The Latest Breaking News from James Valentine

Sky lights up with cosmic streak of Nine misinformation as anniversary of ‘that’ prophetic AFR headline approaches

A video of a ‘meteor shower’ broadcast on the Today show leaves locals and astronomers scratching their heads – for different reasons

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24

James Valentine showed us what public broadcasting could be at its very best. It’s a legacy I hope to live up to

The public grief is enormous but it keeps giving way to joy, to moments of hilarity that have stayed with listeners for years

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24

Morning Mail: Trump boasts ‘control’ of strait of Hormuz, farmers face tough call on crops, true age of Twelve Apostles revealed

US president boasts hold over Iran despite seizure of ships by Tehran; new head of Adelaide writers’ week defends speakers’ rights to expression

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23

Beloved ABC Sydney Radio Host James Valentine Dies Aged 64 After Two-Year Cancer Battle

Beloved musician, author and radio presenter James Valentine has sadly passed away aged 64 following a two-year battle with cancer.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 22

James Valentine, talented musician who elevated the art of talk on ABC Sydney radio – obituary

Valentine, who announced on-air he had cancer in 2024, nurtured a deep connection with his audience as the voice of the afternoon program for more than 20 years

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

James Valentine, much-loved ABC radio presenter, dies aged 64

Family reveal Valentine, who retired in February for treatment for a recurring cancer, used voluntary assisted dying

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

Broadcaster James Valentine retires from ABC after nearly 40 years due to cancer

‘I need to focus on getting better, on being with family and friends and making sure that I’m giving my health my best shot’, Afternoons host says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2

All-male lineup take top slots at ABC Sydney after Chris Bath’s shock departure

Director of audio concedes ‘there is always more to do’ on diversity as station staff express dismay at dearth of female presenters

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 5-11

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 5-11 include Radiohead singer Thom Yorke, rapper Cardi B and actor-screenwriter Matt Damon

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Laughter and tears as fans farewell ABC radio host Richard Glover after 28 years on air

Host of ABC Sydney Drive wanted to highlight ‘joy in the everyday’ rather than report on ‘terrible things’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024