Recommendations
Australian Writers
Recommendation R1/1/04 - Director of Development, Director of New Media and Director of Enterprises
Council noted the response to previous recommendations regarding Australian writers and expressed the view that there is still an opportunity to present the "word as written from the page". Perhaps if this is not possible on television this could be examined further by Online or DVD production.
The Advisory Council recommends that ABC Enterprises develop a DVD that consists of readings from Australian novels and poems, accompanied by complimentary music/imagery. Not interviews with the authors or critical analysis of their work just five minute readings. Suggested texts: Tim Winton's Cloudstreet, Sally Morgan's My Place, Les Murray poetry selections and so on. Many people would love their five-minute fiction break. A DVD might accommodate fifteen such readings.
ABC Information Window"
Recommendation R2/1/04 - Director of New Media
The Advisory Council suggests New Media explore the possibilities and applications offered by the deployment of flash (Macromedia Flash) based on information "windows" for users to access online information on the ABC when connected to the Internet.
The format might involve a small "window" that resides on the users desktop and can be used to deliver information that can be repeated every hour or so.
The user may choose to receive reminders through the window of upcoming radio, television or online features and programs.
The Weather Company offers a similar form of product that allows users to have updateable information on weather for a particular location of their choosing. (Reference website: www.weather/com/services/desktop.html?refer=homewxanywhere&from=homewexanywhere)
Promotions Repetition
Revised Recommendation R3/1/04 - Director of Radio and Director of Television
Given the complaints Council members have received about repetitive promotions particularly in television prime time it is recommended that the percentage policy for self and cross promotion on ABC Radio and Television relate to the time frames used to promote general program and product information. This will enhance cross promotion and also provide more interest and variety to promotion material.
Beyond the Bitumen
Recommendation R4/1/04 - Director of Radio
Council recommends that Local Radio take up the Beyond the Bitumen program, as this would provide a window to other peoples dimension outside metropolitan areas.
Lateline
Recommendation R5/1/04 - Director of Television
Council recommends a regular time-slot for Lateline, at present it seems to move around the late evening schedule resulting in missed viewing.
The Comfort Zone - Television
Recommendation R6/1/04 - Director of Television
Council recommends a television program along the lines of The Comfort Zone.
Your Favourite Place
Recommendation R7/1/04 - Director of Radio
Council recommends ABC Radio examine the possibility of producing 30 second sound bites of people speaking from their favourite place
Country Hour - Local Radio
Recommendation R8/1/04 - Director of Radio
The Advisory Council recommends that Country Hour be broadcast on local stations such as ABC Central Coast and a version on metropolitan radio.
Commendations
The Advisory Council made the following commendations:
Taim Bilong Masta
Council commends the repeat of Taim Bilong Masta this was a significant program providing in depth, entertaining information and a different perspective, which also showed the value of preserving archival material.
Life Matters
The Advisory Council commends Life Matters for its high quality content coverage and Julie McCrossin for her excellent and enthusiastic presentation.
Grandstand
The Advisory Council commends the anchors and presenters of Grandstand for the consistent high quality presentation of diverse sport and sport roundups.
Cricket Commentary
The Advisory Council again commends the ABC's Cricket Commentary Team - yet again well done. Kerry O'Keefe especially brings entertaining to cricket and broadens the audience.
Surfing The Menu
The Advisory Council commends Surfing the Menu and its presentation of cuisine and lifestyle throughout Australia. Council was pleased to see a program which addresses the Council's thematic interests.
Australian Story
The Advisory Council commends the new series of Australian Story, thank you for the portrayal of real Australians. Australian Story is at its best when it features real people.
Shipwreck Detectives
The Advisory Council commends Shipwreck Detectives for its excellent research and photography.
Mark Simkin - Tokyo
The Advisory Council commends Mark Simkin for his reports; they always present an informative view of Japanese politics and life.
Beyond The Bitumen
The Advisory Council commends Beyond the Bitumen - a way of bringing regional views to the organisation.
The Comfort Zone
The Advisory Council commends The Comfort Zone.
Radio National Summer Radio
The Advisory Council commends Radio National for the broad range of programs included in its repeat season during the summer break.
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