LNP Demands Federal Funding for Maroochydore Rail Extension
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie criticized the federal Labor government for not prioritizing funding for the LNP's pledge to extend rail services to Maroochydore, a project excluded from Infrastructure Australia's draft priority list, while a second fire in two days at a Stanthorpe tobacconist is unde...
LNP Demands Federal Funding for Maroochydore Rail Extension
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie criticized the federal Labor government for not prioritizing funding for the LNP's pledge to extend rail services to Maroochydore, a project excluded from Infrastructure Australia's draft priority list, while a second fire in two days at a Stanthorpe tobacconist is unde...
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52% Bias Score
Queensland Road Toll Soars, Vulnerable Users Disproportionately Affected
Queensland's 2023 road toll of 301 was the highest since 2009, with 17 deaths already this year—double last year's figure. Police are particularly concerned about the surge in fatalities among vulnerable road users like motorcyclists and pedestrians, prompting a data collection initiative to underst...
Queensland Road Toll Soars, Vulnerable Users Disproportionately Affected
Queensland's 2023 road toll of 301 was the highest since 2009, with 17 deaths already this year—double last year's figure. Police are particularly concerned about the surge in fatalities among vulnerable road users like motorcyclists and pedestrians, prompting a data collection initiative to underst...
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36% Bias Score
Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.
Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.
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48% Bias Score
Queensland Floods: Three Rescued as Renewed Flooding Hits
Three people were rescued from floodwaters in Lockrose, Queensland, after a vehicle became trapped at 1:46 am on Thursday, following renewed flash flooding in southern and central Queensland. Authorities released water from dams as a precaution.
Queensland Floods: Three Rescued as Renewed Flooding Hits
Three people were rescued from floodwaters in Lockrose, Queensland, after a vehicle became trapped at 1:46 am on Thursday, following renewed flash flooding in southern and central Queensland. Authorities released water from dams as a precaution.
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24% Bias Score
Grampians Bushfire Grows to 34,000 Hectares as Heatwave Approaches
A bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to 34,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting warnings as a heatwave approaches; meanwhile, Queensland recovers from severe flooding.
Grampians Bushfire Grows to 34,000 Hectares as Heatwave Approaches
A bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to 34,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting warnings as a heatwave approaches; meanwhile, Queensland recovers from severe flooding.
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40% Bias Score
Police probe into handling of 2009 complaint against Australia's worst paedophile
A Queensland Police investigation is underway into the handling of a 2009 complaint about Ashley Griffith, Australia's worst paedophile, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abusing hundreds of children; the investigation was prompted by a mother's recent statement about the initial dismissal...
Police probe into handling of 2009 complaint against Australia's worst paedophile
A Queensland Police investigation is underway into the handling of a 2009 complaint about Ashley Griffith, Australia's worst paedophile, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abusing hundreds of children; the investigation was prompted by a mother's recent statement about the initial dismissal...
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44% Bias Score
Heatwave Causes Power Outages in South-East Queensland
A heatwave in south-east Queensland caused over 13,500 households to lose power, prompting Energex to deploy additional crews and generators; the Queensland Heritage Council is considering an application to protect Victoria Park from development that might undermine its historical significance, whil...
Heatwave Causes Power Outages in South-East Queensland
A heatwave in south-east Queensland caused over 13,500 households to lose power, prompting Energex to deploy additional crews and generators; the Queensland Heritage Council is considering an application to protect Victoria Park from development that might undermine its historical significance, whil...
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60% Bias Score
Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double
A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.
Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double
A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.
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48% 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
Whooping Cough Cases Explode in Queensland Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Queensland experienced a record-high 14,783 whooping cough cases in 2024, a 16-fold increase from 2023, attributed to declining vaccination rates and the end of COVID-19 preventative measures; one infant death was reported.
Whooping Cough Cases Explode in Queensland Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Queensland experienced a record-high 14,783 whooping cough cases in 2024, a 16-fold increase from 2023, attributed to declining vaccination rates and the end of COVID-19 preventative measures; one infant death was reported.
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44% Bias Score
Queensland: Flooding Relief in South-East, Tropical Low Threatens North
Heavy rainfall and flooding caused power outages and emergency rescues in south-east Queensland, while a tropical low threatens more wet weather for the north, with a low chance of developing into a cyclone.
Queensland: Flooding Relief in South-East, Tropical Low Threatens North
Heavy rainfall and flooding caused power outages and emergency rescues in south-east Queensland, while a tropical low threatens more wet weather for the north, with a low chance of developing into a cyclone.
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40% Bias Score
128 Unresourced Police Jobs Revealed in Logan, Exposing Systemic Issues
A police whistleblower in Logan, south of Brisbane, revealed 128 unresourced police jobs, mostly domestic violence incidents, some involving firearms; the Police Minister confirmed the chronic understaffing and low morale, highlighting systemic resource allocation problems within the Queensland Poli...
128 Unresourced Police Jobs Revealed in Logan, Exposing Systemic Issues
A police whistleblower in Logan, south of Brisbane, revealed 128 unresourced police jobs, mostly domestic violence incidents, some involving firearms; the Police Minister confirmed the chronic understaffing and low morale, highlighting systemic resource allocation problems within the Queensland Poli...
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44% Bias Score