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ABC watchdog finds litany of failings at Four Corners
The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
- The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
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- ABC watchdog finds litany of failings at Four Corners
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Total: 3 sources•Published: 13m ago•Last Updated: 6m ago
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- Left: The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
- Center: The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Factuality: High 100%
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Timeline of this story
- 6m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
- 6m agoThe Age (AU): The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
- 6m agoBrisbane Times (AU): The report examined issues surrounding two broadcasts led by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal that the ABC pulled earlier this year
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