The Newsreader A New Era (Season 3, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 50 min | Drama

The Newsreader

A New Era (Season 3, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama

When news of an Alaskan oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye's launch, Helen is pressured to rethink her show format, whilst combatting a brutal act of sabotage from Lindsay. Dale tries to land an interview with the PM.

Creator

Michael Lucas (created by)

Director

Emma Freeman

Writers

Michael Lucas (written by) | Kim Ho (developed with) | Andrew Undi Lee (developed with) | Niki Aken (developed with) & 3 more

Producers

Michael Lucas (producer) | Joanna Werner (producer)

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 2, 2025

Release date

Feb 2, 2025 (Australia)

Awards

Series awards

16 wins & 47 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
30 cast members

Name	Known for
Anna Torv Helen Norville Helen Norville See fewer	Fringe (2008)
Sam Reid Dale Jennings Dale Jennings See fewer	Belle (2013)
William McInnes Lindsay Cunningham Lindsay Cunningham See fewer	Unfinished Sky (2007)
Michelle Lim Davidson Noelene Kim Noelene Kim See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Stephen Peacocke Rob Rickards Rob Rickards See fewer	Hercules (I) (2014)
Chum Ehelepola Dennis Tibb Dennis Tibb See fewer	Lodge 49 (2018)
Marg Downey Evelyn Walters Evelyn Walters See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Philippa Northeast Kay Walters Kay Walters See fewer	My Brilliant Career
Daniel Henshall Bill Bill See fewer	Snowtown (2011)
Peter Houghton ABC Radio News Reporter ABC Radio News Reporter See fewer	Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
Dan Spielman Vincent Callahan Vincent Callahan See fewer	The Code (2014)
Maria Theodorakis Leonie Briggs Leonie Briggs See fewer	Walking on Water (2002)
Caroline Lee Jean Pascoe Jean Pascoe See fewer	The Dressmaker (I) (2015)
Maria Angelico Cheryl Ricci Cheryl Ricci See fewer	Sisters (2017)
Harmehar Singh Sharon Sharon See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Jackson Tozer Ross McGrath Ross McGrath See fewer	Ghosts: Australia (2025)
Grant Piro Wayne Wayne See fewer	Escape from Pretoria (2020)
Damian Callinan Frank Frank See fewer	Backyard Ashes (2013)
Sam Clark US Correspondent US Correspondent See fewer	Neighbours (1985)
Justin Smith Doctor Gibbs Doctor Gibbs See fewer	Sleeping Beauty (2011)
John Lloyd Fillingham Professor Alan Tyndall Professor Alan Tyndall See fewer	Exam (2009)
Christine Bartlett News At Six Female Caller News At Six Female Caller See fewer	Young Hercules (1998)
Tom Wilson Nick Nick See fewer	Heartbreak High (2022)
Madelyn Leech Baby Hana Baby Hana See fewer	The Survivors (2025)
Meewon Yang Soon-Hee Kim Soon-Hee Kim See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Joe Cho Byung-Ho Kim Byung-Ho Kim See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Hugo Gutteridge Public Eye Make-up Artist Public Eye Make-up Artist See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Robin McLeavy Marica Evans Marica Evans See fewer	The Loved Ones (2009)
Edward Mylan Sports Reporter (uncredited) Sports Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Whistleblower (2019)
Daisy Shah Campaigner (uncredited) Campaigner (uncredited) See fewer	Residence (2025)