ABC News has announced that senior journalist Sabra Lane will join its Hobart newsroom and present the Tasmanian 7PM News bulletin on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lane joins weekday presenter Guy Stayner as the faces of the flagship bulletin. She will also contribute to the state newsroom’s reporting across all platforms, including analysis, features and in-depth Stateline interviews.
Lane moved to Tasmania in 2020 and until December was presenter of audio current affairs flagship AM for nine years.
Sabra Lane: “I feel honoured to be given the opportunity to present the weekend 7pm TV bulletin as it’s an important news source for all Tasmanians.
“I moved to Tasmania in 2020 because it was my dream and it’s become my home. I’ve made many friends through ocean swimming, sketching and discovering the state, from Hobart to Boat Harbour, Binalong Bay, Orford and Cockle Creek.
“Most Australians nominate local news as important to them. The Hobart ABC newsroom and offices in Launceston and Burnie are powerhouses of Tasmanian storytelling and many colleagues have become great friends.
“As the media landscape continues to splinter I hope I’m able to help elevate Tasmanian stories, spotlight and hold those in power accountable for their decisions, as well as persuade more Tasmanians to tune in and make the ABC their main, trusted news source.”
Lane has been covering federal politics in Canberra since 2008 and joined AM in 2017. Her other ABC roles have included being Chief Political Correspondent for 7.30 and for Radio Current Affairs.