✕ Headline / Body Mismatch [9/10]: The headline states the core event — two women charged after RSL buildings were graffitied on ANZAC Day — without exaggeration or emotional language. It avoids sensationalism while clearly identifying the key actors, action, and context.

"Charlie Tidmarsh and Edith Pope: Two women charged after RSL buildings graffitied on ANZAC Day"

✕ Scare Quotes [9/10]: The article uses the phrase 'f--k the ANZAC' and 'death to the ADF' in quotation marks to report the graffiti content without endorsing it, maintaining neutral distance from the offensive language.

"Images circulating online captured red graffiti stating “f--k the ANZAC” and “death to the ADF” was seen on the Reservoir RSL venue."

✕ Loaded Language [10/10]: The use of 'alleged' and 'accused' when describing the women’s actions adheres to journalistic standards of presumed innocence, contributing to a neutral tone.

"Two young women accused of vandalising two RSL clubs on ANZAC Day have complained about receiving “threats of doxxing” as they appeared in court."

✕ Loaded Adjectives [3/10]: The description of the women leaving court with face coverings and blocking photographers could subtly imply evasiveness, but is reported factually without overt judgment.

"Leaving court, Ms Pope, Ms Tidmarsh and their supporters donned face coverings and attempted to block photographers with umbrellas and clothing."

✓ Viewpoint Diversity [8/10]: The article includes the defence lawyer’s statement about doxxing threats and requests for bail modification, giving voice to the accused’s legal team. This provides some balance to law enforcement and RSL statements.

"“There’s already been some media attention and there’s been some threats of doxxing,” she said."

✕ Official Source Bias [5/10]: The only named non-official source is the RSL president, and the RSL spokesman’s statement is included, but no independent experts or community members with varied views are quoted. The sourcing leans toward official and institutional voices.

"“While upsetting, the overwhelming response from the public was one of unity, support and condemnation of those responsible,” he said."

✓ Proper Attribution [6/10]: The accused are reported through their lawyer’s statements and courtroom presence, but they do not speak directly, limiting their ability to explain their actions or perspectives.

✕ Episodic Framing [7/10]: The story is framed around the legal proceedings and public reaction, rather than exploring potential political or social motivations behind the vandalism. This episodic framing focuses on the incident itself rather than systemic issues.

✕ Moral Framing [6/10]: The inclusion of the RSL spokesman’s comment about public unity and condemnation subtly reinforces a moral frame around respect for ANZAC Day, positioning the accused as outliers against a backdrop of national reverence.

"“While upsetting, the overwhelming response from the public was one of unity, support and condemnation of those responsible,” he said."