General News Events - Coverage Discussion

Yeah I mean death toll well over 1,000 now, plus a 7.5-magnitude a few minutes ago - will dominate breakfast news tomorrow you’d assume

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I’ve also been recording overseas news coverage of the earthquake. Here’s a look at how Turkish and Syrian media have been documenting the earthquake:

TRT Turk:

Syria TV:

Sky News UK:

I’ve uploaded more videos onto my “World” channel.

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Have there been any Australian crews or Journos on the ground yet? Or are they still relying on other international networks?

Yes as far I know Tom Joyner he was based in Istanbul and Allyson horn for the ABC. Brett Mcleod for channel 9 and Sarah Greenhalgh channel 7.

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News last night

Tom Joyner



This morning
Allyson Horn


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Now also in the earthquake zone.


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Allyson Horn has also entered the quake zone and filed a report for the 7pm bulletin today.

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That was reported yesreday.

Only the 3rd time a nationwide state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand.

Lara Vella reporting livefrom NZ for Nine on Today and News (with Today mic).



For Seven, a brief mention on Sunrise only then using Newshub at 11:30


Another miss for Seven with coverage of the cyclone after Norfolk.

10 midday also using Michael Morrah



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Seven need to get a reporter over to NZ. I’m surprised they have ignored this.

It has been quite difficult flying into Auckland as flights have been suspended at times.

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I’m assuming the ABC have sent someone over?

Lara Vella was in Rotorua in New Zealand just days before the floods hit in Auckland. She did a weather cross for Weekend Today last weekend for the rugby match

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Breaking now.

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Breaking News openers at 4pm in Qld.



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10 News First also provided breaking news in Melbourne

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Brisbane opener


Also seen

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Promos for Olivia Newton John memorial

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Nine in Brisbane finally decide to put out some signposts to advise of the local star time for the service.


Seven presentation




Audio issues at the start of Seven’s coverage saw then go to an ad break.

Nine - very poor resolution caption on NIne’s telecast




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