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| Born | Terence Joseph Willesee 27 April 1945 |
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| Years active | 1969−2013 |
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| Spouse(s) | Melissa |
| Children | 6 |
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Terence Joseph Willesee (born 27 April 1945) is an Australian retired journalist and television and radio presenter.
Willesee is the son of the Don Willesee, a long-time member of the Australian Senate and Whitlam Government minister. He is the brother of the late Mike Willesee, who was also a journalist and television presenter. [1]
Willesee began his media career in Perth in 1969. He initially worked as a television news reporter before branching out into newsreading and producing documentaries. He produced and presented 14 prime time documentaries for STW TV station in Perth. [2]
In 1981 Willesee was signed by the Seven Network to present a successful national current affairs program named Terry Willesee Tonight, based in Sydney. [2] Terry was then signed by the Nine Network. [3] Terry's role on the 7 current affairs show went to Derryn Hinch.
Terry Willesee hosted, Live at 5, on the 9 network with Jo Pearson. He was also utilized by the network to host a variety of programmes including the "Today" show. Today Show and A Current Affair . [4]
Willesee in 1992 moved to the United States where he anchored the nationally syndicated program, A Current Affair Extra. He also travelled the country as a reporter for A Current Affair (not related to Nine Network's programme of the same name). He was later promoted to anchor the Fox network's national programme, A Current Affair Extra. He was probably the first Australian to host his own current affairs show on US television. [2] [5]
After three years in the United States he moved back to Australia, reading news for Nine Network affiliate STW in Perth. While in Perth he occasionally hosted a talkback radio show for 6PR. [2]
In 2001, Willesee presented a talkback radio show for Sydney radio station 2GB. [2]
In 2002, Terry returned to national television where he anchored Willesee Across Australia on Sky News Australia. He later presented First Edition in 2002 until June 2013 when he retired. [2]
Willesee has also worked as a media trainer. [6]
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