Why did Hamish leave ABC?

Why did Hamish leave ABC?

Van Onselen, who filled Macdonald’s seat at the Project desk when he defected to the ABC in 2019, was told by Ten news executives last week he was to be moved aside for the prodigal son. Sources say he was happy not to work on Sundays and had earlier asked to cut back on his workload.

What happened to Hamish Macdonald?

In 2017, Macdonald rejoined Network Ten, regularly hosting The Sunday Project and later being appointed the permanent host in January 2018. He remained in the position until December 2019 upon taking on his new role as host of Q&A on ABC. He will continue to appear on The Project as a guest.

Who is replacing Patricia Karvelas on RN drive?

journalist Andy Park
Award-winning broadcaster and journalist Andy Park has been announced as the new host of RN Drive in 2022, bringing listeners home each weekday with a fresh and in-depth perspective on national and international stories.

Does Stan Grant have Parkinson’s disease?

Mr Grant said going to regular Parkinson’s support groups, where he had been surrounded by much older people, had been confronting. “For the first eight years of my diagnosis, I don’t think I ever met someone else with young onset Parkinson’s,” he said.

What happened Q&A host?

In November 2019, the ABC announced that Hamish Macdonald would replace Jones as host from February 2020.

Has Hamish Mcdonald left the ABC?

The role of host will be on a rotation with the broadcaster’s live presenters. “Everyone at the ABC thanks Hamish for the incredible job he has done,” the ABC’s Director of News, Gaven Morris, said.

Where is Fran Kelly going?

Kelly will take a long break over summer and return to the ABC in a yet to be announced role and RN Drive presenter Patricia Karvelas will take over in January. You can see her chatting to Barrie Cassidy on ABC TVs One Plus One on Thursday at 8pm.

Is Tracey Holmes still married?

Tracey Holmes is a journalist with serious credentials and has been married to Stan for the last 20-odd years.

Is Karla Grant married?

Stan GrantKarla Grant / Spouse (m. 1984–2000)

What happened Q&A?

In November 2019, the ABC announced that Hamish Macdonald would replace Jones as host from February 2020. Jones hosted his final episode of Q&A on Monday 9 December 2019, and the program was renamed Q+A from the first episode of 2020, hosted by Macdonald.

Where is Patricia Karvelas going?

Karvelas, who is well-known to Radio National listeners as the host of RN Drive, will move into the Breakfast slot in 2022, bringing her passion and expertise to early-morning audiences across the country.

Who is leaving ABC radio?

An announcement on the 2022 lineup will be made in the next fortnight. “In the meantime, Robbie and Wendy still have more than two months on air together. We plan to farewell them in style leading up to their last broadcast on 10 December.”

Where is Alicia Barry?

Alicia Barry is a highly experienced financial journalist and presenter for ABC based in Sydney Australia.

Is Stan Grant related to Karla Grant?

Grant was married to Karla Grant with whom he had three children. A well publicised marriage break-up in 2000, prior to the Sydney Olympic Games, resulted from his starting a relationship with fellow TV personality Tracey Holmes.

Is Stan Grant married?

Tracey Holmesm. 2000
Karla Grantm. 1984–2000
Stan Grant/Spouse

Grant was married to Karla Grant with whom he had three children. A well publicised marriage break-up in 2000, prior to the Sydney Olympic Games, resulted from his starting a relationship with fellow TV personality Tracey Holmes.

Where is Qanda filmed?

Q+A (Australian talk show)

What channel is Q and A on?

ABC
ABC Australia
Q+A/Networks

Where is Fran Kelly now?

A former ABC TV 7.30 political editor and European correspondent for the ABC, Fran will continue to play a key role at the national broadcaster in 2022 and beyond, including in its federal election coverage and as co-host of popular political podcast The Party Room, along with other special projects to be announced …