Finance journalist Alan Kohler is retiring from the ABC at the end of the year. Multiple outlets report he will step down in December after a career spanning about three decades with Australia’s public broadcaster. Kohler is widely known for his finance segment on the ABC’s 7pm news bulletin.
The ABC and other coverage describe Kohler as a long-running and influential presenter, including for his on-air use of graphs and a recurring sign-off catchphrase. According to reporting cited by The Guardian, the 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren. The Guardian also notes that Jim Chalmers comments he will be “really missed.” The Daily Mail similarly reports the retirement after 30 years with the network, emphasizing his status as a veteran journalist.
