LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Port Stephens Examiner as Left-Center Biased based on editorial perspectives that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Australia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Port Stephens Examiner is an Australian newspaper based in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. It covers local news, politics, current events, and social issues for the region.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Port Stephens Examiner is owned by Australian Community Media (ACM), one of the country’s largest regional newspaper publishers. Antony Catalano (50%) and Alex Waislitz (50%) jointly own ACM. Further, ACM owns multiple regional publications across Australia and generates revenue primarily through subscriptions, advertisements, and digital content services.
Analysis / Bias
The Port Stephens Examiner aims to offer balanced reporting but often reflects a left-center bias in its coverage of political and social issues.
The Port Stephens Examiner covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Port Stephens area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language, such as this Man’s ute allegedly stolen as he stopped to help person ‘lying on road’. National and international news comes from other ACM newspapers and the Australian Associated Press (AAP).
Editorially, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented; however, more favor a progressive left perspective like this: Port Stephens council suspends commitment to Net Zero carbon target. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a moderate left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Port Stephens Examiner as Left-Center Biased based on editorial perspectives that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 07/14/2025)
Source: https://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/
Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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