It started like any other night, with the Strait of Hormuz and petrol prices taking their place at the top of Sunday's NBN News bulletin. But the evening ritual felt different.
The bulletin marked the end of an era, with the local NBN Sunday news at 6pm airing for the last time.
Any emotion felt behind the scenes was disguised by the professionalism of the presenters.
Newsreader Jane Goldsmith was joined by sports presenter Adam Murray and weather presenter Lauren Kempe for the final edition.
Closing out the bulletin, Goldsmith gave a heartfelt message to viewers.
"To our many loyal viewers, thank you for your continued support," she said.
"On behalf of our entire news team, including journalists, camera operators, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for inviting us into your lounge rooms.
"I've been honoured to join you every weekend for 16 years.
"But for now, from the weekend team, goodnight."
As the show finished, the three presenters shared a quick glance of appreciation among themselves as they waved the program goodbye.
For more than 50 years, NBN's Sunday news has punctuated weekends across the Hunter with a host of familiar faces.
In local news, the final bulletin highlighted state government funding for Swansea's damaged sea wall, a coffee-driven traffic jam at Rutherford, a call for more bike lockers at train stations, GP bulk-billing and improved mobile services for Pokolbin.
For the past 16 years, Goldsmith has joined the community in their living rooms every weekend at 6pm.
In a social media post on Friday, Goldsmith invited viewers to join her on a Sunday one final time.
"It's been an honour to join you every weekend for the last 16 years, and before that, for about nine years as a journalist and producer on this much-loved bulletin," Goldsmith said.
"I'm proud of our outstanding news team, past and present, bringing you local stories that matter.
"Thank you to our many loyal viewers. See you Sunday."
Weekend bulletins will end from June 27 and the traditional 6pm news will be replaced with a pre-recorded 30-minute local bulletin at 5.30pm.
Despite more than 6400 viewers signing a petition demanding WIN reconsider, staff were told the restructure would take effect from June 29.
Hunter MP Dan Repacholi said it was the end of an era in a post to social media.
"For more than 50 years, Hunter residents have turned to NBN on a Sunday night to find out how the Newcastle Knights went, check the weather for the week ahead, and hear about everything from council dramas to the latest cow wandering down a country road," he said.
"But thanks to the cuts being made by WIN Television, tonight will be the final Sunday local news bulletin for our region.
"For viewers, it's a final chance to sit down at the end of the weekend and watch the familiar faces who have guided our community through triumph and tragedy for generations.
"Local news matters. It tells our stories, shines a light on the issues affecting our communities, and helps keep people connected across the Hunter.
"Tonight marks the end of an era.
"Thank you to all the journalists, camera operators, producers, presenters and support staff who have worked tirelessly over the decades to bring local news into our homes."
"Make sure you tune in tonight. It will be more than just the news.
"It will be the end of a Hunter tradition."
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp thanked NBN staff for their work for the community.
"Thank you to all the journalists, presenters, camera operators, and all the other staff that have delivered Newcastle's weekend news for decades."
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