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Indigenous Vote Crucial in Lingiari Election Amidst Turnout Challenges
In the remote Tiwi Islands community of Pirlangimpi, voters are casting their ballots in the Lingiari election, where the Indigenous vote is crucial, highlighting challenges in voter turnout despite record enrollment, and the need to address socioeconomic issues.
Indigenous Vote Crucial in Lingiari Election Amidst Turnout Challenges
In the remote Tiwi Islands community of Pirlangimpi, voters are casting their ballots in the Lingiari election, where the Indigenous vote is crucial, highlighting challenges in voter turnout despite record enrollment, and the need to address socioeconomic issues.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Election 2025: Indigenous Affairs Take Backseat
Following the failure of Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum, major political parties have shifted their focus from Indigenous affairs to cost-of-living issues, prompting criticism for lacking the courage to pursue meaningful change, despite some claims of commitment to practical measures to red...
Australian Election 2025: Indigenous Affairs Take Backseat
Following the failure of Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum, major political parties have shifted their focus from Indigenous affairs to cost-of-living issues, prompting criticism for lacking the courage to pursue meaningful change, despite some claims of commitment to practical measures to red...
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48% Bias Score
Victoria Reverses Bail Law Reforms, Promising Australia's Toughest Laws
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced a reversal of the state's 2023 bail law reforms, vowing to implement Australia's toughest bail laws in response to perceived youth crime wave fueled by media pressure, despite recent reforms prompted by criticism of the previous legislation's contribution t...
Victoria Reverses Bail Law Reforms, Promising Australia's Toughest Laws
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced a reversal of the state's 2023 bail law reforms, vowing to implement Australia's toughest bail laws in response to perceived youth crime wave fueled by media pressure, despite recent reforms prompted by criticism of the previous legislation's contribution t...
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56% Bias Score
Referendum Fueled Surge in Racism Against Indigenous Australians
A report on racism against Indigenous Australians found a 20% rise in online and media racism following the failed Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, with one-fifth of reports mentioning the referendum, highlighting the emboldening of racist views.
Referendum Fueled Surge in Racism Against Indigenous Australians
A report on racism against Indigenous Australians found a 20% rise in online and media racism following the failed Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, with one-fifth of reports mentioning the referendum, highlighting the emboldening of racist views.
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44% Bias Score
Dutton Vows to Eliminate DEI Programs
Peter Dutton, leader of the Australian Coalition, announced plans to eliminate government-funded DEI programs if elected, claiming they don't benefit Australians; this ignores evidence of systemic racism and discrimination in Australian workplaces.
Dutton Vows to Eliminate DEI Programs
Peter Dutton, leader of the Australian Coalition, announced plans to eliminate government-funded DEI programs if elected, claiming they don't benefit Australians; this ignores evidence of systemic racism and discrimination in Australian workplaces.
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60% Bias Score
Albanese Rebukes Ley for Comparing First Fleet to SpaceX Mars Mission
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher criticized Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley for her Australia Day speech comparing the arrival of the First Fleet to SpaceX's Mars mission, sparking a political debate over the interpretation of Australia's colonial histo...
Albanese Rebukes Ley for Comparing First Fleet to SpaceX Mars Mission
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher criticized Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley for her Australia Day speech comparing the arrival of the First Fleet to SpaceX's Mars mission, sparking a political debate over the interpretation of Australia's colonial histo...
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52% Bias Score
Torch Program Reduces Indigenous Recidivism Through Art
The Torch program, an Indigenous Australian art initiative in Victorian prisons, boasts significantly lower recidivism rates (11-9%) among participants compared to national averages (76%), influencing policy changes and showcased in the Blak In-Justice exhibition at Heide Museum.
Torch Program Reduces Indigenous Recidivism Through Art
The Torch program, an Indigenous Australian art initiative in Victorian prisons, boasts significantly lower recidivism rates (11-9%) among participants compared to national averages (76%), influencing policy changes and showcased in the Blak In-Justice exhibition at Heide Museum.
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36% Bias Score
Queensland Expands Tough-on-Crime Policies Amidst UN Criticism
The Queensland LNP government is expanding its "adult crime, adult time" policies, increasing police search powers, and eliminating pill testing, despite concerns about racial disparities and international criticism, prioritizing public safety over human rights concerns.
Queensland Expands Tough-on-Crime Policies Amidst UN Criticism
The Queensland LNP government is expanding its "adult crime, adult time" policies, increasing police search powers, and eliminating pill testing, despite concerns about racial disparities and international criticism, prioritizing public safety over human rights concerns.
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52% Bias Score
High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims
The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.
High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims
The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.
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40% Bias Score
LaPa Legends Float Debuts at Sydney Mardi Gras
The LaPa Legends float, representing Sydney's LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities, will debut at the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. This follows a history of homophobia and discrimination faced by both communities.
LaPa Legends Float Debuts at Sydney Mardi Gras
The LaPa Legends float, representing Sydney's LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities, will debut at the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. This follows a history of homophobia and discrimination faced by both communities.
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40% Bias Score
Defamation Lawsuit Targets Senator Price over Central Land Council CEO
Senator Jacinta Price faces a defamation lawsuit from the CEO of the Central Land Council, Lesley Turner, for a press release suggesting his dismissal due to unprofessional conduct; the NT News previously apologized for publishing similar information, while Senator Price maintains her claims.
Defamation Lawsuit Targets Senator Price over Central Land Council CEO
Senator Jacinta Price faces a defamation lawsuit from the CEO of the Central Land Council, Lesley Turner, for a press release suggesting his dismissal due to unprofessional conduct; the NT News previously apologized for publishing similar information, while Senator Price maintains her claims.
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40% Bias Score
Brisbane Hosts Contrasting Australia Day Events
In Brisbane, 500 new citizens from 70 countries were welcomed at a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day, while hundreds protested the date's significance as Invasion Day, highlighting contrasting views on national identity and historical injustices.
Brisbane Hosts Contrasting Australia Day Events
In Brisbane, 500 new citizens from 70 countries were welcomed at a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day, while hundreds protested the date's significance as Invasion Day, highlighting contrasting views on national identity and historical injustices.
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48% Bias Score
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