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New Zealand government cuts Auckland housing target from 2 million to 1.6 million amid election-year politics
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New Zealand government cuts Auckland housing target from 2 million to 1.6 million amid election-year politics

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

A scaled-back housing target for Auckland has been reduced from two million homes to 1.6 million homes. Housing minister Chris Bishop (New...

Feb 19, 2026 04:00 PM 2 min read 1 source
Center Neutral

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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and Qiliho charged with inciting mutiny
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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and Qiliho charged with inciting mutiny

L 10% · C 80% · R 10%

Bainimarama and Qiliho have been charged with inciting mutiny. The charges were reported by Fijivillage. Bainimarama is a key figure associated...

Feb 19, 2026 03:40 PM 1 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
Crikey reports former Labor MP's oil and gas client, Liberal senator's memo miss, Rinehart record correction
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Crikey reports former Labor MP's oil and gas client, Liberal senator's memo miss, Rinehart record correction

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

A former Labor MP has taken on a new client in the oil and gas sector. A Liberal senator has missed Taylor’s memo. Gina Rinehart corrects her...

Feb 18, 2026 09:11 PM 1 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
32% of financial AEC paperwork missed deadline after Australian federal election
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32% of financial AEC paperwork missed deadline after Australian federal election

L 40% · C 50% · R 10%

After the federal election, 32% of financial AEC paperwork wasn’t filed by the deadline. The AEC (Australian Electoral Commission, the independent...

Feb 18, 2026 09:10 PM 1 min read 1 source
Center Negative
Fiji Parliamentary Committee Examines Reforms to Ban Certain Phrases Amid Religious and Union Concerns
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Fiji Parliamentary Committee Examines Reforms to Ban Certain Phrases Amid Religious and Union Concerns

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

A parliamentary committee is examining major reforms that would ban the use of certain phrases and expressions. Religious and union groups worry...

Feb 18, 2026 06:39 PM 1 min read 1 source
Center Negative
Right Blindspot
Australian MPs Accept Free Tickets from Gambling Companies Amid Regulatory Calls
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Australian MPs Accept Free Tickets from Gambling Companies Amid Regulatory Calls

L 60% · C 30% · R 10%

At least six federal politicians in Australia, including members from both the Liberal and Labor parties, have disclosed accepting free tickets to...

Feb 18, 2026 12:47 PM 2 min read 1 source
EWA Left Negative
Australia Faces Wealth Inequality Challenge Amid $5.4 Trillion Inheritance Transfer
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Australia Faces Wealth Inequality Challenge Amid $5.4 Trillion Inheritance Transfer

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Australia is predicted to experience a $5.4 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer over the next two decades, raising concerns about...

Feb 18, 2026 12:40 PM 2 min read 1 source
EWA Center Negative
Pauline Hanson Attends Lakemba Ramadan Markets Amid Controversial Immigration Comments
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Pauline Hanson Attends Lakemba Ramadan Markets Amid Controversial Immigration Comments

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Pauline Hanson, the leader of the One Nation party in Australia, was welcomed at the Lakemba Ramadan Markets, a significant event for the Muslim...

Feb 18, 2026 10:19 AM 1 min read 1 source
EWA Center Neutral

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