Phil Small (journalist)

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Phil Small
EmployerAustralian Federal Police (Previously WIN Television)
SpouseJudy Small
Children2

Phil Small is an Australian media personality.

He started his career as a commercial radio announcer and producer.

Joining WIN News Canberra in 1989 as a general news reporter, he later became the station's sports presenter and reporter, and held the position for twenty years.

Small also hosted WIN programs League Round Up and Sports Arena in past years,[1] and was a close friend to former WIN News presenter, Peter Leonard - reading the eulogy at his funeral.[2]

In early June 2009, Small announced he was leaving WIN, accepting a job within the Australian Federal Police's communications department.[3] His final bulletin was on Friday 26 July 2009.[4]

Maintaining his regular involvement as 1206 2CC's NRL commentator and Thoroughbred Park's raceday host,[5] Small has also commentated for Rugby Union, Basketball and Gridiron for both radio and television.[1] He also contributes to a number of local charities.

Phil Small is married to wife Judy, and has two children.

Preceded by
Originator (previously by news presenter)
WIN News Canberra sports presenter and reporter
1989 - 2009
Succeeded by
Lachlan Kennedy and Erin Molan

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Presenter Profile - Phil Small". WIN Television. [dead link]
  2. ^ Doherty, Megan (30 September 2008). "'The perfect gentleman' farewelled". Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 30 September 2008.
  3. ^ Nordfeldt, Geraldine (3 June 2009). "After 20 years on air it's full time for Phil Small". Canberra Times.
  4. ^ Nordfeldt, Geraldine (27 June 2009). "May the force be with you". Canberra Times.
  5. ^ "Go Red Ladies Day at the Races". The Heart Foundation. 26 June 2009. [dead link]

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