ABC Melbourne broadcaster Jon Faine has announced his retirement.Credit:Eddie Jim
The radio personality has been with the ABC for 30 years following a stint as a lawyer.
On Monday,he told listeners 2019 will be his last year behind the microphone.
"I told ABC management that when my present contract expires,I won't seek another,"he said."It's time for someone else to have as much fun as I have had.
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"It is rare for someone who does my gig to get to choose the timing of their departure,instead of having it chosen for them,"he added.
"I never expected to be in this privileged role for anything like as long as I have been,and change is not something to be afraid of."
Last September Faine had fuelled speculation over his future at the station during an interview with Shaun Micallef,after claiming he'd already"advised management"that 2019 would be his last on air.