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[robertfrankin]

Although it's interesting that they're only using half of the ABC News 24 Logo.

I think the graphics will be consistent across ABC1 and News 24 so leaving the '24' part out, is probably because of that.

[NewsKing]

Has this site been crashing therefore leaving people unable to comment that ABC News 24 will begin transmission at 7:30pm on Thursday the 22nd of July.

For the last 3hours I have been unable to get onto the site, thought it must have been the euphoria surrounding the release date which I first saw on the abc news website. It was billed as Breaking News.

There was also a spot on the 7pm bulletin with shots of how the morning bulletin will go to air.

[Cyril Washbrook]

Apologies for the downtime - it hit just before the announcement was made.

TSR's summary of what we've been told:

After weeks of speculation, the ABC has announced that ABC News 24 will launch on-air on Thursday 22 July.

The first programme to air on the high-definition news channel will be an ABC News special at 7:30pm AEST. The broadcaster indicates that the launch programme would aim to showcase the full range of the ABC's news-gathering capabilities, featuring reporting from journalists in Australia and around the world.

http://www.mediaspy....ursday-22-july/

And for those who want to browse through, here are the programme descriptions:

Spoiler

ABC News Breakfast

Virginia Trioli and Michael Rowland present ABC News Breakfast, covering the latest overnight news and highlighting the big stories for the day. Broadcast out of Melbourne, the program makes full use of the ABC’s extensive network of journalists, regularly crossing live to ABC newsrooms across the country, as well as international bureaux in the UK, US, Asia and New Zealand. ABC News Breakfast offers a distinctly different approach to breakfast TV, with quality news and analysis in a contemporary style. Full of lively debate and analysis, regular news updates, finance, sport and weather, the program is energetic and dynamic. ABC News Breakfast continues to be broadcast on ABC2. Since its inception in 2008, it has been streamed on ABC News Online.

Business Today

Business Today, presented by Whitney Fitzsimmons, provides a comprehensive wrap-up of business news across the Asia Pacific region, as well as the critical issues and stories from the major financial markets. The program provides in-depth analysis and interviews, with a fresh insight into the key issues facing business in the region and beyond. The program’s team of specialist reporters help make sense of the fast-moving world of finance, reporting on the issues shaping the news agenda, as well as providing insightful interviews with opinion leaders and innovators. If you not only want to know what the market is doing but why, then Business Today is the best way of keeping informed. The program is also broadcast on the ABC’s international television service, Australia Network, reaching more than 44 countries across Asia, the Pacific and the Indian subcontinent.

Mornings

Anchored by Joe O’Brien, the morning slot delivers breaking news and full coverage and analysis of the day’s top stories, including up-to-date reports from ABC correspondents. With the latest news updates every half hour, the team covers developments in state and federal politics and provides a full explanation of what’s happening on the Australian share market.

Midday

Up-to-the-minute local, national and international news, with special attention on business and the economy. Presented by Ros Childs, the midday news will continue to be broadcast on ABC1.

Lunchtime

Joe O’Brien presents the news at lunchtime delivering full coverage of the day’s developing and breaking stories. The program focuses on what’s happening across the country, in regional Australia, federal politics and on the financial markets.

Afternoon Live

A must-watch for news junkies who want to keep track of what’s happening with the day’s news events. Anchored by Ali Moore, Afternoon Live will have regular crosses to ABC News 24’s Political Editor, Chris Uhlmann, for the latest news from Canberra. Expect lots of discussion on public affairs issues, and regular news updates and breaking news with Jeremy Fernandez through the afternoon.

The Drum

Building on its online success, ABC News 24’s The Drum offers opinion and analysis, debate and argument, in an engaging and entertaining way. Featuring regular comment from Annabel Crabb and other guest hosts, The Drum brings together a panel of journalists and commentators with a diverse range of opinions to chew over the events of the day.

The World

Presented by Scott Bevan, The World features reports from the ABC’s network of international correspondents and offers a forum for extended news stories, interviews and insights from around the world. Making full use of the reach and quality of the ABC’s existing international reporting, The World also provides the occasional behind-the-lens view into ABC news gathering, and what life on the road is like for journalists and crews.

Lateline Business

Viewers will now be able to watch Lateline Business at an earlier time slot. Lateline Business goes beyond the headlines and examines the current issues driving the world of business and finance that will shape the day ahead on the markets. Lateline Business also appears on ABC1 after Lateline at 11pm, Monday to Thursday.

One Plus One

Weekly interview program hosted by Jane Hutcheon with contributors around the country. Interviews with newsmakers, newsbreakers and the stories behind the news.

Sport

Sports coverage providing discussion, analysis and all the colour and drama of our sporting passions.

Evenings

Juanita Phillips anchors ABC News 24’s evening bulletin, providing the essential wrapup of the day and continuing coverage of news as it develops – in Australia, Asia and wherever it happens.

Also on ABC News 24

National Press Club Addresses

National Press Club live broadcasts from Canberra on ABC News 24 and streamed live at abc.net.au/news. Key National Press Club addresses are also broadcast on ABC1.

Newsline

Presented by Jim Middleton, Australia Network’s flagship current affairs program, Newsline features in-depth reports, interviews, coverage and analysis from the ABC’s network of correspondents based throughout Asia, the Pacific and beyond.

Existing ABC TV News and Current Affairs programs

ABC News 24 timeshifts existing news and current affairs programs, including The 7.30 Report, Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent, Lateline, Landline and Stateline from all states and territories. Federal Parliament’s Question Time and repeats of Catalyst, Compass and other documentary and factual programs are also broadcast on the channel.

[dec220]

From the tiny, tiny bit of the theme music we hear that also sounds pretty good (although of course its a miniscule amount)

Also, if the ABC News title screen that appears at the beginning of the story is what is going to make its way onto the 7pm ABC1 bulletins, then thats a great new look for it too

EDIT: Just read the schedule, and that looks really solid too

Edited by dec220, 13 July 2010 - 09:00 PM.

[NewsKing]

I couldn't make anything from the theme at all. Any idea on what the timeslots are for all there programs?

[dec220]

I couldn't make anything from the theme at all. Any idea on what the timeslots are for all there programs?

Yeah, with the theme, I have to admit, I turned it up really really loud (right at the beginning where it cuts away from Ian Henderson) - an act of desperation on my part

[Dorcas]

[quote name='MATTB' date='08 July 2010 - 12:21 PM' timestamp='1278552064' post='710304']

Posted 08 July 2010 - 12:21 PM

Dorcas, on 08 July 2010 - 11:25 AM, said:
13 days and counting!

im guessing you started counting 13 days ago?


So - MATTB - still laughing? Think my post on July 8 was spot on - and the first to have the date accurately!

[NewsKing]

Ooooh there was just so much rumour and speculation who knows what people knew.

But I really want to know now what the schedule will be for weekends, with all the crew taking up weekends.

Scott Bevan to spearhead late news.

Also the times of the day for all these programs, the drum sounds like it could be really good.

[dec220]

I'd also really like to know the duration of each program - especially the evening bulletin.

If this channel is live across Australia, won't that mean that in WA the "9pm" evening bulletin will be competing with the ABC1's own 7pm one?

[TGIF]

Wouldn't it just be half an hour?

I am going to have to stop reading through here, it's making me come over all talkback radio.

[dec220]

Wouldn't it just be half an hour?

I am going to have to stop reading through here, it's making me come over all talkback radio.

Was that regarding the evening bulletin?

Thats what I thought, except the other programs kind of imply rolling news blocks - "Afternoon Live," "Mornings" etc - and I was wondering about whether the evening one would take this form as well

[kevizz]

That looks like a really solid lineup. The Drum looks especially promising. It's great that they seem to be emphasising in-depth analysis and up-to-the-minute news, which is what Sky News is sorely lacking. Good news for FTA and Subscription television.

[SA TV]

I'd also really like to know the duration of each program - especially the evening bulletin.

you will- when it starts...

[dec220]

you will- when it starts...

Yeah... and its only next week, too, so not long to wait

[Cyril Washbrook]

I am going to have to stop reading through here, it's making me come over all talkback radio.

Come on, we're not quite at the stage of accusing Nine's graphics department of impeding attempts to quit smoking, as one talkback caller claimed back in '06.

[mcappa]

Looking at the line-up and the short video, the presentation already craps all over Sky News. The sliding elements have been implemented really well! I'll be making sure that i'll be free on Thursday evening. Would this mean that the channel will launch at 5:30pm in Perth?

[kevizz]

Speaking of graphics, I'm expecting a lot from this channel. As the ABCTV Blog says:

ABC News 24’s launch showcases the philosophy of the channel – excellent journalism, stunning visual design and multiplatform delivery of news as it happens.

Also, what's the story behind this image from The Spy Report? Is it part of the channel's graphics package or is it some kind of mock-up?

[Reuder7]

From the snippet we saw in the news piece, I like the presentation angle and the dimensional background, looks good!

[mcappa]

Come on, we're not quite at the stage of accusing Nine's graphics department of impeding attempts to quit smoking, as one talkback caller claimed back in '06.

And from memory, it was featured on The Footy Show as well! I'll just go in the corner and hang my head in shame for admitting that I watch it!

[Cyril Washbrook]

Speaking of graphics, I'm expecting a lot from this channel. As the ABCTV Blog says:

Also, what's the story behind this image from The Spy Report? Is it part of the channel's graphics package or is it some kind of mock-up?

I composed it using images from the ABC press kit accompanying the announcement. The use of blue sliding panes/slats to construct the map is consistent with what we've already seen of News 24's on-air presentation, so such a map may form part of the channel's identification.