Patrick Elligett replaces Gay Alcorn as editor of The Age

Darcy Song

January 19, 2023 10:10

The Age has appointed Patrick Elligett as its new editor after Gay Alcorn stepped down in December to take care of her unwell husband.

Elligett has had several different roles within the masthead, including as the news director and world editor. Prior to joining The Age in 2019, he was editor of the New Daily. He will begin his role on 30 January.

Patrick Elligett will oversee the Melbourne masthead

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Darcy Song

Darcy Song was a reporter at Mumbrella, covering media owners, adtech and social platforms. She left in October 2023.

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Patrick Elligett replaces Gay Alcorn as editor of The Age

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