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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Trailblazing Logie-Award winning Channel Nine TV presenter dies
Penny Spence, a trailblazer of Australian television and one of the nation's first female newsreaders, died earlier this month, aged 83. Spence rose to prominence in the late '60s as one of the first women to read television news on Channel Nine in Australia. She presented the afternoon bulletin for Channel Nine in New South Wales, while the legendary Brian Henderson anchored the evening edition. Her death was confirmed in a social media statement by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. 'We're saddened to hear of the passing of Penny Spence, a trailblazer in Australian television,' the statement read. 'Spence was part of a pioneering group of women who were the first women to read television news in Australia.' Before her groundbreaking role in news, Spence fronted a women's current affairs program on TCN9 – Channel Nine's broadcasting station – had presented the weather and became a familiar face to viewers across NSW. She was honoured with a Logie Award for Most Popular Female Personality in NSW in 1969. Following her on-screen success, Spence became a major creative force behind the scenes, heading children's programming at the Nine Network. She later took her talents to an international stage, serving as executive producer of the European Broadcasting Union's children's unit, and helmed the popular 1985 Ray Meagher mini-series Colour in the Creek. Fans took to social media to pay tribute to Spence. 'I remember Penny as one of the best executives involved in children's television in the 1980s. Vale,' one person wrote. 'Very sad to hear this,' a second added. Her legacy lives on through a body of acclaimed work archived by the NFSA. This includes the movies The Water Trolley (1988), which received an International Emmy nomination, as well as Shipmates (1987), Sovereign Hill (1990), and Hinkler: The Aviator (1990). Spence also sat for a 1999 oral history interview with the NFSA, reflecting on her groundbreaking role at TCN9 during a formative era of Australian broadcasting. She was the first wife of legendary Channel Nine musical director Geoff Harvey, who died in 2019, and had two daughters with him: Eugenie and Charlotte. Her contributions helped shape Australian television for generations, and her passing marks the end of an era.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cherokee County sheriff and FBI team up for crime probe
(KODE & KSN) — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the FBI to investigate crime in the area. The partnership will allow the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office to assign one of its deputies as an FBI Task Force Officer. That deputy will be assigned to investigate criminal activity within Cherokee County while working with other law enforcement agencies. It's part of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force Program, which focuses on identifying and targeting criminals and groups accused of serious felony offenses. The goal is to prioritize investigations so they can be brought before prosecutors while giving investigators all resources available to local and federal law enforcement agencies. 'Because that's what we're after. Again, is just create a better quality of life for the citizens and visitors that come here to see Cherokee County, where we would like to completely end crime. But we know that's not potential. But if we can reduce it and show the people that are thinking about committing a crime, that there's consequences for their actions,' said Brian Henderson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Awards for service to railway, hospital
Two people with nearly a century of volunteering combined were among more than 150 people celebrated by the Shire of Murray for Volunteer Week. Nominees were awarded certificates of recognition for reaching five, 10, 20, 30 and 40-year milestones, and awards for outstanding contributions were presented at the May 20 function at the Exchange Hotel. Don Butler and Brian Henderson each received milestone awards for 40 years each of support for the Hotham Valley Railway. Rae Endersby received an outstanding contribution award for her 35 years of service at the Murray District Hospital. She has helped fundraise for patient items and equipment. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Shire president Douglas McLarty said the event was a small way the shire could thank volunteers in the community. 'We are incredibly fortunate to have so many volunteers who give their time and energy to Murray. Their contributions play a vital role in supporting and connecting our community,' he said. 'These longstanding volunteers, along with many others within our community, work tirelessly behind the scenes solely for the betterment of our community and for that we are immensely grateful.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Cherokee County officers celebrated for outstanding service
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Cherokee County law enforcement are recognized for the services they provide to their respective communities. The annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Awards Banquet took place Thursday night (5/15) at Bethel Church in Baxter Springs. Agencies represented were Columbus, Galena, Baxter Springs, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. The event, which includes dinner and the awards ceremony, allows each agency to recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty. Sheriff Brian Henderson made this an annual event in 2023, when he was chief of police in Baxter Springs. 'It's not just administration picking somebody, it's their peers that are selecting them and saying, 'hey, this person deserves it.' And that's important to us,' said Sheriff Henderson. 'You look back at your accomplishments and just to know that you're your friends that you work with every day have recognized your efforts that you're out there doing, because a lot of times, that stuff goes unnoticed, and so it's a good opportunity for them to see that they're appreciated,' said Galena Police Chief, Chad Allison. Each agency gave out various awards Thursday. Those included Officer of the Year, Deputy of the Year, and a life-saving award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Have a plan
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Spring is right around the corner and in the Four States, that means severe weather season. This is 'National Severe Weather Preparedness Week' and step one is having a plan. That plan should include things like where you'll go when the sirens sound and what items — like important documents or medication you'll take with you. And make sure everyone in your family knows that plan before a storm arrives. 'You have to make sure that you know where you're going to go, are you going to a public shelter, do you have a place in your home that you're going to be able to retreat to,' said Carl Junction Fire Protection District Chief, Joe Perkins. 'Having things where you know right where they're at, such as cash, credit cards, your identification,' said Cherokee County Sheriff, Brian Henderson. 'If a cell tower were to get hit and it knocked out all service, what's the plan if your kids are in school? How would you communicate? Or, if it were after school and you were headed home from work,' said Cherokee County Emergency manager, Matthew Haviland. You can learn more about making a severe weather plan for your family, HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
