Your email address will not be published. It has been announced that Paul Lobb is to be axed in January 2022 from presenting the NBN Evening News broadcast to be replaced by the weatherman Gavin Morris as the evening newsreader along with Natasha Beyersdorf Local viewers hold great respect for Paul who has continued to display a very professional presentation each evening. In accordance with the Australian Broadcasting Control Board regulations, at least 50% of the company had to be locally owned. [20] On 9 May 2007, PBL Media's $250million bid became final, winning the sale. Whichever description you prefer, its certainly not your usual holiday home. Read our Privacy Policy. A country girl from Armidale in northern NSW, Natasha Beyersdorf got her start in an appropriate place, the country music capital of Tamworth. From the time she was a teenager growing up in Armidale, NBN newsreader Natasha Beyersdorf knew she was destinated for a life in front of the camera. Natasha and Brett were among many parents lobbying to get an Aspect high school off the ground. [10] By the late 1970s, NBN was producing 20 hours a week of local and networked programming from its studios, which in turn led the station to purchase a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter for news coverage purposes. But there was nothing that I could do that was going to change the decision. It was challenging when the kids were little, Brett was actually at ABC radio doing breakfast, which meant that I had to do all the getting up in the night when they were babies, Natasha said. Until midway through the 2000s, NBN had always produced some local programming, and had set a record for most local programming and transmission hours in its first week of operation. During that time, NBN and ABC Newcastle (call sign ABHN-5A) were asked to leave the VHF band to accommodate FM radio. Hes been a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) since early in its inception, as we live in the Hunter region, one of the schemes trial sites. Weve had a particularly tough time since Campbell transitioned to high school last year, and have so far been unable to find an educational setting that meets his needs. It was great, it was very exciting (to move into TV), but it was very much a hardworking, back-to-basics kind of newsroom. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. on channel 88. I don't want to whinge. However, in 2008, the nine dots were reinstated into the logo and the dots are first 3D discs in 2008, then 2D dots in January 2009, then later spheres in September 2009.[38]. In late April 2020, the station launched into the sports market with the launch of Knights to Remember, a weekly show looking back on some of the best moments of football games featuring the Newcastle Knights team over many years. Brett says his son is "chilled and happy"to be attending school"just like a normal child". I remember speaking to Jim Sullivan, who was the news editor (at NBN). Maybe he'll be in a home with other kids or maybe he'll get married. On 1 March 1985, Jim Sullivan began his career as NBN's news director, which has ultimately led him to become Australia's longest serving news director. . Although a "lite" version of the graphics was introduced in February 2014, it did not become identical with Nine News until April 2016. After the first break, the bulletin continues as a live simulcast across the network with further Local Window opt-outs for sport and weather. "Thank god ESPN took a punt on the story. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. But thinking about news presenters does tend to make us think of the movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Concurrently in April 1972, NBN expanded its nightly news service to one hour, becoming the first television station in Australia to have a one-hour news bulletin. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. [7] The station's coverage of the tragic events of the 1989 Newcastle earthquake was beamed throughout the world, with NBN's reporters also being interviewed by international news services. "I'd simply had enough of chasing NRL players. I'm worn down by a system that promised to help people with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives, but is failing so many of them. Natasha has fronted the weekday 6pm news for NBN for the past nine years, as well as reporting and compiling special news presentations. 13 December 2021, 8:10 PM. [citation needed] To resolve the tension, NBN sold NWS-9 to the Lambs in exchange for the majority stake in NBN in 1982. NBN's original owner, the Newcastle Broadcasting and Television Corporation (NBTC) was founded in May 1958 to begin preparations for the upcoming television licence allocations. Idont want to whinge. The autism community faces extra stress at the moment, amid discussions about further tightening criteria for inclusion in the scheme. Thanks for subscribing Natasha Beyersdorf-August 19, 2021. I do remember before I started, I had a week away with my mum at Coffs Harbour. Independence is encouraged to help students reach their potential. In February, with no explanation, the budget for Campbells plan was slashed by more than half. It was really fun, going back to those basics of why you started that job in the first place.From then I was like, This is the right call. Lobb, who celebrated 10 years on air with his sidekick Natasha Beyersdorf in 2020, has been removed from the NBN News bulletin and will be replaced by weather presenter Gavin Morris. Time Enterprises, purchased Australian United Investments shares in November 1967. While every attempt has been made, Two Tribes media cannot guarantee the legality, completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accepts no warranty or responsibility for such. "Once you get to high school you have special needs classes but they are a liquorice allsort, in that our kids aren't designed to fit them all,"he says. I felt very supported.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window). -. In 1997, the dots were changed to spheres. Council approval for the transmitter was issued on 17 July that year. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. . As much as she enjoyed the new environment, it didnt take long before her passion for journalism pulled Natasha back into the newsroom. OK OK, that was actually Veronica Corningstone [Applegate] giving Ron Burgundy [Ferrell] a dressing down. By Penelope Green. [3], During the period between 1968 and 1969, NBN secured a relay from the Postmaster-General to enhance their news service. We support two families at the moment, in which the parents are having to re-consider their ability to remain in paid employment, as a result of the reduction in their childs funding plan, she says. Recently, I was sitting down writing an appeal against Cams funding decision when he said to me, whats wrong, mum? [3] NBN purchased the Romper Room franchise from Fremantle International in 1967, which broadcast for over three decades. . I think in my second week there they put me on the nightly news updates and I had to do my own hair and makeup I really hope there is no evidence of that anywhere because that would not have been pretty, she said with a laugh. On 11 September 2001 liaising with NBN News director Jim Sullivan, NBN Late Edition News producer Matthew Carden secured a live feed through the Nine Network of ABC America enabling first pictures to be aired of the New York attacks within minutes. In a recent post, she laments the failures of the NDIS. Fulcrum Media's move to later purchase the station was a source for confusion, as it was revealed that many companies, including the NSW State Superannuation Board and Westpac, held substantial stakes in Fulcrum Media. It was a lot emotionally to cope with as well, something that big, but again, its a grounding into what this business is all about.. Paul Lobb took over as the network's main male newsreader and one of the network's local identities after Ray Dinneen retired on 17 December 2010. If power can be controlled it can do so much goodlook at dams,thermal power & wind..waste of time,energy & money trying to fight them..use them but control them.just like P.F.D.Lee.use but CONTROLmuch good can come out of it.there are 1.25 million Chinese in Australia.many very wealthyencourage them to PAY TO STAY & improve the living standard of the country they have chosen to live in.Natashas Campbell & many others could benefit from this.there are many millions wasted on political elections.this money could be better usedremember money is only as good as what you do with it.we need THINKING people with the GUTS to act. On 10 February 2016, Nine Entertainment Co announced that NBN would receive both 9HD and 9Life in "coming months",[25] with further confirmation on 16 February that they would launch on 1 March 2016. 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Natashas friendly face has been beaming into Novocastrians lounge rooms for almost two decades now, with 2021 marking her 20th year at NBN. We'll be intouch soon! Studio presentation was also uncertain once the transfer occurs. Popular Newcastle personality Paul 'Lobby' Lobb had read NBN's 6pm news bulletin for more than a decade alongside fellow presenter Natasha Beyersdorf before his sudden removal. Its not really my style, so I ended up taking a job at Hunter Health with the Childrens Hospital. Family Fun at Maitland Heritage Festival 2023! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [5] However, following the PBL acquisition, NBN at the time continued to operate as an independent regional affiliate of the main network under the name NBN Television. NEWCASTLE WINDOW WANDER CONNECTING BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY DURING COVID. Throughout the 2000s, NBN was regarded as one of the leaders in digital broadcasting, not only being the first to produce a nightly regional news bulletin in full digital format, using a digital friendly news set, but also Australia's first fully digital outside broadcast van. Less than a year later Natasha took that grounding and made the move into television as a journalist with the Prime network in Tamworth. She said she had been greatly supported by those in the autism community. It ran until October. When I got into high school, I started thinking that it might be a path that Id go down (after school). However, NBN continued to cover the Nine News logo on all network national news bulletins until July 2018. Plants on Main Scone. [3], Murray Finlay began one of the longest newsreading careers in Australia with NBN's first news bulletin at 6:30pm. [6] During that time, the technical team stayed at the top of the mountain. [8] Also during the same year more extensions were added to the studios (which included a new car park), which were officially opened on 17 November 1978. [4] Since 2007, it has been owned by Nine's parent company Nine Entertainment Co (formerly PBL) making it a sister station to its metropolitan counterparts. Add an answer. [14], In the late 1980s, NBN's Perth-based owner, Parry Corporation, spun off NBN Limited into a new company, NBN Enterprises, and took a 40 per cent stake in the new company, with Security Pacific Capital Corporation buying 60 per cent, sold their stake soon after, holding onto Papua New Guinea television station NTN, which NBN had helped to set up. If it does, Tom Hanks should play Ray Dinneen. 269 POSTS 0 COMMENTS . Natasha was the Chief-of-Staff and later the News Editor. Following the relaunch of Nine News graphics on 16 October of that year, NBN News refreshed its presentation by phases. I think he actually rang me after Prime folded, and he was lovely. Natasha said while working in a regional newsroom meant being thrown in the deep end from the start, it provided the perfect all-round grounding for someone getting their first taste of the industry. During this time, it was unclear whether NBN News would be retained under its current name following the move to the new workspace. Work on the 142m (466ft) transmitter was delayed by a combination of weather, the conditions for the road leading to Mount Sugarloaf, and excited sightseers blocking work trucks during the weekends. You should be a lawyer.. Then I moved down to Newcastle with Prime as the Chief of Staff here and later became the News Editor, so I ran the newsroom. These days our spare time is very much about the family and the kids and spending time with them, helping them with their interests and taking them to the different places that they want to go. April 8, 2021. . The original hostess was Miss Anne, followed by Miss Lyn, Miss Pauline and finally, Miss Kim who hosted the program until its demise due to 'political correctness'. . The couple have spoken publicly about their journey in their bid to raise funds to support the new high school and to support others in their situation. But we also need to remember that its an investment in our future. [6], The call-letters, NBN, were derived from the company's name, Newcastle Broadcasting and Television Corporation, with the second N representing New South Wales, as required by law. "Gaining Viduka's trust before heading to Zagreb was the toughest bit," Michael said. [9], In early 1980, NBN purchased Southern Television Corporation Limited, owners of NWS-9 in Adelaide, for $19million. Watch the full show at: http://huntertv.com.au/2015/02/stars-of-newcastle/ As part of our university studies we had to do work experience in our holidays, so I did work experience at Radio 2TM in Tamworth, which was pretty close to Armidale, about an hour away, she said. I remember the careers advisor at school, I went to him in about Year 10 when youre choosing your elective subjects for the last two years, and I said, I want to be a journalist. 5 Feet 4 Inches (1.65 m) Weight. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. By Natasha Beyersdorf. Im honoured to be the patron for Firstchance, a Hunter-based organisation that supports young people with disabilities and their families. Updated March 9 2019 - 10:24pm, first published 5:00am. [31] This will allow NBN to update its ageing technology and grow the business. NBNNEWS.COM.AU | Delivering the highest quality local news, sport and weather, NBN News has played an important role in the lives of people across northern New South Wales for decades. NBN Television broadcast fifty-six hours in its first week of transmission, setting the Australian television record for the most time spent on air in a week for a new television station. Life-changing experience: Natasha Beyersdorf and husband Bret Lavaring, with their son Cam and daughter Tilly, say Hunter Aspect has offered them unique support. [35] However, due to NBN's affiliation with the Nine Network from 1991 onwards, these telethons were no longer viable with the last occurring in 2002. Now that they're teenagers I'm fighting to get them into bed of course its a bit of a different situation. From the time she was a teenager growing up in Armidale, NBN newsreader Natasha Beyersdorf knew she was destinated for a life in front of the camera. Like. It doesnt seem that long ago, but, wow, the technologys changed in that time. I can't remember how I got the knowledge I needed to pursue it (journalism) because there was no internet; there was nothing back then. In 1997, Natasha moved to Newcastle to join her now husband Brett Lavaring working at Prime TV. Our talented team of journalists, producers and camera operators bringing you the stories that matter, seven days a week, 365 days a year, across both television and digital. That means more time at home, and greater need for the kind of supports provided under the NDIS, especially as he navigates the complexity of adolescence and a world that can seem so foreign to him. It was still just typewriters in those days. If there's ever a movie about the NBN news team, we're pretty sure Paul would be happy for Will Ferrell to play him and that Natasha wouldn't be opposed to Christina Applegate portraying her. This article is about the Australian television station. The main shareholders in NBTC were United Broadcasting Company (owned by the Lamb family, owners of radio station 2KO), Airsales Broadcasting Company (owners of local radio station 2HD), and the Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners Advocate (to be bought out by John Fairfax & Sons). With Natasha Beyersdorf flying solo and Lauren Kempe again presenting the weather, presumably because Gavin Morris is still in Lismore. On 27 January 2014, along with the Nine Network, NBN switched from the Supertext logo to Nine's Closed Captioning logo. Prior to the network rebrand on 1 July 2016, Nine's Morning News was only broadcast on special occasions. "I am still not quite willing to believe it, I don't want to assign myself too many things in a day because I can't believe it's working so well, even though I knew enough about Aspect to be confident,"says Natasha, whountil recently home-schooled herson because he wasn't coping in a mainstream high-school setting. We all face adversity in life, and it can be defining in un-expectedly, positive ways. It was also a member of Australian Television Facilities, and had a hand in the production of drama series Silent Number. 269 POSTS 0 COMMENTS . This has led to safety implications for some families, and increased isolation, as applications for necessary equipment are declined, limiting their ability to leave their house., Surely this is at odds with the schemes core objective, outlined on its website as being to empower people with disability to choose and achieve their goals in inclusive communities and workplaces.. This goes against the aspirations of increased economic participation, which is one of the goals of the NDIS.. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. 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