WEBVTT 00:00:32.861 --> 00:00:35.037 What's wrong? Where have you put the antacid? 00:00:35.061 --> 00:00:36.581 It's in there. 00:00:38.221 --> 00:00:39.820 Hang on. 00:00:46.861 --> 00:00:48.517 You're cold! 00:00:48.541 --> 00:00:49.941 It's just heartburn. 00:01:23.301 --> 00:01:24.637 What's going on? 00:01:24.661 --> 00:01:29.597 Well, I just read that if you put the crockpot on the lowest setting, 00:01:29.621 --> 00:01:33.277 um, that it makes the meat really tender. 00:01:33.301 --> 00:01:35.357 But in order to do that, it has to be on for 12 hours, 00:01:35.381 --> 00:01:37.437 so I've gotta get it on by 8:00. 00:01:37.461 --> 00:01:39.237 But then I also just read 00:01:39.261 --> 00:01:43.461 that, apparently, if you braise the meat first... 00:01:44.781 --> 00:01:46.037 ...it's even better. 00:01:46.061 --> 00:01:48.597 So I'm just gonna do that. 00:01:48.621 --> 00:01:50.821 You can't just put the beef straight in the crockpot? 00:01:53.381 --> 00:01:55.020 Well, it's better if you braise it. 00:01:56.261 --> 00:01:59.677 Helen, my mum's not gonna care if the beef's braised or unbraised. 00:01:59.701 --> 00:02:01.237 I... I'm gonna braise it. 00:02:01.261 --> 00:02:02.380 OK. 00:02:03.501 --> 00:02:05.477 What time is she actually coming? 00:02:05.501 --> 00:02:07.577 Well, actually, I told her to meet us at the office. 00:02:07.601 --> 00:02:10.117 She's always wanted to see the office, so I just said... 00:02:10.141 --> 00:02:11.317 ...that... 00:02:11.341 --> 00:02:14.437 Is that a problem? No. But what... what time? 00:02:14.461 --> 00:02:15.781 3:30, 4:00? 00:02:17.781 --> 00:02:21.437 I'm not... I'm not even gonna have had my make-up done at 3:30 or 4:00. 00:02:21.461 --> 00:02:24.141 I'm gonna call her, and I'll see if she's left. 00:02:26.101 --> 00:02:28.357 I just was expecting that the first impression, you know, 00:02:28.381 --> 00:02:30.957 was gonna be here, like, maybe 7:00, 7:30. 00:02:30.981 --> 00:02:34.021 That's fine. I'm sorry. I should have checked. 00:02:36.861 --> 00:02:37.981 She's left. 00:02:40.181 --> 00:02:43.941 Helen, do not worry - my mother is going to love you. 00:02:46.301 --> 00:02:48.301 I'm just gonna put it straight into the crockpot. 00:02:51.421 --> 00:02:52.581 Done. 00:02:57.501 --> 00:02:58.997 I'm just gonna get changed. 00:02:59.021 --> 00:03:00.181 OK. 00:03:19.622 --> 00:03:22.197 Just a half a dozen would be fine, 00:03:22.221 --> 00:03:25.797 just to get me through this Easter weekend, or whatever you think. 00:03:25.821 --> 00:03:27.957 Your last prescription is dated... 00:03:27.981 --> 00:03:31.157 Yes, I... I gave some to somebody at work. 00:03:31.181 --> 00:03:33.301 And I really shouldn't have done that, and I'm sorry. 00:03:35.261 --> 00:03:38.101 Helen, if you're having... 00:03:39.181 --> 00:03:41.301 ...difficulties with anxiety... 00:03:42.941 --> 00:03:45.181 ...is it connected to the insomnia? 00:03:46.461 --> 00:03:48.701 Are you too unsettled to sleep? 00:03:54.101 --> 00:03:55.181 No. 00:03:56.341 --> 00:03:59.717 My new boyfriend's mother is coming for the entire Easter weekend, 00:03:59.741 --> 00:04:01.357 and I've never met her, 00:04:01.381 --> 00:04:02.861 and I just... 00:04:05.581 --> 00:04:07.517 You got a mother-in-law? 00:04:07.541 --> 00:04:10.861 She stays with us two months every year. 00:04:12.101 --> 00:04:13.860 Two... long months. 00:04:15.621 --> 00:04:18.020 Got any tips? Stiff gin. 00:04:24.541 --> 00:04:26.421 I just want to survive the weekend. 00:04:27.621 --> 00:04:29.101 We can fix that. 00:04:34.541 --> 00:04:36.597 How's your diet? 00:04:36.621 --> 00:04:39.237 You're not still lathering everything with salt, are you? 00:04:39.261 --> 00:04:41.237 Ho! Not me, Doc. 00:04:41.261 --> 00:04:43.557 The more you cut down on red meat, the better. 00:04:43.581 --> 00:04:45.341 Life. Be in it. 00:04:46.741 --> 00:04:48.677 How many drinks would you have in a week? 00:04:48.701 --> 00:04:50.077 Well, that depends. 00:04:50.101 --> 00:04:51.820 Eight? Maybe 10? 00:04:55.181 --> 00:04:56.957 Still smoking? 00:04:56.981 --> 00:04:58.837 Yes. Three packs a week. 00:04:58.861 --> 00:05:02.397 At that amount, and at your age, you're doubling your risk of stroke, 00:05:02.421 --> 00:05:04.797 and you should be cutting down on alcohol as well. 00:05:04.821 --> 00:05:07.997 You know, with the chest pains and the shortness of breath... 00:05:08.021 --> 00:05:09.357 It was just... ..really, the signs... 00:05:09.381 --> 00:05:11.797 Honestly, it was just... just a bit of indigestion. 00:05:11.821 --> 00:05:13.717 Seafood has never agreed with me. 00:05:13.741 --> 00:05:16.460 Well, I'm going to refer you to a specialist. 00:05:17.462 --> 00:05:19.157 I can't be seen at the hospital. 00:05:19.181 --> 00:05:23.397 Well, can we organise a private consultation, or after hours? 00:05:23.421 --> 00:05:24.900 I'll see what I can do. 00:05:25.941 --> 00:05:29.317 Geoff, when was the last time you had a holiday? 00:05:29.341 --> 00:05:33.317 We had a whole two months during the last, non-ratings period... 00:05:33.341 --> 00:05:37.517 Mainly consumed with specials. Eight days of actual holiday. 00:05:37.541 --> 00:05:38.797 I'll take today off. 00:05:38.821 --> 00:05:43.117 It's the Easter long weekend, so you get five for the price of one. 00:05:43.141 --> 00:05:46.317 Good. And I'll check in on you tomorrow. 00:05:46.341 --> 00:05:49.937 Honestly, it was the... the fish. She served this exotic fish stew... 00:05:49.961 --> 00:05:51.717 No, it was a Madras fish curry... 00:05:51.741 --> 00:05:53.817 I told you at the time it wasn't agreeing with me, darling. 00:05:53.841 --> 00:05:56.277 ...and it was absolutely fine. You wouldn't feed it to your cat. 00:05:56.301 --> 00:05:58.157 Evelyn's cooking is very good. 00:05:58.181 --> 00:05:59.700 And you look after yourself, alright? 00:06:01.261 --> 00:06:03.741 Hasn't changed a bit. I know. 00:06:12.301 --> 00:06:15.877 Fergie and Andrew have just set the date. 00:06:15.901 --> 00:06:17.541 The wedding's in July. 00:06:18.661 --> 00:06:19.957 That's good. 00:06:19.981 --> 00:06:20.958 For them. 00:06:20.982 --> 00:06:23.997 Well, for Charles and Di, Geoff worked 17-hour days. 00:06:24.021 --> 00:06:25.877 He spent four weeks in London. 00:06:25.901 --> 00:06:27.780 Surely they can get someone else. 00:06:30.901 --> 00:06:33.077 Evelyn... 00:06:33.101 --> 00:06:35.797 ...I can try and get him into a specialist, 00:06:35.821 --> 00:06:38.797 but I can tell you there won't be any magic bullet. 00:06:38.821 --> 00:06:42.757 He needs lifestyle changes, long-term - diet and exercise... 00:06:42.781 --> 00:06:47.317 Charles and Di was the single biggest rating the network ever had, 00:06:47.341 --> 00:06:49.157 and Geoff was credited with it. 00:06:49.181 --> 00:06:51.121 He'll be expected to match it. 00:06:52.541 --> 00:06:55.220 Let me make some calls and go from there, alright? 00:07:00.221 --> 00:07:03.477 Alright, so, a story every second night for April and May, 00:07:03.501 --> 00:07:06.877 building up to two stories per night before the wedding. 00:07:06.901 --> 00:07:10.557 That's about 100 Fergie and Andrew stories. 00:07:10.581 --> 00:07:11.957 Jesus! 00:07:11.981 --> 00:07:13.617 No angle is a bad angle. 00:07:13.641 --> 00:07:15.377 Fergie's Australian family - 00:07:15.401 --> 00:07:17.677 not many people know she's got family in Australia. 00:07:17.701 --> 00:07:19.217 Didn't her mother leave her father or something? 00:07:19.241 --> 00:07:21.397 Both Di and Fergie's parents are divorced, yeah. 00:07:21.421 --> 00:07:22.837 Is Fergie a bolter? 00:07:22.861 --> 00:07:24.757 Does the apple fall far from the tree? 00:07:24.781 --> 00:07:26.957 I'm not sure that's fair. Or compelling. 00:07:26.981 --> 00:07:29.677 Do we have anything on, um, Fergie versus Di? 00:07:29.701 --> 00:07:31.157 They're friends. Are they? 00:07:31.181 --> 00:07:33.317 By all accounts, yeah. Yeah, but what's the truth? 00:07:33.341 --> 00:07:35.157 That IS the truth. Is it? 00:07:35.181 --> 00:07:38.037 What if we ask the blokes of Australia, 00:07:38.061 --> 00:07:40.157 "Are you a Fergie man or a Di man?" 00:07:40.181 --> 00:07:41.917 Yes! Seriously? 00:07:41.941 --> 00:07:44.217 Yeah, yeah. 'Cause you'd assume Di, wouldn't you? 00:07:44.241 --> 00:07:47.517 But Fergie, I actually think she's got a lot to offer. 00:07:47.541 --> 00:07:48.897 Are you referencing her weight? 00:07:48.921 --> 00:07:50.317 Nah, nah. A lot of personality. 00:07:50.341 --> 00:07:52.637 A lot of pedigree. I like it. 00:07:52.661 --> 00:07:55.221 There is a... 00:07:56.581 --> 00:07:59.197 ...bar in the city that's serving royal-wedding-themed drinks. 00:07:59.221 --> 00:08:02.157 They've created a Fergie cocktail, They've created a Fergie cocktail, a Di cocktail. a Di cocktail. 00:08:02.181 --> 00:08:04.197 I'll do it. Yeah. Perfect. 00:08:04.221 --> 00:08:06.117 That'll kick us into the weekend. 00:08:06.141 --> 00:08:07.477 Really? 00:08:07.501 --> 00:08:10.277 100 stories, mate. 100. 00:08:10.301 --> 00:08:12.117 Now, you're gonna be producing Robbo on this. 00:08:12.141 --> 00:08:13.321 Take News 2. 00:08:15.161 --> 00:08:16.577 Dennis. Producing Rob? 00:08:16.601 --> 00:08:17.537 Yes. Again? 00:08:17.561 --> 00:08:21.557 Well, take it as a compliment, mate. You bring out the best in people. 00:08:21.581 --> 00:08:23.157 Heck, you and I have been chatting for 10 seconds 00:08:23.181 --> 00:08:24.677 and look how chirpy I am! 00:08:24.701 --> 00:08:27.497 If there is a moratorium against me being on camera, just tell me. 00:08:27.521 --> 00:08:29.197 Hey, look, you are getting better on camera, 00:08:29.221 --> 00:08:31.837 but we need someone that doesn't get the channel changed on them. 00:08:31.861 --> 00:08:33.741 So... figure out a way to be that. 00:08:39.461 --> 00:08:42.757 I was just wondering, given the volume of royal wedding stories, 00:08:42.781 --> 00:08:45.181 if maybe I could make it a special focus? 00:08:46.301 --> 00:08:48.417 I could be the royal wedding producer. 00:08:48.441 --> 00:08:51.497 You're not a producer, let alone a ROYAL producer. 00:08:51.521 --> 00:08:52.817 Even if I was paired with someone else... 00:08:52.841 --> 00:08:54.917 OK, Noelene, who is the president of the Carlton Football Club? 00:08:54.941 --> 00:08:55.837 John Elliott. 00:08:55.861 --> 00:08:57.377 Who is the captain? I... I don't know. 00:08:57.401 --> 00:09:00.017 If you wanna make your way up, forget about the royals 00:09:00.041 --> 00:09:01.057 and get on top of the footy. 00:09:01.081 --> 00:09:02.997 I don't wanna be a sports producer. 00:09:03.021 --> 00:09:05.757 Look, Noelene, I used to be the office dogsbody for four years, 00:09:05.781 --> 00:09:07.717 constantly getting looked over time and time again. 00:09:07.741 --> 00:09:09.677 But then I found the key - footy! 00:09:09.701 --> 00:09:11.717 I picked a team, learned the rules inside out, 00:09:11.741 --> 00:09:13.737 and then I became the '76 tipping champion. 00:09:13.761 --> 00:09:15.577 More importantly, I earnt their trust. 00:09:15.601 --> 00:09:17.157 Well, shouldn't my work speak for itself? 00:09:17.181 --> 00:09:18.837 Wouldn't that be something?! 00:09:18.861 --> 00:09:21.237 Now, help me help you get across it. 00:09:21.261 --> 00:09:23.357 Amend the run-down. 00:09:23.381 --> 00:09:27.437 Helen! Hey, Geoffrey's sick today so it's gonna be all you tonight. 00:09:27.461 --> 00:09:29.637 Wall-to-wall royal engagement. 00:09:29.661 --> 00:09:31.101 Lindsay wants you. 00:09:43.781 --> 00:09:46.277 Dennis said that you wanted to talk to me? 00:09:46.301 --> 00:09:49.261 Calls went up last night. 00:09:50.501 --> 00:09:53.237 For, for any particular story? 00:09:53.261 --> 00:09:55.741 A lot of viewers think you've beefed up a bit. 00:09:58.061 --> 00:10:00.157 Well... 00:10:00.181 --> 00:10:03.077 ...thank you so much for... holding back. 00:10:03.101 --> 00:10:06.117 No comments about my... my eyeshadow, or my hair, 00:10:06.141 --> 00:10:08.197 which usually gets a pretty honourable mention? 00:10:08.221 --> 00:10:10.397 Well, we've spoken to wardrobe about your jacket. 00:10:10.421 --> 00:10:11.797 The cut was all wrong. 00:10:11.821 --> 00:10:13.061 Right. 00:10:14.221 --> 00:10:15.581 Anything else? 00:10:26.741 --> 00:10:27.741 You and, um... 00:10:29.461 --> 00:10:32.597 ...young Dale have been friendly for a while now. 00:10:32.621 --> 00:10:36.277 Do you have a lot of boozy dates or, um... 00:10:36.301 --> 00:10:37.421 No. 00:10:38.661 --> 00:10:41.357 Anything else you want to tell me? Like what? 00:10:41.381 --> 00:10:43.897 Because if you're up the duff, we can organise a day off... 00:10:43.921 --> 00:10:45.997 Am I up the * duff?! 00:10:46.021 --> 00:10:48.661 Would it be an idea to lay off the bickies in bed, then? 00:10:52.541 --> 00:10:54.057 Um... are you open today? 00:10:54.181 --> 00:10:56.797 We'd like to shoot this afternoon, if possible. 00:10:56.821 --> 00:10:58.757 - Dale. - Great. See you then. 00:10:58.781 --> 00:11:00.557 Dale. Yeah, I'm leaving. 00:11:00.581 --> 00:11:02.057 Is it News 2? 00:11:02.081 --> 00:11:04.421 A lady just arrived to see you. She's in reception. 00:11:05.541 --> 00:11:06.701 Thanks. 00:11:16.781 --> 00:11:19.237 Mr Jennings, I'm Cathy. 00:11:19.261 --> 00:11:21.637 I'm Helen's sister. 00:11:21.661 --> 00:11:23.197 Cathy. 00:11:23.221 --> 00:11:24.677 Nice to meet you. 00:11:24.701 --> 00:11:26.137 Um, I think Helen just got in. 00:11:26.161 --> 00:11:28.141 Actually, I was hoping to speak with you. 00:11:28.781 --> 00:11:32.061 I'm not sure what Helen's told you about our family situation. 00:11:33.201 --> 00:11:35.237 I know she's not close to her family. 00:11:35.261 --> 00:11:36.461 Our father's dying. 00:11:37.901 --> 00:11:38.797 I'm sorry. 00:11:38.821 --> 00:11:41.917 We've brought him home for Easter, but it's going to be his last one, 00:11:41.941 --> 00:11:43.301 and Helen won't see him. 00:11:44.581 --> 00:11:46.597 I saw the two of you in the paper 00:11:46.621 --> 00:11:49.481 and I thought maybe you could have a word with her. 00:11:50.581 --> 00:11:53.457 Why don't I see if I can get Helen? She won't listen to me. 00:11:53.481 --> 00:11:54.481 I've tried. 00:11:55.621 --> 00:11:57.141 And it's not my place to push her. 00:11:59.341 --> 00:12:01.477 Yeah, well, if you could pass on that message, 00:12:01.501 --> 00:12:03.157 then that would be great. 00:12:03.181 --> 00:12:05.141 I'm very sorry about your father. 00:12:30.301 --> 00:12:31.461 Yes? 00:12:34.181 --> 00:12:35.501 Hi. Hi. 00:12:42.821 --> 00:12:43.861 Helen... 00:12:46.141 --> 00:12:48.161 ...your sister Cathy was just in reception. 00:12:49.661 --> 00:12:51.261 She wanted me to pass on a message. 00:12:53.701 --> 00:12:55.441 I'm really sorry your father's dying. 00:12:56.581 --> 00:12:57.877 They've brought him home... 00:12:57.901 --> 00:13:00.077 I've told you they're not a part of my life anymore. 00:13:00.101 --> 00:13:02.637 So if my sister EVER tries to contact you again, 00:13:02.661 --> 00:13:03.941 then you just ignore her. 00:13:13.261 --> 00:13:15.117 I'm going to go into the city now 00:13:15.141 --> 00:13:17.461 and I'll be back by the time my mum arrives. 00:13:40.701 --> 00:13:42.861 Dale, could you chuck me some more coins, please? 00:13:47.421 --> 00:13:48.581 Thank you. 00:13:51.021 --> 00:13:54.341 The Royal Red. Well, she's a slippery one. 00:13:58.821 --> 00:14:01.981 A drink fit for a Duchess Fergie, or... 00:14:03.821 --> 00:14:05.501 ...a Lady Di. 00:14:08.101 --> 00:14:11.117 Yeah. I'll cheers to that. 00:14:11.141 --> 00:14:15.437 OK, let's try it again, just with the sign-off we agreed on. 00:14:15.461 --> 00:14:17.637 Come on. That was funny. It wasn't. 00:14:17.661 --> 00:14:19.237 It was. Look, Timbo's laughing. 00:14:19.261 --> 00:14:21.877 OK, well, we have your version if we need it. 00:14:21.901 --> 00:14:24.057 I'd like to try the option we agreed on, please. 00:14:24.081 --> 00:14:25.377 Could you make another one? 00:14:25.401 --> 00:14:27.337 Well, no, I can't drink any more of this lolly water. 00:14:27.361 --> 00:14:28.897 No offence, mate. None taken. 00:14:28.921 --> 00:14:31.561 Why don't you try sipping it rather than draining it in every shot? 00:14:32.341 --> 00:14:33.357 OK. 00:14:33.381 --> 00:14:36.301 Sorry, mate, I'm going to sip this one and not drain it... 00:14:37.261 --> 00:14:39.021 ...because it's come to the top. 00:14:44.821 --> 00:14:45.798 We good? 00:14:45.822 --> 00:14:47.837 Yes. 00:14:47.861 --> 00:14:51.701 The Royal Red, a drink fit for a duchess. 00:14:56.861 --> 00:14:58.037 Great. Great. 00:14:58.061 --> 00:15:01.701 Um, we just need a couple of extra shots of the cocktails. 00:15:02.901 --> 00:15:04.117 Where are you going? 00:15:04.141 --> 00:15:06.037 I might just grab a tram back to the office. 00:15:06.061 --> 00:15:07.238 It'll be five minutes. 00:15:07.262 --> 00:15:09.877 Yeah, but you don't really need my input, do ya? 00:15:09.901 --> 00:15:12.501 Smoko. It's two shots! 00:15:17.101 --> 00:15:19.917 Sorry, do you mind if I just position these? 00:15:19.941 --> 00:15:21.221 Go for your life. 00:15:22.341 --> 00:15:25.341 Why are you killing yourself over this? It's a shit story. 00:15:26.781 --> 00:15:29.121 Given a job, I like to do it well. 00:15:29.901 --> 00:15:33.357 Shooting yourself in the foot, that's what you're doing. 00:15:33.381 --> 00:15:36.197 You know, if the story comes off well, 00:15:36.221 --> 00:15:37.821 you're going to be stuck babysitting Rob. 00:15:39.421 --> 00:15:40.398 Let him stuff it up. 00:15:40.422 --> 00:15:43.337 That way they'll put him back to sport, put you on camera. 00:15:43.361 --> 00:15:47.177 Are you actually saying the best way to help my career is to do a bad job? 00:15:47.201 --> 00:15:48.337 That is exactly what I'm saying. 00:15:48.361 --> 00:15:51.121 Good advice. Can we just get the shots? 00:15:53.021 --> 00:15:54.561 Gotta put coins in the meter. 00:16:03.861 --> 00:16:06.197 Val Jennings is at the studio entrance. 00:16:06.221 --> 00:16:07.501 Shit! 00:16:09.781 --> 00:16:14.701 OK, um, can you please tell her that I am unfortunately held up in a... 00:16:16.781 --> 00:16:17.901 Shit. 00:16:21.541 --> 00:16:23.161 Tell her I'll be 10 minutes. 00:16:37.501 --> 00:16:40.757 Cheryl? Hey. Can you give me just a quick touch-up? 00:16:40.781 --> 00:16:42.341 No worries. 00:16:43.741 --> 00:16:45.397 Thank you. 00:16:45.421 --> 00:16:47.077 I'm going to go meet Dale's mother. 00:16:47.101 --> 00:16:48.420 Really? 00:16:50.181 --> 00:16:51.357 Yeah. First time. 00:16:51.381 --> 00:16:52.621 Without him. 00:16:54.781 --> 00:16:56.341 Do you have anything to drink in here? 00:16:57.621 --> 00:17:00.557 Like alcohol? Yeah. 00:17:00.581 --> 00:17:02.637 Yeah, I could... I could probably find... 00:17:02.661 --> 00:17:04.861 You know what? Actually it's fine. Don't worry about it. 00:17:05.981 --> 00:17:09.141 *! I can normally put on a show for people, but mothers just... 00:17:10.261 --> 00:17:12.997 What? 00:17:13.021 --> 00:17:15.437 They just... they just see through me. 00:17:15.461 --> 00:17:17.217 She's going to be the nervous one. 00:17:17.241 --> 00:17:19.241 You're the big TV star now, remember? 00:17:25.141 --> 00:17:26.421 You know what? I'm good. 00:17:37.581 --> 00:17:38.877 Mrs Jennings? 00:17:38.901 --> 00:17:41.077 Hi! I'm Helen. 00:17:41.101 --> 00:17:42.877 No, please call me Val. 00:17:42.901 --> 00:17:46.557 I'm sorry I'm so early. Not at all. 00:17:46.581 --> 00:17:48.677 Dale is actually doing a story in the city. 00:17:48.701 --> 00:17:50.557 I could go for a drive and wait. 00:17:50.581 --> 00:17:53.661 Don't be silly. I thought maybe I could give you a tour. 00:17:53.901 --> 00:17:56.137 I don't want to be any trouble. You're not. 00:17:56.161 --> 00:17:58.880 It's... it's actually just wonderful to meet you in person. 00:18:02.781 --> 00:18:05.677 So, come through. 00:18:05.701 --> 00:18:07.397 What's Dale's story today? 00:18:07.421 --> 00:18:09.677 He's doing a piece about the royal wedding 00:18:09.701 --> 00:18:11.317 now we've finally got a date. 00:18:11.341 --> 00:18:13.277 I saw. Will you get to go to London for the wedding? 00:18:13.301 --> 00:18:14.917 I think so, yeah. 00:18:14.941 --> 00:18:16.037 How exciting. 00:18:16.061 --> 00:18:18.997 Geoff Walters did such a brilliant job with Charles and Diana. 00:18:19.021 --> 00:18:20.597 Did you watch? Yes, I did. Yes. 00:18:20.621 --> 00:18:23.197 Of course. Pity you couldn't have been there for that one. 00:18:23.221 --> 00:18:26.157 I like Fergie, but it's not quite the same, is it? 00:18:26.181 --> 00:18:27.877 Di is a hard act to follow. 00:18:27.901 --> 00:18:30.837 So, this, this is the studio. 00:18:30.861 --> 00:18:35.077 I didn't expect it to be in so much space and darkness. 00:18:35.101 --> 00:18:37.437 Well, you know, you kind of get used to it. 00:18:37.461 --> 00:18:39.221 Over here's our news desk. 00:18:41.581 --> 00:18:43.181 No, please, you can touch. 00:18:45.461 --> 00:18:47.237 I don't know if Dale said, 00:18:47.261 --> 00:18:51.061 but even when he was very little, he used to watch the news every night. 00:18:52.581 --> 00:18:55.397 From about seven years old, 00:18:55.421 --> 00:18:58.181 he'd watch every second, right through to the weather. 00:18:59.421 --> 00:19:00.961 Let me show you his desk. 00:19:03.821 --> 00:19:04.861 So... 00:19:11.381 --> 00:19:13.597 Is Tim with you? No? I thought he was with you. 00:19:13.621 --> 00:19:16.357 So sorry, sir, we will be out of your hair as soon as we can. 00:19:16.381 --> 00:19:20.301 OK, look, it's... 00:19:25.461 --> 00:19:27.021 You right? Dale? 00:19:29.221 --> 00:19:31.141 I'm OK. I'm OK. 00:19:39.581 --> 00:19:41.660 Are you OK? 00:19:56.221 --> 00:19:59.821 Get back! Get back now! 00:20:00.741 --> 00:20:01.781 Move! 00:20:03.421 --> 00:20:06.557 Over this way. Let's go this way. 00:20:06.581 --> 00:20:08.797 You'll be OK. Let's just go this way. 00:20:08.821 --> 00:20:10.941 Give us a hand here, mate? 00:20:22.941 --> 00:20:26.557 Dale! They've bombed the police building. 00:20:26.581 --> 00:20:28.081 Get Ross, get the camera. 00:20:34.141 --> 00:20:37.037 So, this is where Geoff would normally be tucked away, 00:20:37.061 --> 00:20:39.717 but he's sick today, so you'll have to make do 00:20:39.741 --> 00:20:41.900 with his wall of awards. 00:20:43.461 --> 00:20:45.757 Rotten luck to be sick on Easter. 00:20:45.781 --> 00:20:48.821 Um, so my office is just over here. 00:20:51.981 --> 00:20:54.461 Not as many awards, I'm afraid. 00:20:56.501 --> 00:20:58.637 Code 48, Russell Street headquarters. 00:20:58.661 --> 00:21:00.717 Dispatch urgent assistance. Priority... 00:21:00.741 --> 00:21:03.277 - Explosion, Russell Street! - What? 00:21:03.301 --> 00:21:06.357 Um, I'll be back in just one second. 00:21:06.381 --> 00:21:08.941 Car two? Car two, come in. Car two, report back. 00:21:10.621 --> 00:21:13.237 Russell Street. There's been an explosion at the police station. 00:21:13.261 --> 00:21:15.357 Is Dale in the city? I'm trying to radio him. 00:21:15.381 --> 00:21:16.597 Car two, come in! 00:21:16.621 --> 00:21:17.817 Where in... Where in the city are they? 00:21:17.841 --> 00:21:20.077 The top end... They're at a bar called the Lincoln. 00:21:20.101 --> 00:21:22.597 It's just off La Trobe Street. I'm not sure how far up. 00:21:22.621 --> 00:21:25.141 Where's the link truck? Link truck, come in. 00:21:26.421 --> 00:21:28.657 Link truck, get to Russell Street immediately. 00:21:28.681 --> 00:21:30.677 The Lincoln, it's just south of the police station. 00:21:30.701 --> 00:21:32.757 Do you want me to go down there? No, Geoff's not here. 00:21:32.781 --> 00:21:34.997 You're on the desk. Get yourself into make-up quick as you can. 00:21:35.021 --> 00:21:36.997 Dennis to car two, come in! 00:21:37.021 --> 00:21:39.837 Can you please go and offer Mrs Jennings a cup of tea 00:21:39.861 --> 00:21:42.637 and make sure you keep that door shut? 00:21:42.661 --> 00:21:44.877 The bar's not answering. It's not even ringing. 00:21:44.901 --> 00:21:47.301 Dennis to car two. Car two, come in immediately. 00:21:50.661 --> 00:21:51.677 Could I get you a cuppa? 00:21:51.701 --> 00:21:53.797 Just point me in the right direction. 00:21:53.821 --> 00:21:55.397 No, no, no. How do you like it? 00:21:55.421 --> 00:21:57.597 White with one, thanks. 00:21:57.621 --> 00:21:59.500 Sounding very lively out there. 00:22:00.661 --> 00:22:02.597 Jim, yes, it's me. I've got a truck out there. 00:22:02.621 --> 00:22:05.581 Russell Street bombing. What have you got? I've got a car out there. 00:22:06.541 --> 00:22:07.860 Here. Take it, take it. 00:22:12.621 --> 00:22:15.317 I'm standing here in Russell Street in Melbourne's CBD, 00:22:15.341 --> 00:22:17.437 where an explosion has just occurred. 00:22:17.461 --> 00:22:19.837 Behind me is the smoking wreck of a vehicle 00:22:19.861 --> 00:22:21.620 believed to be the source of these... 00:22:24.701 --> 00:22:27.421 Get back! Get back now! Move! 00:22:28.101 --> 00:22:31.117 That was the second explosion here on the Russell Street, 00:22:31.141 --> 00:22:33.477 right outside the police building, 00:22:33.501 --> 00:22:36.477 possibly a fuel tanker or some other explosive device. 00:22:36.501 --> 00:22:39.677 There are people running, screaming through the streets, 00:22:39.701 --> 00:22:41.477 crowds of people arriving now. 00:22:41.501 --> 00:22:44.597 And the police seem to be establishing a cordon. 00:22:44.621 --> 00:22:47.877 That's been the second explosion here in Russell Street today, 00:22:47.901 --> 00:22:50.197 sending the city into chaos. 00:22:50.221 --> 00:22:53.260 This has been Dale Jennings reporting for News At Six. 00:22:54.141 --> 00:22:55.357 OK. We're going? Where? 00:22:55.381 --> 00:22:56.877 We had a bomb go off in the middle of... 00:22:56.901 --> 00:22:59.237 We're the only ones here. No, I didn't sign up... 00:22:59.261 --> 00:23:00.797 Get some shots! It's OK. 00:23:00.821 --> 00:23:03.037 You can go back a bit... I know, I know! 00:23:03.061 --> 00:23:05.917 It's OK. It's OK. We've got this. 00:23:05.941 --> 00:23:07.261 Get the truck! 00:23:12.821 --> 00:23:14.261 Roll it out. 00:23:22.181 --> 00:23:24.417 Do you know which hospital they're taken to? 00:23:24.441 --> 00:23:26.377 We need to get to a hospital. 00:23:26.401 --> 00:23:28.117 Rob, what the * are you doing? What? 00:23:28.141 --> 00:23:30.957 Rob, where are the others? Rob! Where's the crew? 00:23:30.981 --> 00:23:33.557 Just grabbing extra shots. I caught a tram home. Why? 00:23:33.581 --> 00:23:34.957 Russell Street's been bombed. 00:23:34.981 --> 00:23:35.958 What? 00:23:35.982 --> 00:23:38.597 There's been a bombing at the police station a quarter of an hour ago. 00:23:38.621 --> 00:23:41.037 We were just around the corner. Is everything alright? 00:23:41.061 --> 00:23:42.837 No, no. Listen. 00:23:42.861 --> 00:23:46.877 Val, there's been an explosion in the city. 00:23:46.901 --> 00:23:49.077 A bomb? Yeah, well, they think so. 00:23:49.101 --> 00:23:50.997 How... Near Dale? 00:23:51.021 --> 00:23:53.317 Dale was about a block away. 00:23:53.341 --> 00:23:56.077 We've been trying to radio them, but they haven't answered. 00:23:56.101 --> 00:23:56.967 But that's quite normal. 00:23:57.181 --> 00:23:59.597 If they filming, they're not near their radios. 00:23:59.621 --> 00:24:01.257 How big a bomb? We're not sure. 00:24:01.281 --> 00:24:03.697 My God. Can't anyone tell me where they're sending casualties? 00:24:03.721 --> 00:24:04.897 There's no details, no names. 00:24:04.921 --> 00:24:06.637 Noelene! Send News 4 to Royal Melbourne. 00:24:06.661 --> 00:24:10.341 The closest hospital to Russell Street is St Vincent's. 00:24:11.381 --> 00:24:13.597 I could head out there. Produce Rob. 00:24:13.621 --> 00:24:15.737 Covering the casualties. Interviewing survivors. 00:24:15.761 --> 00:24:17.877 No, there's no time, OK? It's Easter traffic and the roads are all... 00:24:17.901 --> 00:24:19.237 I know a back way. What? 00:24:19.261 --> 00:24:20.477 My dad delivers furniture. 00:24:20.501 --> 00:24:23.397 I used to help him navigate in the school holidays. 00:24:23.421 --> 00:24:24.357 Yeah, well, just... 00:24:24.381 --> 00:24:25.477 This is Ross. Holy shit! 00:24:25.501 --> 00:24:27.701 Car two, car two, are you OK? 00:24:28.421 --> 00:24:29.877 We're fine. We're fine. 00:24:29.901 --> 00:24:31.717 We've got five minutes of story. 00:24:31.741 --> 00:24:34.517 Ground bloody zero. We're about to do interviews. 00:24:34.541 --> 00:24:35.677 Wait, is Dale there? 00:24:35.701 --> 00:24:37.637 No, no, they're still at the police station. 00:24:37.661 --> 00:24:40.422 Tell the boys the link truck's gonna come there, it's gonna meet them. 00:24:41.981 --> 00:24:43.437 That's such a relief. 00:24:43.461 --> 00:24:44.837 Is he on his way back? 00:24:44.861 --> 00:24:47.237 Um, no, he's going to stay to do the live cross. 00:24:47.261 --> 00:24:48.557 It's not dangerous? No, no. 00:24:48.581 --> 00:24:50.637 The police would have swept the area. Please, you take a seat. 00:24:50.661 --> 00:24:52.797 Tell them to wait there. The link truck's gonna come and get them. 00:24:52.821 --> 00:24:56.637 Get ready. You two, get up to St Vincent's as soon as you can. 00:24:56.661 --> 00:24:58.317 Noelene, this is on you! Don't mess up. 00:24:58.341 --> 00:24:59.381 Yeah, OK! 00:25:00.701 --> 00:25:02.501 I'll come back when it's all over. 00:25:05.101 --> 00:25:07.357 The first blast occurred just before one o'clock. 00:25:07.381 --> 00:25:10.637 You don't have to go in. You're still short of breath. 00:25:10.661 --> 00:25:14.637 Call Jean and tell her I'm 30 minutes away. 00:25:14.661 --> 00:25:17.557 Why don't you rest for another couple of hours? 00:25:17.581 --> 00:25:19.837 I'll say you'll be there for the main bulletin... 00:25:19.861 --> 00:25:22.557 I have covered this city for 30 years. 00:25:22.581 --> 00:25:25.397 And if you think I'm sitting out a terrorist attack, 00:25:25.421 --> 00:25:26.757 you're sorely mistaken. 00:25:26.781 --> 00:25:29.421 Fine. But I'm driving. I'm fine! 00:25:31.061 --> 00:25:32.101 Call Jean, please. 00:25:43.701 --> 00:25:44.678 Hello, Jean? 00:25:44.702 --> 00:25:47.597 I'm just letting you know that Geoff has just heard the news 00:25:47.621 --> 00:25:49.437 and he's on his way. 00:25:49.461 --> 00:25:52.117 Yes, he was under the weather... 00:25:52.141 --> 00:25:53.957 I'm absolutely fine. 00:25:53.981 --> 00:25:55.517 He's vastly improved. 00:25:55.541 --> 00:25:57.717 Right. Out, please. Come on. 00:25:57.741 --> 00:25:59.037 Out, out, come on. 00:25:59.061 --> 00:26:01.197 Move. Move, move, move, move, move. Yep. 00:26:01.221 --> 00:26:02.737 Back further. Right back away from the entrance. 00:26:02.761 --> 00:26:04.717 If you could just confirm how many have been admitted... 00:26:04.741 --> 00:26:06.217 Alright, back further. Thank you. 00:26:06.241 --> 00:26:09.717 Stay here. Get anyone who looks like they've come from Russell Street. 00:26:09.741 --> 00:26:10.917 Hey, he just said no filming. 00:26:10.941 --> 00:26:13.397 No filming IN the hospital, not out here. 00:26:13.421 --> 00:26:15.677 I can't bail up people coming out of a hospital. 00:26:15.701 --> 00:26:17.501 Get the next person. I'll be back. 00:26:18.741 --> 00:26:20.477 You know what she's doing? Nuh. 00:26:20.501 --> 00:26:23.117 Ready? Let's get the detective. Excuse me, Detective. Detective. 00:26:23.141 --> 00:26:24.697 Dale Jennings from the News at Six. 00:26:24.721 --> 00:26:26.597 Could I ask you some questions, please? 00:26:26.621 --> 00:26:28.517 Where were you when the explosion just occurred? 00:26:28.541 --> 00:26:29.597 I was on the first floor. 00:26:29.621 --> 00:26:32.037 I heard a very loud bang and glass breaking 00:26:32.061 --> 00:26:33.997 and just a lot of screaming from outside. 00:26:34.021 --> 00:26:35.717 And how did you get injured? 00:26:35.741 --> 00:26:36.837 Falling glass. 00:26:36.861 --> 00:26:38.181 Just one moment. 00:26:39.541 --> 00:26:41.117 Seven admitted from the bombing, 00:26:41.141 --> 00:26:43.157 all in a stable condition, except one - 00:26:43.181 --> 00:26:44.857 a policewoman with severe burns. 00:26:44.881 --> 00:26:47.177 This gentleman is Terry. 00:26:47.301 --> 00:26:50.237 He was working in the city very close by when he almost... 00:26:50.261 --> 00:26:51.877 Rob Rickards! 00:26:51.901 --> 00:26:54.677 Go the Saints! Lifetime member. 00:26:54.701 --> 00:26:57.237 Mate, I was in the G. '71 grand final. 00:26:57.261 --> 00:26:58.357 Heartbreaker. 00:26:58.381 --> 00:27:00.277 Hey, are you still mates with Barry Breen? 00:27:00.301 --> 00:27:01.797 Hey, yeah, still mates with Beaver, yeah. 00:27:01.821 --> 00:27:03.697 Sorry. Can we just get the interview quickly? 00:27:03.721 --> 00:27:05.277 Yeah, sorry. Are we good? 00:27:05.301 --> 00:27:06.837 OK... 00:27:06.861 --> 00:27:10.397 Terry, you were in the city when the bombing occurred... 00:27:10.421 --> 00:27:12.137 I work just down the street, yes. 00:27:12.261 --> 00:27:14.277 Could I ask you what that was like? 00:27:14.301 --> 00:27:17.557 I was... I was facing the window and I heard the explosion 00:27:17.581 --> 00:27:19.597 and the window just shook. 00:27:19.621 --> 00:27:22.997 The glass panel just moved. It was like a gas explosion. 00:27:23.021 --> 00:27:24.717 Were you frightened? Very frightened. 00:27:24.741 --> 00:27:27.317 I mean, you could feel the force of it even inside. 00:27:27.341 --> 00:27:29.437 Thank you very much. Take care, OK? 00:27:29.461 --> 00:27:30.438 Alright. Cut. 00:27:30.462 --> 00:27:33.517 Ross, take the tape, put it in a cab, get a reference number, 00:27:33.541 --> 00:27:35.457 then radio Dennis, alright? 00:27:35.481 --> 00:27:37.157 If you can't find a cab, tell Dennis to send a cadet to pick it up. 00:27:37.181 --> 00:27:38.137 OK. Say it back. 00:27:38.161 --> 00:27:40.397 Find a cab, put the tape in it... 00:27:40.421 --> 00:27:42.217 Reference number. Get a reference number. 00:27:42.241 --> 00:27:43.917 Tell Dennis or... or... A cadet. 00:27:43.941 --> 00:27:45.697 Send a cadet. Yeah, yeah. Then come straight back. 00:27:45.721 --> 00:27:47.001 Then come back here. Go. 00:27:47.821 --> 00:27:50.357 I just automatically ran outside to see what was happening 00:27:50.381 --> 00:27:52.437 and then just started helping clear people away. 00:27:52.461 --> 00:27:53.517 Good on you, mate. 00:27:53.541 --> 00:27:56.077 At what point did you realise you'd injured yourself? 00:27:56.101 --> 00:27:58.781 When an ambo told me to lie down in the stretcher. 00:27:59.941 --> 00:28:02.317 Good. Good. Terry, terrific, mate. 00:28:02.341 --> 00:28:03.517 Good on ya. Cheers. 00:28:03.541 --> 00:28:05.397 Look after yourself. Yes, yes, good to meet ya. 00:28:05.421 --> 00:28:06.917 When did that car get here? 00:28:06.941 --> 00:28:07.918 What car? 00:28:07.942 --> 00:28:10.157 The one parked across our news car. 00:28:10.181 --> 00:28:12.397 Where are they? Did you see them pull up? 00:28:12.421 --> 00:28:14.437 Yeah, it was the CVN news boys. 00:28:14.461 --> 00:28:16.117 They told me they'd be 10 minutes. 00:28:16.141 --> 00:28:17.677 Back it out. Just back it out. 00:28:17.701 --> 00:28:20.037 I... Noels, we can't. I don't know if we can do that. 00:28:20.061 --> 00:28:21.917 Car three? 00:28:21.941 --> 00:28:23.797 Car three? 00:28:23.821 --> 00:28:25.077 No, wait... 00:28:25.101 --> 00:28:27.237 Dennis to car three. 00:28:27.261 --> 00:28:29.397 Car three, are you there? I'll find him. 00:28:29.421 --> 00:28:32.077 Ryan, if they come back and move, we're leaving without you. 00:28:32.101 --> 00:28:34.221 Car three, are you there? Car three? 00:28:36.061 --> 00:28:37.381 Dennis to car three. 00:28:39.021 --> 00:28:41.241 Dennis, this is car three. ETA? 00:28:41.861 --> 00:28:42.977 We're still at St Vincent's. 00:28:43.001 --> 00:28:45.557 What? We've got the story. We're just... 00:28:45.581 --> 00:28:47.477 We've been parked in. 00:28:47.501 --> 00:28:49.237 I thought you said you had some magical back way. 00:28:49.261 --> 00:28:52.077 We're not stuck in traffic. We're... 00:28:52.101 --> 00:28:54.277 It's a car... No, no, no. 00:28:54.301 --> 00:28:57.037 Dennis, it's me. Look, the CVN lads parked us in. 00:28:57.061 --> 00:28:59.477 They told me they'd be 10 minutes. 00:28:59.501 --> 00:29:01.581 You've got 25 minutes to make the bulletin. 00:29:02.261 --> 00:29:03.238 Can we push it? 00:29:03.262 --> 00:29:05.057 You weren't ready for this, Noelene. 00:29:05.081 --> 00:29:06.761 Shouldn't have bloody listened to you. 00:29:10.501 --> 00:29:12.237 Noels, it's OK. 00:29:12.261 --> 00:29:13.717 It's not OK. 00:29:13.741 --> 00:29:15.901 I've waited three years for this shot. 00:29:23.701 --> 00:29:24.781 Righto. 00:29:26.261 --> 00:29:27.317 What are you doing? 00:29:27.341 --> 00:29:29.057 Don't worry, Noels. See you back there. 00:29:29.081 --> 00:29:30.917 You can't run the whole way. 00:29:30.941 --> 00:29:32.061 No, I'll be right... 00:29:39.221 --> 00:29:42.301 Geoff's here. What? Yep. Geoff, Geoff, Geoff... 00:29:44.021 --> 00:29:45.157 Geoff. 00:29:45.181 --> 00:29:47.677 Do we have a statement from the premier, police commissioner? 00:29:47.701 --> 00:29:50.217 Working on it. Call the premier's office? 00:29:50.241 --> 00:29:53.377 If I can get through to Frank, we might get an interview with Cain. 00:29:53.401 --> 00:29:55.597 Has anybody claimed responsibility? Not yet. 00:29:55.621 --> 00:29:56.917 No fatalities? 00:29:56.941 --> 00:29:59.957 Nothing so far, but I've got Noelene and Rob out at St Vincent's... 00:29:59.981 --> 00:30:01.357 13! 00:30:01.381 --> 00:30:04.157 Bloody cabbie charged me 13 bucks for it. Can you believe it? 00:30:04.181 --> 00:30:06.237 From the city! Said it was danger money. 00:30:06.261 --> 00:30:07.238 Doing a live cross? 00:30:07.262 --> 00:30:08.817 I got a link truck on route with Vic. 00:30:08.841 --> 00:30:11.077 Vic? Yeah, he's got more experience. 00:30:11.101 --> 00:30:13.077 We have a reporter there who was an eyewitness. 00:30:13.101 --> 00:30:16.037 Dale struggles with live crosses. Let him struggle. 00:30:16.061 --> 00:30:18.517 He witnessed the full impact of the bombing. 00:30:18.541 --> 00:30:19.637 Struggle's good. 00:30:19.661 --> 00:30:22.617 Shut me down, but there's something about explosions and Dale Jennings 00:30:22.641 --> 00:30:24.357 that makes me want to see this tape first. 00:30:24.381 --> 00:30:26.437 Murray, are you here? Yeah, right behind ya. 00:30:26.461 --> 00:30:28.877 Behind me is the smoking wreck of a vehicle 00:30:28.901 --> 00:30:30.380 which appears to be the source... 00:30:33.141 --> 00:30:36.157 That was the second explosion here on Russell Street, 00:30:36.181 --> 00:30:38.097 right outside the police station. 00:30:38.121 --> 00:30:41.997 It appears to be some fuel tanker or some other explosive device. 00:30:42.021 --> 00:30:44.877 There are crowds of people arriving, people are screaming. 00:30:44.901 --> 00:30:46.820 And now the police are... 00:30:48.101 --> 00:30:50.861 Dale Jennings. Dale bloody Jennings. 00:30:57.061 --> 00:30:58.357 Hey. 00:30:58.381 --> 00:30:59.781 Is that Rob Rickards? 00:31:09.301 --> 00:31:11.757 Dennis! Where's your crew? 00:31:11.781 --> 00:31:13.257 I left them. They're parked in. 00:31:13.281 --> 00:31:15.357 God. Can one crew stay together today? 00:31:15.381 --> 00:31:16.277 Hey, hey... What? 00:31:16.301 --> 00:31:18.317 We got interviews. Mate, it's too late. 00:31:18.341 --> 00:31:21.397 Oi, I just... I just ran all the way from Fitzroy. 00:31:21.421 --> 00:31:23.677 I think I've pulled my bloody hamstring. 00:31:23.701 --> 00:31:25.477 Well, go and see where Murray is. 00:31:25.501 --> 00:31:27.557 You got two minutes. Bloody go. 00:31:27.581 --> 00:31:29.437 Murray! 00:31:29.461 --> 00:31:30.717 Sorry, sorry. 00:31:30.741 --> 00:31:32.237 Murray? Sorry. 00:31:32.261 --> 00:31:33.861 Murray? 00:31:56.021 --> 00:31:58.357 That's it. Good work, mate. 00:31:58.381 --> 00:32:00.257 Noels, Noels. Can we give her a squiz? 00:32:00.281 --> 00:32:01.677 What? No. There's no time. 00:32:01.701 --> 00:32:03.277 Don't care what you think. Sorry! 00:32:03.301 --> 00:32:06.197 OK, it was a bit paint by numbers, 00:32:06.221 --> 00:32:07.437 but I think I got the right order. 00:32:07.461 --> 00:32:10.257 It was the best I could do anyway. You got it back in time? 00:32:10.281 --> 00:32:13.001 Thank you. It's alright. 00:32:17.301 --> 00:32:18.981 Jeez. 00:32:21.821 --> 00:32:23.037 Shall we go upstairs? 00:32:23.061 --> 00:32:24.677 Yeah, yeah, you're going to be on the telly. 00:32:24.701 --> 00:32:26.217 You should call your parents. Call your parents. 00:32:26.241 --> 00:32:28.280 30 seconds. Look alive, people. 00:32:32.341 --> 00:32:35.637 We've got nothing from Russell Street but we can't stay here, mate. 00:32:35.661 --> 00:32:36.677 We don't have a connection. 00:32:36.701 --> 00:32:38.901 Yes, I can hear you. Can you hear me? 00:32:40.261 --> 00:32:42.477 They're saying they can hear me, but they don't have a picture. 00:32:42.501 --> 00:32:44.557 We're working on it. I've got picture. 00:32:44.581 --> 00:32:47.157 OK, OK, so we still don't have any pictures of Dale, 00:32:47.181 --> 00:32:49.517 so you're just going to have to go with the first story, 00:32:49.541 --> 00:32:51.317 go the first story, and on in 10. 00:32:51.341 --> 00:32:53.257 No, we're not dropping the crosses, are we? 00:32:53.281 --> 00:32:54.517 Five... 00:32:54.541 --> 00:32:57.157 Just indicate to me as soon as you've got a picture 00:32:57.181 --> 00:32:58.597 and tell them to just keep on trying. 00:32:58.621 --> 00:33:01.381 I wouldn't hold your breath. On my hand. 00:33:03.221 --> 00:33:04.357 It's happened. 00:33:04.381 --> 00:33:08.757 Terrorism hits Melbourne as six bombs explode, injuring 21 people. 00:33:08.781 --> 00:33:10.797 Good evening to viewers around Australia 00:33:10.821 --> 00:33:12.637 and welcome to News At Six. 00:33:12.661 --> 00:33:16.117 News At Six reporters found themselves first on the scene 00:33:16.141 --> 00:33:18.877 of the lunchtime attack on Russell Street police headquarters. 00:33:18.901 --> 00:33:20.157 Let me know when you get a connection. 00:33:20.181 --> 00:33:22.057 We're supposed to be right at the top of the bulletin. 00:33:22.081 --> 00:33:23.837 I know. 00:33:23.861 --> 00:33:26.977 OK, the bulletin's on. They want to throw to me in seconds. 00:33:27.001 --> 00:33:28.917 Sorry, mate. I'm just getting weird black spots. 00:33:28.941 --> 00:33:30.437 You know what? I'm just... 00:33:30.461 --> 00:33:32.061 You know what? Dale, stay in position. 00:33:35.261 --> 00:33:36.597 Alright. Yes. 00:33:36.621 --> 00:33:38.717 Dale, stay in position. Ross, can you help me? 00:33:38.741 --> 00:33:40.877 ...burns to 80% of her body. 00:33:40.901 --> 00:33:43.341 Magistrate Ian West has also been injured in the blast. 00:33:44.221 --> 00:33:46.557 Wait, wait, wait. Tim! Tim, we got a picture! 00:33:46.581 --> 00:33:47.917 OK, we're up. We're up. 00:33:47.941 --> 00:33:51.077 Commissioner of Operations Keith Thompson said 00:33:51.101 --> 00:33:54.381 today's attack placed Melbourne at the forefront of world terrorism. 00:33:55.501 --> 00:33:57.397 But before we begin our coverage, 00:33:57.421 --> 00:34:01.301 we'll cross now to reporter Dale Jennings, who's live at the scene. 00:34:02.541 --> 00:34:05.397 Dale, are you at the site of the blast? 00:34:05.421 --> 00:34:06.557 That's right, Helen. 00:34:06.581 --> 00:34:08.797 And you'll see behind me is the wreck of the vehicle 00:34:08.821 --> 00:34:11.277 believed to be the source of the explosion. 00:34:11.301 --> 00:34:13.477 And even here, 100 metres away, 00:34:13.501 --> 00:34:15.957 there's glass and wreckage underfoot. 00:34:15.981 --> 00:34:18.097 You were filming just two blocks from police headquarters 00:34:18.121 --> 00:34:19.757 when the bomb went off. 00:34:19.781 --> 00:34:21.597 What was it like to be so close? 00:34:21.621 --> 00:34:23.237 It was a complete shock. 00:34:23.261 --> 00:34:25.797 We were completing a story just south of here 00:34:25.821 --> 00:34:29.077 when there was a tremendous bang and a great deal of shattered glass. 00:34:29.101 --> 00:34:31.797 I stepped out to see a huge plume of smoke, 00:34:31.821 --> 00:34:34.257 which I followed here to Russell Street 00:34:34.281 --> 00:34:36.717 and to the burning wreckage you see behind me. 00:34:36.741 --> 00:34:40.077 There were several injured people, including multiple police officers. 00:34:40.101 --> 00:34:42.037 Was there instant panic? 00:34:42.061 --> 00:34:45.517 I think people were more shocked and disorientated than panicked. 00:34:45.541 --> 00:34:47.557 But then there were several more explosions, 00:34:47.581 --> 00:34:51.557 and that's when a state of chaos and hysteria set in. 00:34:51.581 --> 00:34:52.857 Dale, were you injured? 00:34:52.881 --> 00:34:55.477 There might be a bruise or two in the morning, 00:34:55.501 --> 00:34:57.981 but I am perfectly well enough intact. 00:34:59.381 --> 00:35:01.021 Thank you, Dale. And stay safe. 00:35:03.461 --> 00:35:06.757 Dale Jennings there, live from Russell Street. 00:35:06.781 --> 00:35:08.837 Today's attack stands out as Melbourne's... 00:35:08.861 --> 00:35:10.157 We're out. 00:35:10.181 --> 00:35:13.997 Lovely work, fellas. 00:35:14.021 --> 00:35:14.998 Really. 00:35:15.022 --> 00:35:17.397 Tell you what, I've got some beers in the truck if you boys are keen. 00:35:17.421 --> 00:35:18.817 What do you say? Shit yeah. 00:35:18.841 --> 00:35:19.841 Yeah? 00:35:25.221 --> 00:35:26.741 Thanks for the technical save. 00:35:40.661 --> 00:35:43.637 Victims of the explosions were immediately rushed via ambulance 00:35:43.661 --> 00:35:45.757 to Melbourne's major hospitals. 00:35:45.781 --> 00:35:49.317 Security guard Terry Whittaker was injured whilst rendering assistance 00:35:49.341 --> 00:35:50.957 in the immediate aftermath. 00:35:50.981 --> 00:35:53.077 He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, 00:35:53.101 --> 00:35:55.877 where he spoke to Rob Rickards. 00:35:55.901 --> 00:35:58.637 Terry, you were in the city when the bombing occurred. 00:35:58.661 --> 00:36:00.637 That's right, yeah. And what were you doing? 00:36:00.661 --> 00:36:03.957 I was working at the courthouse, doing security, 00:36:03.981 --> 00:36:05.997 when the bomb went off, um, yeah. 00:36:06.021 --> 00:36:07.357 What was that like? 00:36:07.381 --> 00:36:09.717 It was just this enormous boom. 00:36:09.741 --> 00:36:11.757 You know, the force of it threw me back. 00:36:11.781 --> 00:36:14.757 It... it... it felt like the building was trying to take off 00:36:14.781 --> 00:36:16.157 and then land again. 00:36:16.181 --> 00:36:19.117 At what point did you realise that you were injured yourself? 00:36:19.141 --> 00:36:22.381 When an ambo told me to lie down in the stretcher. 00:36:23.301 --> 00:36:26.897 We'll be back with a statement from the premier after the break. 00:36:26.921 --> 00:36:29.997 Dennis will send you out again. He'd be mad not to. 00:36:30.021 --> 00:36:31.541 Look what you did, Noels. 00:36:36.101 --> 00:36:37.861 Rob... Yeah? 00:36:39.181 --> 00:36:43.357 ...if you ever have any time, will you talk me through a footy game? 00:36:43.381 --> 00:36:46.277 Well, the season hasn't started yet. 00:36:46.301 --> 00:36:47.917 Even just a tape. 00:36:47.941 --> 00:36:51.517 What, do you like your footy? No, but I need to learn. 00:36:51.541 --> 00:36:55.037 I mean, I see what we play in the bulletin, obviously, but... 00:36:55.061 --> 00:36:58.357 So you've never sat down and watched a game of footy? 00:36:58.381 --> 00:37:00.957 Nuh. 00:37:00.981 --> 00:37:01.981 Noelene... 00:37:03.301 --> 00:37:06.957 ...Aussie Rules footy is the single best sport on the planet, 00:37:06.981 --> 00:37:09.901 and I am the single best person to explain it to you. 00:37:13.741 --> 00:37:15.637 Dennis, you there? 00:37:15.661 --> 00:37:18.277 Yeah. Is Helen off the air? 00:37:18.301 --> 00:37:21.077 No, we're extending tonight. 00:37:21.101 --> 00:37:23.117 I don't suppose my mother's there? Yeah. 00:37:23.141 --> 00:37:24.837 She was with Helen all arvo. 00:37:24.861 --> 00:37:28.037 Can you apologise to them and tell them not to wait for me? 00:37:28.061 --> 00:37:29.517 They've put the whole city into lockdown. 00:37:29.541 --> 00:37:32.037 I don't think I'm getting out of here anytime soon. 00:37:32.061 --> 00:37:33.717 Will do. 00:37:33.741 --> 00:37:35.541 And, Dale... Yeah? 00:37:37.381 --> 00:37:38.821 Good work today, mate. 00:37:40.661 --> 00:37:41.981 Thanks. 00:37:53.461 --> 00:37:54.941 Do you want to walk it off? 00:37:56.661 --> 00:37:59.141 Got to grab the rest of the gear anyway. 00:38:00.021 --> 00:38:01.221 OK. 00:38:14.341 --> 00:38:15.917 Hello? 00:38:15.941 --> 00:38:17.461 I think they've evacuated the city. 00:38:48.781 --> 00:38:50.541 Might grab us some shots. 00:39:18.101 --> 00:39:19.877 He did so well, didn't he? 00:39:19.901 --> 00:39:21.637 I know I'm biased but... 00:39:21.661 --> 00:39:22.701 He was incredible. 00:39:23.901 --> 00:39:25.557 He was the lead in every state. 00:39:25.581 --> 00:39:27.901 Millions of people are going to see what he did today. 00:39:33.141 --> 00:39:35.877 I have to confess that I haven't actually used a crockpot before. 00:39:35.901 --> 00:39:37.357 I bought it especially. 00:39:37.381 --> 00:39:40.397 And I just am not sure if I put the rice in the pot 00:39:40.421 --> 00:39:42.477 or if I cook the rice on the stove first. 00:39:42.501 --> 00:39:44.397 Let... let me do it. 00:39:44.421 --> 00:39:47.277 Such a relief to feel like I'm useful. 00:39:47.301 --> 00:39:49.837 All yours. You can pour the drinks. 00:39:49.861 --> 00:39:52.381 Yes. THAT I can do. 00:39:56.701 --> 00:39:58.357 I was so nervous about meeting you. 00:39:58.381 --> 00:39:59.821 Please. 00:40:02.181 --> 00:40:04.277 Has Dale met your parents yet? 00:40:04.301 --> 00:40:05.677 No. 00:40:05.701 --> 00:40:07.957 Will they be joining us for Easter? 00:40:07.981 --> 00:40:12.037 Um, I don't really have much contact with my family, actually. 00:40:12.061 --> 00:40:15.437 I haven't since I was a teenager. 00:40:15.461 --> 00:40:17.821 Yeah. Things just got all... 00:40:19.301 --> 00:40:20.997 ...just a bit... 00:40:21.021 --> 00:40:22.957 It can be a difficult time. 00:40:22.981 --> 00:40:24.597 Yeah. 00:40:24.621 --> 00:40:27.437 I made a lot of mistakes when Dale was that age. 00:40:27.461 --> 00:40:29.197 I'm sure you know. 00:40:29.221 --> 00:40:30.661 No. 00:40:33.621 --> 00:40:37.381 Dale's father died when he was 15, and I... 00:40:42.061 --> 00:40:45.021 ...I wasn't much of a mother for a good while. 00:40:48.101 --> 00:40:50.197 I went to pieces, really. 00:40:50.221 --> 00:40:52.081 Tried to hide it. That made it worse. 00:40:53.341 --> 00:40:54.901 Dale had to hold me together. 00:40:56.901 --> 00:40:57.901 For years. 00:41:01.301 --> 00:41:02.621 I know that he adores you. 00:41:04.221 --> 00:41:06.521 I'm doing my best to make it up to him. 00:41:07.541 --> 00:41:09.477 It's all you can do, really, isn't it? 00:41:09.501 --> 00:41:10.501 Yeah. 00:41:13.981 --> 00:41:15.140 Cheers. 00:41:17.221 --> 00:41:20.061 Adam... 00:41:21.581 --> 00:41:23.317 ...I've just realised something. 00:41:23.341 --> 00:41:25.941 What is it? 00:41:30.581 --> 00:41:32.021 I'm * and I'm ashamed. 00:41:33.621 --> 00:41:35.780 I can see you're * and I don't mind. 00:41:38.381 --> 00:41:42.141 I think it's... beautiful. 00:42:07.101 --> 00:42:08.421 Geoff? 00:42:18.901 --> 00:42:20.181 Geoff? 00:42:21.301 --> 00:42:22.517 Geoff? 00:42:22.541 --> 00:42:24.317 Darling! 00:42:24.341 --> 00:42:27.637 My God! Geoff! 00:42:27.661 --> 00:42:31.557 What is it? Is it... Is it your chest? 00:42:31.581 --> 00:42:34.357 Hold on, darling. Just hold on. 00:42:34.381 --> 00:42:37.380 I'm going to call an ambulance, OK? 00:42:46.421 --> 00:42:47.861 Hi. 00:42:49.581 --> 00:42:51.117 You want some water? 00:42:51.141 --> 00:42:52.517 No. Something to eat? 00:42:52.541 --> 00:42:54.157 No. 00:42:54.181 --> 00:42:55.261 Sit down. 00:42:56.261 --> 00:42:57.621 My God. 00:42:59.021 --> 00:43:01.397 Dale, trust me, 00:43:01.421 --> 00:43:04.221 everything changes after what you did today. 00:43:13.421 --> 00:43:15.877 I think all the adrenaline just left my body. 00:43:15.901 --> 00:43:17.181 Yeah. 00:43:20.501 --> 00:43:21.837 I need to have a shower. 00:43:21.861 --> 00:43:23.381 OK. 00:43:24.341 --> 00:43:25.621 I love you. 00:43:34.881 --> 00:43:37.321 I'm going to wait here for you, OK? 00:43:53.681 --> 00:43:59.081 Nurse Vickers required in emergency. 00:44:07.121 --> 00:44:09.320 Evelyn. 00:44:12.061 --> 00:44:14.637 Emergency heart bypass. 00:44:14.861 --> 00:44:16.717 He was six hours in surgery. 00:44:16.741 --> 00:44:17.917 Jesus Christ. 00:44:17.941 --> 00:44:21.797 But successful? They think so, yes. 00:44:21.821 --> 00:44:24.437 They said it'd be a few months of recovery. 00:44:24.461 --> 00:44:27.957 I've just spoken to the CEO, 00:44:27.981 --> 00:44:31.797 and he wants the best doctors for Geoff, the best care. 00:44:31.821 --> 00:44:33.517 So if there's anything he needs... 00:44:33.541 --> 00:44:35.420 Just promise me... 00:44:36.501 --> 00:44:38.197 ...you won't use this to axe him. 00:44:38.221 --> 00:44:39.717 No. That goes without saying. 00:44:39.741 --> 00:44:41.797 I want you to say it. Of course. 00:44:41.821 --> 00:44:44.197 But, you know, you don't need to worry about that now. 00:44:44.221 --> 00:44:46.277 He'll need to hear it when he wakes up. 00:44:46.301 --> 00:44:47.278 Of course. 00:44:47.302 --> 00:44:52.037 That the network is supporting his recovery and his return to the desk. 00:44:52.061 --> 00:44:54.917 And I am sure the CEO will call him 00:44:54.941 --> 00:44:59.181 and he will say words... to that effect. 00:45:01.261 --> 00:45:03.237 It needs to be said publicly. 00:45:03.261 --> 00:45:04.461 OK. 00:45:05.781 --> 00:45:08.141 CEO wants an update, so I will... 00:45:09.861 --> 00:45:12.181 ...give you your privacy. 00:45:26.261 --> 00:45:29.157 Hello, Peter, it's Evelyn Walters. 00:45:29.181 --> 00:45:32.501 Geoff suffered a heart attack late last night. 00:45:33.581 --> 00:45:36.837 Thank you. Thank you. 00:45:36.861 --> 00:45:41.837 He's undergone heart bypass surgery and he's doing well, 00:45:41.861 --> 00:45:45.797 but obviously there will be public interest, 00:45:45.821 --> 00:45:48.797 and Geoff's been very clear. 00:45:48.821 --> 00:45:53.061 He wants the exclusive to go to you at the Sun. 00:45:54.861 --> 00:45:59.021 This is contingent on it being in print by tomorrow at the latest. 00:46:00.701 --> 00:46:02.517 Absolutely. 00:46:02.541 --> 00:46:05.437 Absolutely, I can give you all the details, 00:46:05.461 --> 00:46:09.757 but Geoff had a quote he was very keen for me pass on. 00:46:09.781 --> 00:46:11.061 Do you have a pen? 00:46:13.581 --> 00:46:16.237 "I have a long road ahead of me, 00:46:16.261 --> 00:46:20.437 "but with the support of my family and my loyal viewers, 00:46:20.461 --> 00:46:26.421 "I will absolutely be back on air in July, and I can't wait." 00:46:28.901 --> 00:46:30.341 Shall I repeat that? 00:46:45.221 --> 00:46:46.701 Do you have a minute? 00:46:51.781 --> 00:46:53.877 Do you want to go for a walk? Grab a drink? 00:46:53.901 --> 00:46:55.141 No. 00:47:02.501 --> 00:47:06.037 Alright. I feel like I should explain myself. 00:47:06.061 --> 00:47:09.181 I was... I was in a bit of a strange state yesterday. 00:47:10.461 --> 00:47:12.037 Right. 00:47:12.061 --> 00:47:14.117 It's just the shock of everything. 00:47:14.141 --> 00:47:17.117 I don't actually remember what happened or in what order. 00:47:17.141 --> 00:47:20.061 So I was just there, it could have been anybody. 00:47:23.781 --> 00:47:25.421 The shots, adrenaline... 00:47:27.701 --> 00:47:32.700 I just came to say that, um, whatever happened between us, 00:47:34.461 --> 00:47:36.941 I hope it doesn't affect things going forward. 00:47:37.821 --> 00:47:39.517 Because we have been a good team 00:47:39.541 --> 00:47:42.797 and it would be a shame to lose that over a few seconds. 00:47:42.821 --> 00:47:45.421 It was a solid minute, from what I recall. 00:47:48.141 --> 00:47:49.781 I'm committed to Helen. 00:47:51.461 --> 00:47:53.021 I care about her deeply. 00:47:54.341 --> 00:47:57.421 The last thing I want to do is hurt her. 00:48:00.901 --> 00:48:02.341 So please don't tell anyone. 00:48:04.061 --> 00:48:05.581 Of course. 00:48:11.221 --> 00:48:12.821 It wasn't the shots, by the way. 00:48:16.541 --> 00:48:17.941 We never drank them.