Former Pauline Hanson adviser John Pasquarelli has defended Chris Uhlmann and Leigh Sales, describing them as “obejctive.” Youch! A compliment from him doesn’t mean an awful lot, writes Jeremy Sear.
The 7:30 Report
Calling a spade a…Republican
Last night on The 7:30 Report the ABC’s Washington correspondent Michael Brissenden quite properly side-stepped the question of blaming any particular politicians for provoking the Arizona shooting but he didn’t have to be so high-handed about it, writes Richard Farmer.
podcast Televised Revolution Podcast
The next six weeks represent a period of downtime as we wait and see whether TV networks will deliver an exciting new year schedule. This week’s Televised Revolution Podcast discusses the 2011 ABC slate, the farewell of Kerry O’Brien as the anchor of The 7:30 Report and the launch of OneHD.com.au.
Tonight: Farewell Kerry O’Brien!
Make sure you take the time out tonight to watch Kerry O’Brien present the final edition of The 7:30 Report. Love him or hate him, O’Brien is a TV institution and truly represents the best of the old guard, writes Dan Barrett.
And the new hosts of the The 7:30 Report are…
After much speculation, it’s finally been confirmed. Christ Uhlmann and Leigh Sales are to host the The 7:30 Report next year, which has been renamed as 7:30. Bad idea to lose the brand prestige with the name change, says Dan Barrett.
Life after Kerry: Sales, Uhlmann could front revamped 7.30
Leigh Sales and Chris Uhlmann could both front a revamped 7:30 Report next year as the ABC’s flagship news program continues to furiously plan for life after Kerry O’Brien. Jason Whittaker and Cat Wall report.
Rudd is back to racing in his right class
In horse racing terms, Kevin Rudd is back to racing in his right class. As Foreign Minister on The 7:30 Report he seemed so much more assured and credible than he did as Prime Minister, writes Richard Farmer.
Life after Red Kerry: what’s the future of ABC current affairs?
How many different ways are there to do nightly prime time quality television current affairs? Margaret Simons looks at the decisions facing the ABC following the retirement of Kerry O’Brien.
Kerry won’t do it, so I will: it’s time to name the Libs’ mystery spokesman
Kerry O’Brien came close to breaking parliamentary convention and revealing the Liberal party room spokesperson chastised by Tony Abbott for getting it wrong. Richard Farmer goes the whole way and names names.
Gillard vs. O’Brien in battle of the rangas
Julia Gillard was in fine form on last night’s 7:30 Reportland even though Kerry O’Brien gave her the whip around. She emerged looking far stronger than her own leader, says David Penberthy.
Tim Blair: A preview of this week’s 7:30 Report
Kevin Rudd is a guest on Monday’s 7:30 Report. Tuesday’s headline: “Rudd Rage! Psychotic PM Assaults Elderly Ranga on Live TV”, predicts Tim Blair. And then there’s Abbott on Wednesday, Garrett on Thursday…
Tony: lies, gaffes and videotape
The infamous Tony Abbott interview with Kerry O’Brien doesn’t demonstrate Abbott’s brutal honesty or prove that all politicians lie. Abbott’s just a lazy politician who takes no personal responsibility, writes Mark Bahnisch.
Atkins: Abbott’s fatal f*ckup
Tony Abbott admitted on The 7:30 Report last night that you can’t believe everything he says. This reveals fundamental flaws in Abbott, if he can’t even do a simple TV interview without stuffing up, writes Dennis Atkins.
Wankley Awards: The ‘TV freak and wigged-known reporter’
It was a Kevin Rudd’s “meltdown”, his “angry exchange” with Kerry O’Brien on the 7:30 Report where he “lost his cool”, but Crikey smelt a beat-up. Even China contributed.
Ruddquake: That’s not a meltdown. THIS is a meltdown.
Apparently Kevin Rudd had a meltdown on telly last night. Or at least the transcript has been fitted up to suggest so.
The day I met Obama
Barack Obama fan boy (and ABC’s Washington correspondent) Michael Brissenden spills on his 25 minute encounter with the “tallish, slim, well groomed” POTUS, which included a surprise visit from Sasha and Bo.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: A foreign raid on Balwyn?
A colleague just advised me that a foreign investor recently bought up to 100 houses in Melbourne’s Balwyn area — in cash, too. As a local resident, I’m seriously concerned.
O’Brien’s Obama scoop leaves Speers out in the cold
Kerry O’Brien has scored a major scoop: an exclusive 15-minute yak with Barack Obama, to be recorded at the White House. How did the ABC land the big gig that’s left Sky News smarting?
Nothing more stimulating than press gallery groupthink
This “debate” of whether the government should withdraw the stimulus package due to the economy’s growth, is run entirely by the press gallery and the Federal Opposition.
Consumer advocate goes eye to eye with ophthalmologists
Exploiting a vulnerable health consumer is unethical behaviour for a professional group campaigning to maintain their high incomes. Which is exactly what ophthalmologists are doing, writes Carol Bennett.
Tips and rumours: 7:30 Report set for a new look?
In today’s tips: “With The 7.30 Report’s Kerry O’Brien on yet another of his extended vacations, ABC News bosses have begun tinkering with the idea of wholesale change to the program next year.”
Gerard Henderson's Media Watch Dog: (Scoopless) Mr Brissenden Goes to Washington
Michael Brissendon goes scoopless to Washington, cop that Phillip Adams, Chaser returns and more.
Gerard Henderson's Media Watch Dog: Arise Beatrix Campbell, OBE
John Westacott in “No Apology” zone; (Alleged) Felineicide in Double Bay; Nancy’s “Send ‘The Boys’ to Mecca” campaign continues, and more in this week’s edition of Gerard Henderson’s Media Watch Dog.
