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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amanda Meade

Australian TV networks scramble as news of the Queen’s death breaks in early morning

Queen Elizabeth II Am Wayne Carey Laura Tingle Piers Morgan Australia Anthony Albanese Elizabeth Second Laurie Oakes Age
Photo of Queen Elizabeth II with a black band over one corner on an easel backed by two flags, one Australian
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II came at 3:30am AEST, with all major Australian media networks embarking on blanket live coverage of the historic event. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Australians woke up to the news the Queen had died as TV networks launched their breakfast shows as early as 3.30am AEST and hosts donned black suits, ties and dresses which had been waiting in wardrobe departments for the occasion. Normal programming was halted and blanket coverage of the historic event was uniform across ABC, SBS, Nine, Seven, Ten and Sky News Australia.

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