Rewind Series 5 Episode 21 – Local Life on Show

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 at 6pm

Fetes and shows were the events that put smiles on faces.. offering the perfect opportunity to capture the joy of connecting with friends

We saw the dramatic arrival of parachutists at an Abermain Field Day…

And the sheer excitement of Sideshow Alley at the Cessnock Show

Plus a music festival in Newcastle’s King Edward Park, complete with chaotic daredevil stunts… and a performance by Australian band Sherbet, led by a very young Daryl Braithwaite

Our cameras are the bridge between the community and the screen. These early scenes are a precious record of our history, and they remind us of the importance of local television