Australian Government Announces $83m Funding Boost for ABC
Australia's Labor government will provide the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) with an $83.1 million funding boost over two years, followed by $43 million annually, to secure its independence and stability, as recommended in a report due to be released on Tuesday.
Australian Government Announces $83m Funding Boost for ABC
Australia's Labor government will provide the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) with an $83.1 million funding boost over two years, followed by $43 million annually, to secure its independence and stability, as recommended in a report due to be released on Tuesday.
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44% Bias Score
Victoria's Soaring Debt: Tim Pallas's Legacy
Tim Pallas resigned as Victoria's treasurer, leaving the state with a projected $187.3 billion net debt by 2028, a consequence of his inability to curb government spending despite acknowledging the financial strain.
Victoria's Soaring Debt: Tim Pallas's Legacy
Tim Pallas resigned as Victoria's treasurer, leaving the state with a projected $187.3 billion net debt by 2028, a consequence of his inability to curb government spending despite acknowledging the financial strain.
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56% Bias Score
Albanese's Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Bleak Economic Outlook
A Guardian Essential poll reveals Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's net approval rating at -11, with 50% disapproving of his performance, as 47% of respondents considered 2024 worse than expected, highlighting challenges for Labor ahead of the election.
Albanese's Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Bleak Economic Outlook
A Guardian Essential poll reveals Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's net approval rating at -11, with 50% disapproving of his performance, as 47% of respondents considered 2024 worse than expected, highlighting challenges for Labor ahead of the election.
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56% Bias Score
Albanese's Support for Salmon Farming Creates Conflict with Environment Minister
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly supported the Tasmanian salmon farming industry in Macquarie Harbour, despite Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's ongoing review considering the impact on the endangered Maugean skate and potential license revocations, creating political frictio...
Albanese's Support for Salmon Farming Creates Conflict with Environment Minister
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly supported the Tasmanian salmon farming industry in Macquarie Harbour, despite Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's ongoing review considering the impact on the endangered Maugean skate and potential license revocations, creating political frictio...
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60% Bias Score
Judge Criticizes Media Bias in Rape Trial Coverage
Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order in a rape trial, revealing the acquitted defendant was Sydney artist Anthony Lister. Pickering criticized media coverage suggesting men are unfairly acquitted, noting more reports claim false accusations and overzealous prosecutors, and further critici...
Judge Criticizes Media Bias in Rape Trial Coverage
Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order in a rape trial, revealing the acquitted defendant was Sydney artist Anthony Lister. Pickering criticized media coverage suggesting men are unfairly acquitted, noting more reports claim false accusations and overzealous prosecutors, and further critici...
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48% Bias Score
Labor's \$1 Billion Childcare Plan to Guarantee Three Subsidized Days
Labor's election promise includes three days of subsidized childcare for families earning under \$530,000 from January 2026, replacing the activity test, and invests \$1 billion in expanding access and quality from July 2025.
Labor's \$1 Billion Childcare Plan to Guarantee Three Subsidized Days
Labor's election promise includes three days of subsidized childcare for families earning under \$530,000 from January 2026, replacing the activity test, and invests \$1 billion in expanding access and quality from July 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Victorian Treasurer Pallas Resigns, Leaving $187 Billion Debt and By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned from parliament on Monday, leaving a $187.3 billion debt and forcing a by-election in Werribee, a seat vulnerable to cost of living concerns; Premier Jacinta Allan must now find a new treasurer and manage a cabinet reshuffle.
Victorian Treasurer Pallas Resigns, Leaving $187 Billion Debt and By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned from parliament on Monday, leaving a $187.3 billion debt and forcing a by-election in Werribee, a seat vulnerable to cost of living concerns; Premier Jacinta Allan must now find a new treasurer and manage a cabinet reshuffle.
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40% Bias Score
Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.
Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.
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40% Bias Score
Dutton's \$Tens of Billions Nuclear Plan Contradicts Coalition's Free Market Stance
On Friday the 13th, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on nuclear energy, halting \$40 billion in private renewable energy investment, despite lacking evidence it will lower power bills; this contradicts the Coalition's traditional free-market stance...
Dutton's \$Tens of Billions Nuclear Plan Contradicts Coalition's Free Market Stance
On Friday the 13th, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on nuclear energy, halting \$40 billion in private renewable energy investment, despite lacking evidence it will lower power bills; this contradicts the Coalition's traditional free-market stance...
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56% Bias Score
Coalition's \$331bn Nuclear Plan Sparks Energy Debate
The Coalition's \$331 billion nuclear energy plan, which includes maintaining coal and gas plants alongside wind and solar, is \$263 billion cheaper than Labor's renewable plan, according to Coalition modelling, but faces criticism for its methodology and cost discrepancies from the CSIRO.
Coalition's \$331bn Nuclear Plan Sparks Energy Debate
The Coalition's \$331 billion nuclear energy plan, which includes maintaining coal and gas plants alongside wind and solar, is \$263 billion cheaper than Labor's renewable plan, according to Coalition modelling, but faces criticism for its methodology and cost discrepancies from the CSIRO.
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56% Bias Score
"Court Orders Victoria's Opposition Leader to Pay $300,000 in Defamation Case"
"A federal court ordered Victoria's opposition leader, John Pesutto, to pay MP Moira Deeming $300,000 for defamation after comments he made about her association with neo-Nazis following a rally she helped organize on March 18, 2023; this sparked calls for his resignation."
"Court Orders Victoria's Opposition Leader to Pay $300,000 in Defamation Case"
"A federal court ordered Victoria's opposition leader, John Pesutto, to pay MP Moira Deeming $300,000 for defamation after comments he made about her association with neo-Nazis following a rally she helped organize on March 18, 2023; this sparked calls for his resignation."
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40% Bias Score
Australian Politics: Albanese Government Faces Potential Defeat Amidst Dutton's Shifting Policies
Australia's first-term Albanese government faces a potential defeat by the opposition led by Peter Dutton, creating political instability not seen since the 1931 Great Depression; Dutton's policy shifts and Albanese's communication issues are key factors.
Australian Politics: Albanese Government Faces Potential Defeat Amidst Dutton's Shifting Policies
Australia's first-term Albanese government faces a potential defeat by the opposition led by Peter Dutton, creating political instability not seen since the 1931 Great Depression; Dutton's policy shifts and Albanese's communication issues are key factors.
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44% Bias Score