Father of the Year to Run as Independent in Flinders
Ben Smith, 2024 Victorian Father of the Year, will run as an independent in the Flinders electorate against Liberal MP Zoe McKenzie in the upcoming 2025 federal election, backed by Climate 200, aiming to consolidate the 12% primary vote split among progressive independents in 2022.
Father of the Year to Run as Independent in Flinders
Ben Smith, 2024 Victorian Father of the Year, will run as an independent in the Flinders electorate against Liberal MP Zoe McKenzie in the upcoming 2025 federal election, backed by Climate 200, aiming to consolidate the 12% primary vote split among progressive independents in 2022.
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48% Bias Score
Coalition Claims Cheaper Nuclear-Backed Energy Grid Than Labor
Peter Dutton will claim the Coalition's nuclear-backed energy grid will cost $500 billion, significantly less than Labor's $642 billion renewables plan, escalating a key cost-of-living debate ahead of the next federal election.
Coalition Claims Cheaper Nuclear-Backed Energy Grid Than Labor
Peter Dutton will claim the Coalition's nuclear-backed energy grid will cost $500 billion, significantly less than Labor's $642 billion renewables plan, escalating a key cost-of-living debate ahead of the next federal election.
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52% Bias Score
Australian Election Polling Shows Tight Race, Labor Facing Potential Minority Government
New polling suggests a tight election race, with the Coalition potentially forming a majority government and Labor facing a minority. The Woolworths pay dispute highlights economic concerns and adds complexity to the election outlook.
Australian Election Polling Shows Tight Race, Labor Facing Potential Minority Government
New polling suggests a tight election race, with the Coalition potentially forming a majority government and Labor facing a minority. The Woolworths pay dispute highlights economic concerns and adds complexity to the election outlook.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Premier Referred to ICAC over Rosehill Development
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend that Premier Chris Minns be referred to the ICAC over his involvement in a proposal to redevelop the Rosehill racecourse into a housing development, with allegations focusing on his friendship with ATC government relations manager Steve McMahon.
NSW Premier Referred to ICAC over Rosehill Development
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend that Premier Chris Minns be referred to the ICAC over his involvement in a proposal to redevelop the Rosehill racecourse into a housing development, with allegations focusing on his friendship with ATC government relations manager Steve McMahon.
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56% Bias Score
Chalmers Backs Albanese, Highlights Australia's Economic Resilience
Treasurer Jim Chalmers publicly endorsed Anthony Albanese for a full term as Prime Minister, while Health Minister Mark Butler credited the government's balanced approach to inflation and cost-of-living relief for Australia's sustained economic growth over the past 18 months, unlike most other devel...
Chalmers Backs Albanese, Highlights Australia's Economic Resilience
Treasurer Jim Chalmers publicly endorsed Anthony Albanese for a full term as Prime Minister, while Health Minister Mark Butler credited the government's balanced approach to inflation and cost-of-living relief for Australia's sustained economic growth over the past 18 months, unlike most other devel...
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48% Bias Score
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Trust in Government: A Boom and Bust Cycle
Australians' trust in their government surges during national crises when substantial financial aid is provided, but plummets afterward, revealing a cyclical pattern influenced by economic conditions and government interventions.
Australian Trust in Government: A Boom and Bust Cycle
Australians' trust in their government surges during national crises when substantial financial aid is provided, but plummets afterward, revealing a cyclical pattern influenced by economic conditions and government interventions.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Poll Predicts Coalition Victory, Potentially Ending Labor's Single Term
A new poll predicts a major upset in the upcoming Australian federal election, with the Coalition projected to win at least nine seats from Labor, potentially resulting in a minority government—a scenario unseen since 1932.
Australian Poll Predicts Coalition Victory, Potentially Ending Labor's Single Term
A new poll predicts a major upset in the upcoming Australian federal election, with the Coalition projected to win at least nine seats from Labor, potentially resulting in a minority government—a scenario unseen since 1932.
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56% Bias Score
Albanese-Plibersek Rift Highlights Uncertainty over Labor's Future Leadership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bypassed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to shelve an Environmental Protection Agency bill, causing a public rift between the two long-time colleagues and raising questions about Plibersek's future leadership prospects within the Labor Party.
Albanese-Plibersek Rift Highlights Uncertainty over Labor's Future Leadership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bypassed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to shelve an Environmental Protection Agency bill, causing a public rift between the two long-time colleagues and raising questions about Plibersek's future leadership prospects within the Labor Party.
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60% Bias Score
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
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36% Bias Score
Harvey Slams Politicians for Lack of Business Acumen Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Gerry Harvey criticized Australia's politicians for lacking business experience, hindering their ability to manage the cost-of-living crisis, suggesting pairing them with successful business advisors to improve economic management.
Harvey Slams Politicians for Lack of Business Acumen Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Gerry Harvey criticized Australia's politicians for lacking business experience, hindering their ability to manage the cost-of-living crisis, suggesting pairing them with successful business advisors to improve economic management.
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64% Bias Score
Australia Passes Tough New Migration Laws, Risking Deportation of 80,000
Australia's new migration laws, passed Thursday, allow for the deportation of almost 80,000 visa-less individuals, marking a significant policy change for Prime Minister Albanese and prompting human rights concerns due to the risk of stateless individuals facing harm in third countries.
Australia Passes Tough New Migration Laws, Risking Deportation of 80,000
Australia's new migration laws, passed Thursday, allow for the deportation of almost 80,000 visa-less individuals, marking a significant policy change for Prime Minister Albanese and prompting human rights concerns due to the risk of stateless individuals facing harm in third countries.
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60% Bias Score