ABC’s news channel have resumed coverage with Karina Carvalho and Andrew Geoghegan. Bill Shorten is expected to speak soon.
It was rather awkward, they cut off Leigh Sales on returning from the tribute package.
I was watching Sky News when it was announced. Andrew Bolt broke the news and seemed quite shocked and upset. Bolt worked for Bob Hawke’s Labor Party in the 80’s and had some nice things to say…
Nine airing an update with Peter Overton and Chris Uhlmann at half time of the NRL - also airing on both the main channel and 9Gem in southern states. Standing by for Shorten’s presser.
Laurie Oakes joining Uhlmann and Overton around 10pm on Nine
Special bulletin tonight at 10PM on 9
Finally, almost 90 mins after Seven and 10.
I wonder if Overton was on his way home and had to turn around and come back to Willoughby.
Scott Morrison to speak shortly at the conference
10 with a lengthy update from Narelda again showing some of Bill Shorten’s presser and a pre-recorded package from Hugh Riminton.
Looks like they announced it in the commentary:
https://twitter.com/NRLonNine/status/1128965062297772033
One hour special on ABC at 10:25pm
Sales chokes back tears over Hawke:
10’s two updates broadcast so far - the first 30 sec and the second 4 minutes