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Erin (News At Six 1986)

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Welcome to NAS1986! This is the dedicated fanpage for The Newsreader, its cast and crew, and retro Australia! I'm a cast member too! 🌟📺 26 - Australian - Educator - She/Her (Also on Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr!)

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · Nov 24

Well hello everybody! Look who has decided to join Bluesky!

A big welcome to News At Six 1986, the dedicated fanpage for #TheNewsreader, its cast and crew, and sharing tidbits of retro nostalgia and Australian history too!

I cannot wait to bring more love for the show to this brand new platform!

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 7h

I will never forget the kindness #MichaelLucas extended to me when he invited me onto the newsroom set last year.

He gave me my own #TheNewsreader story to tell, and a chance to take some ownership of the show that has changed my life.

He made the experience a dream come true!

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 7h

As well as being the creator of #TheNewsreader, #MichaelLucas has donned many onscreen hats too.

He has four roles to his name; the DJ at Geoff’s birthday party, a camera crew member in Darwin, a switchboard operator at the Logies, and an interviewer on Dale’s cassettes! ❤️📺🌟

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 7h

There is power in portraying stories of people who do not quite fit into societal norms, of those who are looking for somewhere and someone to belong to, and through the stories of Helen, Dale and many others, viewers have found comfort in this.

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#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 8h

#TheNewsreader has been #MichaelLucas’ brainchild which he has nurtured with all his energy, intellect and thoughtfulness, and he established a show where collaboration and a commitment to truthful and empathetic storytelling was fostered ❤️📺🌟

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 8h

I am always thankful for that moment in the mid 2010s when #MichaelLucas first envisaged the bare bones of Helen and Dale, which evolved into the most beautiful historical television project that was brought to our screens in 2021 - 2025; our beloved #TheNewsreader ❤️🌟📺

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 8h

It’s our incredible writer, producer, creator and cameo extraordinaire’s special day; none other than #MichaelLucas!

It’s not an exaggeration to say that without Michael’s creative brain, #TheNewsreader simply would not exist, so a big happy birthday to him from fans everywhere!

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 2d

Through it all, the good people of News At Six came together to look after one another through trialling times, and as we move away from News At Six for a while, I invite you to ponder this question: what do you reckon News At Six looked like in 1990 and beyond?

#TheNewsreader

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 2d

After years of watching his boss hurt his coworkers around him, Dennis finally got to lead the team he loved.

I can imagine that Dennis would be a far fairer boss than Lindsay, who would do his best to retain his staff, while also pushing everyone to work hard.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 2d

Lindsay Cunningham ran a cruel regime within the office, and for as long as the old head of news in charge, News At Six would not be progressing into 1990 with the modernness and ratings required for the upcoming new millennium.

It was clear that he had to go.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 2d

News At Six’s beating heart was faltering, and without some much-needed structural change, its days were numbered.

In 1986 through to 1989, News At Six lost all of its onscreen talent; Geoff, Helen, Gerry, Rob and Dale, and its cracks were fully on show.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 2d

News At Six is the heart of The Newsreader, and in 1989, it was as lively as ever.

News At Six had a double Logies victory, two of its employees had a baby, another two got married, and an interview with Prime Minister Bob Hawke was scored.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 2d

This is #DaleJennings, and you have been watching News At Six 🤴🏼📺❤️🌟
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We have reach the end of News At Six Month 2.0, where we have had another look into the events of #TheNewsreader’ s main news station in 1989.

Where are we off to next?

#SamReid

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

I have been so fortunate to have spent time with #StephenPeacocke twice, and he is just as brilliant and warm in real life as he appears to be onscreen.

He has a big beating heart with love for his family, and he even gave Mum and I his trailer for our set day.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

In the end, all Rob wanted in life was to commentate sport, and spend every possible moment with his family. Nothing else mattered.

He had already had his grand final, and was happy to sit on the sidelines to see Noelene play the ‘game’ she loves - journalism.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

Throughout the show, Rob learns that it is okay to wear your heart on your sleeve and feel your feelings, none more so than experiencing PTSD after witnessing the Hoddle Street Massacre, and especially after the birth of his and Noelene’s daughter Hana.

#TheNewsreader

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

There was a turning point in which Rob realised that he cannot continue to work for a business which does not treat him, his wife or his other coworkers with respect.

If he doesn’t draw the line somewhere, what kind of a bloke is he, then?

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

It’s at work where Rob met the beautiful and clever typist-come-producer, Noelene, who he grew very fond of, and as he fell deeper in love with her, he begun to see that people live different realities to him, and that he has to stand up for the people he loves.

#TheNewsreader

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

Rob is a bloke who realised he has a wicked position.

A former VFL player for the Saints, he was given a second chance at the box when News At Six gave him the sports reporting position.

He got to bring sport and fun to audiences, and live a cruisy life.

#TheNewsreader

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a wicked Newsreader birthday! 🎉

Today, we are celebrating the birthday of the terrific actor #StephenPeacocke, who has evolved our #RobRickards in such a beautiful way over the past three seasons of #TheNewsreader.

Hoping Stephen is having a wonderful day today! 💙🤴🏻🎂

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Fiona @fionanarama.bsky.social · 4d

Holy smokes, #TheNewsreader is outstanding TV. (Have just finished Season 2.)
I’ve gasped, I’ve exclaimed, I have marvelled…
Highly, highly, highly recommended!

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 5d

Yes it was! The cultural exchange in this scene (Rob wearing a hanbok that Noelene’s grandmother bought for him) truly cemented him as a part of their family and cultural supporter. No doubt he helped Hana feel proud of her Korean heritage growing up too.

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 5d

Considering how hesitant Byung-Ho was of Rob in the first two seasons (bless him, he only wanted the best possible partners for his girls), it was so sweet seeing him fully embrace Rob this season. He truly loved Rob by that point ❤️

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Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 5d

They had the loveliest bunch of babies playing Hana, I bet she loved every moment with them. Little darlings! 💖

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 5d

Everyone put on their bright faces for the camera for this very special day, and even with Hana feeling unsettled, it was a picture perfect moment of love, respect and gratitude for one another, which was authentically put together.

#TheNewsreader

Erin (News At Six 1986) @newsatsix1986.bsky.social · 5d

Rob was not quite sure how to polish the look off, and Byung-Ho came over towards him.

“I’ll fix it for you.”

He showed Rob how to fix his jacket, and Noelene beamed watching her two beloved men bond with each other.

#TheNewsreader