Season 3 Premiere Feb 02, 2025 on ABC TV
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The Newsreader

The Newsreader offers insights into the smoke-filled Australian newsrooms of the 1980s, showcasing the individuals responsible for delivering daily news broadcasts.

In 1986, "The Reporter" chronicles the unlikely friendship between a young TV reporter named Reid and a challenging female newsreader referred to as Torv. Together, they cover significant events such as the shock of the Challenger explosion, the excitement surrounding Halley's Comet, and the complexities of the AIDS crisis.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Three, Two, One...

1. Three, Two, One...

Aired: Aug 15, 2021

In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale and 'difficult' newsreader Helen are thrown ...

Episode 2 Once in a Lifetime

2. Once in a Lifetime

Aired: Aug 22, 2021

Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover...

Episode 5 No More Lies

5. No More Lies

Aired: Sep 12, 2021

Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be any better, until h...

Episode 6 Meltdown

6. Meltdown

Aired: Sep 19, 2021

While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuc...

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Info about The Newsreader

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ABC TV

Production Country: Australia

Genres:Drama

The Newsreader: Where to Watch Online in Australia?

Currently you are able to watch "The Newsreader" for free with ads on ABC iview. It is also possible to rent or buy on AppleTV, Fetch TV online.