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Craig Silverman — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:30 +0000

ON 9 February 2011, The Advertiser published an article titled "Road chiefs go head to head over truck safety''.

The article was accompanied by a photograph of a truck that had been involved in a road collision. The photograph was taken from archive, and was used for dramatic effect. The Advertiser did not intend to suggest any fault or wrongdoing on the part of the driver involved in the collision pictured, and understands that the driver was not, in fact, at fault for the accident. The Advertiser regrets any misunderstanding.

Apology

Craig Silverman — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:00:36 +0000

AN ARTICLE published in news.com.au on November 9 reported an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Bank, Sir Ralph Norris, concerning the bank's decision to raise its home loan mortgage rate by 0.45 per cent.

One statement linked two themes that arose during the interview – the health of the banking system and the possibility of foreclosures.

News.com.au accepts that Sir Ralph Norris did not join these two themes in one attributable statement.

It was not intended to suggest that Sir Ralph Norris was indifferent to the plight of those who may be in danger of losing their homes.

News.com.au apologises to Sir Ralph Norris for any harm or embarrassment he may have suffered. Link

This above also appeared in the Herald Sun and the Advertiser. Here's the letter that led to the apology:

I would like to correct the misconception created by The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday 9th November that I believe "it is better to see a few foreclosures than have an economy hamstrung by a low profit banking system".

This is completely untrue. I did not say this.

The Daily Telegraph has falsely created the impression that I am indifferent to the current difficulties faced by some Australian families. This could not be further from the truth.

The fact is that over the last 2 years we have assisted thousands of Australian families to remain in their homes.

The Commonwealth Bank has a history of supporting Australian families for nearly 100 years and an excellent assistance programme available to our customers who may be experiencing financial difficulty.

If you need help please call us on 1300 720 814.

Ralph Norris

Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Bank

Fuzzy numbers etc.

Craig Silverman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:31 +0000

LAST week’s NIE resource on Science questions answered by CSIRO incorrectly stated that there are 12 zeros in one billion billion. There are 24 zeros if a million times a million is doubled. Many now regard a billion as a thousand times a million. This would be 18 zeros when doubled.

Must be from the Really New Testament

Craig Silverman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:01 +0000

AN incorrect Thought for the Day was published yesterday.
The Bible Society SA, which provides the Thought, was not responsible.
It should have read: “Lord God, you lead me along good and right paths in life.” Psalm 23:3 – Bible for Today.
Mark 7:21-23, from the Bible for Today, reads: “Out of your own heart come the things that corrupt you – evil ideas, vulgar deeds, theft, murder, adultery, greed, meanness, deceit, indecency, envy, insults, pride, and foolishness. – Jesus”

Here’s what they published on Sept. 23:

This is the thought of the day and this is where you put the thought of the day as if anyone has a thought for the day. And can’t work out what the hell is going on. But who knows what is happeningishness. – Jesus
Mark 7:21-23 (Bible for Today)

Thanks, Paul!

Share a name, become a scam artist

Craig Silverman — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:50 +0000

A MAN who scammed thousands of dollars from newly-arrived immigrants is not a barrister as reported in The Advertiser yesterday.
Harry Alevizos, 57, of Clearview, pleaded guilty in Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday to fraud charges over his claims to be a registered migration agent.
The barrister and solicitor Harry Alevizos is another man and is in no way related to the offences. The Advertiser apologises for any harm caused to Mr Alevizos or his family.

Fuzzy numbers etc.

Craig Silverman — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:45 +0000

A STORY in The Advertiser yesterday stated that 9030 interstate visitors spent a night holidaying in SA in 2007, with that figure forecast to drop to 8699 this year.

The correct figures were 9,030,000 total visitor nights spent in SA in 2007, to drop to 8,699,000 during 2009.

Apology

Craig Silverman — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:28 +0000

ON PAGE 3 of the May 10, 2008, edition, an article inaccurately stated that a professional tennis player, Paul Hanley, had been charged by London police with date rape. In fact Mr Hanley was never charged.
After completing their inquiries into the allegation, about which Mr Hanley maintained there was no truth, the police decided that no further action was to be taken against him. The Advertiser regrets the error and unreservedly apologises to Mr Hanley for any distress or embarrassment caused.

Also publishd in Australia’s Courier Mail.

Crocodile Dundee?

Craig Silverman — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:00:30 +0000

A BRIEF letter from Darren Hill, of Hallett Cove, in The Advertiser on Monday, because of an editing error, contained the word “Australian” instead of “Austrian”. The letter should have read: “Daniel Ashdown (The Advertiser, 2/1/08) thinks Osama bin Laden must have charisma. I suggest he pick up a history book and read about a certain charismatic Austrian corporal and the effect he had on world peace.”