Corrections and updates

What merits a correction

We issue corrections when a published story contains a material factual error, presents an unverified claim as established fact, omits context that changes the substance of the story, or attributes a claim, quote, figure, or source incorrectly.

What may be updated without a formal note

• Spelling, punctuation, formatting, and minor clarity edits that do not alter meaning may be made silently.
• Headline, dek, or summary refinements may be made without a note if they do not change the substance of the reporting.
• Routine metadata cleanup, tagging, and layout adjustments may be made without an editor's note.

How material updates are handled

When a change affects the substance of a story, we aim to update the article timestamp and add an explicit correction, update, or clarification note in the story body or near the relevant section. We do not want readers to discover meaningful changes only through silent rewrites.

Clarifications, follow-ups, and evolving stories

Some stories develop quickly. In those cases, a later version may add context, new sourcing, or changed facts without implying the original report was reckless. When the central understanding changes, we prefer to say that plainly rather than bury the change in copy.

How to request a correction

If you believe a story is inaccurate or misleading, email contact@congero.com.au. Include the article URL, the specific passage in question, and any source material that supports your request. Good-faith correction requests are reviewed by a human editor.

What this policy does not promise

This page explains our editorial practice. It is not a guarantee that every correction request will result in a change, nor a promise that every story will carry a full version log. For broader legal terms, see the Terms of Use.