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Results for “Melbourne Cup Carnival”

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David Gately's 2026 Melbourne Cup Preview

Ahead of the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the race that stops the nation at Flemington.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Punters brave the elements for Derby Day

Punters have braved the elements to pack Flemington for Derby Day on a wet and windy start to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Australia100%
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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
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ABC News (Australia)Center

Melbourne Cup 2026: Field, barrier draw, form guide and betting

The leading chances for the great race have enjoyed mixed fortunes at the barrier draw this evening. Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses et to line up in the 166th Melbourne Cup.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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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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Sports
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
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ABC News (Australia)Center

Fancied Melbourne Cup horse Defiantly ruled out by vets

The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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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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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Another shock scratching three days out from Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup field has taken another blow after vet tests this morning.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Joy for Jamie Melham after late Melbourne Cup scratching: Who’s in the field and who can win

The Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

‘I don’t feel that’s good enough’: International manager hits out Melbourne Cup technology

Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.

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Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Melham's rise to Aussie history

Jamie Melham speaks about her rise through the jockey ranks to become the first woman to win the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

Melbourne man gives blood at all 85 donation centres across Australia

While most people who give blood might visit a handful of donation centres in their life, Trevor Bergman has gone above and beyond by donating at every blood bank in the country.

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

Three flown to Melbourne hospitals after tourist mini-van rolls on island

Ten people have been injured in a mini-van crash on King Island in Bass Strait, with three flown to Melbourne hospitals.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

Inside the spectacular Melbourne home that boasts a '$1million backyard' hidden behind its classic facade: 'It's just stunning'

Tucked away in an exclusive residential estate, the property looks like something straight out of a luxury lifestyle magazine.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Business
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

One of Melbourne’s most lucrative pokie pubs has a $60m plus price tag

The Bundoora Hotel’s 96 gaming machines swallowed $26.22 million from punters last financial year.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

The red tape roadblocks threatening Melbourne’s street parties

One council has backflipped on its decision to axe a free street party permit program, but the process is under review in another local government area.

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Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 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

Show must go on for Melbourne theatre company catfished over ticket sales

A suburban theatre company has been left with a half-empty theatre after being catfished by someone claiming to represent a Melbourne church.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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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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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Properties and cars damaged during Melbourne house party chaos

A house party at Hampton Park has exploded into chaos, with properties and cars damaged by gatecrashers.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Health
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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

COVID opened a door for Melbourne lawyer Matt Wong; three years later, he was running a 150-acre regenerative farm

Matt Wong never planned to be a farmer, only to hire one. Now the Melbourne lawyer runs a 150-acre regenerative farm, fixing pumps and moving cattle in heat.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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India100%
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HT Media100%
Avg reliability72
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

Fence constructed in bid to stop illegal dumping in Melbourne's south-east

A truck parking bay that has become a hotspot for rubbish dumping in Clayton South has been closed and fenced off.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Australia100%
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Avg reliability86
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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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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Glamorous Derby Day revellers let their hair down in style with a huge crowd flocking to Flemington Racecourse in mostly black and white to kick-start Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival

Glamorous racegoers let their hair down in style, with many revellers kicking on well into the evening.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Avg reliability63
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
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StandardCenter

Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of man accused of fatal drive-by shooting of Tanesha Melbourne-Blake

Jury discharged in trial of man accused of murder over fatal shooting of girl, 17, in Tottenham in 2018

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Independent100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Break the code, take the money, take the power: Inside the plan to dismantle Melbourne’s crime gangs

A cornerstone of Mike Bush’s strategy to tackle organised crime will be cracking the encrypted apps used by the cartels to recruit, order gangland hits, and task kids to do firebombings.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Corporate100%
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Australia100%
Media ownership
Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

This is a show for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind

Before I Forget at Melbourne Theatre Company paints a portrait of a woman, once vital and vibrant, who’s losing the contours of her days.

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Australia100%
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Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The GuardianLeft
Truth score 45
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The GuardianLeft

Before I Forget review – actors shine in moving story of dementia, language and legacy

Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne When the three leads share the stage, this poignant new work crackles with energy and wit. But it sags in the moments between Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Some theatrical ideas come...

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Scott Trust100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
2 sources

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ABC News (Australia)CenterThe Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 59
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ABC News (Australia)Center

One Nation candidate apologises for 'unacceptable' comments, steps down

One Nation's candidate for Melbourne Matthew Collins quits and apologises just four weeks out from the Victorian election over offensive comments published on his social media accounts.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster50%
Corporate50%
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment50%
Australian Government50%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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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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Health
3 sources

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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans leftDaily MailCenterThe Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 58Factuality: Mixed
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Derby Day 2026

Black, white and grey at Derby Day, Flemington racecourse, Melbourne. Horses leave the mounting yard ahead of Race 7, the Howden Victoria Derby, during Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. Covered by 3...

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Corporate67%
Private33%
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Australia33%
United Kingdom33%
United States33%
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Nine Entertainment33%
DMGT33%
Epoch Media Group33%
Avg reliability59
Low-credibility share33%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 59 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 33Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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