Tag: NBN News Archive
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – SOUTH MAITLAND RAILWAY COMPANY
In 1983, the last steam locos ran with the South Maitland Railway Company in the Hunter Valley, NBN’s cameras were there.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – NBN’S TONIGHT SHOW
Laugh out loud with the comedians from NBN’s tonight show from the late 70’s and early 80’s.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – NBN’S FIRST OUTSIDE BROADCAST VAN
NBN’s first outside broadcast van – featuring veteran director Reg Davis.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – JAYES TRAVEL TIME
Long before Getaway was even thought of, NBN brought travel to the small screen. “Jayes Travel Time” featured Jim Jenkins and the late Roy Earl.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – LEIGH MAUGHAN
When it comes to larger than life personalities, few could match NBN sporting commentator and presenter, Leigh Maughan. No matter what challenges live TV threw at him, Leigh always managed to come out on top.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – NBN’S FIRST MR. SPORT, NOEL HARRISON
Classic clips from the 1960’s of NBN’s World championship wrestling, rugby league, surf life saving, and a Hawaiian shirt sale at Reuben F Scarf. Sadly, Noel passed away in 2016.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – THE NBN HELICOPTER
In the late 70s, NBN took to the sky, pressing its first news helicopter into service. It revolutionised the news gathering process and brought a fresh perspective into our living rooms. Featuring chopper pilot Clive Lipscombe and cameraman Glenn Cook.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – NBN SPORTS BLOOPERS
Have a laugh with some of the funniest NBN sports bloopers ever. Featuring NBN legends, The Silver Fox (Arthur Adams) Darrell Eastlake, Gary Harley and Mike Rabbitt.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – DRIVE ALIVE WITH JIM SULLIVAN
Long before Top Gear was even thought of, NBN was putting cars and motoring on television. Programs like Motorscope and Drive Alive brought motoring into our living rooms, and were hosted by NBN journalist and former racing driver, Jim Sullivan.
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FRIDAY FLASHBACK – STAR HOTEL RIOT
In 1979, hostilities between police and patrons boiled over at the closure of the popular Star Hotel in Newcastle, and an NBN news team found itself in the middle of a running street battle. Featuring former NBN News cameraman, Barry Nancarrow.