‘I’ve been in the business a long time’: Andrew ‘Lofty’ Lofthouse retires from Nine

Andrew ‘Lofty’ Lofthouse has retired from 9News Queensland, to focus on his health.

Lofthouse has been with Nine for 17 years, first joining 9News Queensland as a weekend presenter before transitioning to the weekday co-anchor position a year later, alongside Melissa Downes.

“I’ve been in the business a long time,” Lofthouse said. “I’ve done a heck of a lot with Nine. It’s been an amazing privilege and a wonderful experience with the best in the business. And of course, our incredible viewers who make it all worthwhile.