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Dutton-Rinehart Friendship Sparks Concerns of Political Influence
As Australia heads to federal elections, the close friendship between opposition leader Peter Dutton and billionaire Gina Rinehart raises concerns about potential political influence, with Rinehart's substantial donations to the Coalition adding to the debate on money's role in politics.
Dutton-Rinehart Friendship Sparks Concerns of Political Influence
As Australia heads to federal elections, the close friendship between opposition leader Peter Dutton and billionaire Gina Rinehart raises concerns about potential political influence, with Rinehart's substantial donations to the Coalition adding to the debate on money's role in politics.
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56% Bias Score
GST Allocation: Victoria's $3.7 Billion Windfall, Queensland's $1.2 Billion Shortfall
The Commonwealth Grants Commission's 2024 GST allocation awarded Victoria a $3.7 billion surplus and left Queensland with a $1.2 billion deficit, driven by population growth in Melbourne, high coal royalties in Queensland and NSW, lingering pandemic costs, and a costly deal to protect Western Austra...
GST Allocation: Victoria's $3.7 Billion Windfall, Queensland's $1.2 Billion Shortfall
The Commonwealth Grants Commission's 2024 GST allocation awarded Victoria a $3.7 billion surplus and left Queensland with a $1.2 billion deficit, driven by population growth in Melbourne, high coal royalties in Queensland and NSW, lingering pandemic costs, and a costly deal to protect Western Austra...
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52% Bias Score
DiCaprio Condemns Jarrah Forest Clearing
South32 received approval to clear 39 square kilometers of jarrah forest near Boddington, WA, despite a 2024 ban on native forest logging; Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram post brought global attention to the issue, highlighting the conflict between mining and environmental protection policies.
DiCaprio Condemns Jarrah Forest Clearing
South32 received approval to clear 39 square kilometers of jarrah forest near Boddington, WA, despite a 2024 ban on native forest logging; Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram post brought global attention to the issue, highlighting the conflict between mining and environmental protection policies.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Energy Prices Soar Despite Political Promises
Australian electricity prices have risen sharply, contradicting pre-election promises by both Labor and the Coalition to lower energy bills; the increase highlights failures in grid expansion and policy effectiveness, creating political pressure as the next election approaches.
Australian Energy Prices Soar Despite Political Promises
Australian electricity prices have risen sharply, contradicting pre-election promises by both Labor and the Coalition to lower energy bills; the increase highlights failures in grid expansion and policy effectiveness, creating political pressure as the next election approaches.
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64% Bias Score
Cost-of-Living Anger Could Swing Australian Election to Coalition: Bligh
Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh predicts that voter anger over cost-of-living issues could lead to a Coalition victory in the upcoming federal election, although she acknowledges the challenges involved. She also suggests the most likely outcome is a minority government with an unpredicta...
Cost-of-Living Anger Could Swing Australian Election to Coalition: Bligh
Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh predicts that voter anger over cost-of-living issues could lead to a Coalition victory in the upcoming federal election, although she acknowledges the challenges involved. She also suggests the most likely outcome is a minority government with an unpredicta...
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44% Bias Score
NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Explosives Incident Revealed as Hoax
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley condemned a colleague's request for a briefing on when Premier Chris Minns learned a Sydney explosives incident was a criminal hoax, not terrorism, sparking concerns that hate speech laws were rushed through parliament under false pretenses.
NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Explosives Incident Revealed as Hoax
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley condemned a colleague's request for a briefing on when Premier Chris Minns learned a Sydney explosives incident was a criminal hoax, not terrorism, sparking concerns that hate speech laws were rushed through parliament under false pretenses.
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52% Bias Score
Greens Offer Labor Support in Exchange for Debt Relief and Bulk Billing Boost
The Greens are offering Labor their support on key measures in exchange for immediate student debt reduction and a tripling of bulk-billing incentives, aiming to secure these policies before the election and prevent potential reversal by the opposition.
Greens Offer Labor Support in Exchange for Debt Relief and Bulk Billing Boost
The Greens are offering Labor their support on key measures in exchange for immediate student debt reduction and a tripling of bulk-billing incentives, aiming to secure these policies before the election and prevent potential reversal by the opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Australia Urges Local Consumption Amid Trump Tariff Fallout
Australia's government is urging consumers to buy local products to mitigate the economic impact of failing to secure an exemption from Donald Trump's tariffs, prompting a political debate ahead of the election, with the opposition criticizing the government's weakness while also attempting to explo...
Australia Urges Local Consumption Amid Trump Tariff Fallout
Australia's government is urging consumers to buy local products to mitigate the economic impact of failing to secure an exemption from Donald Trump's tariffs, prompting a political debate ahead of the election, with the opposition criticizing the government's weakness while also attempting to explo...
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48% Bias Score
Scots College Student Centre Opens After \$29 Million Budget Overrun
Scots College's John Cunningham Student Centre, initially budgeted at \$29 million but ultimately costing double, opens next month after significant delays, prompting parental discontent over a \$75 fee for pre-opening events celebrating the school's Scottish heritage.
Scots College Student Centre Opens After \$29 Million Budget Overrun
Scots College's John Cunningham Student Centre, initially budgeted at \$29 million but ultimately costing double, opens next month after significant delays, prompting parental discontent over a \$75 fee for pre-opening events celebrating the school's Scottish heritage.
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52% Bias Score
Coalition Party Divided on Insurance Divestiture Policy
The Australian Coalition party is experiencing internal conflict over its policy on breaking up large insurance companies, with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor denying any such plans while leader Peter Dutton stated he would consider divestiture if recommended by Treasury; this disagreement, along wit...
Coalition Party Divided on Insurance Divestiture Policy
The Australian Coalition party is experiencing internal conflict over its policy on breaking up large insurance companies, with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor denying any such plans while leader Peter Dutton stated he would consider divestiture if recommended by Treasury; this disagreement, along wit...
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40% Bias Score
Dutton Vows No Women's Rights Rollback Amidst Public Service Cuts
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised no rollback of women's rights despite planned cuts to diversity and inclusion roles; he faced criticism for attending a fundraiser instead of addressing Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacting his electorate, while also disclosing $18.8 million in propert...
Dutton Vows No Women's Rights Rollback Amidst Public Service Cuts
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised no rollback of women's rights despite planned cuts to diversity and inclusion roles; he faced criticism for attending a fundraiser instead of addressing Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacting his electorate, while also disclosing $18.8 million in propert...
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44% Bias Score
Palmer's New Party Outspends Rivals with Controversial Ad Blitz
Clive Palmer's new party, "Trumpet of Patriots", is employing a massive advertising campaign across print, television, and online media, focusing on controversial messages about immigration, gender, and the economy, outspending major parties and generating millions of online impressions.
Palmer's New Party Outspends Rivals with Controversial Ad Blitz
Clive Palmer's new party, "Trumpet of Patriots", is employing a massive advertising campaign across print, television, and online media, focusing on controversial messages about immigration, gender, and the economy, outspending major parties and generating millions of online impressions.
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40% Bias Score
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