Sharyn Ghidella, a veteran journalist who has worked for Channel 7 for almost two decades, has hit out at the network after she was fired.
In an email to staff members, she said she was leaving the company immediately.
In her Facebook page, which was also filled with her thoughts on the various changes that have occurred at Channel 7, Ghidella stated that she was not a fan of the new programs that were introduced by the network.
One of these included a comedy segment and a horoscope report.
Since he took over as the new news director of Channel 7, Anthony De Ceglie has made numerous changes to the company.
One of these is the introduction of a controversial astrology segment. In response to the backlash, De Ceglie defended his decision to include the segment.
In his first interview with News.com.au, De Ceglie said that he was committed to developing new programs and concepts in order to bring in new audiences.
He also noted that the network was not afraid to experiment. According to News.com.au, the veteran journalist was given the chance to bid farewell to her viewers.
The network wanted her to continue working for them for several more weeks.
In her email to staff members, which was also filled with her thoughts on the various changes that have occurred at Channel 7, she said that she was leaving the company immediately.
She thanked her colleagues for their support over the years and said that her time with the network had finally come to an end.
In her email to her colleagues, which was filled with her thoughts on her upcoming departure, she noted that she would miss the many friendships she had made during her time with the company.
However, she said that she would not be able to bid farewell in person.
In her farewell email, she thanked her colleagues for supporting her during her career.
She also thanked them for making sure that her programs were aired each night.
Michael Coombes, the director of News at Seven Brisbane, said that she was a warm and professional individual who would always be welcomed in the lounge rooms of Queensland.
For all of us, Sharyn is more than just a colleague or a mentor. She is a friend, and we wish her well in her future endeavors.
He was one of about 150 employees who were reportedly laid off by the company as the media industry in Australia struggles with mass layoffs.