Its not really my style, so I ended up taking a job at Hunter Health with the Childrens Hospital. The station was inaugurated on 4 March 1962 as the first regional commercial television station in New South Wales,[1] and has since expanded to 39 transmitters throughout Northern New South Wales, including the Gold Coast, Queensland, Lismore, Tweed Heads, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, and Central Coast. The opener and title cards were first updated, followed by its weather graphics in February 2017 (when it began providing weather for then-Nine's affiliate CTC until 2021). It all started on the fourth of March 1962 when NBN lit up screens in living rooms throughout the Hunter. It was challenging when the kids were little, Brett was actually at ABC radio doing breakfast, which meant that I had to do all the getting up in the night when they were babies, Natasha said. but NBN's Natasha Beyersdorf . [24] Coincidentally, it also marked 20 years since the station took Nine's signal across all of Northern NSW. In 1997, the dots were changed to spheres. Work on the 142m (466ft) transmitter was delayed by a combination of weather, the conditions for the road leading to Mount Sugarloaf, and excited sightseers blocking work trucks during the weekends. My friend Kirsty has two children on the autism spectrum, and she writes a regular blog, Positive Special-Needs Parenting. On 9 February 2016, it was announced that Kylie Blucher, managing director of QTQ Brisbane, would be appointed managing director of NBN while retaining her position at QTQ, stating that she would "be splitting [her] time between Brisbane and Newcastle".[27][28]. I don't miss it.". Comment. A country girl from Armidale in northern NSW, Natasha Beyersdorf got her start in an appropriate place, the country music capital of Tamworth. In 2020, the station expanded into digital programming, with the launch of Amplified a music show giving local music a voice and home to some of the best up and coming musicians. Also, every four years, NBN produced a live 24-hour telethon to raise money for local charities. Be notified when an answer is posted. On 7 November 2021, the station transmitted its local programming from the Mosbri Crescent studios for the final time, preceded by 30-minute tribute special Goodbye Mosbri, a look back of 59 years of news bulletins, telethons and top rating local programs as well as the history of NBN Television. [6], The Australian Broadcasting Control Board awarded the commercial television licence for the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area to the NBTC on 1 August 1961. Adding to Natashas happiness during the time was the fact that she met and fell in love with fellow Prime journalist Brett Lavaring, who had moved down from Far North Queensland to start working at the television network just a few months before Natasha. Craig Rosevear and Renovation expert Naomi Finlay hosted the program. 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Our talented team of journalists, producers and camera operators bringing you the stories that matter, seven days a week, 365 days a year, across both television and digital. Maybe he'll be in a home with other kids or maybe he'll get married. MEET THE COUPLE WHO BUILT THEIR HOME FROM SCRATCH, Kathleen Folbiggs friends say her release could come any minute, Anti-coal activist avoids jail after protest at Sandgate, Concerns about vaccine shortage for potentially fatal dog disease, Plenty of smiles (and noise!) By Penelope Green. [36] The former Hunter Pirates NBL basketball team (and their predecessor, the Newcastle Falcons) as well as the Newcastle United Jets soccer team (and their predecessor, the Newcastle Breakers), have also both received sponsorship from NBN Television. She says high school can be confronting for autism students who often struggle with organisation. [citation needed] With the buy-out of community shares in NBN, the station ceased to be what Hunter residents considered to be "their own". [37] On 30 January 2006, the station relaunched its logo to coincide with the Nine Network's fiftieth year of broadcasting. The new arrangements for NBN News began on 8 November 2021. In 1997, Natasha moved to Newcastle to join her now husband Brett Lavaring working at Prime TV. Whichever description you prefer, its certainly not your usual holiday home. Part of us thinks he'll be with us for as long as we are around. Independence is encouraged to help students reach their potential. Newsreader on NBN TV, Newcastle It's called the handmade house, or the house on the hill. CAMLavaring is loving school - well, as much as a 15-year-old can. Aspect is holding a fundraiser on March 23, emceed by "Rampaging"Roy Slaven and H.G. [6], The call-letters, NBN, were derived from the company's name, Newcastle Broadcasting and Television Corporation, with the second N representing New South Wales, as required by law. In 1979, the news service received an award for its coverage of the Star Hotel riot.[7]. In April 2012, NBN Television's identity changed, applying the logo in different colours such as red, green, purple and more. Natasha and Brett were among many parents lobbying to get an Aspect high school off the ground. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The show featured a mix of lifestyle, lighthearted segments, interviews, renovation tips and real estate stories. Fulcrum Media's move to later purchase the station was a source for confusion, as it was revealed that many companies, including the NSW State Superannuation Board and Westpac, held substantial stakes in Fulcrum Media. While it was a reasonably insignificant move in terms of location (the radio station and television studio were literally next door to each other in Tamworth), it turned out to be a fairly momentous shift for her career, setting Natasha on a path that she continues to follow 28 years later. [29] As a result of this, the network is planning on moving NBN somewhere in the Newcastle CBD. Channel (later shortened today as 9Go!) Mitchell Hughes was appointed his replacement. Local bureaus are located in Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Central Coast, Tamworth, Lismore and the Gold Coast. on channel 83, 9Life on channel 84 and Extra on channel 85. As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work. but NBNs Natasha Beyersdorf . NBN News shares resources with Nine Gold Coast News for its Gold Coast reporting since NEC's ownership of the station. That was a nice departure from what Id been doing for my whole career really. It doesnt seem that long ago, but, wow, the technologys changed in that time. NBNNEWS.COM.AU | Delivering the highest quality local news, sport and weather, NBN News has played an important role in the lives of people across northern New South Wales for decades. Okay. I loved English, it was my favourite subject, and Id write these really farfetched kinds of stories writing was always my thing, she said. The construction took eight months at a cost of $1.5million, and required staff to work seven days a week (except on Christmas Day) to make the deadline. In 1984, plans for a second independent station in Newcastle had failed. There are expectations that the student in a supported unit will go to this different classroom for music or cooking, which is great, because you want them to have that experience. We care about the protection of your data. Until midway through the 2000s, NBN had always produced some local programming, and had set a record for most local programming and transmission hours in its first week of operation. I was cheering; it was perfect timing.. Family Fun at Maitland Heritage Festival 2023! [3], Soon after launch night, NBN extended television coverage from Bungwahl to Broken Bay and as far west as Aberdeen. Throughout the 2000s, NBN was regarded as one of the leaders in digital broadcasting, not only being the first to produce a nightly regional news bulletin in full digital format, using a digital friendly news set, but also Australia's first fully digital outside broadcast van. Update on Tragedy that has Devastated Our Family. Hair Color. Ninety per cent of the original equipment was imported from the United States, and held in bond until they were due to be installed. All rights reserved. . NBN newsreaders Natasha Beyersdorf and Paul Lobb will clock up ten years as a duo next month. "Nogood can come for your mental health to sit about and think what is he going to do when I am not here and things like that,"a tearful Brett says. Intouch magazine showcases whats hot, whats on and whos who with a dynamic blend of inspirational articles, lifestyle features, fashion, events, food and travel its the go-to source for people living in (or visiting) Newcastle,Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and The Hunter Valley. [33] Coincidentally, the QTQ master control they will be using was the same master control used for Nine News' regional bulletins across Queensland from 2017 to 2021, when Nine had its 5-year programming supply agreement with SCA's regional Queensland station TNQ. Study guides. In August 2018, the station announced a new lifestyle program called Location Lifestyle Living. As part of our university studies we had to do work experience in our holidays, so I did work experience at Radio 2TM in Tamworth, which was pretty close to Armidale, about an hour away, she said. | NBN News. And I went, Okay. [3], During the period between 1968 and 1969, NBN secured a relay from the Postmaster-General to enhance their news service. The news service employs 60 staff and produces over 20,000 local news stories annually,[4] combined with news reports from Nine News; with local stories in all of its sub-markets. Natasha and Brett quickly realised Aspect's potential for Cam, who was diagnosed as being on the autismspectrumbefore starting school. I was devastated. In accordance with the Australian Broadcasting Control Board regulations, at least 50% of the company had to be locally owned. Height. Previously, Natasha was a Weeknight Present er and Journalist at NBN News-News and also held positions at John Hunter Hospital. NBN released a statement on its website days before the 9HD relaunch, saying that efforts are made to upgrade its stations across the region. On 16 March 1983, Parry Corporation completed the purchase of NBN, delisting the company. On 30 January 2006, NBN adopted a new logo and on air graphics, in line with Nine's new logo. [7] The station's coverage of the tragic events of the 1989 Newcastle earthquake was beamed throughout the world, with NBN's reporters also being interviewed by international news services. Some remain at the school,others transition back into a mainstream school once they have developed self-regulation and other skills. In an internal email to NBN staff obtained by TV Blackbox, Managing Director for Nine in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Kylie . Like. He is full of love for his family and friends, has an infectious energy for his special interests, and he is on the autism spectrum. The Nine Network says it is the veteran journalists combined credibility and commitment to the northern NSW and Gold Coast market, which sees them as the #1 news service across the area. The show was not renewed for a fourth season, most likely due to the extended COVID lockdown, and due to staffing changes and cuts at the station in relation to the move to new studios at Honeysuckle. But we also need to remember that its an investment in our future. Following Nine's relaunch of their high definition simulcast as "Nine HD" on 17 March 2008,[23] NBN launched their own HD simulcast in mid-2008 called "NBN HD".