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TV to cover National Day of Mourning

Television and media will be invited to broadcast services next Sunday as the country stops to remember those lose we lost.

flagTelevision and media will be invited to broadcast services for a National Day of Mourning next Sunday, February 22nd.

A service will be held at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, at 11am to remember those who died, or are missing, and to thank firefighters, emergency workers and volunteers.

Prime Minister Rudd said, “February 7 will become etched in our national memory as a day of disaster, of death and of mourning and it is very important that the nation grieves.”

All state premiers will be invited along with families devastated by the fires and emergency service workers.

But are there other ways television networks should mark the day?

Sunday nights are usually full of light fare such as So You Think You Can Dance Australia and Rove. 60 Minutes is planning a 30th Anniversary special, but should it instead run a programme that reflects a more sombre mood?

Source: Herald Sun

3 Responses

  1. 60 MInutes completely dropped the ball by not being on air last night. Yes, the trivial 20-20 cricket was on, but perhaps Nine should have juggled things to fit 60 Minutes in.

    If they do a 30th Anniversary “special” next week instead of reporting on the biggest local news story in years, they’ll simply cement their long-earned reputation as lightweight tabloid trash. Seven must be stoked.

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