COVID-19
Channel 9
WARREN TREDREA seeks $5.7 million payout from CHANNEL 9 after COVID-19 vaccination sacking
The figure is based on a calculation regarding the likely income Tredrea could have earned from his $192,500 per annum sports presenter role appearing on Nine over a 30-year period.
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Channel 9
Channel 9 bumps UNDER INVESTIGATION episode focused on Cruise Ship Industry
Channel 9 has surprised viewers with a last-minute decision to pull an episode of the Liz Hayes series Under Investigation from its broadcast schedule.
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ABC
ABC weather presenter PAUL HIGGINS suspended after workplace COVID breach
It is understood Higgins presented multiple news bulletins in early January from the ABC’s Melbourne studio facility before he informed colleagues he had tested positive to the virus.
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Channel 10
EXCLUSIVE | Big changes for staff as Channel 10 tries to stop COVID-19 spread
The 10 Network has introduced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as it looks to ensure the safety of staff.
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Channel 9
Byron Council threatens to pull the plug on LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA
Despite threats from the local council it looks like Love Island will continue with its planned shoot after a COVID-19 case sent the region into lockdown... but the fight is on.
Australian Media
I’M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE crew member sparks North Coast lockdown
The Byron and Tweed shires have been forced into snap seven-day lockdowns as a result of the COVID positive test.
The ABC are reporting the...
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Channel 10
EXCLUSIVE | Positive case reveals lack of COVID-19 testing at CHANNEL 10
TV Blackbox can reveal the 10 Network has so far failed to implement a rapid COVID testing protocol for essential workers inside its Sydney studio facility and has instead been advising staff that if they have symptoms, they should attend a public testing service.
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Channel 10
EXCLUSIVE | COVID-19 positive case at Channel 10 Sydney
Staff have been told to stay at home if they are a close contact, which will likely lead to production issues
SBS
Remarkable documentary VACCINE: THE INSIDE STORY premieres this weekend
The extraordinary inside story of the biggest scientific challenge of our age - following a small band of vaccine scientists around the world who took on COVID-19 and ultimately delivered the weapon to beat it.
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Channel 9
EXCLUSIVE | Hamish Blake to bring Christmas magic with special edition of LEGO MASTERS
Channel 9 is giving viewers a special present with some feel-good TV over the silly season
ABC
ABC launches Vax Facts campaign against COVID-19
ABC presenters Shaun Micallef, Lisa Millar, Tony Armstrong, Wil Anderson, Nazeem Hussain, Craig Reucassel, Michael Rowland, Sammy J, Jeremy Fernandez, Namila Benson, Jan Fran and Courtney Act have called on people across the country to get vaccinated to reduce their health risks and to help lift COVID-19 restrictions.
Channel 7
EXCLUSIVE | Channel 7 considering mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for workers
Employees of the network have been asked whether vaccinations should be mandatory for staff
Channel 7
AIRDATE | 7NEWS Spotlight: Delta On Board
This Sunday at 8.30pm, a 7NEWS Spotlight special on Channel 7 and 7plus examines how the Delta variant found its way here, why so much of Australia has been plunged back into crisis
Channel 7
EXCLUSIVE | How BIG BROTHER producers will deal with Sydney COVID-19 lockdown for LIVE finale
16 housemates will attend in person as production company Endemol Shine Australia turns to plan Z
Regional TV
Local production impacted by COVID-19…again
It was a week where the industry faced more impacts from COVID-19, the ABC and Christian Porter went to war on the PR front and Channel 10 delivered some sizzle for their upcoming shows | TV Blackbox S05E16
ABC
EXCLUSIVE | COVID-19 affects MAD AS HELL production
The first record session of the new season of ABC's comedy show was disrupted by a coronavirus outbreak