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The Sydney Morning Herald reported on a dispute where neighborhood complaints halted plans to convert the rooftop of a Sydney backpackers' hostel into an outdoor recreational area. Local residents cited concerns over incidents such as defecation, urination, and sexual activity linked to hostel guests.

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Member’s zone: On Wednesday, The Sydney Morning Herald published a story about how neighbourhood complaints put a stop to plans to turn the rooftop of a downtown Sydney backpackers’ hostel into an outdoor recreational space.

The story quoted the chair of a local strata committee as saying neighbours had kept track of all the unwelcome antics from hostel guests, including “the defecation on our steps, the urination, the sexual activity that happens as a result of the partying next door”.

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Source document: Local Strata Committee Chair Statement

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Bias read (Center): The article reports on a local issue regarding community complaints against a hostel's activities without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents facts from a local strata committee member without editorializing or favoring any side.

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