Social media posts says the US spy agency invented the term "conspiracy theorist" to discredit people who believe governments are acting nefariously.

A social media post misrepresents adverse event reports to spread misinformation on the safety of vaccines.

A controversial marine physicist claims the latest data on reef health show the World Heritage-listed site is in no need of saving.

Many ardent fans view the New Zealand prime minister as a superhero, but she's definitely not the $25 million woman.

Posts claim 75 leading world figures face life in prison for crimes against humanity after sentences by an "international court".

A meme claims to answer why American English spellings differ from British English but overlooks US dictionary founder Noah Webster.

Labor's Jim Chalmers drew on some out-of-date information for his comparison of COVID-19 diagnostic costs.

Social media posts falsely claim the New Zealand prime minister has weighed into the Philippines' presidential election campaign.

A New York doctor recycles a debunked claim about vaccines for children.

In a tweet, Malcolm Roberts compared the product information available for potato chips to that provided for COVID-19 vaccines.

Contrary to claims made in a social media video, new research hasn't revealed worrying levels of suicidal thoughts among five- to 11-year-olds.

Social media posts suggest the federal government wants to force pensioners into an interest-free loan secured against their homes.

Simon Birmingham claims the former government wasn't able to achieve growth in real wages - but the figures tell another story.

Scott Morrison has suggested only two countries provide the tests for free - but that understates the extent of the rapid testing regimes overseas.

An Australian academic says masking up during the pandemic can make people sick and more likely to get potentially deadly respiratory illnesses.

An edited news clip is being used on Facebook to claim people will be denied life-saving treatments.

A high-profile critic of mRNA vaccines warns of "irreparable" damage to children from the vaccinations - but presents no credible evidence.

A stunning image of multiple lightning strikes is claimed to have been taken on the NSW north coast in 2016.

An Instagram user claims children who catch the virus build resistance and can never be reinfected.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says the number of people in the training positions has dropped sharply since the coalition took office in 2013.