ABC News Australia 26/12/15 - Continuing threat of Christmas Day bush fires

As the report is one which tackles serious and quite upsetting news, a package is used to show shots of the effected areas and tell the story in a more emotive way.

Sequences of shots showing large areas of charcoal trees are used to show the sheer amount of damage that was done. Interviews with residents of nearby towns and police statements are also used to communicate the facts of the fire, how it began, how long it lasted etc.

During the reporter's piece to camera she changes the focus to the impact on nearby shops and businesses, who over the holiday period need the income that they have lost to make it through the year.

The report is incredibly factual, but also provides the empathy and understanding that is needed when talking about an issue which has at some point effected the majority of the country.

BBC News at Six - 22/12/2015 - Family members of those lost in Afghanistan

The report begins with a series of photos of James Bateman, who lost his life in Afghanistan, giving the ULAY a strong emotive start. Immediately you can tell that the report is one of remembrance.

The report then focuses more closely in on whether the lives that were lost had an impact. Through an interview with James Bateman's wife, the report becomes far more relatable to the audience, she shows clear doubt as to whether the loss of his life has actually contributed to any true cause.

Another interview then follows, intersected with some more sequence shots of soldiers and a very short piece to camera from the reporter about the differing opinions. The second interview is with the mother of Corporal Tom Gadon. She holds the opinion that the actions that were taken by soldiers and the lives lost were not necessarily in vain, ensuring that two different opinions were shown meant that the report was well balanced.

25/11/ - Sky News Tonight - Osborne's U-Turn on Tax Credits/Police cuts

The entire report is based around a large screen which the reporter stands in front of, and on which graphics are displayed to help the audience understand the facts of the report itself.

I personally found this report quite interesting as it relied completely on the reporter and their ability to be engaging in front of a camera, whilst also being able to communicate with the audience in an effective way.

Although this short report did have some visual back up, I would've found it far more visually engaging if the graphics had perhaps been underlays rather than on a screen behind the reporter. Due to the camera having to frame up around the reporter and the screen it meant that the entire graphic was not always in shot, and thus made it harder to understand.

PC David Phillips, BBC News at Six 5/10

Regardless of age or profession, this story has a wide reach and an enormous impact. Almost everyone knows someone that's involved in the Police Force, or is close to someone of a similar age. It is because of this that PC Phillips' death has so much reach.

There are multiple overlays and interviews, including footage from the crime scene, a statement made by the Chief Constable and photos of Phillips.This provides both emotional links to the story and helps to tie the information together for viewers. Animated maps are used as transitions.

Statement by Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy 

Screen grab from Google Street View used to show both vehicle and location

These all help tell the story effectively, ensuring that the report is easy watching for viewers but reports the facts in a succinct manner.

Overall the report is well balanced. Where opinion is shown it is directly from interview sources or from footage of statements made in regard to the events.

There is nothing immediate that I would change or alter. Due to the lack of information currently available it makes it difficult to report on the event in more depth. Throughout the report all the vital information, including a plea to the public for information, and a plea for the driver to come forward, were covered thoroughly and in a way that was accessible and understandable to viewers.