Misinfo Radar
Signals worth a closer look: weak sources, fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns.
Swans star returns positive drug test during roadside stop
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Attention level: Low (2 sources)
- Headline mismatch 1 of 4 confidence: low
Articles whose headline says something its own description does not.
- The Sydney Morning Herald: Swans star Tom Papley returns a positive roadside drug test
The gun forward was issued with a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence due to non-payment of a parking fine.
- The Sydney Morning Herald: Swans star Tom Papley returns a positive roadside drug test
Every outlet on this story
| Outlet | Lean | Reliability | Country | Articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Morning Herald | Leans left | 78 High | AU | 3 |
| ABC News (Australia) | Center | 86 Very high | AU | 1 |
How this was worked out
The radar does not decide what is true. It lists signals that deserve a closer look, each with its evidence: who covers the story and how they are rated, matching fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns, and headlines that are sensational or do not match their own description.
How INDB scores stories · Data: stories INDB grouped from the outlets on the sources page.