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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Disaster broadcast as 7 News switches to wrong channel during live show leaving Brisbane viewers confused
Monday night's 7 News Brisbane broadcast, viewers were left scratching their heads when the local bulletin abruptly switched to Sydney's Mark Ferguson and Angela Cox mid-show. The surprise handover occurred around 6.37pm, shortly after an ad break, following a power failure at Seven's Mount Coot-Tha studios in Brisbane. According to TVBlackbox, for several minutes Brisbane viewers found themselves watching the Sydney edition of the news - with the broadcast running all the way through to the final news segment before sport and weather. It wasn't until Sydney's sports presenter Mel McLaughlin popped up onscreen that the unusual crossover was finally acknowledged. 'Welcome back, and welcome to our Brisbane viewers joining us due to a technical issue,' she said, as the segment shifted gears to the sports headlines. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A Seven spokesperson confirmed the mishap to TV Blackbox, revealing: 'There was a power failure on station and the team worked incredibly hard to get back on air in time for the Sunshine State's critical weather forecast.' Queensland's weather guru Tony Auden eventually returned to screens to deliver the all-important local forecast, before presenters Max Futcher and Katrina Blowers reappeared for the bulletin's wholesome 'Sunny Side' segment. Local sports presenter Steve Titmus was also briefly spotted at the desk during the handover but didn't get a chance to present the final sports stories due to the disruption. Meanwhile, fans trying to catch the full replay on 7plus were met with a surprise of their own - only the first 30 minutes of the Brisbane bulletin were uploaded, with the Sydney takeover absent from the stream. The Sydney edition had yet to appear online as of Tuesday morning. In a lighthearted sign-off, Max Futcher offered a sly nod to the on-air blunder, telling viewers: 'Hope your night is going smoothly.' It follows the news that three senior reporters at Channel Seven have jumped ship to rival Network 10. Seven's award-winning former foreign correspondent Amelia Brace, 7News Sydney reporter Bill Hogan and Spotlight producer-reporter Denham Hitchcock all resigned from the network last week, The Australian 's Media Diary reported. They are reportedly set to join a new investigative show set up by Channel Ten 's news boss Martin White. Brace and Hitchcock exited Seven's studio in Sydney within hours of quitting and are set to start their new jobs at Ten on Monday morning while Hogan will begin with the network in three weeks' time. Ten has reportedly offered Brace a $50,000 increase on the $220,000 a year she had been getting paid. In a message to colleagues on Friday, she said: 'It feels off to not have an official 'last day' to say goodbye, but it's best for me to just fade away for now.' 'Stand up for yourselves, and each other … and think of me every time you have to find a f**king case study.' Meanwhile, Hitchcock departs only three months after having returned to Seven after a couple of years off living on a catamaran with his young family. 'I'm back. It's time to wash some of the salt out - and get back to what I do best,' he said in an Instagram post. 'Back in 2019 the network asked me to start what would eventually become the Spotlight program with one producer and one cameraman - and as the limited shows proved successful - the team quickly grew and it would turn into the network's flagship program. Brace and Hitchcock exited Seven's studio in Sydney within hours of quitting and are set to start their new jobs at Ten on Monday morning while Hogan (pictured) will begin with the network in three weeks time 'I stepped away for a few years to go sailing with the family - and have returned to find a new EP, a new team, new reporters, a fresh energy, an abundance of stories, and some genuine excitement about the year ahead.' He ended the message by asking followers and fans to send 'research ideas'. 'But please - researched ideas - not just wild theories,' he warned, before adding: 'Keep an eye on @7newsspotlight it's going to be quite the year.' Hitchcock's short return to Seven came after he welcomed his second child in December with his wife Mari. He returned to screens in May 2023, in the true crime documentary 'Who Killed Marea?', which examines a 20-year-old cold case. Hitchcock led the Sky News investigation into the mysterious and brutal slaying of Marea Yann who was killed in her home in rural Victoria in 2003. The departures confirm industry whispers that Ten will launch a 'news magazine show' to take on the likes of Nine's 60 Minutes, Seven's Spotlight, and the ABC's Four Corners. The Australian reported last month that a 'crack team' of producers, referred to as the 'investigations unit' was being assembled to helm the new program. It was claimed that Channel Ten reporter Dan Sutton would be the show's executive producer, with potential reporters currently being screen tested. A Network Ten spokesperson confirmed the establishment of the investigation unit to Daily Mail Australia.
Business Recorder
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Iron ore dips on tepid China demand, higher shipments
SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices dipped for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, pressured by subdued demand for the steelmaking ingredient in top consumer China and higher shipments from top producers Australia and Brazil. The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) traded 0.21% lower at 698 yuan ($96.94) a metric ton by 0300 GMT. The benchmark June iron ore on the Singapore Exchange was 0.18% lower at $95.9 a ton. China's crude steel output in 2025 is expected to fall to 968 million metric tons, down 37 million tons from 2024, Mark Ferguson, director of metals and mining research at S&P Global Commodity Insights told a conference on Wednesday in Singapore. The daily crude steel production of key steel enterprises in May dipped 0.3% month-on-month to 2.2 million tons, consultancy Lange Steel said, citing statistics from the China Iron and Steel Industry Association. The total volume of iron ore dispatched from Australia and Brazil edged 0.9% higher week-on-week, as of May 25, to reach 27.3 million tons, data from consultancy Mysteel showed. Mysteel attributed the rise to lifted ore shipments from Australia, who increased shipments to China by 10.4% week-on-week to 17.4 million tons. Also dampening sentiment was the Brazilian government's decision to renew 25% tariffs on Tuesday, measures which were initially imposed last year on 19 steel products. Iron ore futures range-bound Still, China's industrial profits picked up pace in April, official data showed on Tuesday, giving policymakers cause for optimism that recent stimulus efforts are helping to keep the economy afloat despite trade tensions with the United States. Other steelmaking ingredients on the DCE weakened, with coking coal and coke down 0.75% and 0.99%, respectively. Most steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange lost ground. Rebar dropped 1%, hot-rolled coil shed 0.74%, stainless steel eased 0.82%, while wire rod climbed 1.96%.
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Major Glasgow city centre roads to close as Orange walks take place this weekend
Read on to find out if you'll be affected by road closures MARCH ON Major Glasgow city centre roads to close as Orange walks take place this weekend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SEVERAL major roads across Glasgow are set to close as hundreds take part in Orange walks this weekend. Rolling road closures will be in place as a total of nine marches will bring the city centre streets to a standstill. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Major roads across Glasgow are set to shut this weekend Credit: Tom Farmer 3 Hundreds are set to take part in Orange walks across the city on Sunday Credit: Mark Ferguson Walks, with up to 200 people, will pass through the city centre, east end, west end, southside and north Glasgow this Sunday. Thousands of marchers have already taken to the streets during Orange walks this month. On May 17, Old Firm fans came face-to-face when an Orange Walk paraded by a hotel packed with Celtic supporters ahead of their side's title street party. Hoops fans were surrounded by police as some jeered and gestured and others used their mobile phones to film 2,500 marchers file past the building to take part in the VE Day 80th anniversary. This weekend, several marches will meet in the Cathedral Square area on June 1. Around 780 members are expected to take part, with some walks feeding into other larger walks. It is estimated that 200 will march from Kinning Park to Cathedral Square via the city centre at 12.15pm. The route will head down King George V Bridge, George Square and Nelson Mandela Place. Busy streets including Hope Street, West George Street and High Street will also be brought to a standstill during the procession. In the east end, around 200 marchers will head from Brook Street at 2.30pm and onto Cathedral Square. Tense scenes in Glasgow as Celtic fans in stand off with Orange walk followers There will be closures on on London Road, Duke Street, High Street and Castle Street. Around 180 people will head from Corn Street along Garscube Road, West Nile Street and Blythswood Square with rolling road closures in place. They will continue along West George Street, onto George Square and onto High Street, and onto Cathedral Square from 2.15pm. In the west of the city, 150 Orange Order members will head from Haugh Road to Cathedral Square. Traffic will be stopped on the busy Argyle Street just after 12.15pm with the procession heading down St Vincent Street, Pitt Street, West George Street, George Square, and on to High Street. More members will gather in Possilpark at around 1.30pm and walk to Corn Street to meet another march. Around 120 will walk along roads including Possil Road and Garscube Road. A march starting at 2pm from Maxwell Road will join another group at Centre Street. Pollockshaws Road, Bridge Street and Nelson Street will all be closed as 80 marches parade through the streets. Around 75 members will head from Beith Street to Haugh Road at 11.30am. And 80 marchers will start from Millarbank Road to Corn Street at 1pm. More than 45,000 members of the Orange Order are set to take to Scottish streets this summer. The busiest day is expected to be July 5, when approximately 30,365 marchers will take to Scottish streets, with the earliest parade starting at 7:10am in Coatbridge. A total of 93 separate parades are planned for that day. It comes as the Orange Order demanded an 'immediate meeting' with the First Minister after female members were allegedly targeted by online trolls.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Scotland on brink of incredible record-breaking sunshine – but it's set to grind to a halt soon
The sunshine expected between now and Thursday should be enough to create unprecedented sunny spring weather since records began in 1910 HOT STUFF Scotland on brink of incredible record-breaking sunshine – but it's set to grind to a halt soon Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND continued to rack up the rays at the weekend, taking us closer to a new record for the sunniest spring ever. It seems certain that 2025 will smash the 520.4 hours of sunshine witnessed five years ago in the COVID spring of 2020. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Scotland is edging closer to breaking the record for the sunniest spring on record Credit: Mark Ferguson 4 Scots have been soaking up the rays this season Credit: Mark Ferguson 4 The country has already exceeded the number of sunshine hours seen last summer Credit: Michael Schofield 4 Thousands flocked to beaches this weekend Credit: Alamy Spring is officially measured by the months of March, April and May. We have already exceeded the number of sunshine hours seen in the whole of last summer. Thousands enjoyed the great outdoors yesterday and today, with city beer gardens and pavement cafes bursting at the seams with sun-seekers. On Saturday, ferry operator Cal Mac said there was a two-hour queue for cars trying to cross from Largs to Millport and a 30-minute wait for foot passengers. One of the downsides of the good weather was the accumulation of blue-green algae at the boating pond of Rouken Glen Park in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire. The local council advised people to keep away from the water and not to allow pets to enter the contaminated area. This is because it can cause illness and even death to animals. While most were soaking up the sun, madcap Ben Girdwood hiked up to Cairn Lochain in the Cairngorms to ski on the only decent patch of snow left in the mountains. He said: "After all the hot weather recently, I was amazed that there was still a patch of snow big enough to be able to ski on.' Today, Glasgow Airport recorded a temperature of 23C after the city recorded 24.8C the day before. Dramatic moment Ryanair plane is forced to abort landing during Tenerife storm The sunshine expected between now and Thursday should be enough to create unprecedented sunny spring weather since records began in 1910. It would appear there is rain in the forecast from Friday until the end of May. The Met Office long-range weather forecast states: "As we head into the bank holiday weekend and following week, a change in weather type is expected. "More unsettled conditions are likely to develop, with weather systems moving in from the Atlantic. "The change is likely to happen first in the northwest, probably later on Friday or through Saturday. "This will see frontal systems bringing spells of rain, perhaps heavy at times, with a risk of strong winds in places, and these conditions will gradually spread across the UK as we go through the weekend. "Drier and brighter intervals are likely between systems, but with showers, some of which could be heavy thunder. "Temperatures will probably be close to average, perhaps slightly above at times, but will feel fairly cool in the often strong winds."
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Teen arrested after boy, 16, dies after ‘assault' at Scots beach
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGER has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following an alleged incident at a Scottish beach. Kayden Moy, 16, tragically passed away after an alleged attack at Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire, last night. 8 He tragically passed away this morning Credit: PA 8 Kayden's devastated dad paid tribute on social media 8 Cops raced to the scene after the alarm was raised Credit: Mark Ferguson The young lad, from East Kilbride, was enjoying a day out with friends when he was wounded in an alleged assault at around 6.45pm. The popular teen had travelled to the busy seafront spot as thousands flocked to soak up the scorching weekend sunshine. Medics battled to save Kayden's life alongside other members of the public as he was rushed to hospital. However, he sadly passed away from his injuries this morning. A major probe was launched after his death. Police have now confirmed that a 17-year-old male has now been arrested in connection with Kayden's death. A statement from the force read: "Following enquiries into the death of a 16-year-old male on a beach in Irvine on Saturday, 17 May, officers have arrested a 17-year-old male. "Enquiries into the death are ongoing." A source told the Scottish Sun: 'Kayden was a very popular boy with lots of friends. The local community in East Kilbride is in shock. Van torched in latest attack as gangland war continues to rage across Scotland 'To think he went with his friends for a day at the beach and never came home is just awful." Kayden's devastated friends and family took to social media to as they paid tribute to the "great guy". His heartbroken dad Paul wrote: "My firstborn son, my big boy, my best friend, my main man, my everything. Rest easy, my boy." And a pal said: "Rest in peace Kayden, will forever miss you. You were taken far too soon, brother. Will forever try and make you proud, I love you, Kayden." Another put: "Will forever be in all of our hearts, we will get through this together." A third added: "Thinking of you all, the wee man was a great guy." A fourth said: "Rest in eternal peace young Kayden. Forever 16." A fifth commented: "Rest easy my boy." Police previously appealed to anyone who may have mobile phone footage of the alleged incident to get in touch. Officers were also spotted patrolling the sand dunes on this morning as a major investigation got underway into the lad's death. 8 Members of the public and medics battled to save the teen 8 Police locked down road near the beach as they investigate the death Credit: Mark Ferguson 8 Cops stand guard near the dunes were Kayden was killed at Irvine Beach Credit: Mark Ferguson A large section of a nearby pond has been taped off as officers carry out enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, Major Investigations Team, said: 'An extensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death. "Our officers are supporting the boy's family at this very difficult and heartbreaking time. 'From our investigation so far, we know there were a number of people on the beach around the time of the disturbance. "We believe several of them were filming at the time and may have footage of what happened. 'I would urge people to review the footage they have and contact police if they think the footage captured could be of significance to our investigation.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday, 17 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. 8 Kayden Moy visited the beach with pals over the weekend
