How to Handle a Damaging Herald Sun Article That Won’t Stop Showing on Google Australia

Picture this:

You’re making progress.
Starting fresh. New job. New clients. New energy.

But then someone Googles your name…
And there it is: a nasty Herald Sun article from years ago—right at the top of the page.

The headline is bold.
The tone is harsh.
The facts? Twisted.
And now everything you’ve built is under threat.


📰 When The Herald Sun Turns into a Google Curse

The Herald Sun is part of the News Corp Australia machine.
That means its stories are:

  • Indexed lightning fast
  • Given high authority by Google
  • Sticky—refusing to move off Page 1

And it doesn’t take much to get caught in their net. Maybe:

  • You were wrongly linked to a case
  • You made a mistake and paid the price, but it’s still being broadcast
  • You were collateral damage in someone else’s scandal
  • You were just trying to run a business in Melbourne, and now you’re being painted as something you’re not

Whatever the reason, now you’re stuck watching that headline chase you online, affecting how people see you—even before you say a word.


👨‍💼 The Real-World Fallout of Bad Press from The Herald Sun

We’ve worked with people all over Victoria dealing with this exact issue. It’s not just embarrassing—it’s life-altering.

🔹 A real estate agent in Bendigo lost two listings after a client Googled his name
🔹 A fitness coach in Geelong had clients cancel after an old article resurfaced
🔹 A tradie in Frankston was denied credit by a lender who Googled him before a finance meeting
🔹 A single mum from Dandenong found her social circle turning cold after a family issue was splashed across Herald Sun pages

It’s a digital tattoo—and most people don’t know there’s help available.


🚨 What You’ve Probably Tried Already

By the time most people reach us, they’ve already tried:

❌ Emailing the journalist
❌ Leaving polite messages with the editor
❌ Submitting removal requests to Google
❌ Trying to post new content to “outrank” the article
❌ Staying silent and hoping it disappears

None of that works when you’re up against News Corp.

And the longer it stays visible, the more damage it causes—because Google loves consistency, and old articles with authority will always rank high unless they’re directly challenged.


🛠️ Here’s Where Reputation Station Comes In

This is what we do. All day. Every day.

We specialise in getting negative Herald Sun articles removed, buried, or de-indexed—so they no longer define you, your business, or your future.

🔍 Step 1: We Assess the Article

We look at the article’s tone, age, legal standing, and ranking position.
Is it defamatory? Misleading? Outdated?
We’ll tell you what can be done and how fast.

✉️ Step 2: We Pursue Takedown Options

If there’s a legal or editorial reason to remove it, we reach out to the publisher with a strategic takedown request—backed by legal insight where necessary.

🕵️‍♂️ Step 3: We De-Index from Google (Where Possible)

Google will sometimes remove an article from Google.com.au results even if the story stays online—especially when it causes unfair reputational harm.

🚀 Step 4: We Launch an SEO Suppression Campaign

We create high-ranking, positive content that reflects who you are now—interviews, bios, news releases, case studies—and flood Google with a new narrative that pushes the bad stuff down.

🧱 Step 5: We Rebuild Your Digital Footprint

From your business listings to your media presence, we help you control your name, image, and digital identity—permanently.


💬 What Clients Say

“My name was dragged through the mud in a Herald Sun piece tied to a friend’s legal issues. It was the first result on Google. Reputation Station had it pushed off Page 1 in 8 weeks and my clients started calling again.”
— Jason, Builder, Shepparton

“As a teacher, I had to explain myself over and over for something that happened ten years ago. That article haunted me. These guys fixed it. Quietly, professionally, and permanently.”
— A.H., Educator, Melbourne


👊 We Don’t Play Around—We Fix It

📍 We’re based in Australia
🧠 We know how News Corp operates
🔐 We keep your case 100% confidential
🚀 We’ve done this for CEOs, tradies, influencers, doctors, lawyers, and everyday Australians
📈 We get results that last

No overseas team. No vague promises. Just a plan and execution.


🎯 This Article Doesn’t Own You Anymore

If you’re reading this, you’re already on the path to taking control.

Whether you’re running a business in Victoria, managing a career in Melbourne, or trying to protect your family’s future—we’re here to get that article off your back.

📞 Call 1800 622 359
📩 Email info@reputationstation.com.au
🌐 Or visit www.reputationstation.com.au

The first step is the hardest. We’ll handle the rest.

GET A FREE QUOTE!

 

All enquiries are strictly confidential.

You can also call us to ask any questions on 1800 622 359

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