The Canberra Times media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The Canberra Times one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 72 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Canberra Times biased?
The rating organisations do not give The Canberra Times one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Canberra Times left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The Canberra Times one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is The Canberra Times reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Canberra Times are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Canberra Times has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Canberra Times’s own report linked underneath.
New Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation to implement its free trade agreement with India. The deal will eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on approximately 95% of New Zealand's exports to India and includes a NZ$20 billion investment commitment.
The Canberra Times reported it asNZ parliament passes India trade deal to cut tariffs (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
The Canberra Times reported it asRussia strikes truck near Ukraine border with Poland (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
The Canberra Times reported it asSearch for Indonesian missing ship carrying 240 people (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
The Canberra Times reported it asBRICS expresses 'deep concern' over Middle East war (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he could resolve any conflict over the Falkland Islands, calling a war between the UK and Argentina a "potential disaster." He suggested the UK might be unwilling to travel the distance to defend the islands, citing domestic issues.
The Canberra Times reported it asTrump claims he could 'settle' a war over the Falklands (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing ways to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. They reviewed progress in defence, energy, and space, and Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural.
The Canberra Times reported it asModi, Putin focus on trade and defence in New Delhi (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a car ride in Delhi on Friday. This was their fourth joint car journey, following previous instances in Bishkek and Tianjin. The leaders met at Bharat Mandapam before the BRICS summit.
The Canberra Times reported it asModi, Putin focus on trade and defence in New Delhi (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
The Canberra Times reported it asUS marks quarter century since the Sept 11 attacks (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Daniel Billings has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of Molly Ticehurst. He broke into her home and stabbed her 15 times in April 2024. The murder was motivated by revenge after Ticehurst reported alleged sexual assault to police.
The Canberra Times reported it asMan who murdered Molly Ticehurst learns his fate (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said its Active Operations Department struck a Russian Su‑24 in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 7 September. Video shows tail number 49; the extent of damage is still being evaluated.
The Canberra Times reported it asTwo dead as Russia attacks Kyiv after brief ceasefire (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas companies in the region share the exposure of Iranian assets. The exchange follows US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
The Canberra Times reported it asIran warns US over 'vulnerable' Gulf energy assets (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
The Canberra Times reported it asPutin tells US envoys situation in Ukraine 'difficult' (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan required the Trump administration to give at least 48 hours’ notice before any activity at the proposed 250‑foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The government intends to start four test pits after 21 September and finish restoration by 31 October.
The Canberra Times reported it asJudge reinforces order barring work on Trump arch (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
The US military has deployed laser technology along the US-Mexico border, downing 11 cartel drones assessed as associated with illicit activity. Reports vary on the total number of drones downed in August, with some citing up to 100.
The Canberra Times reported it asLasers 'down 11 cartel drones' along US southern border (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
The 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes awarded ten research teams for studies that are scientifically sound but unusual. This year's ceremony was held in Zurich, marking the first time the event took place outside the United States.
The Canberra Times reported it asBuried undies, nose-blowing studies win Ig Nobel prizes (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
A UNICEF report estimates that 20 million children annually are victims of online sexual exploitation or abuse. The study, covering 21 countries, found that over one in five children aged 12-17 experienced such abuse, with social media platforms being the most common sites.
The Canberra Times reported it asUNICEF: 20m kids suffered online sex abuse in one year (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Denmark sent military recruits to Greenland for the first time in recent history as part of a broader effort to strengthen Arctic defences. The move follows repeated US attempts to acquire the territory and criticism from Russia and China over NATO’s increased presence in the region.
The Canberra Times reported it asDenmark sends conscripts to Greenland as tensions rise (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated the US will respond forcefully to Iranian attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The exchange of fire follows a US strike on Iran's Larak Island, with both sides issuing threats of further action.
The Canberra Times reported it asIran targets US allies in Gulf after latest attacks (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
A mass shooting at Washington Park in Chicago resulted in one fatality and 13 injuries. The incident occurred while police were present to disperse a large gathering. Authorities are seeking information to identify the perpetrator.
The Canberra Times reported it asDutch police arrest 34 after fatal shooting in village (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
The Canberra Times reported it asGermany accuses Russia of Leipzig airport drone attack (opens The Canberra Times in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
Who owns it
- Australian Community MediaMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Official site
- canberratimes.com.au
- Seen publishing on
- canberratimes.com.au
- Access
- Paywalled
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 72
- Reports listed
- 73
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
73 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 31 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The Canberra Times ran the story anyway.
Across the 72 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Canberra Times: its report arrived a median of 23 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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