Veteran news presenter Beverley O’Connor departs ABC after four decades
By Neeraja Gopalakrishnan in Media News on Thursday, 01st August 2024 at 7:02pm
Veteran news presenter Beverley O’Connor has announced her sudden departure from ABC after an illustrious four-decade career.
O’Connor took to X to share the news, marking the end of her 10-year tenure as the presenter of ABC’s ‘The World News programme’.
“Thanks all, it’s been a privilege. Time to breathe and contemplate a new chapter,” she wrote.
She also posted a panoramic video of the studio set up on the microblogging website, expressing her nostalgia for her “very happy home” over the past decade.
Responding to a query about future plans, O’Connor hinted at undergoing knee replacement surgery, replying, “A new knee,” when asked about new ventures.
ABC News journalist Dan Ziffer and SBS journalist Greg Dyett were among those who congratulated O...
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