Tony Delroy to retire after 30 years at the ABC

July 29, 2016 9:26

ABC Nightlife presenter Tony Delroy is to depart after 30 years at the public broadcaster.

Delroy has had a long career presenting the national night time program for 26 of those 30 years.

Michael Mason, director of radio at the ABC, said: “Tony has built the program and the audience from the ground up over 26 years.

“He has an extraordinary grasp of the issues that Australians are really interested in, and that’s underscored by his amazing ratings and the genuine rapport he has with the audience. We wish him all the very best for an exciting future.”

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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4 COMMENTS

Adam Ferrier 29 Jul 16

Tony is a legend, my street will be extremely disappointed to hear this news. I’ve really enjoyed my time with Tony and Tim chatting marketing babble. Best of luck with your next things.

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Christine bare 29 Jul 16

I started listening to tony back in early 2000 .l was going through breast cancer at the time and l didn’t want to listen to the music station at the time and happened to tune into the night life .just hearing his voice and the wonderful subjects made me tune in every night since. I’ve since over the years had bowel ,lung and now lymph nod cancer. I will truly miss tony and a big thank you for the comfort l felt listening to you’re show at night over those years. Xx

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Narrena Lindrea 30 Jul 16

Like thousands of others, Tony has taken my mind off many worries over the years. I drift off to sleep with the radio on. I am thrilled if I am still awake for the quiz or awaken and catch it. It’s my favourite part. Yes, I can often feel annoyed with some of the contestants but that’s a whole lot healthier than lying there to the sound of your own thoughts and exaggerating reasons to be annoyed with family members or friends.
Tony, I wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement. Enjoy!
By the way, I come from Bendigo but I am yet to find anything about Maureen!
Kindest regards,
Narrena.

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Doug 3 Aug 16

Thanks Tony, you have been a regular companion to me over the last 5 years since my wife passed from cancer. Evenings and night are often the hardest time but your show always helps ease the loneliness

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