👤 Sandy Powell

11 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
11
2026-08-21 – 2026-10-31
Claims per article
26
284 extracted in total
Hedged claims
5%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
3,766
characters
Writes for ABC News (AU).
Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty (“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is not a fault: it is often careful sourcing. How these are measured.

What they cover

Crime & Law
64%
Environment
9%
Health
9%
Other
9%
Politics
9%
Most-tagged topics
TasmaniaTasmanianDevonportHillcrest Primary SchoolBurnieABCAPVMAAmbulance Tasmania

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2026-09-23 · ABC News (AU) · Crime & Law
Inquest hears of efforts to 'save the children' after jumping castle tragedy
2 outlets covered this event
2026-09-22 · ABC News (AU) · Crime & Law
Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy led to hospital changes, inquest told
2 outlets covered this event
2026-09-21 · ABC News (AU) · Crime & Law
Unimaginable grief detailed as Hillcrest jumping castle inquest begins
2 outlets covered this event
2026-10-31 · ABC News (AU) · Other
Passengers give their verdicts on new Spirit of Tasmania
no other outlet in the corpus covered this
2026-10-21 · ABC News (AU) · Crime & Law
Woman pleads guilty to arson at mental health unit
no other outlet in the corpus covered this
2026-10-15 · ABC News (AU) · Politics
Premier's move to reinstate school 'Christmas' event labelled 'reprehensible'
no other outlet in the corpus covered this

What they said would happen

2026-08-21 · ABC News (AU)
Man jailed for chainsaw torment of teenager in shipping container
🔮 WARNING: This story contains details of violence that some readers may find distressing On Friday, Wayne Michael Ludbey, 32, was jailed for what the judge described as "premeditated violence carried out for vindictive reasons". assertive
2026-09-21 · ABC News (AU)
Unimaginable grief detailed as Hillcrest jumping castle inquest begins
🔮 The inquest is expected to run for four days this week, before resuming in November and February. assertive
2026-09-22 · ABC News (AU)
Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy led to hospital changes, inquest told
🔮 The inquest, before Coroner Olivia McTaggart, is expected to run for four days this week before resuming in November and February. assertive
2026-09-23 · ABC News (AU)
Inquest hears of efforts to 'save the children' after jumping castle tragedy
🔮 "Police officers, school staff, paramedics… were all doing what they could to save the children." assertive
2026-09-25 · ABC News (AU)
Man given fine for driving charge following footballer's death
🔮 Andrew Hilfenhaus was also jailed for a range of unrelated drug, alcohol and driving crimes and will be eligible for release in early 2027. assertive
2026-10-06 · ABC News (AU)
Salmon company to inject fish with antibiotics ahead of expected marine heat wave
🔮 In short: Seafood giant Tassal will begin injecting salmon in a Tasmanian pen with the antibiotic oxytetracycline. assertive
2026-10-14 · ABC News (AU)
From Scotland to Tasmania, tiny town welcomes new GP
🔮 Despite a nationwide shortage of GPs, the peak body says recent changes to training and incentives will improve the situation in the coming years. assertive
2026-10-15 · ABC News (AU)
Premier's move to reinstate school 'Christmas' event labelled 'reprehensible'
🔮 Thank you to the parents and families that express their goodwill towards the deeply committed staff in their local communities." assertive
2026-10-21 · ABC News (AU)
Woman pleads guilty to arson at mental health unit
🔮 The woman will be sentenced before a judge in the Supreme Court. assertive
2026-10-31 · ABC News (AU)
Passengers give their verdicts on new Spirit of Tasmania
🔮 Standing beside the premier was an emotional Devonport mayor Alison Jarman, who likened the Spirit of Tasmania brand to the Sydney Opera House. assertive
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