The World Today (Australian radio program)
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| Genre | News and current affairs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | ABC Radio National and ABC Local Radio |
| Hosted by | Thomas Oriti |
| Original release | 21 June 1999 |
| Website | www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday |
The World Today is a midday current affairs program which delivers national and international news and analysis to radio and online audiences nationally and throughout the region.
The program's emphasis is on Australia's place in the world, how international events influence us or ought to, and how domestic issues impact on our daily lives.
It is currently hosted by Thomas Oriti and broadcast on the ABC Radio National and ABC Local Radio networks.[1]
History
In June 2020, ABC announced that Eleanor Hall would be stepping down from her role from August, after 19 years of hosting the program. Sally Sara has been announced as her replacement. [2]
Presenters
- John Highfield[3]
- Monica Attard[4]
- Eleanor Hall[1] (2001 - 2020)
- Thomas Oriti (2020 - present)
See also
References
- ^ a b "About The World Today". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ "Sally Sara joins The World Today". About the ABC. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "The World Today - Farewell to John Highfield". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Monica Attard - Celebrity Speakers". www.celebrityspeakers.com.au. Retrieved 15 June 2020.