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Australian War Memorial's Handling of Roberts-Smith Case and Book Award Controversy
Journalist Chris Masters details the Australian War Memorial's rejection of his book, "Flawed Hero," highlighting its apparent bias towards Ben Roberts-Smith and contrasting this with the memorial's historical commitment to a balanced portrayal of war.
Australian War Memorial's Handling of Roberts-Smith Case and Book Award Controversy
Journalist Chris Masters details the Australian War Memorial's rejection of his book, "Flawed Hero," highlighting its apparent bias towards Ben Roberts-Smith and contrasting this with the memorial's historical commitment to a balanced portrayal of war.
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48% Bias Score
Australian War Memorial Revokes Literary Prize Award Due to Author's Prior Publications
The Australian War Memorial rescinded the 2024 Les Carlyon Literary Award, initially given to Chris Masters' book "Flawed Hero", due to a retroactive application of eligibility criteria limiting the prize to first-time authors, effectively disqualifying Masters.
Australian War Memorial Revokes Literary Prize Award Due to Author's Prior Publications
The Australian War Memorial rescinded the 2024 Les Carlyon Literary Award, initially given to Chris Masters' book "Flawed Hero", due to a retroactive application of eligibility criteria limiting the prize to first-time authors, effectively disqualifying Masters.
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52% Bias Score
OSI Raids Escalate Afghanistan War Crimes Probe
The Office of the Special Investigator (OSI) conducted surprise raids in Perth on Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, marking a major escalation in its almost five-year inquiry.
OSI Raids Escalate Afghanistan War Crimes Probe
The Office of the Special Investigator (OSI) conducted surprise raids in Perth on Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, marking a major escalation in its almost five-year inquiry.
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48% Bias Score
Roberts-Smith loses war crimes defamation appeal
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against a defamation ruling on Friday, upholding a 2023 finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, costing over \$25 million, and opening the way for potential criminal investigations.
Roberts-Smith loses war crimes defamation appeal
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against a defamation ruling on Friday, upholding a 2023 finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, costing over \$25 million, and opening the way for potential criminal investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Secret Recording Admitted in Roberts-Smith Defamation Appeal
A secret recording of journalist Nick McKenzie discussing Ben Roberts-Smith's legal strategy with a witness in Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has been admitted as evidence in his appeal, potentially impacting the trial's outcome and raising questions about journalistic ethics.
Secret Recording Admitted in Roberts-Smith Defamation Appeal
A secret recording of journalist Nick McKenzie discussing Ben Roberts-Smith's legal strategy with a witness in Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has been admitted as evidence in his appeal, potentially impacting the trial's outcome and raising questions about journalistic ethics.
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44% Bias Score
Australian War Memorial Overturns Literary Award Decision
The Australian War Memorial's governing council reversed a judging panel's decision to award the Les Carlyon Literary Prize to Chris Masters for his book on Ben Roberts-Smith, citing inconsistencies in award criteria, a move that has drawn criticism.
Australian War Memorial Overturns Literary Award Decision
The Australian War Memorial's governing council reversed a judging panel's decision to award the Les Carlyon Literary Prize to Chris Masters for his book on Ben Roberts-Smith, citing inconsistencies in award criteria, a move that has drawn criticism.
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32% Bias Score
High Court Rejects Roberts-Smith Appeal; Rinehart's Potential Funding Scrutinized
Australia's High Court dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation appeal, prompting media outlets to investigate whether Gina Rinehart, who publicly supported him, funded his legal battles costing over \$35 million.
High Court Rejects Roberts-Smith Appeal; Rinehart's Potential Funding Scrutinized
Australia's High Court dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation appeal, prompting media outlets to investigate whether Gina Rinehart, who publicly supported him, funded his legal battles costing over \$35 million.
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44% Bias Score
Court Finds Australian War Hero Guilty of War Crimes
An Australian Federal Court found Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith guilty of murdering four Afghan captives, violating the Geneva Convention and Australian law; the ruling followed a 2023 decision and subsequent appeal.
Court Finds Australian War Hero Guilty of War Crimes
An Australian Federal Court found Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith guilty of murdering four Afghan captives, violating the Geneva Convention and Australian law; the ruling followed a 2023 decision and subsequent appeal.
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56% Bias Score
Roberts-Smith Loses Appeal: War Crime Findings Upheld
A Federal Court appeal upheld a 2023 ruling finding former Australian SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith complicit in the murder of four unarmed Afghan men between 2009 and 2012, based on sufficient evidence presented by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald; Roberts-Smith was ordered to pay legal costs.
Roberts-Smith Loses Appeal: War Crime Findings Upheld
A Federal Court appeal upheld a 2023 ruling finding former Australian SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith complicit in the murder of four unarmed Afghan men between 2009 and 2012, based on sufficient evidence presented by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald; Roberts-Smith was ordered to pay legal costs.
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44% Bias Score
Rio Tinto Donates to Eddie Mabo Centre Amidst Ongoing Controversy
Rio Tinto, criticized for destroying sacred Aboriginal sites, is donating to the University of Melbourne's new Eddie Mabo Centre, aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and economic development, despite past controversies.
Rio Tinto Donates to Eddie Mabo Centre Amidst Ongoing Controversy
Rio Tinto, criticized for destroying sacred Aboriginal sites, is donating to the University of Melbourne's new Eddie Mabo Centre, aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and economic development, despite past controversies.
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48% Bias Score
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