The show has been very average since Andrew and Eliza stopped being the hosts. Ever since then it’s felt like it’s on autopilot. It’s dull, full of generic filler and unwatchable.
Move it to Melbourne and make it ‘News Breakfast’ every day of the week.
It’s usually the women who get targeted for their outfit choices. Maybe he should just wear plain monochrome shirts like Michael does so you can’t tell they’ve been in his wardrobe for 10 years and he isn’t a target. 
Farewell to Michael
Is that an old logo or is that a NB Relaunch I see
Could have got Virigina and Lisa and Tony etc back in for his final show.
Farewell Michael. Class act.
One of the few ABC presenters with that old school eloquence, from back in the day when the ABC expected a decent level of RP.
Not like the bogan voices we have to put up with these days… Charles Bryce, Paul Kennedy.
RP?
You’d have to assume that they were on leave. But, they didn’t even feature on a video message or anything.
Update with Kathryn now listed to do mornings on ABC Radio Sydney next week, Melissa Mackay will be filling in for Fauziah this weekend
Received pronunciation.
It was all the rage back in the day… and certainly still de rigeur when Michael first started.
They decided to interview an alpaca instead.
ABC went all out on the Christmas tree budget.
Monday December 16 - Friday December 20
Emma Rebellato will be hosting with Bridget
Saturday December 21 and Sunday December 22
Nick Dole will be hosting with Joanna
The following week, News Breakfast will start at 7am, and run until 9:30am (except on Christmas Day, where the show won’t air)
Update - Stephanie Ferrier will be filling in for Bridget this week
Have they stopped using the desk?
When Charles is in, they use the couch because of the height of the desk doesn’t work with his wheelchair.
