Having watched 10, 7 and ABC coverage of this issue, I think they were all fairly cautious in their reporting compared to the initial Telegraph report. Lots about "Qantas claim..." and not too much in the way of absolutes. I could be wrong, but my impression was they were a bit sceptical.
It appears to me as well the television networks played it down the middle as the day went on..
For those who missed it, the ABC news tonight..
I smell a rat.