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Queensland Coalmine Closures Due to Economic Factors, Not Just Royalties
New analysis reveals that recent closures of Queensland coalmines, blamed by mining companies on the state's royalty regime, are primarily due to the mines' uneconomical nature, cyclical profitability tied to coal price fluctuations, and rising operational costs.
Queensland Coalmine Closures Due to Economic Factors, Not Just Royalties
New analysis reveals that recent closures of Queensland coalmines, blamed by mining companies on the state's royalty regime, are primarily due to the mines' uneconomical nature, cyclical profitability tied to coal price fluctuations, and rising operational costs.
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16% Bias Score
Police's Summers and Copeland Sue Sting Over Royalties
Guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland of The Police are suing singer Sting for allegedly insufficient earnings from their hit songs, highlighting common disputes over royalty distribution among band members, especially relevant with the re-release of old albums and the rise of streamin...
Police's Summers and Copeland Sue Sting Over Royalties
Guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland of The Police are suing singer Sting for allegedly insufficient earnings from their hit songs, highlighting common disputes over royalty distribution among band members, especially relevant with the re-release of old albums and the rise of streamin...
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32% Bias Score
Australia to Pay $516 Million for Chevron's Barrow Island Cleanup
Australia faces a $516 million bill to Chevron for cleaning up oil wells on Barrow Island, a consequence of a 1980s agreement where the government will refund 40% of decommissioning costs, revealing potential issues with resource extraction agreements.
Australia to Pay $516 Million for Chevron's Barrow Island Cleanup
Australia faces a $516 million bill to Chevron for cleaning up oil wells on Barrow Island, a consequence of a 1980s agreement where the government will refund 40% of decommissioning costs, revealing potential issues with resource extraction agreements.
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40% Bias Score
ZICCO's 2025 Outreach Program Empowers Zimbabwean Musicians
Zimbabwe's Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) launched its 2025 national outreach program in Bulawayo, educating 2200 members on intellectual property rights and equally distributing royalties collected from businesses, aiming to improve musicians' welfare and combat piracy.
ZICCO's 2025 Outreach Program Empowers Zimbabwean Musicians
Zimbabwe's Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) launched its 2025 national outreach program in Bulawayo, educating 2200 members on intellectual property rights and equally distributing royalties collected from businesses, aiming to improve musicians' welfare and combat piracy.
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44% Bias Score
UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits 20-Year High Despite Inflation
UK recorded music revenue reached £2,389 million in 2024, exceeding the 2001 peak of £2,221 million (though £4,080 million when adjusted for inflation), with streaming dominating at 85% of the market.
UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits 20-Year High Despite Inflation
UK recorded music revenue reached £2,389 million in 2024, exceeding the 2001 peak of £2,221 million (though £4,080 million when adjusted for inflation), with streaming dominating at 85% of the market.
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48% Bias Score
Death of South African Actress Nandi Nyembe Highlights Systemic Issues in the Film Industry
The death of veteran South African actress Nandi Nyembe has sparked outrage due to her publicized plea for financial assistance in her final months, highlighting the lack of support for actors in the country.
Death of South African Actress Nandi Nyembe Highlights Systemic Issues in the Film Industry
The death of veteran South African actress Nandi Nyembe has sparked outrage due to her publicized plea for financial assistance in her final months, highlighting the lack of support for actors in the country.
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36% Bias Score
Queensland Ends Dispute with Carmichael Coal Mine Operator Amidst $50 Million Investment
Queensland's Premier announced an end to the state's dispute with Bravus, operator of the Carmichael coal mine, following a $50 million investment promise, despite undisclosed details of a previous royalty deferral deal and ongoing investigations into potential underpayments.
Queensland Ends Dispute with Carmichael Coal Mine Operator Amidst $50 Million Investment
Queensland's Premier announced an end to the state's dispute with Bravus, operator of the Carmichael coal mine, following a $50 million investment promise, despite undisclosed details of a previous royalty deferral deal and ongoing investigations into potential underpayments.
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56% Bias Score
UK Music Industry Agrees to Landmark Pay Deal for Songwriters and Musicians
The UK music industry has agreed to a new pay deal, boosting songwriters' daily rates to £75 plus expenses and giving session musicians up to a 40% pay increase, following concerns about low pay in the streaming age; the deal was announced by creative industries minister Sir Chris Bryant.
UK Music Industry Agrees to Landmark Pay Deal for Songwriters and Musicians
The UK music industry has agreed to a new pay deal, boosting songwriters' daily rates to £75 plus expenses and giving session musicians up to a 40% pay increase, following concerns about low pay in the streaming age; the deal was announced by creative industries minister Sir Chris Bryant.
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40% Bias Score
Deezer and Sacem Implement Artist-Centric Streaming Payment Model
Deezer and Sacem announced a new artist-centric payment model on January 15th, prioritizing artists listened to by subscribers and combating fraudulent content to ensure fairer royalty distribution, particularly benefiting artists with over 1,000 streams from 500 unique subscribers who will receive ...
Deezer and Sacem Implement Artist-Centric Streaming Payment Model
Deezer and Sacem announced a new artist-centric payment model on January 15th, prioritizing artists listened to by subscribers and combating fraudulent content to ensure fairer royalty distribution, particularly benefiting artists with over 1,000 streams from 500 unique subscribers who will receive ...
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48% Bias Score
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