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Morrison, Houston & Hillsong: Analysing two viral claims - including one from the PM himself

Mar 25, 2022

Morrison, Houston & Hillsong: Analysing two viral claims - including one from the PM himself

The Prime Minister's friendship with Houston has been the subject of controversy over recent years.

Seen these videos linked to the COVID-19 vaccine? They're not

Mar 19, 2022

Seen these videos linked to the COVID-19 vaccine? They're not

Misinformation continues to spread about COVID-19 & vaccines, almost 2 years into the pandemic.

Only 83 COVID deaths in Australia? Paul Murray's claim goes viral - but it's not true

Feb 21, 2022

Only 83 COVID deaths in Australia? Paul Murray's claim goes viral - but it's not true

Video of the Sky News segment has now spread on multiple social media platforms.

Have famous artists like Bruce Springsteen & Barbra Streisand removed their music from Spotify?

Jan 31, 2022

Have famous artists like Bruce Springsteen & Barbra Streisand removed their music from Spotify?

It came after the company lost $4 billion in market value over the Neil Young controversy.

Are Aged Care deaths no longer included in NSW's daily COVID-19 updates?

Jan 27, 2022

Are Aged Care deaths no longer included in NSW's daily COVID-19 updates?

The claim appears to have originated through a single line in a newspaper article.

Did the ABC refuse to cover NSW's COVID-19 situation? A quick Google search disproves that claim

Jan 24, 2022

Did the ABC refuse to cover NSW's COVID-19 situation? A quick Google search disproves that claim

The state today recorded 15,091 new COVID-19 cases & 24 deaths.

Hillsong, RATS & Morrison: Social media users fall for satirical post

Jan 13, 2022

Hillsong, RATS & Morrison: Social media users fall for satirical post

It comes amid growing COVID-19 cases & a record daily figure in NSW.

Fox News leaves out details about Australia's COVID situation amid Novak Djokovic saga

Jan 11, 2022

Fox News leaves out details about Australia's COVID situation amid Novak Djokovic saga

Australia is back on the global stage - and misinformation is too.

Novak Djokovic WINS court case & must be released from immigration detention immediately

Jan 10, 2022

Novak Djokovic WINS court case & must be released from immigration detention immediately

This means he will now be able to play in the Australian Open.

Will people over the age of 65 not be hospitalised if they're very sick with COVID-19?

Jan 8, 2022

Will people over the age of 65 not be hospitalised if they're very sick with COVID-19?

The rumour appears to have spread without a clear origin.

Density limits to return in Victoria after 21,997 new COVID-19 cases

Jan 6, 2022

Density limits to return in Victoria after 21,997 new COVID-19 cases

Authorities say there are no plans to introduce a lockdown.

PM says Novak Djokovic "did not have a valid medical exemption" after his visa was cancelled

Jan 6, 2022

PM says Novak Djokovic "did not have a valid medical exemption" after his visa was cancelled

It's been reported that the tennis star will be deported on a flight tonight.

Rapid Antigen Tests to become free for millions of Australians as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide

Jan 5, 2022

Rapid Antigen Tests to become free for millions of Australians as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide

The announcement was made by the PM at a press conference this evening.

Man sets himself alight while screaming about vaccine mandates in Melbourne

Jan 4, 2022

Man sets himself alight while screaming about vaccine mandates in Melbourne

WARNING: Some details in this report may be confronting.

Channel 9 becomes latest media outlet to report false claims about NSW's COVID-19 hospitalisations

Jan 2, 2022

Channel 9 becomes latest media outlet to report false claims about NSW's COVID-19 hospitalisations

The state reported more than 18,000 cases overnight - down from yesterday's record.

New close contact definition & isolation period REDUCED for COVID-19 cases, PM announces

Dec 30, 2021

New close contact definition & isolation period REDUCED for COVID-19 cases, PM announces

The announcement from Scott Morrison came after a National Cabinet meeting.

Has Scott Morrison gone skiing in Aspen? Rumour trends on Twitter but evidence is lacking

Dec 29, 2021

Has Scott Morrison gone skiing in Aspen? Rumour trends on Twitter but evidence is lacking

It's not the first time unsubstantiated claims about the PM have spread online.

NSW reports 11,201 COVID-19 cases - but have hospitalisations reached new records?

Dec 29, 2021

NSW reports 11,201 COVID-19 cases - but have hospitalisations reached new records?

Hospitalisations in the state have again risen in the past 24 hours.

80 million daily? The facts about Germany's COVID-19 testing numbers

Dec 28, 2021

80 million daily? The facts about Germany's COVID-19 testing numbers

Germany is one of many European countries facing a surge in Coronavirus cases.

Did the NYT call for teachers to 'tolerate bullying towards unvaccinated children'?

Dec 25, 2021

Did the NYT call for teachers to 'tolerate bullying towards unvaccinated children'?

The headline has been shared by several large accounts on social media.

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