Matt

I have always thought that John and Marilyn would be much better off without each other. Both characters have immense potential, but not married to one another.

The order is divided into a general and a military division. The five levels of appointment to the order in descending order of seniority have been: Knight and Dame of the Order of Australia (AK and AD – discontinued, original quota of 4 per annum); Companion of the Order of Australia (AC – quota of 35 per annum); Officer of the Order of Australia (AO – quota of 140 per annum); Member of the Order of Australia (AM – quota of 365 per annum);and Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM – no quota). Honorary awards at all levels may be made to deserving non-citizens – these awards are made additional to the quotas.

But you see, those three were receipted awards this year. Pippa was in the 90s

In today's Australia Day ceremonies, the late Corney was awarded an Order of Australia Medallion for her service to the performing arts as a performer. https://www.backtothebay.net/news/2019/01/26/home-and-away-veterans-among-oam-recipients/

While the percentage of costs vary, Five does pay a significant portion of costs. Both shows would be in dire situations without Five’s financial input.

It more comes down to contractual obligations with paying actors.

Okay, I’m going to say one last thing on the matter to clear things up. The answer ‘certain parties’ were getting from Channel 7 were from those in the call centre who are only privy to the information on immediate programming. BTTB directly contacted Angus Ross, the Director of Network Programming, and Therese Hegarty, the Director of Content Rights and Distribution and their answer was given. I’m sorry, but their word is definitely more reliable than a few people in a call-centre with no knowledge of the goings-on in an executive meeting. This whole conversation was inflamed by a certain few who, in a thinly veiled attempt, were trying to cause drama that that was no need to create. At the end of the day, the factors surrounding the axing of The Early Years, however upsetting it was to users, Will most likely never be known.

Cynicism gets nobody anywhere. And sarcasm is the lowest form of humour. Channel Seven gave an answer directly to us regarding The Early Years. The staff passed that on. The subsequent kerfuffle was due to a perpetuation, by a select few, due to their so called 'distrust' in the network.

Hunter ruined Christina’s life - it was the other way around wasn’t it?

Here's one we did in 2006: https://www.backtothebay.net/features/bestcouple/