What is the story about: Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage?

The state government will spend $4 million to restart operations at the Cardup plant to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 per cent.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

The state government will spend $4 million to restart operations at the Cardup plant to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 per cent.

Where can I read the original reporting?

Kodawire links to 2 sources for this story.

Bias Comparison — Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage

Media Spectrum

Total: 2 sources•Published: 11m ago•Last Updated: 1m ago

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Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage

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Brisbane Times (AU)

Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage

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Coverage Gap

Unreported by right-leaning outlets. Coverage is currently concentrated on other perspectives.

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: The state government will spend $4 million to restart operations at the Cardup plant to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 per cent.
Center: The state government will spend $4 million to restart operations at the Cardup plant to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 per cent.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

Overall Tone

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Coverage Blindspots

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Left-leaning desks have 1 source on "Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

Credibility & Editorial Standards

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Credibility ScoreHigh Credibility

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Multi-factor accuracy index for Brisbane Times (AU) and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.

Factuality: High 100%

Ownership: Brisbane Times (AU) (Corporate)

Timeline of this story

11m agoBrisbane Times (AU): The state government will spend $4 million to restart operations at the Cardup plant to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 per cent.
11m agoThe Age (AU): The state government will spend $4 million to restart operations at the Cardup plant to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 per cent.

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