Really getting over the "tragedy porn" and "disaster porn" type news that the main commercial networks are delivering.
It's great to have rolling coverage and important to dole out information - but for f**k sake, get your reporters OUT of floodwaters and don't have them standing in gale force winds as it's pissing down.... and then don't insult our intelligence by having "FIRST ON [insert channel]" ads about it.
Nobody cares if you're first to have disaster or tragedy news, as long as you report it responsibly and in a timely fashion... without a beaming smile on your face indicating you're so happy to be reporting on loss of property and/or life.
On Sunrise this morning, they had a live cross to a reporter at Bondi Beach who interviewed some well known local surfer. The surfer was absolutely wrapped about the surf conditions and told the reporter that everyone should "get out there" as the conditions were "perfect".
All this after they'd just finished mentioning how many beaches were closed and how big the waves were.
Sure, the guy was apparently a notorious big wave surfer but all the more reason not to interview the guy ffs.
I respect that some people have the skills and ability to handle 3 and 4 metre plus waves and thats all well and good. But how many young blokes whose ability is not quite up to par would have watched that and thought they could be a big wave surfer for a day?
Super irresponsible on behalf of channel 7 imo.
*hugs*
