Man found dead in Queensland floodwaters as storms continue
A man's body was found in flood waters on Queensland's Fraser Coast on Monday after days of storms and heavy rain in parts of Australia.
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Left-leaning outlets
Left-rated outlets headline it: “Man found dead in Queensland flood waters as state hit by multiple storms and days-long deluge” (The Guardian).
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Right-leaning outlets
Right-rated outlets headline it: “Man is found dead in Queensland floods after four-day deluge” (Daily Mail).
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (2 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| Daily Mail | Right | The Daily Mail is published by Associated Newspapers Limited, part of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). DMGT is controlled by the Rothermere family and is 100% owned by Rothermere Continuation Limited. Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, serves as Chairman..push({}); DMGT became privately owned after delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022. source |