Paul Murphy (Australian journalist) explained

Paul Murphy (1942 or 1943 – 20 October 2020) was an Australian political journalist and radio and television presenter.

Career

He presented the ABC's afternoon radio current affairs program PM for a decade from 1983 to 1993.^[1]

Among his favourite moments on the program during his time there was the coverage of the final caucus showdown between Bob Hawke and Paul Keating.^[2]

In the 1994 Australia Day Honours, Murphy was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for "service to public broadcasting and to journalism".^[3]

In 2000, he was awarded the Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism.^[4]

Murphy died from cancer on 20 October 2020, aged 77.^[5]

Notes and References

1. http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/speeches/2009/030 40th Anniversary of ABC PM program
2. Web site: Javes. Sue. 2009-07-16. Evening stars still shine. 2020-10-08. The Age. en.
3. Web site: Paul Murphy. honours.pmc.gov.au. 2019-07-14.
4. Web site: Walkley Winners Archive. 2020-10-08. www.walkleys.com.
5. Web site: Meade. Amanda. 2020-10-20. Paul Murphy, venerated ABC and SBS journalist, dies aged 77. 2020-10-20. The Guardian. en.