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Defense and Security
1 source

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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
Right 100%100%
The Epoch TimesRight

Victoria’s Last Warship-Building Shipyard Sold to HK-based Group, Analysts Weigh In

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

The ANZAC-class frigate, HMAS Arunta, on her first day at sea conducting a boat transfer, taken on June 19, 2014. (Courtesy of Australian Defence Department)

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
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Private100%
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United States100%
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Epoch Media Group100%
Avg reliability35
Low-credibility share100%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 17 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 35 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Defence Housing Australia revises plan for controversial Darwin development

Defence Housing Australia has revised its plan to build an 800-house precinct in Lee Point in Darwin's northern suburbs, following ongoing pushback from the community over environmental and sacred sites concerns.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
Right 100%100%
The Epoch TimesRight

Australia Won’t Rule Out Visits by US Ships Carrying Nuclear Weapons: Defence

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

U.S. Navy officers stand guard aboard Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN-783) after the vessel docked at HMAS Stirling in Rockingham, Australia, on Feb. 26, 2025. (Colin Murty-Pool/Getty Images)

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
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Private100%
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United States100%
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Epoch Media Group100%
Avg reliability35
Low-credibility share100%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 17 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 35 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Defence official asked minister for support to keep evidence off social media

The senior Defence official said she sought advice from a government minister over concerns about "vile" social media comments and their impact on the health of officials.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Inside the $3 billion battle over defence real estate

A plan to sell 67 defence sites around the country has become a long-running political headache for the federal government, but it is vowing to press on.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
1 source

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Accused to face murder trial after defence argues dead man stabbed himself

A man accused of stabbing his cousin to death outside an Alice Springs pub last year has been committed to stand trial after arguing the alleged murder victim may have self-harmed.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England

Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at the forthcoming World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the forthcoming...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate60%
Public broadcaster20%
Nonprofit trust20%
Countries
United Kingdom80%
Canada20%
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Independent40%
Scott Trust20%
BBC (UK Government)20%
DMGT20%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion13/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 70 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Left 38%38%Centre 44%44%Right 19%19%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to Oval Office and Cabinet Room

Since returning to the White House, Trump has overseen numerous design changes to various rooms, including the Oval Office, where he has filled the wall space with portraits, a copy of the Declaration of Independence and numerous golden...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Corporate59%
Private25%
Public broadcaster9%
Nonprofit trust3%
State-funded3%
Countries
United States56%
United Kingdom16%
India12%
Canada6%
Hong Kong3%
Media ownership
Independent35%
Newsweek Media Group6%
PBS (Nonprofit)6%
RRPR Holding6%
Operations Holdings6%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share3%
Fact / opinion39/0
State media3%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 32 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 3Sentiment: -13Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 33%33%Centre 43%43%Right 24%24%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Army Lt. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Army Lt. Covered by 36 outlets: 12 lean left, 15 are centre, 9 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate51%
Private24%
Nonprofit8%
Public broadcaster8%
State-funded6%
Countries
United States59%
India10%
United Kingdom10%
Australia4%
France4%
Media ownership
Independent37%
Salem Media Group11%
Nexstar Media Group5%
HT Media5%
RRPR Holding5%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share4%
Fact / opinion170/0
State media6%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 49 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 14 Risk: 4Sentiment: -43Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Funding
Corporate73%
Private13%
Public broadcaster9%
Nonprofit1%
Nonprofit trust1%
Countries
United States40%
United Kingdom27%
Canada11%
India9%
Australia4%
Media ownership
Independent59%
Penske Media Corporation8%
Comcast5%
Fox Corporation5%
News Corp5%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share2%
Fact / opinion290/0
State media1%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 70 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 13 Risk: 2Sentiment: -11Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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World
2 sources
Truth score 45Factuality: Mixed
Centre 50%50%Right 50%50%
The Japan TimesCenter

With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Corporate50%
Private50%
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United States50%
Japan50%
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Epoch Media Group50%
News2u Holdings50%
Avg reliability58
Low-credibility share50%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 58 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 50Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions

Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all. Three judges from Victoria's Court of Appeal will hand down their judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate67%
Public broadcaster11%
Private11%
Nonprofit trust6%
State-funded6%
Countries
United Kingdom33%
United States33%
Australia11%
Canada11%
Hong Kong6%
Media ownership
Independent31%
Scott Trust6%
Nine Entertainment6%
DMGT6%
Australian Government6%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share6%
Fact / opinion32/0
State media6%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 18 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 46 Risk: 6Sentiment: -38Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center

Australian racing icon and F1 world champion Alan Jones dies

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died aged 80. Jones one of just two Australians to win F1 title after triumph in 1980 He won 12 grands prix across 10 seasons before retirement in 1986 Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula One...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Corporate64%
Private18%
Public broadcaster9%
Nonprofit trust9%
Countries
United Kingdom36%
Australia18%
Canada18%
India9%
United States9%
Media ownership
Independent55%
Australian Government9%
Nine Entertainment9%
Scott Trust9%
Epoch Media Group9%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share11%
Fact / opinion14/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 83 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 11 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 11Sentiment: -45Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
Right 100%100%
The Epoch TimesRight

Australian Politicians Weigh In on U.S. Midterm Election Results

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Voters fill out their ballots at Scarborough High School in Scarborough, Maine, on Nov. 3, 2026. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
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Private100%
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United States100%
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Epoch Media Group100%
Avg reliability35
Low-credibility share100%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 17 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 35 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 451
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Australian banks lift interest rates as the govt searches for savings

In another blow for households, Australia's big four banks have confirmed they will pass on the latest rate hike in full. Under increasing pressure to find savings, the prime minister has flagged hard decisions from the government are...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Australian real estate agent was left fighting for life after being attacked by two dogs: 'They were eating him'

The high-profile real estate agent who was the victim of a vicious dog attack in Brisbane that initially left him fighting for his life suffered severe injuries to his ears and upper lip.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
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DMGT100%
Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Australian footy star's cousin, 11, found dead after jumping into Victorian river

Victoria Police said the boy, 11, had been reported missing before 3pm after he jumped into the water and had not resurfaced.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
DMGT100%
Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Australian property prices plunging at fastest rate in 40 years after seven straight months of falls as rate decision looms

Property prices have plummeted for a seventh straight month, with the decline tracking faster than any previous downturn over the past four decades.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
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DMGT100%
Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%100%
ReutersCenter

Australian outback data centre pulls timeline after regulator stalls

EXCLUSIVE: Australian outback data centre pulls timeline after regulator stalls Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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United Kingdom100%
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Thomson Reuters100%
Avg reliability92
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 451
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Australian housing market continues downturn

Australia's housing market is about to record its seventh straight month of declining prices. Experts say weak demand is weighing on sales and conditions. There are fears a likely rate rise in November will deepen the downturn....

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
Media ownership
Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Business
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IbtimesCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
IbtimesCenter

Australian Man Who Made Deepfake Porn of Teenage Girl Avoids Jail After Judge Finds 'No Malicious Motive'

William Hamish Yeates became the first person sentenced under Australia's federal deepfake laws after creating and distributing explicit AI images of a teenage girl without her consent.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
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Independent100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source
Truth score 41
Right 100%100%
South China Morning PostLeans right

Australian PM to visit Beijing after China-hosted Apec summit as tensions simmer

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to travel to Beijing next month as Canberra seeks to deepen a relationship which stabilised after years of trade disputes but has been recently complicated by geopolitical tensions....

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
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Corporate100%
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Hong Kong100%
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Alibaba Group100%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sky NewsLeans right
Truth score 43
Right 100%100%
Sky NewsLeans right

Australian mother refused appeal against conviction for poisonous mushroom murders

An Australian woman who murdered three people by serving them beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms has been refused a bid to appeal against her convictions.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Comcast100%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Wallaby 'incredibly proud' as brother represents Australian Deaf Rugby

Jack Cale knows he has the support of Wallaby brother Charlie and their entire family as he prepares for the World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
Countries
Australia100%
Media ownership
Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win

Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory. Australia looks to chase down 288 runs to win the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with series honours on...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Funding
Corporate53%
Public broadcaster16%
State-funded11%
Private11%
Nonprofit trust5%
Countries
United Kingdom21%
India16%
United States16%
Australia11%
Canada11%
Media ownership
Independent27%
Australian Government7%
Nine Entertainment7%
BBC (UK Government)7%
Scott Trust7%
Avg reliability77
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion36/0
State media10%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 6Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center

The Australian weaving magic with sexy basket movie Wicker

Australian Eleanor Wilson and her partner in work and life Alex Huston Fischer are behind the headline-grabbing, funnily folkloric Wicker.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster50%
Corporate50%
Countries
Australia50%
United States50%
Media ownership
Australian Government50%
Penske Media Corporation50%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

How Australian singer Dame Joan Sutherland became a global opera sensation

A century after Joan Sutherland's birth, singers reflect on how La Stupenda's artistry, bel canto revival and Australian success continue to inspire.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
Countries
Australia100%
Media ownership
Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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PhysCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
PhysCenter

What Australian kids are teaching their parents about tech

Public debates about kids and media often focus on harm. Children are usually seen as vulnerable media users who need adult guidance and protection.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Countries
United States100%
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Independent100%
Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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BBC NewsCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%100%
BBC NewsCenter

Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences

The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Public broadcaster100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
BBC (UK Government)100%
Avg reliability90
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Former Australian Open champ Stan Wawrinka ends illustrious career

Stan Wawrinka's illustrious tennis career finally came to an end at his home tournament in Basel.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
Countries
Australia100%
Media ownership
Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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