Finding Specific Australian News Coverage in Explore
Finding Specific News Coverage in ANZ
Last updated: June 2026 | Applies to: All Meltwater plans | Region: Australia and New Zealand
What is this Article about?
Finding Specific News Coverage is a set of search methods in Meltwater that helps PR and communications professionals locate a specific article, online mention, or broadcast clip when a general search doesn't surface it directly. It allows users to confirm whether a piece of content exists in Meltwater and retrieve it using keywords, a URL, or a headline, depending on what information is available.
What you can do with these search methods:
- Search using keywords when you only have partial details, such as a heading and subheading behind a paywall
- Search by URL when you have the exact article link, especially for publications with stable URL structures
- Search by headline when you have the full headline and the content was published recently
- Use the Meltwater Chrome Extension to quickly check whether content is available in Meltwater
- Share located coverage directly via email, social media, or a copied article link
How to access These search methods are used within Explore. Select Explore from the left-hand navigation bar, then use Keyword Search or Advanced Search depending on the method described below.
Key Concepts
Keyword Search
A search method in Explore used when you don't have the exact headline or URL for an article, only a heading and subheading visible on a paywall page. Best suited for publications such as The Australian and other Newscorp publications that sit behind a firm paywall.
Search by URL
A search method in Explore used when you have the article link available and the publication uses a stable URL structure, such as the AFR. This method uses the URL Boolean operator inside Advanced Search.
URL Boolean Operator
The Boolean query used to locate an article by its exact link. To search by URL, use:
URL:"paste article URL here"
This query matches content whose URL exactly corresponds to the one entered. Use it inside Advanced Search when you have the article link.
Search by Headline
A search method in Explore used when you can see the full headline and the content was published recently. The headline is entered directly into the All of these box in Keyword Search.
All of These Box
A field within Keyword Search used to enter terms, such as company names, executive names, or full headlines, that must all appear in a matching result.
At Least One of These Box
A field within Keyword Search used to enter unique keywords or phrases specific to the article, where a result needs to match only one of the terms entered.
Source Filter
A filter in Explore used to narrow results to a specific content type. For broadcast content, change the Source Filter to Broadcast when repeating a keyword search with terms from a broadcast segment.
Meltwater Chrome Extension
A browser extension for Google Chrome that allows users to quickly determine whether content currently on screen is available in Meltwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a specific article if I only have a heading and subheading from a paywalled page?
Use Option 1: Search Using Keywords. This method is designed for publications such as The Australian and other Newscorp publications that sit behind a firm paywall, where you don't know the exact headline or URL. Identify unique terms such as company names, executive names, topics, or unique phrases, then search using Keyword Search in Explore.
How do I find an article if I have the exact URL?
Use Option 2: Search by URL. This method works best for publications with a stable URL structure, such as the AFR. Copy the article URL, open Advanced Search in Explore, and enter URL:"paste article URL here" into the search box, then adjust the date range and search.
How do I find an article using only the headline?
Use Option 3: Search by Headline. This method works when you can see the full headline and the content was published recently. Copy the headline, open Keyword Search in Explore, and paste the headline into the All of these box, then adjust the date range and search.
What should I do if I can't find the article using its headline?
Headlines can sometimes change after publication. If a headline search doesn't locate the article, try Option 1: Search Using Keywords instead, using unique terms from the article rather than the full headline.
How do I search for a broadcast segment instead of a written article?
Repeat the Search Using Keywords steps using terms from the broadcast segment, and change the Source Filter to Broadcast. This applies the same keyword logic to broadcast content rather than online or print articles.
How can I tell if content is available in Meltwater without searching manually?
If you use Google Chrome, the Meltwater Chrome Extension can quickly determine whether content you're viewing is available in Meltwater. Follow the Step by Step Guide linked in Related Articles to set it up.
How do I share an article once I've found it in Meltwater?
You can share coverage using the Share button: hover over the article, select more options, then click Share via email or post to social media. Alternatively, hover over the article headline, right click, and copy the link directly.
Do these search methods change my saved search query?
No. These methods are used to locate specific content within Explore using Keyword Search or Advanced Search. They do not modify any saved search query you already have set up.
How-To Guides
How to Search Using Keywords
| Use this when: The publication sits behind a firm paywall, or you don't know the exact headline or URL and only have a heading and subheading on the paywall page. Best for The Australian and other Newscorp publications. |
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- Identify a few unique terms from the article, such as:
- Company names
- Executive names
- Topics discussed
- Unique phrases
- Navigate to Explore
- Open the Keyword Search.
- In the All of these box enter your company keywords or executive names/spokespeople
- In the At least one of these box enter unique keywords specific to the article
- In the date picker, adjust the date range to include the publication date.
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Select Search.
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The article will appear in the content stream below.
Note: If your article does not appear, try a different combination of keywords using this method
💡 For Broadcast: repeat these steps using keywords from the broadcast segment and change the Source Filter to Broadcast
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How to Search by URL
| Use this when: You have the article link available and the publication uses a stable URL structure. Best for the AFR. |
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- Copy the article URL.
- Navigate to Explore.
- Open Advanced Search.
- In the search box enter: URL:"paste article URL here"
- In the date picker, adjust the date range to include the publication date.
- Select Search.
- The article will appear in the content stream below.
| Result: The exact article matching the URL entered appears in the content stream. |
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How to Search by Headline
| Use this when: You can see the full headline and the content was published recently. |
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- Copy the article headline
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Navigate to Explore.
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Select Keyword Search.
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Paste the headline into the All of these search box
- In the date picker, adjust the date range to include the publication date.
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Select Search.
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The article will appear in the content stream below.
| 💡 Sometimes headlines can change. If you can't locate the article using the headline search option, try Option 1: Search Using Keywords instead. |
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How to Use the Meltwater Chrome Extension
| Use this when: You're a Google Chrome user and want to quickly determine whether content is available in Meltwater. |
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🔗 Follow this Step by Step Guide
How to Share Coverage
| Use this when: You've located content in Meltwater and want to share it directly via email, social media, or a copied link. |
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Option A: Using the Share button
- Hover over the article
- Select the more options icon
- Click Share via email or post to social media
Option B: Copying the article link
- Hover over the article headline
- Right click and copy link
Related Articles
- Getting Started with Explore — create and save searches before locating specific coverage
- Using the Meltwater Chrome Extension — quickly check whether content is available in Meltwater
- Boolean Foundations Course — learn to write and combine Boolean operators
- How to Filter by Source Type — apply the Broadcast source filter and other source types
- Source Types in Explore — full list of available data sources including ANZ broadcast