COVID 'crisis actor' conspiracies flood social media | Media Watch

0:00 - COVID 'actors'

An important health message featuring real-life patients with COVID-19 is attacked on social media as fake. We debunk claims the patients are ‘crisis actors’.

3:59 - The Australian’s transgender coverage

Following a 42-page complaint by Dr Michelle Telfer, the Press Council finds The Australian breached fairness and accuracy guidelines in its coverage of transgender issues.

8:50 - Hadley’s apology

Ray Hadley forced to apologise to a NSW local court registrar after claiming she had failed to view footage in a bail application.

12:26 - Sky’s fake guest?

Chris Kenny interviews a pilot who claims to be stranded in Perth. The problem? He’s not a pilot, his name isn’t Dean and he appears to be living with his family in Melbourne.