crime.
Queensland Faces \$1.7 Billion Budget Shortfall
The Queensland government will release its first budget update on January 23, revealing over \$1.3 billion in health budget shortfalls and a \$461 million shortfall in residential care, inherited from the previous Labor government, alongside plans to address youth crime.
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72% Bias Score
Albanese and Dutton Trade Barbs as Labor Announces $3 Billion NBN Investment"
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton engaged in a war of words on Monday, as Labor announced a $3 billion NBN investment, amidst rising political tension ahead of the coming election.
Albanese and Dutton Trade Barbs as Labor Announces $3 Billion NBN Investment"
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton engaged in a war of words on Monday, as Labor announced a $3 billion NBN investment, amidst rising political tension ahead of the coming election.
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32% Bias Score
Albanese Criticizes Beach Cabana Reservation as Breach of Egalitarian Society
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized beachgoers using cabanas to reserve space on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, calling it a breach of Australia's egalitarian society, sparking a debate on equitable access to public spaces.
Albanese Criticizes Beach Cabana Reservation as Breach of Egalitarian Society
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized beachgoers using cabanas to reserve space on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, calling it a breach of Australia's egalitarian society, sparking a debate on equitable access to public spaces.
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32% Bias Score
AU$7.2 Billion for Bruce Highway Upgrades
The Australian government announced a $7.2 billion funding commitment for Queensland's Bruce Highway, addressing a high fatality rate of 41 deaths in 2024, with the federal government contributing 80% and the state 20%, reversing a previous funding dispute.
AU$7.2 Billion for Bruce Highway Upgrades
The Australian government announced a $7.2 billion funding commitment for Queensland's Bruce Highway, addressing a high fatality rate of 41 deaths in 2024, with the federal government contributing 80% and the state 20%, reversing a previous funding dispute.
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48% Bias Score
WA Medihotel Cost Blows Out by \$44 Million
Western Australia's first medihotel, initially budgeted at \$55 million for four years, now costs \$98.6 million for two years due to operational changes from Aegis Health to South Metro Health Service, enabling care for higher-acuity patients; this cost increase has drawn criticism from the opposit...
WA Medihotel Cost Blows Out by \$44 Million
Western Australia's first medihotel, initially budgeted at \$55 million for four years, now costs \$98.6 million for two years due to operational changes from Aegis Health to South Metro Health Service, enabling care for higher-acuity patients; this cost increase has drawn criticism from the opposit...
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40% Bias Score
Labor Unveils Major Medicare Reforms Ahead of Australian Federal Election
Australia's Labor government is proposing major Medicare reforms ahead of the federal election, including increased bulk-billing incentives, expanded urgent care clinics, and GP workforce expansion, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability while contrasting its approach with the ...
Labor Unveils Major Medicare Reforms Ahead of Australian Federal Election
Australia's Labor government is proposing major Medicare reforms ahead of the federal election, including increased bulk-billing incentives, expanded urgent care clinics, and GP workforce expansion, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability while contrasting its approach with the ...
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56% Bias Score