Breaking: Four Corners withdraws episodes by sacked reporter
The ABC's Four Corners program has withdrawn two episodes, "Meth Highway" and "Cocaine Nation", after the sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal was found to have used questionable sources. ABC management said the decision was taken due to concerns about the accuracy of the material presented. The move reflects ongoing scrutiny of journalistic standards within the broadcaster.
- ▪Four Corners withdrew the episodes "Meth Highway" and "Cocaine Nation".
- ▪The episodes were produced by reporter Mahmood Fazal, who had been dismissed from the ABC.
- ▪ABC management cited concerns about the veracity of certain sources used in the programs as the reason for withdrawal.
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Four Corners withdraws episodes by sacked reporter due to accuracy concernsTopic:Media IndustryPosted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 11:01amFri 24 Jul 2026 at 11:01amFri 24 Jul 2026 at 11:01amThe ABC's Four Corners has withdrawn two programs.abc.net.au/news/four-corners-withdraws-episodes-by-sacked-reporter/106953416Link copiedShareShare articleThe ABC has withdrawn the Four Corners programs Meth Highway and Cocaine Nation by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy."This action has been taken following concerns identified about the veracity of certain sources used in both programs," a statement from ABC management said.LoadingShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)See more ABC coverage in your search resultsMake ABC a preferred source in GooglePromotionTop StoriesUS…
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