Some Rio graphics
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Those Graphics are beautiful! To think about the possible theme change again, I’ve grown to like the current theme since watching ABC News more frequently and think the current theme will do for now, but what ever ABC does for its News service, let’s hope it doesn’t bring an uproar as @SydneyCityTV mentioned. Things have to evolve eventually.
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I agree. The current branding of ABC News has aged quite well after six years, however I certainly will look forward to any changes that may arise! 
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Gloria Kalache presenting in Victoria this weekend.
I’d like to see a modernised update of the Majestic Fanfare used on all platforms, if they must change it.
The ABC TV news theme has been changed every ten years or so for the past thirty years, and while the current TV theme is very good, you can’t really dump the radio theme after 60 years of use, can you?
They modernised the existing TV theme a few years ago and turned it from being quite old fashioned into something really modern. Can’t see why they couldn’t do that with the Majestic Fanfare.
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Majestic Fanfare sounds so dated. I’ve never heard anything like it in the last 20 years or so. Even old fashioned Aunty BBC updated its themes. There’s not much you could do with majestic Fanfare to make it a relevant theme in this day and age. It was only ever written to be “production music”.
And interestingly, in Melbourne at least, it wasn’t used as the opening theme for the news on local radio in the 70s. 3LO used a contemporary theme. No one complained. I was only when the Sydney Broadcasting Corp decided to make all stations play Majestic Fanfare that it returned.
And as others have said, how about something contemporary composed by an Australian? ABC is trying to shake off its ancient audience only appeal. Dumping Majestic Fanfare would be a good start.
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yeah I gotta say, stick with the current theme re-done or maybe remix the previous one but majestic fanfare - really?
No, but you don’t have to dump a recognisable TV theme either.
Now that I think about it, why do we need one theme across radio and TV/online? People know what services they’re listening/watching to. They know that ABC Local Radio with one theme is provided by the same broadcaster as the ABC’s other services. Is it such a bad thing to have two themes - one for radio and one for visual news (TV, online, mobile)? They don’t use MJ on ABC News Radio either.
Majestic Fanfare works on radio because of the format it’s found in, which is basically a very straightforward 2 minutes of the news at the top of the hour. It is an older theme in comparison but it still works fine and is hugely recognisable. However I have doubts that one could remix that theme to be suitable for TV and online.
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Interesting to note that, as the ABC is an official radio broadcaster of the Rio Olympics, its reporters can interview competitors inside venues and athletes village, however the audio clips are not included in reports on 7pm TV news or any bulletins on ABC News 24. Or is the ABC banned from doing so due to TV rights restrictions?
###ABC marks 50th Anniversary of Long Tan
Thursday 18 August marks the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam and Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
To commemorate, the ABC will have special coverage from Canberra and Vietnam across the day on television, radio, mobile, social and online.
###TELEVISION
ABC News Breakfast
6.00-9.00am on ABC & iview / 6.00-9.00am AEST on ABC News 24
Michael Rowland will co-host News Breakfast from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
ABC News Special
9.30am on ABC & iview / 9.30am AEST on ABC News 24
Long Tan Preview hosted by Michael Rowland, ahead of the Commemorative Service at the Vietnam Memorial on Anzac Parade.
Vietnam Veteran’s Day Service
10.00am on ABC & iview / 10.00am AEST on ABC News 24
On Vietnam Veterans’ Day, a special Commemorative Service from the Australian War Memorial to mark 50 years since the Battle of Long Tan. For Australians, it was the Vietnam War’s most costly battle and most famous victory. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrave are expected to attend.
ABC News will cross LIVE to Southeast Asia correspondent Liam Cochrane, filing from Long Tan across the day and night.
###RADIO
RN
Throughout the week, RN programs including Life Matters, The Inside Sleeve, Earshot and Conversations with Richard Fidler will feature content focused around the Long Tan Anniversary.
ABC Local Radio
ABC Local and Regional Radio networks will highlight the stories of veterans from around the country, discussing their experiences of the battle, and looking at the long-term impact of their engagement at Long Tan. An extensive selection of Vietnam war-era music will support spoken content on all ABC Radio networks, and ABC Regional coverage will include a range of stories looking at the impact of the war on regional towns.
ONLINE & MOBILE
ABC News Digital will deliver coverage across the day at abc.net.au/news as well as on the ABC app, Facebook and Twitter.
INTERNATIONAL
Coverage will include a digital piece, focusing on explaining the significance of Long Tan to international audiences and will also look at the impact of the war on South Vietnam and Vietnamese migrants in Australia.
It’s going to be a busy week for the ABC, with Olympic Games continuing in Rio de Janeiro and National Science Week here in Australia on top of Long Tan anniversary.
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This is getting a lot of coverage in Queenland
Queensland police detain ABC reporter after claiming he is ‘off his chops’ on drugs
Police are reviewing the conduct of two Brisbane officers who detained an ABC reporter outside a hardware store and accused him of being “off his chops” on drugs.
ABC Queensland police reporter Josh Bavas, who denies being under the influence of a dangerous drug, used his mobile phone to film the encounter at a Bunnings store in southern Brisbane.
###NT Votes: Election Coverage on ABC
Saturday 27 August
Voters in the Northern Territory go to the polls on Saturday August 27 to give their verdict on the last four years of Country Liberal government.
ABC will have the most extensive election coverage across the day and night on television, radio, mobile, social and online.
NT Votes: Election Night Coverage
LIVE from 6.00pm ACST on ABC (NT only) and simulcast LIVE from 6.30pm AEST on ABC News 24, iview and ABC Local Radio – 105.7 ABC Darwin and ABC Alice Springs.
LIVE on election night join ABC National Affairs Correspondent Greg Jennett, NT Political Correspondent Alyssa Betts and ABC Election Analyst Antony Green as the votes come in.
Also on the panel for commentary and analysis will be Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister and Senator for the Northern Territory Nigel Scullion and Labor Senator for the Northern Territory Malarndirri McCarthy.
Coverage will include up-to-the-minute results, updates on key regional seats and crosses to candidates and key political figures across the Territory.
ABC News 24
Throughout the day ABC News 24 will present all the highlights of voting and Election Day developments. The geo-block will be lifted so international viewers can live-stream ABC News 24’s coverage worldwide during the evening as the votes are counted: abc.net.au/news24
Online and on mobile
For the most complete and detailed explanation and background regarding the Northern Territory election, go to Antony Green’s Election Guide here.
On election night, ABC News Digital will have all the election results and analysis at: abc.net.au/elections as well on the ABC app, Facebook and Twitter.
Greg Jennett’s first gig anchoring an election night if I am not mistaken?
Wonder if Leigh will ever do state elections like Kerry used to? He did them all except Tassie and the ACT.
Kids mucking around on Lateline:
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Guy Stayner is in Rio de Janeiro reporting on the Paralympic Games.
Legendary ABC broadcaster Norman May has died, aged 88.
Frances returned from maternity leave this week,she was away for 12 months.