The World Today (Australian radio program)

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The World Today
GenreNews and current affairs
Country of origin Australia
Language(s)English
Home station ABC Radio National and ABC Local Radio
Hosted by Sally Sara
Original release21 June 1999
Website www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday/

The World Today is an Australian current affairs program which delivers national and international news and analysis to radio and online audiences nationally and throughout the region. It is broadcast on the ABC Radio National and ABC Local Radio networks.

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History

The show first aired on 21 June 1999. [1]

In June 2020, the ABC announced that Eleanor Hall would be stepping down from her role from August, after 19 years of hosting the program. Sally Sara has been announced as her replacement. [2]

Presenters

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References

  1. "The World Today - Archives". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  2. "Sally Sara joins The World Today". About the ABC. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  3. "Monica Attard - Celebrity Speakers". www.celebrityspeakers.com.au. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
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