👤 Burney Wong

49 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
49
2026-09-15 – 2026-10-28
Claims per article
22
1,058 extracted in total
Hedged claims
11%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
3,307
characters
Writes for Daily Mail.
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
22%
Economy/Business
16%
Environment
14%
Politics
14%
Other
12%
Entertainment
6%
Most-tagged topics
Daily MailAussiesAussieAustraliaSydneyAustralianMelbourneQueensland

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More from this journalist

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2026-10-12 · Daily Mail · Politics
Authorities issue urgent travel warning for Aussies heading to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East turmoil
27 outlets covered this event
2026-09-28 · Daily Mail · Environment
Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared
12 outlets covered this event
2026-10-07 · Daily Mail · Technology
Thousands of Aussies potentially caught up in data breach at popular online fashion company ASOS
6 outlets covered this event
2026-10-06 · Daily Mail · Other
Aussie father-of-two who served tours in Afghanistan and trained Ukrainian troops is identified as corporal killed during army training exercise
6 outlets covered this event
2026-10-05 · Daily Mail · Other
Aussie soldier dies during training exercise as five others are injured
6 outlets covered this event
2026-09-28 · Daily Mail · Environment
Sailors on Aussie-flagged yacht stranded for hours at sea after frightening whale encounter
4 outlets covered this event

What they said would happen

2026-09-15 · Daily Mail
Millions of Aussies in for 'chilly' cold snap as temperatures set to plunge across south-eastern states
🔮 Victoria, NSW, the ACT and Tasmania will experience icy temperatures, strong winds and snow in some areas after temperatures reached the mid-20s in some areas last week. assertive
2026-09-15 · Daily Mail
Major travel shake-up for Aussies heading to Thailand as visa-free limit is cut in half amid crime and security concerns
🔮 For those wanting to extend their stay after the rule change, the foreign ministry said visa-free periods would depend on their country's reciprocal agreement with Thailand. assertive
2026-09-17 · Daily Mail
Aussies slam motorists over 'selfish' driveway parking practice that could attract a $339 fine: 'That's a big no'
🔮 A Canterbury-Bankstown Council spokesperson confirmed to Yahoo News fines worth hundreds could be issued to motorists over the parking offence. assertive
2026-09-17 · Daily Mail
Accountant reveals why Aussies should consider using annual leave before quitting: The costly super trap explained
🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A Melbourne accountant has urged Aussies to consider taking their annual leave before quitting a job to avoid a superannuation trap that could prove costly. Link Wealth Accounting principal accountant Adam Jacobson said that staff who saved up annual leave for a payout at the end of their employment would generally miss out on super contributions. 'Annual leave that is taken or cashed out before resignation or termination is deemed to be a qualifying earning,' he told the Daily Mail. mixed
2026-09-21 · Daily Mail
Aussie family quits the Gold Coast for mortgage-free life in Italy over the cost of living: 'It was a no-brainer'
🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source An Australian family are quitting the country for Italy over the cost of living, revealing how their move from the Gold Coast could allow them to become mortgage-free. Krysti-Glory Gallo, who works in styling and design, and her husband, Ricardo Parata, an education worker, began searching for homes in Italy late last year in the hopes of improving their quality of life. assertive
2026-09-21 · Daily Mail
Calls to scrap Victoria's AFL grand final public holiday after local teams fall short: 'We are shooting ourselves in the foot'
🔮 The Brisbane Lions will face the Fremantle Dockers in the grand final after the Lions knocked out Hawthorn, the last Victorian team left in the competition, in Saturday's preliminary final. assertive
2026-09-22 · Daily Mail
How much super should you really have saved? See how you compare with Aussies your age
🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Millions of Aussies are hoping their superannuation savings will be enough to fund a comfortable retirement, but many may be falling short of the mark. Having enough superannuation can make a significant difference to a retiree's quality of life after work, covering everything from everyday living expenses and healthcare costs to leisure activities and unexpected bills. mixed
2026-09-22 · Daily Mail
Aussie mum reveals how one scam call led to $13k being wiped from her savings: 'They took everything'
🔮 The Bank will place more weight on contemporaneous documents, being documents that are created at the time events occurred.' The bank ultimately found that it was not liable for the loss. assertive
2026-09-23 · Daily Mail
Aussie's 'nightmare' luggage ordeal on Italian holiday takes bizarre twist as she finds her stolen bags dumped in bushes
🔮 We spoke to the airline and they said they would deliver the bags to us in two days, which would have been day three of the trip.' assertive
2026-09-23 · Daily Mail
The new EV 'etiquette' fee drivers will have to pay at charging stations
🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source New fees of up to $60 per hour have been introduced at some public electric vehicle charging sites across Australia in a bid to prevent drivers from keeping their car plugged in once complete. Glen Eira Council in Melbourne's south-east will become the latest council to adopt an idle fee from October 1, slugging motorists with a $1-per-minute charge for overstaying charging bays. Council Mayor Dr Simone Zmood said the move would give drivers more incentive to unplug their vehicles as soon as charging finishes. assertive
2026-09-24 · Daily Mail
Kogan CEO blasts WFH as 'w***ing-from-home' and takes a savage swipe at employees who avoid the office: 'You don't want them'
🔮 'So true, especially as an English as a second language graduate, I learned so much just being there, engaging in conversations, and getting into the rooms I wouldn’t have otherwise been invited,' a second said. assertive
2026-09-24 · Daily Mail
Aussies on alert as ATO blitz targets tax dodgers in Melbourne
🔮 'Often, it's a worker, customer or competitor who recognises something that doesn't seem right.' Mr Goding said businesses could attract scrutiny if their reported income didn’t match how busy they appeared. assertive
2026-09-24 · Daily Mail
Thousands of Aussie homes to be quarantined for another six months in battle against destructive pest
🔮 'Residents in the red zone will need to continue removing ripe and ripening fruit and fruiting vegetables from host plants and eat it immediately, or treat the fruit before disposal in the general waste bin,' he said. assertive
2026-09-28 · Daily Mail
Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared
🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Aussies travelling to Thailand have been hit with a stark warning after major flash flooding struck the popular holiday destination over the weekend. Heavy rain has ravaged the Asian hotspot in the past couple of days, dumping almost 300mm of rain on Bangkok and prompting authorities to declare the city a flood disaster zone. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt made the call after the severe weather left large parts of the Thai capital underwater. He said the crisis 'poses a risk to people's lives', and that both public and private property could be damaged. assertive
2026-09-28 · Daily Mail
Teen volleyball star identified as victim in horror crash that left three dead in Victoria
🔮 'Tenesha was a much-loved part of our sporting community and will be sadly missed by her teammates, coaches, friends and our wider volleyball members,' a club spokesman said. ' assertive
2026-09-29 · Daily Mail
Emergency evacuation at Brisbane hospital after gas leak forces patients out of facility
🔮 Courier Mail has reported at least five fire crews are at the scene, with more expected to arrive. assertive
2026-09-29 · Daily Mail
Millions of Aussies set to lose an hour of sleep this week as clocks go forward: What you need to know
🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Millions of Aussies will lose an hour of sleep this weekend when daylight saving begins in parts of the country. assertive
2026-09-30 · Daily Mail
Major probe after $10m cocaine haul vanishes from Fiji court and is reportedly replaced with flour
🔮 In total, this means 39kg of cocaine, which could be worth up to $15million, is now unaccounted for. mixed
2026-09-30 · Daily Mail
Powerful moment Coogee shark attack survivor mum returns to the beach for the first time after months of haunting flashbacks
🔮 'Not too long ago the thought of the beach would trigger a flashback but after lots of work it felt so good to feel the water again,' she wrote in the caption. assertive
2026-10-01 · Daily Mail
I'm a recruiter. Many Australians are missing out on jobs despite doing everything right in a 'dismal' market
🔮 It's impossible for employers to go through each and every application, so even if you have the right experience, your application may not be seen due to the sheer volume of applicants.' assertive
2026-10-06 · Daily Mail
Aussie fashion brand Suboo worn by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner collapses owing $655k
🔮 The total also comprised $239,000 in aged invoices, including $51,840.66 owed to garment production company Swell Ltd. Aussie fashion label Suboo, worn by world-famous models including Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner, has entered liquidation after almost 15 years in business with reported debts of at least $655,000 Australian Securities and Investments Commission records show that Suboo Pty Ltd, the company behind the label, entered liquidation on October 1 after members voted to wind up the business Suboo's website was unavailable on Tuesday and displayed a message reading: 'We are undergoing website maintenance and will be back online soon!' Two employees were also reportedly owed a combined $170,700 in entitlements, including annual leave and long service leave. Suboo claimed to be owed $108,507.36 from US fashion hire company Rent the Runway, $5,268.57 from Anthropologie and Nuuly and $1,230 from Argentina Boutique in Geelong West. mixed
2026-10-06 · Daily Mail
Aussie father-of-two who served tours in Afghanistan and trained Ukrainian troops is identified as corporal killed during army training exercise
🔮 'His mates tell me that he would give the shirt off his back for anybody and the thing that he will be most be remembered for is the love and support that he had for his partner and his kids.' assertive
2026-10-07 · Daily Mail
Thousands of Aussies potentially caught up in data breach at popular online fashion company ASOS
🔮 ASOS confirmed hackers may have accessed the information after customers received a mobile notification at about 8pm AEST threatening to leak data. mixed
2026-10-07 · Daily Mail
Shocking moment Aussie teen jet ski riders allegedly capsize tinnie carrying two young boys as police warn of possible charges
🔮 'The propeller was still spinning and the kids could have easily been trapped or knocked out and drowned. mixed
2026-10-08 · Daily Mail
Parents left scrambling as four Aussie schools announce shock closures: 'Our community is devastated'
🔮 A private boys’ school in Sydney and three Catholic primary schools in Melbourne will close at the end of the year, leaving some parents scrambling to find alternatives. assertive
2026-10-08 · Daily Mail
Aussies erupt in fury as it's revealed visitors to iconic Twelve Apostles will soon be slapped with entry fee: 'This is a joke'
🔮 Tourists visiting the Twelve Apostles will soon be hit with an entry fee to access the once-free attraction, sparking fury among Aussies. assertive
2026-10-08 · Daily Mail
Shocking moment police car collides with teenage e-bike rider, sending him tumbling across bitumen
🔮 The cameraman could be heard gasping in disbelief as the collision unfolded in a kindergarten car park. assertive
2026-10-12 · Daily Mail
Pregnant woman is left stunned as flight attendant refuses to help her lift her bag into overhead locker
🔮 Ms Elissa, whose husband Tom had told her not to lift her bag before she left, said the staff member still refused to help even though she explained she was pregnant. "I said, "Well I'm actually pregnant, so I'd really appreciate it if you could help me because last time I injured myself",' she said. assertive
2026-10-12 · Daily Mail
Authorities issue urgent travel warning for Aussies heading to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East turmoil
🔮 Further security incidents may occur with little or no warning and could disrupt airport operations. assertive
2026-10-13 · Daily Mail
Urgent warning issued over deadly bat virus after more than 40 Aussies bitten or scratched in just two weeks
🔮 NSW Health has issued an urgent warning after more than 40 people were bitten or scratched by bats across the state in just two weeks, raising fears of exposure to a rare but deadly virus People are urged not to handle the animals, which are known to carry the deadly but rare Australian Bat Lyssavirus (pictured) 'We want people to assume that any bat could carry Australian bat lyssavirus, which is a close relative to the rabies virus and very dangerous to humans,' Ms Glasgow said. ' assertive
2026-10-13 · Daily Mail
Revered Aboriginal community leader who raped and sexually abused four children had jail sentence reduced because of his efforts to keep his culture alive: 'You've done it tough'
🔮 'It involved you taking advantage of children in your care for your own sexual gratification … the effects of your offending on those children will be long-lasting.' assertive
2026-10-13 · Daily Mail
I'm a maths expert - here's how to boost your chances of winning Thursday's $100million Powerball jackpot: 'Buy more tickets'
🔮 Millions of Australians will be hoping to strike it rich in Thursday night's $100million Powerball draw, but a mathematics expert has warned there is only one way to improve their chances of winning. mixed
2026-10-13 · Daily Mail
Dave Hughes takes aim at Albanese's fleet of 59 advisers: 'Australia's broth has been f***ing ruined'
🔮 A May snapshot of personal employee positions tabled in Senate Estimates by the Department of Finance revealed that the Prime Minister has 59 personal advisers – more than double that of anyone else on his frontbench. assertive
2026-10-14 · Daily Mail
New Aussie exposes what changed when he finally got his Australian passport and how he was treated better: 'Same man, different treatment'
🔮 'I will always be proud of where I came from and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities Australia has given me.' assertive
2026-10-14 · Daily Mail
Gay Aussie unleashes after principal rejects his application to become prefect despite being a top student
🔮 Mr Gallagher said he told his parents who didn't think there was much they could do. assertive
2026-10-14 · Daily Mail
Albanese government terminates Islamic media group's $308,000 taxpayer grant after it claimed Sydney's antisemitic attacks were 'all a sham'
🔮 The federal government will revoke a $308,000 grant awarded to an Islamic media group after it published online content claiming several antisemitic attacks in Sydney were 'all a sham'. assertive
2026-10-20 · Daily Mail
Taxpayer-funded work on Gold Coast tramline sparks backlash after large crew is spotted
🔮 The person recording could be heard saying: 'Can someone tell me why you need 12 blokes to whipper snipper a railway?' assertive
2026-10-20 · Daily Mail
Boys left with broken bones and open wounds after ute allegedly chases them on e-scooter in Melbourne's east
🔮 Courtney's mother, Ange, said she was warned she would be greeted by a horrific scene when she arrived. mixed
2026-10-21 · Daily Mail
Aussie cop issues a warning to drivers who use Waze to dodge speed cameras and police
🔮 'If you don't, we will do our best to impede you and fine you and take away your driving privileges. assertive
2026-10-23 · Daily Mail
I'm an Aldi manager and Aussies complain and abuse me about empty shelves and unmanned checkouts - but they have no idea about the cost cutting happening behind the scenes
🔮 We would love to keep it open all day but we just can't with the amount of hours we are given. assertive
2026-10-27 · Daily Mail
Aldi quietly makes massive change to controversial bag checks: 'Staff are as happy as you'd be'
🔮 'Mandatory customer bag checks will no longer be required from today, Wednesday 30 September,' it read. assertive
2026-10-27 · Daily Mail
Aussie drivers warned they could be fined for using Waze to warn other drivers about police or speed cameras
🔮 A senior criminal lawyer has revealed how Aussies using Waze to warn other drivers about police or speed cameras could risk breaking the law. mixed
2026-10-27 · Daily Mail
Incredible moment Aussie prospector unearths $150,000 gold find in the outback after almost walking straight past it: 'I can't believe this'
🔮 'It might have been on the first or second scrape I just seen this bright yellow dot in the centre of the hole.' assertive
2026-10-28 · Daily Mail
Ally Langdon breaks down in tears over Aussie family's $500,000 nightmare Japan trip as autistic teen becomes stranded
🔮 Ally Langdon broke down in tears on air after a family facing a $500,000 bill to bring their autistic son home from Japan revealed they could be forced to remortgage their home. assertive
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