Sky News Australia expands flagship coverage with new weekend editions of First Edition and Newsday
Sky News Australia will launch weekend broadcasts of its flagship programs First Edition and Newsday from 6 September.
The announcement:
Sky News Australia has announced it will launch weekend broadcasts of its successful flagship news and national affairs programs First Edition and NewsDay, bolstering the network’s live breaking news coverage and analysis.
Each Saturday and Sunday from 6.00am, Weekend First Edition hosted by respected journalist Alex Thomas, will bring a sharp focus to the issues of the day playing out in Australia and around the world. With more than three decades of global broadcast experience across CNN, ITN, and the BBC, Alex brings a world-class pedigree and journalistic authority to weekend mornings.
Joining the refreshed weekend line-up is Weekend NewsDay hosted by experienced Sky News presenter Jaynie Seal. Saturdays from 10.00am and Sundays from 12.00pm, Jaynie will deliver comprehensive coverage of breaking stories and key issues shaping the weekend news agenda.
Alex Thomas said: “I feel privileged to be the new host of Weekend First Edition and cannot wait to get started. We want to deliver Australians the biggest news stories nationwide, and from across the globe. We’ll cover breaking events, live, as they happen, with engaging, expert guests bringing analysis and context. I’m excited to use my decades of international broadcast journalism experience to add to the excellent teams at Sky News Australia and FOX SPORTS News.”
Jaynie Seal added: “I have been at Sky News for over a decade and am incredibly excited to be a part of the continuous evolution of delivering the best news nationally and globally.”
Weekend First Edition and Weekend NewsDay premiere Saturday 6 September.
Saturday programming highlights
6.00am Weekend First Edition with Alex Thomas
9.00am Racing Dreams: The Everest with Tim Gilbert and Julie Snook
10.00am Weekend NewsDay with Jaynie SealSunday programming highlights
6.00am Weekend First Edition with Alex Thomas
9.00am Outsiders with Rita Panahi, James Morrow and Rowan Dean
11.00am Business Weekend with Ross Greenwood
12.00pm Weekend NewsDay with Jaynie Seal
6.00pm Freya Fires Up with Freya Leach
7.00pm Danica & James with Danica De Giorgio and James Macpherson
8.00pm The Sunday Showdown with Caleb Bond
9.00pm Paul Murray Live with Paul MurrayAll times listed are AEST.
Commencing Saturday 6 September from 6.00am AEST
Source: Sky News
