1 00:00:33,041 --> 00:00:35,217 What's wrong? Where have you put the antacid? 2 00:00:35,241 --> 00:00:36,761 Uh, it's in there. 3 00:00:38,401 --> 00:00:40,000 Hang on. 4 00:00:47,041 --> 00:00:48,697 Oh! You're cold! 5 00:00:48,721 --> 00:00:50,121 It's just heartburn. 6 00:01:23,481 --> 00:01:24,817 What's going on? 7 00:01:24,841 --> 00:01:29,777 Uh, well, I just read that if you put the crockpot on the lowest setting, 8 00:01:29,801 --> 00:01:33,457 um, that it makes the meat really tender. 9 00:01:33,481 --> 00:01:35,537 But in order to do that, it has to be on for 12 hours, 10 00:01:35,561 --> 00:01:37,617 so I've gotta get it on by 8:00. 11 00:01:37,641 --> 00:01:39,417 But then I also just read 12 00:01:39,441 --> 00:01:43,641 that, apparently, if you braise the meat first... 13 00:01:44,961 --> 00:01:46,217 it's even better. 14 00:01:46,241 --> 00:01:48,777 So I'm just gonna do that. 15 00:01:48,801 --> 00:01:51,001 You can't just put the beef straight in the crockpot? 16 00:01:53,561 --> 00:01:55,200 Well, it's better if you braise it. 17 00:01:56,441 --> 00:01:59,857 Helen, my mum's not gonna care if the beef's braised or unbraised. 18 00:01:59,881 --> 00:02:01,417 I... I'm gonna braise it. 19 00:02:01,441 --> 00:02:02,560 OK. 20 00:02:03,681 --> 00:02:05,657 What time is she actually coming? 21 00:02:05,681 --> 00:02:07,457 Well, actually, I told her to meet us at the office. 22 00:02:07,481 --> 00:02:10,297 She's always wanted to see the office, so I just said... 23 00:02:10,321 --> 00:02:11,497 that, uh... 24 00:02:11,521 --> 00:02:14,617 Is that a problem? No. But what... what time? 25 00:02:14,641 --> 00:02:15,961 3:30, 4:00? 26 00:02:17,961 --> 00:02:21,617 I'm not... I'm not even gonna have had my make-up done at 3:30 or 4:00. 27 00:02:21,641 --> 00:02:24,321 I'm gonna call her, and I'll see if she's left. 28 00:02:26,281 --> 00:02:28,537 I just was expecting that the first impression, you know, 29 00:02:28,561 --> 00:02:31,137 was gonna be here, like, maybe 7:00, 7:30. 30 00:02:31,161 --> 00:02:34,201 That's fine. I'm sorry. I should have checked. 31 00:02:37,041 --> 00:02:38,161 She's left. 32 00:02:40,361 --> 00:02:44,121 Helen, do not worry - my mother is going to love you. 33 00:02:46,481 --> 00:02:48,481 I'm just gonna put it straight into the crockpot. 34 00:02:51,601 --> 00:02:52,761 Done. 35 00:02:57,681 --> 00:02:59,177 I'm just gonna get changed. 36 00:02:59,201 --> 00:03:00,361 OK. 37 00:03:19,802 --> 00:03:22,377 Just a half a dozen would be fine, 38 00:03:22,401 --> 00:03:25,977 just to get me through this Easter weekend, or whatever you think. 39 00:03:26,001 --> 00:03:28,137 Your last prescription is dated... 40 00:03:28,161 --> 00:03:31,337 Yes, I... I gave some to somebody at work. 41 00:03:31,361 --> 00:03:33,481 And I really shouldn't have done that, and I'm sorry. 42 00:03:35,441 --> 00:03:38,281 Helen, if you're having... 43 00:03:39,361 --> 00:03:41,481 difficulties with anxiety... 44 00:03:43,121 --> 00:03:45,361 is it connected to the insomnia? 45 00:03:46,641 --> 00:03:48,881 Are you too unsettled to sleep? 46 00:03:54,281 --> 00:03:55,361 No. 47 00:03:56,521 --> 00:03:59,897 My new boyfriend's mother is coming for the entire Easter weekend, 48 00:03:59,921 --> 00:04:01,537 and I've never met her, 49 00:04:01,561 --> 00:04:03,041 and I just... 50 00:04:05,761 --> 00:04:07,697 You got a mother-in-law? 51 00:04:07,721 --> 00:04:11,041 She stays with us two months every year. 52 00:04:12,281 --> 00:04:14,040 Two... long months. 53 00:04:15,801 --> 00:04:18,200 Got any tips? Stiff gin. 54 00:04:24,721 --> 00:04:26,601 I just want to survive the weekend. 55 00:04:27,801 --> 00:04:29,281 We can fix that. 56 00:04:34,721 --> 00:04:36,777 How's your diet? 57 00:04:36,801 --> 00:04:39,417 You're not still lathering everything with salt, are you? 58 00:04:39,441 --> 00:04:41,417 Ho! Not me, Doc. 59 00:04:41,441 --> 00:04:43,737 The more you cut down on red meat, the better. 60 00:04:43,761 --> 00:04:45,521 Life. Be in it. 61 00:04:46,921 --> 00:04:48,857 How many drinks would you have in a week? 62 00:04:48,881 --> 00:04:50,257 Well, that depends. 63 00:04:50,281 --> 00:04:52,000 Eight? Maybe 10? 64 00:04:55,361 --> 00:04:57,137 Still smoking? 65 00:04:57,161 --> 00:04:59,017 Yes. Three packs a week. 66 00:04:59,041 --> 00:05:02,577 At that amount, and at your age, you're doubling your risk of stroke, 67 00:05:02,601 --> 00:05:04,977 and you should be cutting down on alcohol as well. 68 00:05:05,001 --> 00:05:08,177 You know, with the chest pains and the shortness of breath... 69 00:05:08,201 --> 00:05:09,537 It was just... .. really, the signs... 70 00:05:09,561 --> 00:05:11,977 Honestly, it was just... just a bit of indigestion. 71 00:05:12,001 --> 00:05:13,897 Seafood has never agreed with me. 72 00:05:13,921 --> 00:05:16,640 Well, I'm going to refer you to a specialist. 73 00:05:17,642 --> 00:05:19,137 I can't be seen at the hospital. 74 00:05:19,161 --> 00:05:23,577 Well, can we organise a private consultation, or after hours? 75 00:05:23,601 --> 00:05:25,080 I'll see what I can do. 76 00:05:26,121 --> 00:05:29,497 Geoff, when was the last time you had a holiday? 77 00:05:29,521 --> 00:05:33,497 We had a whole two months during the last, uh, non-ratings period... 78 00:05:33,521 --> 00:05:37,697 Mainly consumed with specials. Eight days of actual holiday. 79 00:05:37,721 --> 00:05:38,977 I'll take today off. 80 00:05:39,001 --> 00:05:43,297 It's the Easter long weekend, so you get five for the price of one. 81 00:05:43,321 --> 00:05:46,497 Good. And I'll check in on you tomorrow. 82 00:05:46,521 --> 00:05:50,417 Honestly, it was the... the fish. She served this exotic fish stew... 83 00:05:50,441 --> 00:05:51,897 No, it was a Madras fish curry... 84 00:05:51,921 --> 00:05:53,897 I told you at the time it wasn't agreeing with me, darling. 85 00:05:53,921 --> 00:05:56,457 and it was absolutely fine. You wouldn't feed it to your cat. 86 00:05:56,481 --> 00:05:58,337 Evelyn's cooking is very good. 87 00:05:58,361 --> 00:05:59,880 And you look after yourself, alright? 88 00:06:01,441 --> 00:06:03,921 Hasn't changed a bit. Mm, I know. 89 00:06:12,481 --> 00:06:16,057 Fergie and Andrew have just set the date. 90 00:06:16,081 --> 00:06:17,721 The wedding's in July. 91 00:06:18,841 --> 00:06:20,137 That's good. 92 00:06:20,161 --> 00:06:21,138 For them. 93 00:06:21,162 --> 00:06:24,177 Well, for Charles and Di, Geoff worked 17-hour days. 94 00:06:24,201 --> 00:06:26,057 He spent four weeks in London. 95 00:06:26,081 --> 00:06:27,960 Surely they can get someone else. 96 00:06:31,081 --> 00:06:33,257 Evelyn... 97 00:06:33,281 --> 00:06:35,977 I can try and get him into a specialist, 98 00:06:36,001 --> 00:06:38,977 but I can tell you there won't be any magic bullet. 99 00:06:39,001 --> 00:06:42,937 He needs lifestyle changes, long-term - diet and exercise... 100 00:06:42,961 --> 00:06:47,497 Charles and Di was the single biggest rating the network ever had, 101 00:06:47,521 --> 00:06:49,337 and Geoff was credited with it. 102 00:06:49,361 --> 00:06:51,001 He'll be expected to match it. 103 00:06:52,721 --> 00:06:55,400 Let me make some calls and go from there, alright? 104 00:07:00,401 --> 00:07:03,657 Alright, so, a story every second night for April and May, 105 00:07:03,681 --> 00:07:07,057 building up to two stories per night before the wedding. 106 00:07:07,081 --> 00:07:10,737 That's about 100 Fergie and Andrew stories. 107 00:07:10,761 --> 00:07:12,137 Jesus! 108 00:07:12,161 --> 00:07:13,897 No angle is a bad angle. 109 00:07:13,921 --> 00:07:15,457 Fergie's Australian family - 110 00:07:15,481 --> 00:07:17,657 not many people know she's got family in Australia. 111 00:07:17,681 --> 00:07:19,297 Didn't her mother leave her father or something? 112 00:07:19,321 --> 00:07:21,377 Both Di and Fergie's parents are divorced, yeah. 113 00:07:21,401 --> 00:07:23,017 Is Fergie a bolter? Huh? 114 00:07:23,041 --> 00:07:24,937 Does the apple fall far from the tree? 115 00:07:24,961 --> 00:07:27,137 I'm not sure that's fair. Or compelling. 116 00:07:27,161 --> 00:07:29,857 Do we have anything on, um, Fergie versus Di? 117 00:07:29,881 --> 00:07:31,337 They're friends. Are they? 118 00:07:31,361 --> 00:07:33,497 By all accounts, yeah. Yeah, but what's the truth? 119 00:07:33,521 --> 00:07:35,337 That IS the truth. Is it? 120 00:07:35,361 --> 00:07:38,217 What if we ask the blokes of Australia, 121 00:07:38,241 --> 00:07:40,337 "Are you a Fergie man or a Di man?" 122 00:07:40,361 --> 00:07:42,097 Yes! Seriously? 123 00:07:42,121 --> 00:07:44,297 Yeah, yeah. 'Cause you'd assume Di, wouldn't you? 124 00:07:44,321 --> 00:07:47,497 But Fergie, I actually think she's got a lot to offer. 125 00:07:47,521 --> 00:07:48,977 Are you referencing her weight? 126 00:07:49,001 --> 00:07:50,497 Nah, nah. A lot of personality. 127 00:07:50,521 --> 00:07:52,817 A lot of pedigree. I like it. 128 00:07:52,841 --> 00:07:55,401 There is a... 129 00:07:56,761 --> 00:07:59,377 bar in the city that's serving royal-wedding-themed drinks. 130 00:07:59,401 --> 00:08:02,337 They've created a Fergie cocktail, a Di cocktail. 131 00:08:02,361 --> 00:08:04,377 I'll do it. Yeah. Perfect. 132 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:06,297 That'll kick us into the weekend. 133 00:08:06,321 --> 00:08:07,657 Really? 134 00:08:07,681 --> 00:08:10,457 100 stories, mate. 100. 135 00:08:10,481 --> 00:08:12,297 Now, you're gonna be producing Robbo on this. 136 00:08:12,321 --> 00:08:13,601 Take News 2. 137 00:08:15,441 --> 00:08:17,257 Dennis. Producing Rob? 138 00:08:17,281 --> 00:08:18,617 Yes. Again? 139 00:08:18,641 --> 00:08:21,737 Well, take it as a compliment, mate. You bring out the best in people. 140 00:08:21,761 --> 00:08:23,337 Heck, you and I have been chatting for 10 seconds 141 00:08:23,361 --> 00:08:24,857 and look how chirpy I am! 142 00:08:24,881 --> 00:08:27,577 If there is a moratorium against me being on camera, just tell me. 143 00:08:27,601 --> 00:08:29,377 Hey, look, you are getting better on camera, 144 00:08:29,401 --> 00:08:32,017 but we need someone that doesn't get the channel changed on them. 145 00:08:32,041 --> 00:08:33,921 So... figure out a way to be that. 146 00:08:39,641 --> 00:08:42,937 I was just wondering, given the volume of royal wedding stories, 147 00:08:42,961 --> 00:08:45,361 if maybe I could make it a special focus? 148 00:08:46,481 --> 00:08:48,297 I could be the royal wedding producer. 149 00:08:48,321 --> 00:08:50,777 You're not a producer, let alone a ROYAL producer. 150 00:08:50,801 --> 00:08:52,297 Even if I was paired with someone else... 151 00:08:52,321 --> 00:08:54,697 OK, Noelene, who is the president of the Carlton Football Club? 152 00:08:54,721 --> 00:08:55,817 John Elliott. 153 00:08:55,841 --> 00:08:58,057 Who is the captain? I... I don't know. 154 00:08:58,081 --> 00:08:59,897 If you wanna make your way up, forget about the royals 155 00:08:59,921 --> 00:09:00,937 and get on top of the footy. 156 00:09:00,961 --> 00:09:03,177 I don't wanna be a sports producer. 157 00:09:03,201 --> 00:09:05,937 Look, Noelene, I used to be the office dogsbody for four years, 158 00:09:05,961 --> 00:09:07,897 constantly getting looked over time and time again. 159 00:09:07,921 --> 00:09:09,857 But then I found the key - footy! 160 00:09:09,881 --> 00:09:11,897 I picked a team, learned the rules inside out, 161 00:09:11,921 --> 00:09:14,017 and then I became the '76 tipping champion. 162 00:09:14,041 --> 00:09:15,657 More importantly, I earnt their trust. 163 00:09:15,681 --> 00:09:17,337 Well, shouldn't my work speak for itself? 164 00:09:17,361 --> 00:09:19,017 Wouldn't that be something? 165 00:09:19,041 --> 00:09:21,417 Now, help me help you get across it. 166 00:09:21,441 --> 00:09:23,537 Amend the run-down. 167 00:09:23,561 --> 00:09:27,617 Helen! Hey, Geoffrey's sick today so it's gonna be all you tonight. 168 00:09:27,641 --> 00:09:29,817 Wall-to-wall royal engagement. 169 00:09:29,841 --> 00:09:31,281 Uh, Lindsay wants you. 170 00:09:43,961 --> 00:09:46,457 Uh, Dennis said that you wanted to talk to me? 171 00:09:46,481 --> 00:09:49,441 Calls went up last night. 172 00:09:50,681 --> 00:09:53,417 For, uh... for any particular story? 173 00:09:53,441 --> 00:09:55,921 A lot of viewers think you've beefed up a bit. 174 00:09:58,241 --> 00:10:00,337 Well... 175 00:10:00,361 --> 00:10:03,257 thank you so much for... holding back. 176 00:10:03,281 --> 00:10:06,297 No comments about my... my eyeshadow, or my hair, 177 00:10:06,321 --> 00:10:08,177 which usually gets a pretty honourable mention? 178 00:10:08,201 --> 00:10:10,177 Uh, well, we've spoken to wardrobe about your jacket. 179 00:10:10,201 --> 00:10:11,977 The cut was all wrong. 180 00:10:12,001 --> 00:10:13,241 Right. 181 00:10:14,401 --> 00:10:15,761 Anything else? 182 00:10:26,921 --> 00:10:27,921 You and, um... 183 00:10:29,641 --> 00:10:32,777 young Dale have been friendly for a while now. 184 00:10:32,801 --> 00:10:36,457 Do you have a lot of boozy dates or, um... 185 00:10:36,481 --> 00:10:37,601 No. 186 00:10:38,841 --> 00:10:41,537 Anything else you want to tell me? Like what? 187 00:10:41,561 --> 00:10:43,977 Because if you're up the duff, we can organise a day off... 188 00:10:44,001 --> 00:10:46,177 Am I up the fucking duff? 189 00:10:46,201 --> 00:10:48,841 Would it be an idea to lay off the bickies in bed, then? 190 00:10:52,721 --> 00:10:55,137 Um... are you open today? 191 00:10:55,161 --> 00:10:56,977 We'd like to shoot this afternoon, if possible. 192 00:10:57,001 --> 00:10:58,937 Dale. Uh-huh. Oh, great. See you then. 193 00:10:58,961 --> 00:11:00,737 Dale. Yeah, I'm leaving. 194 00:11:00,761 --> 00:11:01,937 Is it News 2? 195 00:11:01,961 --> 00:11:04,001 A lady just arrived to see you. She's in reception. 196 00:11:05,721 --> 00:11:06,881 Thanks. 197 00:11:16,961 --> 00:11:19,417 Mr Jennings, I'm Cathy. 198 00:11:19,441 --> 00:11:21,817 I'm Helen's sister. 199 00:11:21,841 --> 00:11:23,377 Cathy. 200 00:11:23,401 --> 00:11:24,857 Nice to meet you. 201 00:11:24,881 --> 00:11:26,217 Um, I think Helen just got in. 202 00:11:26,241 --> 00:11:27,921 Actually, I was hoping to speak with you. 203 00:11:28,961 --> 00:11:32,241 I'm not sure what Helen's told you about our family situation. 204 00:11:33,481 --> 00:11:35,417 I know she's not close to her family. 205 00:11:35,441 --> 00:11:36,641 Our father's dying. 206 00:11:38,081 --> 00:11:39,177 I'm sorry. 207 00:11:39,201 --> 00:11:41,697 We've brought him home for Easter, but it's going to be his last one, 208 00:11:41,721 --> 00:11:43,481 and Helen won't see him. 209 00:11:45,561 --> 00:11:46,777 I saw the two of you in the paper 210 00:11:46,801 --> 00:11:48,961 and I thought maybe you could have a word with her. 211 00:11:50,761 --> 00:11:53,137 Why don't I see if I can get Helen? She won't listen to me. 212 00:11:53,161 --> 00:11:54,161 I've tried. 213 00:11:55,801 --> 00:11:57,321 And it's not my place to push her. 214 00:11:59,521 --> 00:12:01,657 Yeah, well, if you could pass on that message, 215 00:12:01,681 --> 00:12:03,337 then that would be great. 216 00:12:03,361 --> 00:12:05,321 I'm very sorry about your father. 217 00:12:30,481 --> 00:12:31,641 Yes? 218 00:12:34,361 --> 00:12:35,681 Hi. Hi. 219 00:12:43,001 --> 00:12:44,041 Helen... 220 00:12:46,321 --> 00:12:48,241 your sister Cathy was just in reception. 221 00:12:49,841 --> 00:12:51,441 She wanted me to pass on a message. 222 00:12:53,881 --> 00:12:55,921 I'm really sorry your father's dying. 223 00:12:56,961 --> 00:12:58,057 They've brought him home... 224 00:12:58,081 --> 00:12:59,857 I've told you they're not a part of my life anymore. 225 00:12:59,881 --> 00:13:02,817 So if my sister EVER tries to contact you again, 226 00:13:02,841 --> 00:13:04,121 then you just ignore her. 227 00:13:13,441 --> 00:13:15,297 I'm going to go into the city now 228 00:13:15,321 --> 00:13:17,641 and I'll be back by the time my mum arrives. 229 00:13:40,881 --> 00:13:43,041 Oh, Dale, could you chuck me some more coins, please? 230 00:13:47,601 --> 00:13:48,761 Thank you. 231 00:13:51,201 --> 00:13:54,521 The Royal Red. Well, she's a slippery one. 232 00:13:59,001 --> 00:14:02,161 A drink fit for a Duchess Fergie, or... 233 00:14:04,001 --> 00:14:05,681 a Lady Di. 234 00:14:08,281 --> 00:14:11,297 Oh, yeah. I'll cheers to that. 235 00:14:11,321 --> 00:14:15,617 OK, let's try it again, just with the sign-off we agreed on. 236 00:14:15,641 --> 00:14:17,817 Oh, come on. That was funny. It wasn't. 237 00:14:17,841 --> 00:14:19,417 It was. Look, Timbo's laughing. 238 00:14:19,441 --> 00:14:22,057 OK, well, we have your version if we need it. 239 00:14:22,081 --> 00:14:23,937 I'd like to try the option we agreed on, please. 240 00:14:23,961 --> 00:14:25,057 Could you make another one? 241 00:14:25,081 --> 00:14:26,817 Well, no, I can't drink any more of this lolly water. 242 00:14:26,841 --> 00:14:28,577 No offence, mate. None taken. 243 00:14:28,601 --> 00:14:31,241 Why don't you try sipping it rather than draining it in every shot? 244 00:14:32,521 --> 00:14:33,537 OK. 245 00:14:33,561 --> 00:14:36,481 Sorry, mate, I'm going to sip this one and not drain it... 246 00:14:37,441 --> 00:14:39,201 because it's come to the top. 247 00:14:45,001 --> 00:14:45,978 We good? 248 00:14:46,002 --> 00:14:48,017 Yes. 249 00:14:48,041 --> 00:14:51,881 The Royal Red, a drink fit for a duchess. 250 00:14:57,041 --> 00:14:58,217 Great. Great. 251 00:14:58,241 --> 00:15:01,881 Um, we just need a couple of extra shots of the cocktails. 252 00:15:03,081 --> 00:15:04,297 Where are you going? 253 00:15:04,321 --> 00:15:06,417 Oh, I might just grab a tram back to the office. 254 00:15:06,441 --> 00:15:07,418 It'll be five minutes. 255 00:15:07,442 --> 00:15:10,057 Yeah, but you don't really need my input, do ya? 256 00:15:10,081 --> 00:15:12,681 Smoko. It's two shots! 257 00:15:17,281 --> 00:15:20,097 Sorry, do you mind if I just position these? 258 00:15:20,121 --> 00:15:21,401 Go for your life. 259 00:15:22,521 --> 00:15:25,521 Why are you killing yourself over this? It's a shit story. 260 00:15:26,961 --> 00:15:28,801 Given a job, I like to do it well. 261 00:15:30,081 --> 00:15:33,537 Shooting yourself in the foot, that's what you're doing. 262 00:15:33,561 --> 00:15:36,377 You know, if the story comes off well, 263 00:15:36,401 --> 00:15:38,001 you're going to be stuck babysitting Rob. 264 00:15:39,601 --> 00:15:40,578 Let him stuff it up. 265 00:15:40,602 --> 00:15:42,817 That way they'll put him back to sport, put you on camera. 266 00:15:42,841 --> 00:15:46,257 Are you actually saying the best way to help my career is to do a bad job? 267 00:15:46,281 --> 00:15:48,417 That is exactly what I'm saying. 268 00:15:48,441 --> 00:15:51,201 Good advice. Can we just get the shots? 269 00:15:53,201 --> 00:15:54,441 Gotta put coins in the meter. 270 00:16:04,041 --> 00:16:06,377 Val Jennings is at the studio entrance. 271 00:16:06,401 --> 00:16:07,681 Shit! 272 00:16:09,961 --> 00:16:14,881 OK, um, can you please tell her that I am unfortunately held up in a... 273 00:16:16,961 --> 00:16:18,081 Shit. 274 00:16:21,721 --> 00:16:22,841 Tell her I'll be 10 minutes. 275 00:16:37,681 --> 00:16:40,937 Cheryl? Hey. Can you give me just a quick touch-up? 276 00:16:40,961 --> 00:16:42,521 No worries. 277 00:16:43,921 --> 00:16:45,577 Thank you. 278 00:16:45,601 --> 00:16:47,257 I'm going to go meet Dale's mother. 279 00:16:47,281 --> 00:16:48,600 Oh, really? 280 00:16:50,361 --> 00:16:51,537 Yeah. First time. 281 00:16:51,561 --> 00:16:52,801 Without him. 282 00:16:54,961 --> 00:16:56,521 Do you have anything to drink in here? 283 00:16:57,801 --> 00:17:00,737 Like alcohol? Yeah. 284 00:17:00,761 --> 00:17:02,817 Uh, yeah, I could... I could probably find... 285 00:17:02,841 --> 00:17:05,041 You know what? Actually it's fine. Don't worry about it. 286 00:17:06,161 --> 00:17:09,321 Fuck! I can normally put on a show for people, but mothers just... 287 00:17:10,441 --> 00:17:13,177 What? 288 00:17:13,201 --> 00:17:15,617 They just... they just see through me. 289 00:17:15,641 --> 00:17:16,897 She's going to be the nervous one. 290 00:17:16,921 --> 00:17:18,921 You're the big TV star now, remember? 291 00:17:25,321 --> 00:17:26,601 You know what? I'm good. 292 00:17:37,761 --> 00:17:39,057 Mrs Jennings? 293 00:17:39,081 --> 00:17:41,257 Hi! I'm Helen. 294 00:17:41,281 --> 00:17:43,057 No, please call me Val. 295 00:17:43,081 --> 00:17:46,737 I'm sorry I'm so early. Oh, not at all. 296 00:17:46,761 --> 00:17:48,857 Uh, Dale is actually doing a story in the city. 297 00:17:48,881 --> 00:17:50,137 I could go for a drive and wait. 298 00:17:50,161 --> 00:17:52,641 Don't be silly. I thought maybe I could give you a tour. 299 00:17:54,081 --> 00:17:56,217 I don't want to be any trouble. You're not. 300 00:17:56,241 --> 00:17:58,960 It's... it's actually just wonderful to meet you in person. 301 00:18:02,961 --> 00:18:05,857 So, uh... come through. 302 00:18:05,881 --> 00:18:07,577 What's Dale's story today? 303 00:18:07,601 --> 00:18:09,857 Oh, he's doing a piece about the royal wedding 304 00:18:09,881 --> 00:18:11,297 now we've finally got a date. 305 00:18:11,321 --> 00:18:13,457 I saw. Will you get to go to London for the wedding? 306 00:18:13,481 --> 00:18:15,097 I think so, yeah. 307 00:18:15,121 --> 00:18:16,217 How exciting. 308 00:18:16,241 --> 00:18:19,177 Geoff Walters did such a brilliant job with Charles and Diana. 309 00:18:19,201 --> 00:18:20,777 Did you watch? Yes, I did. Yes. 310 00:18:20,801 --> 00:18:23,377 Of course. Pity you couldn't have been there for that one. 311 00:18:23,401 --> 00:18:26,137 I like Fergie, but it's not quite the same, is it? 312 00:18:26,161 --> 00:18:28,057 Di is a hard act to follow. 313 00:18:28,081 --> 00:18:31,017 So, this, uh, this is the studio. 314 00:18:31,041 --> 00:18:35,257 I didn't expect it to be in so much space and darkness. 315 00:18:35,281 --> 00:18:37,617 Well, you know, you kind of get used to it. 316 00:18:37,641 --> 00:18:39,401 Over here's our news desk. 317 00:18:41,761 --> 00:18:43,361 Oh, no, please, you can touch. 318 00:18:46,041 --> 00:18:47,417 I don't know if Dale said, 319 00:18:47,441 --> 00:18:51,241 but even when he was very little, he used to watch the news every night. 320 00:18:52,761 --> 00:18:55,577 From about seven years old, 321 00:18:55,601 --> 00:18:58,361 he'd watch every second, right through to the weather. 322 00:18:59,601 --> 00:19:01,041 Let me show you his desk. 323 00:19:04,001 --> 00:19:05,041 So... 324 00:19:11,561 --> 00:19:14,577 Is Tim with you? No? I thought he was with you. 325 00:19:14,601 --> 00:19:16,537 So sorry, sir, we will be out of your hair as soon as we can. 326 00:19:16,561 --> 00:19:20,481 OK, look, it's... 327 00:19:25,641 --> 00:19:27,201 You right? Dale? 328 00:19:29,401 --> 00:19:31,321 I'm OK. I'm OK. 329 00:19:39,761 --> 00:19:41,840 Are you OK? 330 00:19:56,401 --> 00:20:00,001 Get back! Get back now! 331 00:20:00,921 --> 00:20:01,961 Move! 332 00:20:03,601 --> 00:20:06,737 Over this way. Let's go this way. 333 00:20:06,761 --> 00:20:08,977 You'll be OK. Let's just go this way. 334 00:20:09,001 --> 00:20:11,121 Give us a hand here, mate? 335 00:20:23,121 --> 00:20:26,737 Dale! They've bombed the police building. 336 00:20:26,761 --> 00:20:28,161 Get Ross, get the camera. 337 00:20:34,321 --> 00:20:37,217 So, this is where Geoff would normally be tucked away, 338 00:20:37,241 --> 00:20:39,897 but he's sick today, so you'll have to make do 339 00:20:39,921 --> 00:20:42,080 with his wall of awards. 340 00:20:43,641 --> 00:20:45,937 Rotten luck to be sick on Easter. 341 00:20:45,961 --> 00:20:49,001 Um, so my office is just over here. 342 00:20:52,161 --> 00:20:54,641 Not as many awards, I'm afraid. 343 00:20:56,681 --> 00:20:58,817 Code 48, Russell Street headquarters. 344 00:20:58,841 --> 00:21:00,897 Dispatch urgent assistance. Priority... 345 00:21:00,921 --> 00:21:03,457 - Explosion, Russell Street! - What? 346 00:21:03,481 --> 00:21:06,537 Um, I'll be back in just one second. 347 00:21:06,561 --> 00:21:09,521 Car two? Car two, come in. Car two, report back. 348 00:21:11,201 --> 00:21:13,417 Russell Street. There's been an explosion at the police station. 349 00:21:13,441 --> 00:21:15,337 Is Dale in the city? I'm trying to radio him. 350 00:21:15,361 --> 00:21:16,777 Car two, come in! 351 00:21:16,801 --> 00:21:18,297 Where in... Where in the city are they? 352 00:21:18,321 --> 00:21:20,257 The top end... They're at a bar called the Lincoln. 353 00:21:20,281 --> 00:21:22,577 It's just off La Trobe Street. I'm not sure how far up. 354 00:21:22,601 --> 00:21:25,121 Where's the link truck? Link truck, come in. 355 00:21:26,601 --> 00:21:28,737 Link truck, get to Russell Street immediately. 356 00:21:28,761 --> 00:21:30,857 The Lincoln, it's just south of the police station. 357 00:21:30,881 --> 00:21:32,937 Do you want me to go down there? No, Geoff's not here. 358 00:21:32,961 --> 00:21:35,177 You're on the desk. Get yourself into make-up quick as you can. 359 00:21:35,201 --> 00:21:37,177 Dennis to car two, come in! 360 00:21:37,201 --> 00:21:40,017 Can you please go and offer Mrs Jennings a cup of tea 361 00:21:40,041 --> 00:21:42,817 and make sure you keep that door shut? 362 00:21:42,841 --> 00:21:45,057 The bar's not answering. It's not even ringing. 363 00:21:45,081 --> 00:21:47,481 Dennis to car two. Car two, come in immediately. 364 00:21:50,841 --> 00:21:51,857 Could I get you a cuppa? 365 00:21:51,881 --> 00:21:53,977 Oh, just point me in the right direction. 366 00:21:54,001 --> 00:21:55,377 No, no, no. How do you like it? 367 00:21:55,401 --> 00:21:57,777 Ah, white with one, thanks. 368 00:21:57,801 --> 00:21:59,680 Sounding very lively out there. 369 00:22:00,841 --> 00:22:02,777 Jim, yes, it's me. I've got a truck out there. 370 00:22:02,801 --> 00:22:05,561 Russell Street bombing. What have you got? I've got a car out there. 371 00:22:06,721 --> 00:22:08,040 Here. Take it, take it. 372 00:22:12,801 --> 00:22:15,497 I'm standing here in Russell Street in Melbourne's CBD, 373 00:22:15,521 --> 00:22:17,417 where an explosion has just occurred. 374 00:22:17,441 --> 00:22:20,017 Behind me is the smoking wreck of a vehicle 375 00:22:20,041 --> 00:22:21,800 believed to be the source of these... 376 00:22:24,881 --> 00:22:27,601 Get back! Get back now! Move! 377 00:22:28,281 --> 00:22:31,297 That was the second explosion here on the Russell Street, 378 00:22:31,321 --> 00:22:33,657 right outside the police building, 379 00:22:33,681 --> 00:22:36,657 possibly a fuel tanker or some other explosive device. 380 00:22:36,681 --> 00:22:39,857 There are people running, screaming through the streets, 381 00:22:39,881 --> 00:22:41,657 crowds of people arriving now. 382 00:22:41,681 --> 00:22:44,777 And the police seem to be establishing a cordon. 383 00:22:44,801 --> 00:22:48,057 That's been the second explosion here in Russell Street today, 384 00:22:48,081 --> 00:22:50,377 sending the city into chaos. 385 00:22:50,401 --> 00:22:53,240 This has been Dale Jennings reporting for News At Six. 386 00:22:54,521 --> 00:22:55,737 OK. We're going? Where? 387 00:22:55,761 --> 00:22:57,057 We had a bomb go off in the middle of... 388 00:22:57,081 --> 00:22:59,417 We're the only ones here. No, I didn't sign up... 389 00:22:59,441 --> 00:23:00,977 Get some shots! It's OK. 390 00:23:01,001 --> 00:23:03,217 You can go back a bit... I know, I know! 391 00:23:03,241 --> 00:23:06,097 It's OK. It's OK. We've got this. 392 00:23:06,121 --> 00:23:07,241 Get the truck! 393 00:23:13,001 --> 00:23:14,441 Roll it out. 394 00:23:22,361 --> 00:23:24,497 Do you know which hospital they're taken to? 395 00:23:24,521 --> 00:23:26,657 We need to get to a hospital. 396 00:23:26,681 --> 00:23:28,297 Rob, what the fuck are you doing? What? 397 00:23:28,321 --> 00:23:31,137 Rob, where are the others? Rob! Where's the crew? 398 00:23:31,161 --> 00:23:33,737 Just grabbing extra shots. I caught a tram home. Why? 399 00:23:33,761 --> 00:23:35,137 Russell Street's been bombed. 400 00:23:35,161 --> 00:23:36,138 What? 401 00:23:36,162 --> 00:23:38,777 There's been a bombing at the police station a quarter of an hour ago. 402 00:23:38,801 --> 00:23:41,217 We were just around the corner. Is everything alright? 403 00:23:41,241 --> 00:23:43,017 No, no. Listen. 404 00:23:43,041 --> 00:23:47,057 Ah, Val, uh, there's been an explosion in the city. 405 00:23:47,081 --> 00:23:49,257 A bomb? Yeah, well, they think so. 406 00:23:49,281 --> 00:23:51,177 How... Near Dale? 407 00:23:51,201 --> 00:23:53,497 Dale was about a block away. 408 00:23:53,521 --> 00:23:55,657 We've been trying to radio them, but they haven't answered. 409 00:23:55,681 --> 00:23:56,737 But that's quite normal. 410 00:23:56,761 --> 00:23:58,577 If they filming, they're not near their radios. 411 00:23:58,601 --> 00:24:00,737 How big a bomb? We're not sure. 412 00:24:00,761 --> 00:24:02,977 Oh, my God. Can't anyone tell me where they're sending casualties? 413 00:24:03,001 --> 00:24:04,377 There's no details, no names. 414 00:24:04,401 --> 00:24:06,217 Noelene! Send News 4 to Royal Melbourne. 415 00:24:06,241 --> 00:24:09,921 The closest hospital to Russell Street is St Vincent's. 416 00:24:11,561 --> 00:24:13,377 I could head out there. Produce Rob. 417 00:24:13,401 --> 00:24:15,617 Covering the casualties. Interviewing survivors. 418 00:24:15,641 --> 00:24:18,057 No, there's no time, OK? It's Easter traffic and the roads are all... 419 00:24:18,081 --> 00:24:19,417 I know a back way. What? 420 00:24:19,441 --> 00:24:20,657 My dad delivers furniture. 421 00:24:20,681 --> 00:24:22,377 I used to help him navigate in the school holidays. 422 00:24:22,401 --> 00:24:23,537 Yeah, well, just... 423 00:24:23,561 --> 00:24:25,257 This is Ross. Holy shit! 424 00:24:25,281 --> 00:24:27,481 Car two, car two, are you OK? 425 00:24:28,601 --> 00:24:30,057 We're fine. We're fine. 426 00:24:30,081 --> 00:24:31,897 We've got five minutes of story. 427 00:24:31,921 --> 00:24:34,697 Ground bloody zero. We're about to do interviews. 428 00:24:34,721 --> 00:24:35,857 Wait, is Dale there? 429 00:24:35,881 --> 00:24:37,817 No, no, they're still at the police station. 430 00:24:37,841 --> 00:24:40,602 Tell the boys the link truck's gonna come there, it's gonna meet them. 431 00:24:42,161 --> 00:24:43,617 That's such a relief. 432 00:24:43,641 --> 00:24:45,017 Is he on his way back? 433 00:24:45,041 --> 00:24:47,417 Um, no, he's going to stay to do the live cross. 434 00:24:47,441 --> 00:24:48,737 It's not dangerous? No, no. 435 00:24:48,761 --> 00:24:50,817 The police would have swept the area. Please, you take a seat. 436 00:24:50,841 --> 00:24:52,977 Tell them to wait there. The link truck's gonna come and get them. 437 00:24:53,001 --> 00:24:56,817 Get ready. You two, get up to St Vincent's as soon as you can. 438 00:24:56,841 --> 00:24:58,497 Noelene, this is on you! Don't mess up. 439 00:24:58,521 --> 00:24:59,561 Yeah, OK! 440 00:25:00,881 --> 00:25:02,681 I'll come back when it's all over. 441 00:25:05,281 --> 00:25:07,537 The first blast occurred just before one o'clock. 442 00:25:07,561 --> 00:25:10,817 You don't have to go in. You're still short of breath. 443 00:25:10,841 --> 00:25:14,817 Call Jean and tell her I'm 30 minutes away. 444 00:25:14,841 --> 00:25:17,737 Why don't you rest for another couple of hours? 445 00:25:17,761 --> 00:25:20,017 I'll say you'll be there for the main bulletin... 446 00:25:20,041 --> 00:25:23,337 I have covered this city for 30 years. 447 00:25:23,361 --> 00:25:25,577 And if you think I'm sitting out a terrorist attack, 448 00:25:25,601 --> 00:25:26,937 you're sorely mistaken. 449 00:25:26,961 --> 00:25:29,601 Fine. But I'm driving. I'm fine! 450 00:25:31,241 --> 00:25:32,281 Call Jean, please. 451 00:25:43,881 --> 00:25:44,858 Hello, Jean? 452 00:25:44,882 --> 00:25:47,777 I'm just letting you know that Geoff has just heard the news 453 00:25:47,801 --> 00:25:49,617 and he's on his way. 454 00:25:49,641 --> 00:25:52,297 Yes, he was under the weather... 455 00:25:52,321 --> 00:25:54,137 I'm absolutely fine. 456 00:25:54,161 --> 00:25:55,697 He's vastly improved. 457 00:25:55,721 --> 00:25:57,897 Right. Out, please. Come on. 458 00:25:57,921 --> 00:25:59,217 Out, out, come on. 459 00:25:59,241 --> 00:26:01,377 Move. Move, move, move, move, move. Yep. 460 00:26:01,401 --> 00:26:03,017 Back further. Right back away from the entrance. 461 00:26:03,041 --> 00:26:04,897 If you could just confirm how many have been admitted... 462 00:26:04,921 --> 00:26:07,097 Alright, back further. Thank you. 463 00:26:07,121 --> 00:26:09,497 Stay here. Get anyone who looks like they've come from Russell Street. 464 00:26:09,521 --> 00:26:11,097 Hey, he just said no filming. 465 00:26:11,121 --> 00:26:13,577 No filming IN the hospital, not out here. 466 00:26:13,601 --> 00:26:15,657 I can't bail up people coming out of a hospital. 467 00:26:15,681 --> 00:26:17,481 Get the next person. I'll be back. 468 00:26:18,921 --> 00:26:20,657 You know what she's doing? Nuh. 469 00:26:20,681 --> 00:26:23,297 Ready? Let's get the detective. Excuse me, Detective. Detective. 470 00:26:23,321 --> 00:26:24,777 Dale Jennings from the News at Six. 471 00:26:24,801 --> 00:26:26,777 Could I ask you some questions, please? 472 00:26:26,801 --> 00:26:28,697 Where were you when the explosion just occurred? 473 00:26:28,721 --> 00:26:29,777 I was on the first floor. 474 00:26:29,801 --> 00:26:32,217 I heard a very loud bang and glass breaking 475 00:26:32,241 --> 00:26:34,177 and just a lot of screaming from outside. 476 00:26:34,201 --> 00:26:35,897 And how did you get injured? 477 00:26:35,921 --> 00:26:37,017 Falling glass. 478 00:26:37,041 --> 00:26:38,361 Just one moment. 479 00:26:39,721 --> 00:26:41,097 Seven admitted from the bombing, 480 00:26:41,121 --> 00:26:42,737 all in a stable condition, except one - 481 00:26:42,761 --> 00:26:44,537 a policewoman with severe burns. 482 00:26:44,561 --> 00:26:47,457 Uh, this gentleman is Terry. 483 00:26:47,481 --> 00:26:50,417 He was working in the city very close by when he almost... 484 00:26:50,441 --> 00:26:52,057 Rob Rickards! 485 00:26:52,081 --> 00:26:54,857 Go the Saints! Lifetime member. 486 00:26:54,881 --> 00:26:57,417 Mate, I was in the G. '71 grand final. 487 00:26:57,441 --> 00:26:58,537 Ah! Heartbreaker. 488 00:26:58,561 --> 00:27:00,457 Hey, are you still mates with Barry Breen? 489 00:27:00,481 --> 00:27:01,977 Hey, yeah, still mates with Beaver, yeah. 490 00:27:02,001 --> 00:27:03,577 Sorry. Can we just get the interview quickly? 491 00:27:03,601 --> 00:27:05,257 Yeah, sorry. Are we good? 492 00:27:05,281 --> 00:27:07,017 OK, uh... 493 00:27:07,041 --> 00:27:10,577 Terry, you were in the city when the bombing occurred... 494 00:27:10,601 --> 00:27:12,217 I work just down the street, yes. 495 00:27:12,241 --> 00:27:14,457 Could I ask you what that was like? 496 00:27:14,481 --> 00:27:17,737 I was... I was facing the window and I heard the explosion 497 00:27:17,761 --> 00:27:19,777 and the window just shook. 498 00:27:19,801 --> 00:27:23,177 The glass panel just moved. It was like a gas explosion. 499 00:27:23,201 --> 00:27:24,897 Were you frightened? Very frightened. 500 00:27:24,921 --> 00:27:27,497 I mean, you could feel the force of it even inside. 501 00:27:27,521 --> 00:27:29,617 Thank you very much. Take care, OK? 502 00:27:29,641 --> 00:27:30,618 Alright. Cut. 503 00:27:30,642 --> 00:27:33,697 Ross, take the tape, put it in a cab, get a reference number, 504 00:27:33,721 --> 00:27:34,737 then radio Dennis, alright? 505 00:27:34,761 --> 00:27:37,137 If you can't find a cab, tell Dennis to send a cadet to pick it up. 506 00:27:37,161 --> 00:27:38,217 OK. Say it back. 507 00:27:38,241 --> 00:27:40,577 Ah, find a cab, put the tape in it... 508 00:27:40,601 --> 00:27:42,097 Reference number. Get a reference number. 509 00:27:42,121 --> 00:27:43,697 Tell Dennis or... or... A cadet. 510 00:27:43,721 --> 00:27:45,577 Send a cadet. Yeah, yeah. Then come straight back. 511 00:27:45,601 --> 00:27:46,881 Then come back here. Go. 512 00:27:48,001 --> 00:27:50,537 Oh, I just automatically ran outside to see what was happening 513 00:27:50,561 --> 00:27:52,617 and then just started helping clear people away. 514 00:27:52,641 --> 00:27:53,697 Good on you, mate. 515 00:27:53,721 --> 00:27:56,257 At what point did you realise you'd injured yourself? 516 00:27:56,281 --> 00:27:58,761 Oh. When an ambo told me to lie down in the stretcher. 517 00:28:00,121 --> 00:28:02,497 Good. Good. Terry, terrific, mate. 518 00:28:02,521 --> 00:28:03,697 Good on ya. Cheers. 519 00:28:03,721 --> 00:28:05,577 Look after yourself. Yes, yes, good to meet ya. 520 00:28:05,601 --> 00:28:07,097 When did that car get here? 521 00:28:07,121 --> 00:28:08,098 What car? 522 00:28:08,122 --> 00:28:10,337 The one parked across our news car. 523 00:28:10,361 --> 00:28:12,577 Where are they? Did you see them pull up? 524 00:28:12,601 --> 00:28:14,617 Yeah, it was the CVN news boys. 525 00:28:14,641 --> 00:28:16,297 They told me they'd be 10 minutes. 526 00:28:16,321 --> 00:28:17,857 Back it out. Just back it out. 527 00:28:17,881 --> 00:28:20,217 I... Noels, we can't. I don't know if we can do that. 528 00:28:20,241 --> 00:28:22,097 Car three? 529 00:28:22,121 --> 00:28:23,977 Car three? 530 00:28:24,001 --> 00:28:25,257 No, wait... 531 00:28:25,281 --> 00:28:27,417 Dennis to car three. 532 00:28:27,441 --> 00:28:29,577 Car three, are you there? I'll find him. 533 00:28:29,601 --> 00:28:32,257 Ryan, if they come back and move, we're leaving without you. 534 00:28:32,281 --> 00:28:34,401 Car three, are you there? Car three? 535 00:28:36,241 --> 00:28:37,561 Dennis to car three. 536 00:28:39,201 --> 00:28:41,121 Dennis, this is car three. ETA? 537 00:28:42,041 --> 00:28:43,057 We're still at St Vincent's. 538 00:28:43,081 --> 00:28:45,737 What? We've got the story. We're just... 539 00:28:45,761 --> 00:28:47,657 We've been parked in. 540 00:28:47,681 --> 00:28:49,417 I thought you said you had some magical back way. 541 00:28:49,441 --> 00:28:52,257 We're not stuck in traffic. We're... 542 00:28:52,281 --> 00:28:54,457 It's a car... No, no, no. 543 00:28:54,481 --> 00:28:57,217 Dennis, it's me. Look, the CVN lads parked us in. 544 00:28:57,241 --> 00:28:59,657 They told me they'd be 10 minutes. 545 00:28:59,681 --> 00:29:01,761 You've got 25 minutes to make the bulletin. 546 00:29:02,441 --> 00:29:03,418 Can we push it? 547 00:29:03,442 --> 00:29:04,737 You weren't ready for this, Noelene. 548 00:29:04,761 --> 00:29:06,441 Shouldn't have bloody listened to you. 549 00:29:10,681 --> 00:29:12,417 Noels, it's OK. 550 00:29:12,441 --> 00:29:13,897 It's not OK. 551 00:29:13,921 --> 00:29:16,081 I've waited three years for this shot. 552 00:29:23,881 --> 00:29:24,961 Righto. 553 00:29:26,441 --> 00:29:27,497 What are you doing? 554 00:29:27,521 --> 00:29:28,937 Don't worry, Noels. See you back there. 555 00:29:28,961 --> 00:29:31,097 You can't run the whole way. 556 00:29:31,121 --> 00:29:32,241 No, I'll be right... 557 00:29:39,401 --> 00:29:42,481 Geoff's here. What? Yep. Geoff, Geoff, Geoff... 558 00:29:44,201 --> 00:29:45,337 Geoff. 559 00:29:45,361 --> 00:29:47,857 Do we have a statement from the premier, police commissioner? 560 00:29:47,881 --> 00:29:50,097 Working on it. Call the premier's office? 561 00:29:50,121 --> 00:29:53,257 If I can get through to Frank, we might get an interview with Cain. 562 00:29:53,281 --> 00:29:55,777 Has anybody claimed responsibility? Not yet. 563 00:29:55,801 --> 00:29:57,097 No fatalities? 564 00:29:57,121 --> 00:30:00,137 Nothing so far, but I've got Noelene and Rob out at St Vincent's... 565 00:30:00,161 --> 00:30:01,537 13! 566 00:30:01,561 --> 00:30:04,337 Bloody cabbie charged me 13 bucks for it. Can you believe it? 567 00:30:04,361 --> 00:30:06,417 From the city! Said it was danger money. 568 00:30:06,441 --> 00:30:07,418 Doing a live cross? 569 00:30:07,442 --> 00:30:08,697 I got a link truck on route with Vic. 570 00:30:08,721 --> 00:30:11,257 Vic? Yeah, he's got more experience. 571 00:30:11,281 --> 00:30:13,257 We have a reporter there who was an eyewitness. 572 00:30:13,281 --> 00:30:16,217 Dale struggles with live crosses. Let him struggle. 573 00:30:16,241 --> 00:30:18,697 He witnessed the full impact of the bombing. 574 00:30:18,721 --> 00:30:20,017 Struggle's good. 575 00:30:20,041 --> 00:30:22,697 Shut me down, but there's something about explosions and Dale Jennings 576 00:30:22,721 --> 00:30:24,537 that makes me want to see this tape first. 577 00:30:24,561 --> 00:30:26,617 Murray, are you here? Yeah, right behind ya. 578 00:30:26,641 --> 00:30:29,057 Behind me is the smoking wreck of a vehicle 579 00:30:29,081 --> 00:30:30,560 which appears to be the source... 580 00:30:33,321 --> 00:30:36,337 That was the second explosion here on Russell Street, 581 00:30:36,361 --> 00:30:38,177 right outside the police station. 582 00:30:38,201 --> 00:30:42,177 It appears to be some fuel tanker or some other explosive device. 583 00:30:42,201 --> 00:30:45,057 There are crowds of people arriving, people are screaming. 584 00:30:45,081 --> 00:30:47,000 And now the police are... 585 00:30:48,281 --> 00:30:51,041 Dale Jennings. Dale bloody Jennings. 586 00:30:57,241 --> 00:30:58,537 Hey. 587 00:30:58,561 --> 00:30:59,961 Is that Rob Rickards? 588 00:31:09,481 --> 00:31:11,937 Dennis! Where's your crew? 589 00:31:11,961 --> 00:31:13,737 Oh, I left them. They're parked in. 590 00:31:13,761 --> 00:31:15,137 Oh, God. Can one crew stay together today? 591 00:31:15,161 --> 00:31:16,457 Hey, hey... What? 592 00:31:16,481 --> 00:31:18,497 We got interviews. Oh, mate, it's too late. 593 00:31:18,521 --> 00:31:21,577 Oi, I just... I just ran all the way from Fitzroy. 594 00:31:21,601 --> 00:31:23,857 I think I've pulled my bloody hamstring. 595 00:31:23,881 --> 00:31:25,657 Well, go and see where Murray is. 596 00:31:25,681 --> 00:31:27,737 You got two minutes. Bloody go. 597 00:31:27,761 --> 00:31:29,617 Ah! Murray! 598 00:31:29,641 --> 00:31:30,897 Sorry, sorry. 599 00:31:30,921 --> 00:31:32,417 Murray? Sorry. 600 00:31:32,441 --> 00:31:34,041 Murray? 601 00:31:56,201 --> 00:31:58,537 That's it. Good work, mate. 602 00:31:58,561 --> 00:32:00,337 Noels, Noels. Can we give her a squiz? 603 00:32:00,361 --> 00:32:01,857 What? No. There's no time. 604 00:32:01,881 --> 00:32:03,257 Don't care what you think. Sorry! 605 00:32:03,281 --> 00:32:06,377 Ah, OK, it was a bit paint by numbers, 606 00:32:06,401 --> 00:32:08,017 but I think I got the right order. 607 00:32:08,041 --> 00:32:10,337 It was the best I could do anyway. You got it back in time? 608 00:32:10,361 --> 00:32:13,081 Thank you. Ah... It's alright. 609 00:32:17,481 --> 00:32:19,161 Ah, jeez. 610 00:32:22,001 --> 00:32:23,217 Shall we go upstairs? 611 00:32:23,241 --> 00:32:24,657 Yeah, yeah, you're going to be on the telly. 612 00:32:24,681 --> 00:32:26,297 You should call your parents. Call your parents. 613 00:32:26,321 --> 00:32:28,360 30 seconds. Look alive, people. 614 00:32:32,521 --> 00:32:35,817 We've got nothing from Russell Street but we can't stay here, mate. 615 00:32:35,841 --> 00:32:36,857 We don't have a connection. 616 00:32:36,881 --> 00:32:39,081 Yes, I can hear you. Can you hear me? 617 00:32:40,441 --> 00:32:42,657 They're saying they can hear me, but they don't have a picture. 618 00:32:42,681 --> 00:32:44,737 We're working on it. I've got picture. 619 00:32:44,761 --> 00:32:47,337 OK, OK, so we still don't have any pictures of Dale, 620 00:32:47,361 --> 00:32:49,697 so you're just going to have to go with the first story, 621 00:32:49,721 --> 00:32:51,497 go the first story, and on in 10. 622 00:32:51,521 --> 00:32:53,337 No, we're not dropping the crosses, are we? 623 00:32:53,361 --> 00:32:54,697 Five... 624 00:32:54,721 --> 00:32:57,337 Just indicate to me as soon as you've got a picture 625 00:32:57,361 --> 00:32:58,777 and tell them to just keep on trying. 626 00:32:58,801 --> 00:33:01,561 I wouldn't hold your breath. On my hand. 627 00:33:03,401 --> 00:33:04,537 It's happened. 628 00:33:04,561 --> 00:33:08,937 Terrorism hits Melbourne as six bombs explode, injuring 21 people. 629 00:33:08,961 --> 00:33:10,977 Good evening to viewers around Australia 630 00:33:11,001 --> 00:33:12,817 and welcome to News At Six. 631 00:33:12,841 --> 00:33:16,297 News At Six reporters found themselves first on the scene 632 00:33:16,321 --> 00:33:18,857 of the lunchtime attack on Russell Street police headquarters. 633 00:33:18,881 --> 00:33:20,337 Let me know when you get a connection. 634 00:33:20,361 --> 00:33:22,137 We're supposed to be right at the top of the bulletin. 635 00:33:22,161 --> 00:33:24,017 I know. 636 00:33:24,041 --> 00:33:26,257 OK, the bulletin's on. They want to throw to me in seconds. 637 00:33:26,281 --> 00:33:29,097 Sorry, mate. I'm just getting weird black spots. 638 00:33:29,121 --> 00:33:30,617 You know what? I'm just, ah... 639 00:33:30,641 --> 00:33:32,241 You know what? Dale, stay in position. 640 00:33:35,441 --> 00:33:36,777 Alright. Yes. 641 00:33:36,801 --> 00:33:38,697 Dale, stay in position. Ross, can you help me? 642 00:33:38,721 --> 00:33:41,057 burns to 80% of her body. 643 00:33:41,081 --> 00:33:43,521 Magistrate Ian West has also been injured in the blast. 644 00:33:44,401 --> 00:33:46,737 Wait, wait, wait. Tim! Tim, we got a picture! 645 00:33:46,761 --> 00:33:48,097 OK, we're up. We're up. 646 00:33:48,121 --> 00:33:51,257 Commissioner of Operations Keith Thompson said 647 00:33:51,281 --> 00:33:54,561 today's attack placed Melbourne at the forefront of world terrorism. 648 00:33:55,681 --> 00:33:56,977 But before we begin our coverage, 649 00:33:57,001 --> 00:34:00,881 we'll cross now to reporter Dale Jennings, who's live at the scene. 650 00:34:02,721 --> 00:34:05,577 Dale, are you at the site of the blast? 651 00:34:05,601 --> 00:34:06,737 That's right, Helen. 652 00:34:06,761 --> 00:34:08,977 And you'll see behind me is the wreck of the vehicle 653 00:34:09,001 --> 00:34:11,457 believed to be the source of the explosion. 654 00:34:11,481 --> 00:34:13,657 And even here, 100 metres away, 655 00:34:13,681 --> 00:34:16,137 there's glass and wreckage underfoot. 656 00:34:16,161 --> 00:34:18,577 You were filming just two blocks from police headquarters 657 00:34:18,601 --> 00:34:19,937 when the bomb went off. 658 00:34:19,961 --> 00:34:21,577 What was it like to be so close? 659 00:34:21,601 --> 00:34:23,417 It was a complete shock. 660 00:34:23,441 --> 00:34:25,977 We were completing a story just south of here 661 00:34:26,001 --> 00:34:29,257 when there was a tremendous bang and a great deal of shattered glass. 662 00:34:29,281 --> 00:34:31,977 I stepped out to see a huge plume of smoke, 663 00:34:32,001 --> 00:34:34,137 which I followed here to Russell Street 664 00:34:34,161 --> 00:34:36,897 and to the burning wreckage you see behind me. 665 00:34:36,921 --> 00:34:40,257 There were several injured people, including multiple police officers. 666 00:34:40,281 --> 00:34:42,217 Was there instant panic? 667 00:34:42,241 --> 00:34:45,697 I think people were more shocked and disorientated than panicked. 668 00:34:45,721 --> 00:34:47,737 But then there were several more explosions, 669 00:34:47,761 --> 00:34:51,737 and that's when a state of chaos and hysteria set in. 670 00:34:51,761 --> 00:34:53,537 Dale, were you injured? 671 00:34:53,561 --> 00:34:55,657 There might be a bruise or two in the morning, 672 00:34:55,681 --> 00:34:58,161 but I am perfectly well enough intact. 673 00:34:59,561 --> 00:35:01,201 Thank you, Dale. And stay safe. 674 00:35:03,641 --> 00:35:06,937 Dale Jennings there, live from Russell Street. 675 00:35:06,961 --> 00:35:09,017 Today's attack stands out as Melbourne's... 676 00:35:09,041 --> 00:35:10,337 We're out. 677 00:35:10,361 --> 00:35:14,177 Lovely work, fellas. 678 00:35:14,201 --> 00:35:15,178 Really. 679 00:35:15,202 --> 00:35:17,377 Tell you what, I've got some beers in the truck if you boys are keen. 680 00:35:17,401 --> 00:35:18,697 What do you say? Shit yeah. 681 00:35:18,721 --> 00:35:19,721 Yeah? 682 00:35:25,401 --> 00:35:26,921 Thanks for the technical save. 683 00:35:40,841 --> 00:35:44,017 Victims of the explosions were immediately rushed via ambulance 684 00:35:44,041 --> 00:35:45,937 to Melbourne's major hospitals. 685 00:35:45,961 --> 00:35:49,497 Security guard Terry Whittaker was injured whilst rendering assistance 686 00:35:49,521 --> 00:35:51,137 in the immediate aftermath. 687 00:35:51,161 --> 00:35:53,257 He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, 688 00:35:53,281 --> 00:35:56,057 where he spoke to Rob Rickards. 689 00:35:56,081 --> 00:35:58,817 Terry, you were in the city when the bombing occurred. 690 00:35:58,841 --> 00:36:00,817 That's right, yeah. And what were you doing? 691 00:36:00,841 --> 00:36:04,137 I was working at the courthouse, doing security, 692 00:36:04,161 --> 00:36:06,177 when the bomb went off, um, yeah. 693 00:36:06,201 --> 00:36:07,537 What was that like? 694 00:36:07,561 --> 00:36:09,897 Oh, it was just this enormous boom. 695 00:36:09,921 --> 00:36:11,937 You know, the force of it threw me back. 696 00:36:11,961 --> 00:36:14,937 It... it... it felt like the building was trying to take off 697 00:36:14,961 --> 00:36:16,337 and then land again. 698 00:36:16,361 --> 00:36:19,297 At what point did you realise that you were injured yourself? 699 00:36:19,321 --> 00:36:22,561 Oh, when an ambo told me to lie down in the stretcher. 700 00:36:23,481 --> 00:36:26,977 We'll be back with a statement from the premier after the break. 701 00:36:27,001 --> 00:36:30,177 Dennis will send you out again. He'd be mad not to. 702 00:36:30,201 --> 00:36:31,721 Look what you did, Noels. 703 00:36:36,281 --> 00:36:38,041 Rob... Yeah? 704 00:36:39,361 --> 00:36:43,537 if you ever have any time, will you talk me through a footy game? 705 00:36:43,561 --> 00:36:46,457 Ah, well, the season hasn't started yet. 706 00:36:46,481 --> 00:36:48,097 Even just a tape. 707 00:36:48,121 --> 00:36:51,697 What, do you like your footy? No, but I need to learn. 708 00:36:51,721 --> 00:36:55,217 I mean, I see what we play in the bulletin, obviously, but... 709 00:36:55,241 --> 00:36:58,537 So you've never sat down and watched a game of footy? 710 00:36:58,561 --> 00:37:01,137 Nuh. 711 00:37:01,161 --> 00:37:02,161 Noelene... 712 00:37:03,481 --> 00:37:07,137 Aussie Rules footy is the single best sport on the planet, 713 00:37:07,161 --> 00:37:10,081 and I am the single best person to explain it to you. 714 00:37:13,921 --> 00:37:15,817 Dennis, you there? 715 00:37:15,841 --> 00:37:18,457 Yeah. Is Helen off the air? 716 00:37:18,481 --> 00:37:21,257 No, we're extending tonight. 717 00:37:21,281 --> 00:37:23,297 I don't suppose my mother's there? Yeah. 718 00:37:23,321 --> 00:37:25,017 She was with Helen all arvo. 719 00:37:25,041 --> 00:37:28,217 Can you apologise to them and tell them not to wait for me? 720 00:37:28,241 --> 00:37:29,697 They've put the whole city into lockdown. 721 00:37:29,721 --> 00:37:32,217 I don't think I'm getting out of here anytime soon. 722 00:37:32,241 --> 00:37:33,897 Will do. 723 00:37:33,921 --> 00:37:35,721 And, Dale... Yeah? 724 00:37:37,561 --> 00:37:39,001 Good work today, mate. 725 00:37:40,841 --> 00:37:42,161 Thanks. 726 00:37:53,641 --> 00:37:55,121 Do you want to walk it off? 727 00:37:56,841 --> 00:37:59,321 Got to grab the rest of the gear anyway. 728 00:38:00,201 --> 00:38:01,401 OK. 729 00:38:14,521 --> 00:38:16,097 Hello? 730 00:38:16,121 --> 00:38:17,641 I think they've evacuated the city. 731 00:38:48,961 --> 00:38:50,721 Might grab us some shots. 732 00:39:45,601 --> 00:39:46,761 Dale. 733 00:39:53,881 --> 00:39:55,657 He did so well, didn't he? 734 00:39:55,681 --> 00:39:57,417 I know I'm biased but... 735 00:39:57,441 --> 00:39:58,481 He was incredible. 736 00:39:59,681 --> 00:40:00,937 He was the lead in every state. 737 00:40:00,961 --> 00:40:03,081 Millions of people are going to see what he did today. 738 00:40:08,921 --> 00:40:11,657 I have to confess that I haven't actually used a crockpot before. 739 00:40:11,681 --> 00:40:13,137 I bought it especially. 740 00:40:13,161 --> 00:40:16,177 And I just am not sure if I put the rice in the pot 741 00:40:16,201 --> 00:40:18,257 or if I cook the rice on the stove first. 742 00:40:18,281 --> 00:40:20,177 Let... let me do it. 743 00:40:20,201 --> 00:40:23,057 Such a relief to feel like I'm useful. 744 00:40:23,081 --> 00:40:25,617 All yours. You can pour the drinks. 745 00:40:25,641 --> 00:40:28,161 Yes. THAT I can do. 746 00:40:32,481 --> 00:40:34,137 I was so nervous about meeting you. 747 00:40:34,161 --> 00:40:35,601 Oh, please. 748 00:40:37,961 --> 00:40:40,057 Has Dale met your parents yet? 749 00:40:40,081 --> 00:40:41,457 No. 750 00:40:41,481 --> 00:40:43,737 Will they be joining us for Easter? 751 00:40:43,761 --> 00:40:47,817 Um, I don't really have much contact with my family, actually. 752 00:40:47,841 --> 00:40:51,217 I haven't since I was a teenager. 753 00:40:51,241 --> 00:40:53,601 Yeah. Things just got all... 754 00:40:55,081 --> 00:40:56,777 just a bit... 755 00:40:56,801 --> 00:40:58,737 It can be a difficult time. 756 00:40:58,761 --> 00:41:00,777 Yeah. 757 00:41:00,801 --> 00:41:03,217 I made a lot of mistakes when Dale was that age. 758 00:41:03,241 --> 00:41:04,977 I'm sure you know. 759 00:41:05,001 --> 00:41:06,441 No. 760 00:41:09,401 --> 00:41:13,161 Dale's father died when he was 15, and I... 761 00:41:17,841 --> 00:41:20,801 I wasn't much of a mother for a good while. 762 00:41:23,881 --> 00:41:25,977 I went to pieces, really. 763 00:41:26,001 --> 00:41:27,761 Tried to hide it. That made it worse. 764 00:41:29,121 --> 00:41:30,281 Dale had to hold me together. 765 00:41:32,681 --> 00:41:33,681 For years. 766 00:41:37,081 --> 00:41:38,401 I know that he adores you. 767 00:41:40,001 --> 00:41:41,801 I'm doing my best to make it up to him. 768 00:41:43,321 --> 00:41:45,257 It's all you can do, really, isn't it? 769 00:41:45,281 --> 00:41:46,281 Yeah. 770 00:41:49,761 --> 00:41:50,920 Cheers. 771 00:41:53,001 --> 00:41:55,841 Adam... 772 00:41:57,361 --> 00:41:59,097 I've just realised something. 773 00:41:59,121 --> 00:42:01,721 What is it? 774 00:42:06,361 --> 00:42:07,801 I'm naked and I'm ashamed. 775 00:42:09,401 --> 00:42:11,160 I can see you're naked and I don't mind. 776 00:42:14,161 --> 00:42:17,921 I think it's... beautiful. 777 00:42:42,881 --> 00:42:44,201 Geoff? 778 00:42:54,681 --> 00:42:55,961 Geoff? 779 00:42:57,081 --> 00:42:58,297 Geoff? 780 00:42:58,321 --> 00:43:00,097 Oh! Darling! 781 00:43:00,121 --> 00:43:03,417 Oh, my God! Geoff! 782 00:43:03,441 --> 00:43:07,337 Oh! What is it? Is it... Is it your chest? 783 00:43:07,361 --> 00:43:10,137 Hold on, darling. Just hold on. 784 00:43:10,161 --> 00:43:13,160 I'm going to call an ambulance, OK? 785 00:43:22,201 --> 00:43:23,641 Hi. 786 00:43:25,561 --> 00:43:27,161 Are you OK? Yeah. 787 00:43:29,841 --> 00:43:32,257 Sorry I'm so late. Oh, please. Are you OK? 788 00:43:32,281 --> 00:43:33,537 Yeah. 789 00:43:33,561 --> 00:43:34,937 I've put your mum in the spare room 790 00:43:34,961 --> 00:43:36,761 because it got too late to drive her to yours. 791 00:43:40,721 --> 00:43:42,937 Sure you're OK? Yeah. 792 00:43:42,961 --> 00:43:44,497 You want some water? 793 00:43:44,521 --> 00:43:45,897 No. Something to eat? 794 00:43:45,921 --> 00:43:47,537 No. 795 00:43:47,561 --> 00:43:48,641 Sit down. 796 00:43:49,641 --> 00:43:51,001 Oh, my God. 797 00:43:52,401 --> 00:43:54,777 Dale, trust me, 798 00:43:54,801 --> 00:43:57,601 everything changes after what you did today. 799 00:44:06,801 --> 00:44:09,257 I think all the adrenaline just left my body. 800 00:44:09,281 --> 00:44:10,561 Yeah. 801 00:44:13,881 --> 00:44:15,217 I need to have a shower. 802 00:44:15,241 --> 00:44:16,761 OK. 803 00:44:17,721 --> 00:44:19,001 I love you. 804 00:44:35,401 --> 00:44:37,281 I love you. 805 00:44:42,561 --> 00:44:45,001 I'm going to wait here for you, OK? 806 00:45:01,361 --> 00:45:03,640 Nurse Vickers required in emergency. 807 00:45:14,801 --> 00:45:17,000 Evelyn. 808 00:45:20,041 --> 00:45:21,681 How is he? 809 00:45:25,441 --> 00:45:28,017 Emergency heart bypass. 810 00:45:28,041 --> 00:45:29,897 He was six hours in surgery. 811 00:45:29,921 --> 00:45:31,097 Oh, Jesus Christ. 812 00:45:31,121 --> 00:45:34,977 But successful? They think so, yes. 813 00:45:35,001 --> 00:45:37,617 They said it'd be a few months of recovery. 814 00:45:37,641 --> 00:45:41,137 I've just spoken to the CEO, 815 00:45:41,161 --> 00:45:44,977 and he wants the best doctors for Geoff, the best care. 816 00:45:45,001 --> 00:45:46,697 So if there's anything he needs... 817 00:45:46,721 --> 00:45:48,600 Just promise me... 818 00:45:49,681 --> 00:45:51,377 you won't use this to axe him. 819 00:45:51,401 --> 00:45:52,897 Oh, no. That goes without saying. 820 00:45:52,921 --> 00:45:54,977 I want you to say it. Of course. 821 00:45:55,001 --> 00:45:57,377 But, you know, you don't need to worry about that now. 822 00:45:57,401 --> 00:45:59,457 He'll need to hear it when he wakes up. 823 00:45:59,481 --> 00:46:00,458 Of course. 824 00:46:00,482 --> 00:46:05,217 That the network is supporting his recovery and his return to the desk. 825 00:46:05,241 --> 00:46:08,097 And I am sure the CEO will call him 826 00:46:08,121 --> 00:46:12,361 and he will say words... to that effect. 827 00:46:14,441 --> 00:46:16,417 It needs to be said publicly. 828 00:46:16,441 --> 00:46:17,641 OK. 829 00:46:18,961 --> 00:46:21,321 CEO wants an update, so I will... 830 00:46:23,041 --> 00:46:25,361 give you your privacy. 831 00:46:39,441 --> 00:46:42,337 Hello, Peter, it's Evelyn Walters. 832 00:46:42,361 --> 00:46:45,681 Geoff suffered a heart attack late last night. 833 00:46:46,761 --> 00:46:50,017 Thank you. Thank you. 834 00:46:50,041 --> 00:46:55,017 He's undergone heart bypass surgery and he's doing well, 835 00:46:55,041 --> 00:46:58,977 but obviously there will be public interest, 836 00:46:59,001 --> 00:47:01,977 and Geoff's been very clear. 837 00:47:02,001 --> 00:47:06,241 He wants the exclusive to go to you at the Sun. 838 00:47:08,041 --> 00:47:12,201 This is contingent on it being in print by tomorrow at the latest. 839 00:47:13,881 --> 00:47:15,697 Absolutely. 840 00:47:15,721 --> 00:47:18,617 Absolutely, I can give you all the details, 841 00:47:18,641 --> 00:47:22,937 but Geoff had a quote he was very keen for me pass on. 842 00:47:22,961 --> 00:47:24,241 Do you have a pen? 843 00:47:26,761 --> 00:47:29,417 "I have a long road ahead of me, 844 00:47:29,441 --> 00:47:33,617 "but with the support of my family and my loyal viewers, 845 00:47:33,641 --> 00:47:39,801 "I will absolutely be back on air in July, and I can't wait." 846 00:47:42,081 --> 00:47:43,521 Shall I repeat that? 847 00:47:58,401 --> 00:47:59,881 Do you have a minute? 848 00:48:04,961 --> 00:48:07,057 Do you want to go for a walk? Grab a drink? 849 00:48:07,081 --> 00:48:08,321 No. 850 00:48:15,681 --> 00:48:19,217 Alright. I feel like I should explain myself. 851 00:48:19,241 --> 00:48:22,361 I was... I was in a bit of a strange state yesterday. 852 00:48:23,641 --> 00:48:25,217 Right. 853 00:48:25,241 --> 00:48:27,297 It's just the shock of everything. 854 00:48:27,321 --> 00:48:30,297 I don't actually remember what happened or in what order. 855 00:48:30,321 --> 00:48:33,241 So I was just there, it could have been anybody. 856 00:48:36,961 --> 00:48:38,601 The shots, adrenaline... 857 00:48:40,881 --> 00:48:45,880 I just came to say that, um, whatever happened between us, 858 00:48:47,641 --> 00:48:49,921 I hope it doesn't affect things going forward. 859 00:48:51,001 --> 00:48:52,697 Because we have been a good team 860 00:48:52,721 --> 00:48:55,977 and it would be a shame to lose that over a few seconds. 861 00:48:56,001 --> 00:48:58,601 It was a solid minute, from what I recall. 862 00:49:01,321 --> 00:49:02,961 I'm committed to Helen. 863 00:49:04,641 --> 00:49:06,201 I care about her deeply. 864 00:49:07,521 --> 00:49:10,601 The last thing I want to do is hurt her. 865 00:49:14,081 --> 00:49:15,521 So please don't tell anyone. 866 00:49:17,241 --> 00:49:18,761 Of course. 867 00:49:24,401 --> 00:49:26,001 It wasn't the shots, by the way. 868 00:49:29,721 --> 00:49:31,121 We never drank them.