Mike Fitzpatrick, the ABC’s Head of Capital City Network and Sport has confirmed to Radioinfo he will be leaving the national broadcaster this month to focus on his health.

Fitzpatrick said:

“At the end of last year, I was diagnosed with a health condition that has led to extended hospital stays and significant time away from work.

Although I’ve returned over the past weeks, it’s become clear that I’m simply not well enough to work full-time and I need to focus on managing my condition and my health.”

Mike had only joined the ABC in early 2024. He had worked as a creative director with Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA), a consultant with Nine and Audible and with SCA / Austereo for two decades where he was part of the network’s digital audio transition.