Federation Square to air Lee Lin Chin's final bulletin

Australia is encouraged to #DoItForLeeLin and tune in to her final SBS World News bulletin from 6.30pm tonight.

Lee Lin Chin's final bulletin will air tonight at 6.30pm.

Lee Lin Chin's final bulletin will air tonight at 6.30pm. Source: Twitter Lee Lin Chin

Melbourne's Federation Square is set to screen another piece of Australian history.

The venue will broadcast live Lee Lin Chin's final SBS World News bulletin at 6:30pm tonight. 

Lee Lin Chin behind the desk.
Lee Lin Chin behind the desk. Source: SBS


Fans of Chin will be able to celebrate and commiserate the end of her nearly 30 years behind the news desk.

Known for her unique fashion, Chin is keeping her last outfit a secret until the cameras roll.  

'Shaken by the news'

Separately, a Lee Lin's Leaving Party Facebook page has been set up urging Australians to tune in for the send-off. 

Thousands of Australians have signed up with many sharing the #LetsDoItForLeeLin hashtag.

Chin is known for her unique fashion choices.
Chin is known for her unique fashion choices. Source: AAP


"Australia was shaken by the news TV legend and fashion icon Lee Lin Chin resigned from SBS," the page says.

"Now, we must unite as a country ... We ask YOU, the people of Australia, to switch on your TV and tune into SBS to witness this epic moment in television history."

While one social media user on the group suggested making July 29 "National Lee Lin Chin Day".

Chin's penultimate night on Saturday acted as a warm-up, or as the newsreader put it "the 2nd most important night of your life".

Three decades at SBS

Over three decades, Chin has been a fixture of Australians' Saturday and Sunday evenings and gained a reputation for her style.

A Gold Logie nominee, Chin has told some of the world's biggest stories including the Port Arthur massacre, the September 11 attacks and the death of Nelson Mandela.

Lee Lin Chin
In her early radio days. Source: Supplied


“Having spent the bulk of my professional life at SBS, this isn't by any means an easy decision," Chin said on Thursday.

Chin is yet to announce her next steps, although a stint at Queensland Police may be on the cards.

Watch Lee Lin Chin's final SBS World News Bulletin from 6.30pm tonight on SBS. 


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