Michael Rowland departs the ABC at the end of this week

23 February 2026 Michael Rowland will depart the ABC at the end of this week, after 39 years with the broadcaster. As he said on LinkedIn: "It's time."...

ABC’s The Country Hour celebrates 80 years on air

28 November 2025 The Country Hour, Australia’s longest-running radio program is celebrating 80 years since it first aired. On December 3, 1945 presenter Dick Snedden first welcomed listeners...

Vale Peter Ryan OAM

20 July 2025 Peter Ryan OAM died on Friday July 18 after only announcing his departure from the ABC, after 45 years, last month to battle thyroid cancer. Former...

Professor Jackie Huggins commences as the ABC’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence

17 April 2025 Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA has launched her tenure as the ABC’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence. She also has a long history with the broadcaster starting with...

Bridget Brennan to take over from Lisa Millar on ABC News Breakfast

15 August 2024 Bridget Brennan will be the new co-host of ABC News Breakfast, alongside Michael Rowland, when Lisa Millar departs on Friday August 23. A Dja Dja...

Panic attacks on air: A lesson in teamwork from the ABC

13 August 2024 This morning, on ABC News Breakfast, Nate Byrne experienced a panic attack while presenting the weather. What happened next was a beautiful example of a...

Tony Armstrong heads straight to The Pool Room for a third season

28 July 2024 ARN iHeart's The Pool Room with Tony Armstrong is back for a third season and with the 2024 Paris Olympics having commenced, Armstrong will share...

ABC putting the spotlight on Darling Downs

21 October 2015 The ABC are on the road getting ready to broadcast for one week from Toowoomba and its surrounds. Taking with them, Q & A, ABC...