Perhaps it’s not the reporters decision, the producer probably tells them where to go?
I’m not sure where that specific number came from, but its not uncommon for the Magnitude to be restated sometime after the event (after the data has been reviewed by seismologists)
Yep, it was officially listed as 4.7 right afterward, including an official alert I received on my phone.
Then downgraded to 3.8
The fire that keeps giving - how much news content out of this fire so far? “Breaking News” again today.
As I can’t post in the King’s Coronation thread anymore, here’s a multiview of Dutch channels and their coverage (or lack thereof) (I think…):
The promo from 10 for coverage Thursday of Ben Roberts-Smith defamation verdict at 2:15pm. I wonder if 7 and 9 will also cover it.
Tomorrow.
Thanks for that, my mistake
I’d expect every media outlet worth their salt to cover it.
And considering Chris Reason covered the court case on 7 (and even got a shout-out from Nick McKenzie in a tweet last year for his coverage) I’ll place my $14 Kmart wine glasses on the table* and wager he’ll be the one to cover the decision.
*Even if I’m wrong, I’m not giving up my wine glasses.
Is that online though and not broadcast TV?
There’ll at least be an extended news “alert” when the verdict is announced, similar to the interest rate announcements I reckon.
It is only on 9Now
According to this tweet you can also watch on You Tube
Seven will cover the judgement
02:00 - 04:00 pm AEST main channel - live all markets
Seven News covers the outcome of Ben Roberts-Smith’s case against three newspapers over Afghanistan allegations.
Update:
Coverage is live on Seven, 10 and ABC News
Seven coverage from 2pm - claiming “in a few minutes”
Ann reading out a long explanation, stressing “this is not a criminal trial”.
YouTube
A big win for journalism today.
Since the judgment has been give, Hugh Riminton broke into the broadcast to say:
“A total destruction of the reputation of Ben Roberts-Smith”
"All of Ben Robert Smith’s proceedings have been dismissed.
"Shocking - the media respondents have established the truth
10’s coverage has finished.
The court is discussing how much of the reasons for the judgement are being discussed plus costs and time for appeal.
Seven now doing a recap. Coverage finished at 2:50 pm
“A fundamental a complete win. Every action brought has been … entirely unsuccessful”.
“Established that BRS committed murder on several occasions”.
How’d 10 handle this in Perth?
A better question: how did Kerry Stokes handle it?
Was he on an angle the whole time?
Surprised they ran this about one of their own, effectively admitting they employ someone who has