Season three opens in 1988, a year of significant change in Australia and the world. Helen Norville, now the undisputed star of the newsroom at ABN, finds her position challenged by the arrival of a brash new executive, Charlie Tate. He is determined to modernize the bulletin with flashier graphics and a more commercial approach, creating immediate tension with Helen’s traditional, serious journalistic style. Her personal life is also in flux as she navigates a separation from her husband, Dale.
Geoffrey Walters, meanwhile, has settled into his role as a senior reporter and is mentoring a young journalist. However, he grapples with the evolving landscape of television news, where sensationalism sometimes threatens to overshadow substance. His loyalty is tested between supporting Helen’s vision and adapting to Charlie’s demands for higher ratings. Geoffrey also faces new challenges in his personal relationships, seeking a balance between his demanding career and his private life.
The season uses major historical events of 1988 as its backdrop. These include the Australian Bicentenary, a celebration that sparks national debate about colonialism and Indigenous rights. The crew also covers the tragic Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, and the escalating AIDS crisis. These stories force the team to confront ethical dilemmas and the emotional weight of reporting on real-world tragedies.
A central storyline involves the network’s intensive coverage of the upcoming Australian federal election. Charlie pushes for provocative, personality-driven reporting, while Helen insists on rigorous, policy-focused journalism. Their professional clash becomes deeply personal, revealing old wounds and conflicting ambitions. The pressure of the election cycle strains relationships across the entire newsroom.
As the season progresses, Helen must decide whether to compromise her principles to maintain her relevance or to take a stand that could cost her everything she has built. Geoffrey, too, reaches a crossroads, contemplating his future role in an industry that is changing faster than he anticipated. The personal and professional lives of the staff continue to intertwine, with new romances, betrayals, and hard-won alliances.
The season culminates during the intense election night broadcast. Technical hiccups, breaking news, and personal tensions collide live on air. In the aftermath, the team is left to pick up the pieces and face a new reality. The finale suggests that while the core mission of journalism remains, the newsroom—and the people in it—will never be the same, poised on the brink of the 1990s and an uncertain future for television news.
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