ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’

A long-standing financial commentator known for his distinctive style and catchphrase will step away from his role after nearly three decades with Australia’s public broadcaster. The decision comes as the journalist cites a desire to prioritize family time, including spending more moments with his grandchildren. His evening segments, featuring signature visual aids, have been a staple of the national news for over two decades, offering clear analysis to viewers. The move marks the end of an era for financial reporting on the network.

The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildrenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereFinancial journalist Alan Kohler, a familiar face on the ABC’s 7pm news bulletin, will retire in December after three decades as the public broadcaster’s highly respected financial guru.Now 74, Kohler has been presenting finance, complete with idiosyncratic graphs, on the ABC for almost a quarter of a century, signing off each evening since 2002 with the catchphrase: “And that’s finance”.Sign up to get Guardian Australia’s weekly media diary as a free newsletter Continue reading...