Tag: nbnnewsrewind
It was December 7, 1975, when NBN’s new colour cameras hit the sand at Merewether for the launch of Newcastle’s first surf lifesaving helicopter Dignitaries, including Lord Mayor Joy Cummings, were on hand for the celebrations, while NBN’s Ray Dinneen interviewed pilot John Dorney As fate would have it, the crew were tested minutes later, with an […]
Proudly presented by McDonald Jones As we rediscover scenes from the early years of NBN News, one thing is for sure: our Journalists and Cameramen were dedicated to telling the true story of local life They mastered the art of capturing the magic, recording vibrant scenes of the community to be broadcast to living rooms […]
For generations, local sport has been the backbone of the community From our early years, NBN News was there capturing the passion and pride… From the turf battles of Hockey in Murrurundi to the pinpoint accuracy of the Newcastle City Archers, we followed the action from every angle We tracked the emerging skills of Junior […]
Proudly presented by McDonald Jones During the early years of NBN News, our cameras were often part of the adventure, capturing the spirit of our local Cubs and Scouts From the bush to the coast, they were always honing essential skills: making camps, cooking over an open fire, and practicing knot tying techniques In Tuncurry, […]
It was an era of community spirit. Generations of girls across our region grew up learning valuable skills through the Brownies, Girl Guides, and the Girls’ Life Brigade Our film Cameras were often in local towns and suburbs, capturing the parades and ceremonies that built strong friendships and fulfilled lives It was all about connecting, […]
Proudly presented by McDonald Jones The thud of hooves…the roar of the crowd… for generations, the thrill of horse racing has been a cornerstone of local life NBN cameras were always there to capture the spectacle, where the fashion was often as competitive as the field! From polished hats to smart suits, race day at […]
It was 1966, and as spring bloomed across our region, so did the community spirit… FESTIVAL SEASON was in full swing, and NBN News was there to capture the fun! In Scone, the annual Floral Festival turned the main street into a vibrant scene of activity. The local fire brigade led with a rousing marching […]
Proudly presented by McDonald Jones It was a time when local ingenuity took hold We saw the rise of new home building materials, with pioneering companies using innovative steel frames to construct houses faster and more efficiently At the same time, the Carrington Slipways was a hub of activity, where skilled hands crafted powerful tugboats […]
In the early ’70s, a project of historic significance was underway Old Sydney Town was created near Gosford, as a living museum Bringing our colonial past to life Using authentic construction methods, it became a window into Australia’s past A place where you could step back in time and experience Sydney’s streets and harbour in […]
Proudly presented by McDonald Jones It’s a life dictated by the tides, with early starts and a lot of hard work But for the proud oyster farmers of the Mid North Coast, the reward is clear: the best oysters to be found anywhere And that hard work was celebrated at the legendary Tuncurry-Forster Oyster Festival […]