Dempster made the announcement at the end of 28 November's Friday night's 7.30 NSW program, a show which was being axed under the ABC cuts strategy outlined by managing director Mark Scott that week. "After almost 20 years the ABC is discontinuing your local show. Thank you for your support, stories ideas and constructive criticism over all this time," Dempster told viewers.
Dempster made a farewell announcement at the conclusion of a 7.30 NSW program on November 28th, which was being canceled as part of the ABC's efforts to reduce costs announced by managing director Mark Scott that week. "After nearly two decades, we're sorry to say that your local show is coming to an end," Dempster said to viewers.