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Here's one for you, #CopyEditing and #SubEditing Twitter (esp. those of you outside Australia who don't know the context):
If the headline reads "Outgoing senator shines light on bullying" does 'outgoing' refer to the senator's personality or her impending departure from office?
If the headline reads "Outgoing senator shines light on bullying" does 'outgoing' refer to the senator's personality or her impending departure from office?
Here's the story (for those interested, though it's probably paywalled):
canberratimes.com.au/story/7680391/…
canberratimes.com.au/story/7680391/…
A similar question arises with this headline: "‘Partisan football’: Second retiring Coalition senator lashes government".
Is Senator McMahon one who avoids the spotlight or one who is leaving the political arena?
Is Senator McMahon one who avoids the spotlight or one who is leaving the political arena?
