George Negus | |
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 Negus in 2011 | |
| Born | 13 March 1942 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 15 October 2024 (aged 82) Sydney, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
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| Years active | 1967–2021 |
| Known for | 60 Minutes (1979–1986) Today Australia (1986–1990) Dateline (2005–2010) The Project (2009–2011) 6.30 with George Negus (2011) |
| Website | negusmedia |
George Edward Negus AM (13 March 1942 – 15 October 2024) was an Australian journalist, author, television and radio presenter specialising in international affairs. He was a pioneer of Australian broadcast journalism, first appearing on the ABC's This Day Tonight and later on 60 Minutes. Negus was known for making complex international and political issues accessible to a broad audience through his down-to-earth, colloquial presentation style. His very direct interviewing technique occasionally caused confrontation, famously with Margaret Thatcher, but also led to some interviewees giving more information than they had given in other interviews. Recognition of his unique skills led to him hosting a new ABC show, Foreign Correspondent, and Dateline on SBS. He often reported from the frontline of dangerous conflicts and described himself as an "anti-war correspondent" who wanted people to understand the reasons behind why wars were senseless. He was awarded a Walkley Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism. He presented 6.30 with George Negus on Network Ten. He remained a director of his own media consulting company, Negus Media International, until his death in 2024.[1]
- ^ "Negus confirms he will take 6pm job at Ten". The Spy Report. Media Spy. 9 October 2010. Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.