Former Q&A host Hamish Macdonald is tipped to take over the “poisoned chalice” of ABC mornings,as listeners vent their anger about the dumping of Sarah Macdonald.
As a reporter who’s covered a few Russian military forays,I’ve discovered that few are as effective as Putin in the art of confusion,deception and chaos.
What does it take to be the host of the ABC’s current affairs show 7.30,and who might be up to it?
The high-profile presenter moved from 10 to the ABC in late 2019,but barely 18 months later he was heading back the other way. Now,he explains why.
The departure of host Hamish Macdonald after 18 months has prompted questions about Q+A’s future - and an opportunity to get it right.
With the Tokyo Olympics upon us after many setbacks in a global pandemic,readers debated Australia’s medal prospects but also revealed different levels of enthusiasm for the Games proceeding.
The 40-year-old will embark on his third stint with Ten after 18 months at the ABC,in a role that will combine presenting and reporting.
The journalist was at the helm of Q&A as it moved from Monday to Thursday night,with an attendant plummet in ratings.
The ABC’s “town hall” discussion show was always divisive - a feisty finale to Monday’s current affairs line-up. Shunted to Thursdays,it struggles to be heard.
It was clear on Q+A that the premiers were already looking months and years ahead,to the economic challenge that will shape Australia's next generation.
Q&A's new host showed he may be the best thing that has happened to the ABC in years.