ABC staff strike: BBC content to replace flagship shows, including 7.30 and AM
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ABC journalists are striking for 24 hours over pay and conditions, with BBC content replacing flagship shows like 7.30 and AM.
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Australian viewers will lose access to ABC flagship news programs for 24 hours during the strike, potentially missing local news coverage during this period.
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ABC staff strike: BBC content to replace flagship shows, including 7.30 and AM.
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ABC staff are walking off the job on Wednesday to protest what they characterize as a low pay offer from ABC managing director Hugh Marks.
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