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And now for the news? : Comments

By Alison Sweeney, published 18/7/2007

People are understandably losing interest in current affairs: television news sometimes borders on the farcical.

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As if the news isn't bad enough we have to put up with those dreadful current affairs shows. First the news: is it news to tell us that efforts will be made to pull a bulk carrier off a beach? And here we were thinking that it would be left stuck on the beach because it allowed local artists to test their skills. Really.

Following hot on the heals of the 'news' we have to put up with the day's diary entry regarding Paris, heavily retinued, and her activities. As we sit, hypnotised by the small screen and afraid to draw breath, we are told that Paris double-parked her Merc, adjusted her padded bra, and then boldly strode down Rodeo Drive pouting her lips. Seeking relief, we swap channels only to tune into another dreadful show asking us to vote on our favourite screen kiss. And after the ad break, they promise to show us the exclusive story of Peggy who has lost 35kg by eating healthy foods and exercising. Hardly secrets.
Posted by Sage, Wednesday, 18 July 2007 9:01:40 AM
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TV News is easy to avoid - unless you have a family member who insists on it. Banish them if necessary. It's the last source you go to if you want to know what's happening in the world. Said this before - go for a constitutional, read a book, find something to do that has a point to it. When friends start to talk about tabloid tosh, change the subject. My experience is that you miss nothing that matters.
Posted by Henery, Wednesday, 18 July 2007 9:30:19 AM
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there are news sources, sage. but you have to change channels, and even surf around the net. troublesome for an arthritic old codger, i expect.

did you know there is a channel called sbs? there is english language news from germany, usa, even australia, imagine that!
Posted by DEMOS, Wednesday, 18 July 2007 10:31:48 AM
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Television news and current affais for that matter - at least on COmmnercial TV is pitched at people with reading and comprehension skills of a 12 year old - as is the writing in papers like the Tele or the Sun Herald.

Television news and current affairs is a list of shiny objects lined up to attract the attention of the Homer Simpsons of this world - essentially it is garbage.

I once started to mourn the passing of free to air commercial TV - it once was a product of some value - right now I am encouraging prompt and merciful Euthanasia - at least for the valueless commercial variety.

James Packer has tried to kill it off - and the subjects of Gerald Stones book are still doing their damndest as well. I wish them all the very best of luck.
Posted by sneekeepete, Wednesday, 18 July 2007 10:42:25 AM
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DEMOS if you wish to see the banality of news presentation tune into the BBC and you will get tiresome repeats of the same "news" every half-hour.
Posted by Vioetbou, Wednesday, 18 July 2007 11:05:51 AM
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TV News brings worthwhile lessons in linguistics to our dumbed down audiences.
It is comforting to hear, and watch, the ABC's sports presenter, Dawke Bogan, deliver commentaries, enhanced by adding an "a" for stress to the end of selected words.
Very important a.
Posted by Ponder, Wednesday, 18 July 2007 12:10:39 PM
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