ABC star news presenter bids adieu after two decades
By Neeraja Gopalakrishnan in Media News on Tuesday, 01st August 2023 at 4:53pmAfter a celebrated two-decade career with the ABC, NSW 7 pm News presenter Juanita Phillips has announced that it’s her “choice” to sign off from the broadcaster and begin the “next phase” of her life.
Phillips has written about her decision in a column saying she is ready for a bit of normality, after a “lifetime of working strange, unsociable hours.”
“The ABC 7 pm News is an Australian treasure and it’s been an honour to play a very small part in its history.
“Over the past 21 years, I’ve presented more than 4500 bulletins – that’s a lot of ‘good evenings’! I thank the 7 pm audience for their support and the trust they place in the ABC. I’d like to say a special farewell to the viewers who’ve been with me from day one – I’ve spoken to many of th...
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