From overhyping events like the cyclone.
Yes that plays a big part of it. The recent Cyclone was mostly affecting Brisbane and Gold Coast which is a massive population (3rd and 6th largest cities in Australia) and also located in a metropolitan television market so therefore more resources and money can be poured into covering the weather event.
The most recent flooding was mostly contained to Regional areas where the local television stations donât have as many resources and money and Sydney television newsrooms are thinking.. well itâs not Sydney so who cares. Coverage isnât going to be as full on.
Another factor is a lot of newsrooms/broadcasters have overspent their budgets (especially with the federal election) and canât get a renewal of funds until the financial year, so when a weather event hits is also part of the equation.
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Just happening now:
Incident at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne.
3AW Football has paused their talk and are now covering.
No details, other than many Police etc and lockdowns underway. Reports of people with guns and/or knives, unknown if real or fake.
Updated
Apparently a Nine News helicopter, as well as PolAir, over the scene now, might have some vision or details filter through soon.
A Maccas worker, Jensen, called into 3AW saying a fight broke out in the food court and there were Police running up and down and they were locked down in their back office waiting to receive an all clear. Apparently no formal alarms or centre evacuation, though other reports said everyone in the stores were running out after one another. Also said they saw/believed there were indeed knives and that someone had been stabbed.
Another caller before him was locked down in Target, saying they believed there was still an active situation, but couldnât see or didnât know anything more, also waiting for further instructions.
Hoping itâs a false alarm and everyone is okay 
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Unfortunately this now seems to becoming the norm. Record floods and storms seem to be so common these days.
Nah
Tuned into the ABC expecting them to ditch the Landline repeat for a full bulletin - ended up having a short mention in an update, then into Landline.
This has only just popped up on News.com.au now and it started a 1hr ago.
Fair point, however, I would thought they wouldâve at least been able to run some form of bulletin, even as filler until they got more information/footage.
There was no mention for a fair while, I think it was mainly due to the whole thing being so chaotic and everyone wanting clarity around what was going on. The only converge was 3AW. But at the time even that was just what they had and a lot of repeating the same information.
ABC broke into programming on the news channel to show Police Press Conference with Auslan interoperation. Lorna Dunkey fronted it.
Leading on 10, and crossed to Sam Mills live on at the scene.
For the non NRL States
The initial reports sounded more sinister and scary, luckily it didnât turn out that way thank God, still unacceptable though and one is in a serious condition (be it perpetrator or innocent civilian).
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And this is why itâs important not to rush to air. Thereâs a reason they donât dump their schedule straight away. They wait until thereâs substantial information first. This would be why the ABC News Channel didnât rush to air at 3:30pm.
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Tbh I thought it sounded very chaotic. It was pretty much they knew it was bad, but no one really knew how bad or had a clear answer for what was going on.
News outlets and âmummy bloggerâ warned over mushroom trial coverage
Several news outlets including the ABC and Crikey, as well as a popular âmummy bloggerâ, have had to amend their online coverage of Erin Pattersonâs mushroom murder trial, following suppression order breaches or inappropriate commentary.
Think this originally aired in The Australian, which said 10 and Mamamia had also been warned about itâs reporting online.
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The Kingâs Birthday 2025 Honours List
The Kingâs Birthday 2025 Honours List. It recognises 830 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. This represents an increase of awardees of almost 30% since the Australia Day 2025 List.
The General Division of the Order of Australia
The 581 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (all recipients names and citations), include:
- 14 appointments as Companions of the Order of Australia
- 31 appointments as Officers of the Order of Australia
- 123 appointments as Members of the Order of Australia; and
- 413 people awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
Some of the awards related to media include:
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the General Division
Mr Phillip Andrew Adams AO
For eminent service to broadcast media, to journalism, to the arts, to cultural leadership, and to the community.
Media
Host, Late Night Live, ABC Radio National, 1991-2024.
Weekly Columnist, The Weekend Australia, current.
Mr Bazmark Anthony Luhrmann
For eminent service to the arts as a filmmaker, to the theatre, to cultural heritage, and to the development of artistic talent.
Film Director
Elvis, 2022.
The Great Gatsby, 2013.
Australia, 2008.
Moulin Rouge!, 2001.
Romeo + Juliet, 1996.
Strictly Ballroom, 1992.
Film Writer
Elvis, 2022.
The Great Gatsby, 2013.
Australia, 2008.
Moulin Rouge!, 2001.
Romeo + Juliet, 1996.
Strictly Ballroom, 1992.
Film Producer
Elvis, 2022.
The Great Gatsby, 2013.
Australia, 2008.
Moulin Rouge!, 2001.
Romeo + Juliet, 1996.
Mrs Catherine Martin, Miami QLD 4220
For eminent service to the arts, to costume, production and set design, and to fostering emerging artistic talent.
Costume Designer
Elvis, 2022.
The Great Gatsby, 2013.
Australia, 2008.
Moulin Rouge!, 2001.
Strictly Ballroom, 1992.
Out of Body, 1989.
Production Designer
Elvis, 2022.
The Great Gatsby, 2013.
Australia, 2008.
No 5 The Film, 2004.
Moulin Rouge, 2001.
Romeo + Juliet, 1996.
Strictly Ballroom, 1992.
Producer
Elvis, 2022.
The Great Gatsby, 2013.
Co-Producer, Australia, 2008.
Associate Producer, Moulin Rouge, 2001.
Associate Producer, Romeo + Juliet, 1996.
Television
Executive Producer, Costume Designer and Production Designer, Faraway Downs, 2023.
Executive Producer, Costume Designer and Production Designer, The Get Down, 2016-2017.
Executive Producer and Production Designer, Great Performances, 1994.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division
Mr Anthony David Buckley AM, Point Clare NSW 2250
For distinguished service to the cinematic arts as a producer, director and editor, and to film preservation.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Ambassador, Australiaâs Lost Films, since 2017.
Council Member, 1991-1996.
Friends of the National Film and Sound Archive
Patron, current.
Former Contributor.
Former Volunteer.
Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society
Patron, since 1996.
Screen Australia (formerly FFCA and AFC)
Director, Film Finance Corporation Australia, 2003-2007.
Founding Board Member, Australian Film Commission, mid-late 1970s.
Screen Production Association of Australia (now Screen Producers Australia)
Former President.
Life Member, 2010.
The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers
President, 2002.
Former Member, Executive Committee.
Australian Film, Television and Radio School
Former Deputy Chair.
Guest Lecturer, Producing, 1998-1999.
The Arts
Producer, Director and Editor, since 1960s, including:
Director, At the Coliseum deLuxe, 2019.
Editor, Peter Weir: Short Film Collection, 2005.
Producer, Oyster Farmer, 2004.
Producer, Jessica, 2004.
Producer, Heroesâ Mountain, 2002.
Producer, Dad and Dave: On Our Selection, 1995.
Producer, Heroes II: The Return, 1991.
Producer, Sky Trackers, 1990.
Producer, Bliss, 1985.
Producer, Kitty and the Bagman, 1983.
Producer, The Killing of Angel Street, 1981.
Mr Bruce Gordon
For distinguished service to the media and television industries, and as a benefactor for sports and the arts.
Television
Owner and Deputy Chair, WIN Corporation, since 1979.
Principal Shareholder, Nine Entertainment Company, current.
Former Owner, Channel Nine, Perth and Adelaide.
Former Shareholder, Network 10.
Former Shareholder, Prime Media.
Programming Executive and President International TV Sales, Paramount, 1974-1992.
The late Mr James Daniel Remedio, Bendigo VIC 3550
For distinguished service to the First Nations broadcast media industry, and to the Indigenous community of Australia.
First Nations Broadcasting Industry
Board Member and Former General Manager, Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media - QRAM - Black Star Radio 96.7fm, c2020-2023.
Chief Executive Officer/Manager, First Australians Media Enterprises, Kool N Deadly 3KND, Melbourne, c2015-2020.
Contributor, led the initiative to work with the AFL to enable Aboriginal Media to both call and broadcast live, AFL round matches played in Darwin, Alice Springs and Cairns, 2022.
Chief Executive Officer/Manager, Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, Radio, Alice Springs, c2000s-2010s, and 2020-2023.
Manager, Yamatji Media, Carnarvon, mid 2000s.
Manager, Radio Larrakia, Darwin, early 2000s.
Broadcaster, 3CCC Colours Aboriginal Music Show, Bendigo.
Cultural Officer, then Manager, Dja Dja Wurrung Association, Bendigo.
The late Mr James Daniel Remedio, Bendigo VIC 3550
For distinguished service to the First Nations broadcast media industry, and to the Indigenous community of Australia.
First Nations Broadcasting Industry
Board Member and Former General Manager, Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media - QRAM - Black Star Radio 96.7fm, c2020-2023.
Chief Executive Officer/Manager, First Australians Media Enterprises, Kool N Deadly 3KND, Melbourne, c2015-2020.
Contributor, led the initiative to work with the AFL to enable Aboriginal Media to both call and broadcast live, AFL round matches played in Darwin, Alice Springs and Cairns, 2022.
Chief Executive Officer/Manager, Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, Radio, Alice Springs, c2000s-2010s, and 2020-2023.
Manager, Yamatji Media, Carnarvon, mid 2000s.
Manager, Radio Larrakia, Darwin, early 2000s.
Broadcaster, 3CCC Colours Aboriginal Music Show, Bendigo.
Cultural Officer, then Manager, Dja Dja Wurrung Association, Bendigo.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division
Ms Sally Elizabeth Loane, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
For significant service to business in board and governance roles, to charitable organisations, and to broadcasting.
Broadcasting
Broadcaster, 702 ABC Sydney, 1999-2005.
Senior Reporter, The Sydney Morning Herald, 1986-1999.
Political Reporter and Columnist, The Age, 1988-1992.
Reporter and Columnist, The National Times/Times on Sunday, 1986-1988.
Reporter and Columnist, The Sun, 1985-1986.
Journalist, The Age, 1983-1986.
Reporter and Columnist, The Courier Mail, 1982-1984.
Reporter and News Reader, Channel 10 Brisbane, 1981-1982.
Consumer Reporter and Columnist, The Daily News, Durban, South Africa, 1980-1981.
Reporter and Columnist, The Australian, 1977-1980.
The late Mr Matthew James Peacock, NSW
For significant service to the broadcast media as a journalist.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Member, Board of Directors, 2013-2018.
Senior Reporter, ABC Current Affairs.
London Correspondent, 1999-2003.
Chief Political Correspondent (Current Affairs Radio), 1995-1999.
New York Correspondent, 1990-1993.
Director, Remote Area Media, 1983-1988.
Journalist, 1973-2018.
Dr Cherie Dawn Romaro
For significant service to the broadcast media, particularly radio, and to the community.
Professional Career
Founder, International Media Communications, since 2008.
Consultant/Advisor, ABC Radio, 2021-2024.
General Manager, Classic Hits 2CH, EON Broadcasting Sydney, 2018-2020.
General Manager, Arena and The Weather Channel, Foxtel, 2000s-2008.
Group Content Director, Australian Radio Network, 1992-2000.
Content Director, and Assistant General Manager, 2DAYFM, 1982-1989.
Inaugural Content Director, 2MMM Sydney, 1980-1982.
Program Director, 6IX.
Music Director, 2SM Sydney, late 1970s.
Music Director, 6PR Perth, early 1970s.
Mr Kenneth Bruce Rowland, VIC
For significant service to music as a composer, arranger and conductor.
Films include:
The Man from Snowy River, 1982.
Phar Lap, 1983.
Rebel, 1985.
The Man from Snowy River II - Return to Snowy River, 1988.
The Cup, 2011.
Prey, 2007.
The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello, 2005.
Flash, 1997.
Tidal Wave: No Escape, 1997.
North Star, 1996.
The Great Elephant Escape, 1995.
Andre, 1994.
Lightning Jack, 1994.
Tracks of Glory, 1994.
Gross Misconduct, 1993.
Fast Getaway, 1991.
Which Way Home, 1991.
The Last Apache, 1990.
Weekend with Kate, 1990.
Television series include:
Bad Baby Amy, 2002.
Ponderosa, 2001-2002.
Journey to the Center of the Earth, 1999.
Tribe, 1999.
Little Elvis Jones, 1997.
McKenna, 1994-1995.
Aladdin, 1994.
Anzacs, 1985.
All the Rivers Run, 1983.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mr Kenneth Casellas, Nedlands WA 6009
For service to journalism, and to sport.
The West Australian newspaper
Journalist, c1956-2000s.
Chief Harness Racing Writer, 1960s.
Chief Cricket Writer, 27 years.
Media - other
Journalist, Presenter, and Statistician, ABC Radio, c1987-2013.
Correspondent, various media, including radio and television.
Ms Louisa Catherine Coppel, St Kilda East VIC 3183
For service to the film and television industry.
The Arts
Founder and Director, The Big Picture Strategic Services, since 2006.
Chair, Docklands Studios Melbourne, since 2023.
Board Director, VicScreen, 2020-2023.
Board Director, Chunky Move, 1999-2006.
Director, Melbourne Film Office, Victorian Film Commissioner, 1998-2003.
Secretary, Association of Film Commissioners International, 2001-2003.
Marketing Manager, Queensland Theatre Company, 1997-1998.
Media Manager, Melbourne Theatre Company, 1993-1996.
The late Mr Ian Stewart Cousins, QLD
For service to the community of the Gold Coast.
94.1FM
Director, 2017-2025.
Former Broadcaster, Countdown 60s 70s 80s.
Former Broadcaster, Local News.
Commercial Radio - Other
General Sales Manager, Southern Cross Media, 1995-2010.
Sales and Marketing Director, Gold Coast Indy, 1990-1995.
General Manager, Radio 97 (formerly 2MW), 1986-1989.
Assistant General Manager, 4GG Radio, 1971-1985.
The late Mr Gerald Maxwell Doyle
For service to the community of the Illawarra region.
Media - Sport
Sporting Director and Broadcaster, ABC Radio Illawarra, Station 2WN, 1965-1990.
Past Member, Friend of the ABC.
Caller/Commentator, Illawarra Match of the Day, 1977-1981.
Sole Caller, Illawarra Rugby League Semi-Final and Grand Final, 1971-1981.
Assistant Caller, Illawarra Rugby League Grand Final, 1967-1971.
Ms Carol Ann Duncan, Hamilton NSW 2303
For service to the community of Newcastle.
Radio Broadcasting
Advisory Board Member, Community Radio 2NURFM, since 2019.
Journalist and Broadcaster, ABC Local Radio, 2001-2014.
Radio Broadcaster, NXFM and NEWFM, 1993-2000.
Ms Deborah Hutton
For service to community health, and to media.
Television
Host, Find Me a Beach House, Foxtel, 2010-2022.
Host, Find Your Dream Home, Foxtel, since 2022.
Presenter, Foxtel Movie Show, 2012-2015.
Contributor, Fresh with the Australian Womenâs Weekly, Nine Network, c2000s.
Host, Looking Good, Location Location, Amazing Homes, Nine Network, 1994-2007.
The Australian Womenâs Weekly
Former Fashion Editor.
Former Home Design Editor.
Former Editor-at-large.
Former Cover Model.
Author, My Love Affair with Food, 2015.
Employee, ~10 years.
Mr Kenneth Francis Jones, Bendigo VIC 3550
For service to the community of Bendigo.
Phoenix FM 106.7 Community Radio, Bendigo
Volunteer Radio Presenter, since 2010.
Former Member, Committee of Management.
Honorary Life Member.
Radio - Other
Former Volunteer Radio Presenter, Vision Australia Radio Bendigo 88.7, ~10years.
Mr Michael Loughlin Scanlon, Newcastle NSW 2300
For service to media as a journalist, and to community history.
Newcastle Herald Group
Weekly Historical Feature Journalist, since 2004.
Former Features Editor.
Former Night Chief of Staff.
Various roles, 1964-2004.
Mrs Lorraine Evelyn Winchcomb, WA
For service to the community of Western Australia.
6SEN, Community Capital Radio 101.7FM
Member, Management Committee, 24 years.
Presenter, Swinging Down The Lane, current.
Programming/Volunteers Co-ordinator, current.
Founding Member, 2000.
Some reporting:
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Tonightâs Media Watch has a report on Seven and Nine initially ignoring the death of an Indigenous man in police custody in Alice Springs two weeks ago, even though it was covered on ABC, SBS and Sky.
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