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AU Financial Review
2 days ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
NDIS housing promoter pulls investment docs over lack of disclosure
Max Mason covers financial crime, courts and corporate wrongdoing. A Walkley Award winner, Max's journalism has also received awards from the National Press Club of Australia, the Kennedy Awards and Citibank. Message Max on Signal
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Beloved ABC star tragically dies after battle with cancer
Veteran reporter Peter Ryan has died aged 64 after a long battle with thyroid cancer. The Walkley Award-winning journalist, who worked as a reporter for 45 years with the ABC, was diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer in 2014. His family has confirmed he passed away in Sydney on Friday night. Peter began his career as a cadet at the Sydney Daily Mirror before landing a job at the ABC. He worked as the head of TV news and current affairs in Victoria, before becoming the ABC's Washington bureau chief and the founding editor of Lateline Business, which later became The Business. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In 2017, Peter won the Walkley Award for his coverage of the Commonwealth Bank scandal, which exposed deposit machines being used by drug syndicates to launder millions of dollars. His coverage contributed to the calling of the banking Royal Commission. In 2018, he was the National Press Club Finance Journalist of the Year. He was also awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2022 for his service to journalism. Peter was a senior business correspondent from 2016 until he retired in June. Peter moved into palliative care and wanted to spend more time with his wife Mary Cotter and daughter Charlotte. Following his retirement, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: 'Peter Ryan is an absolute legend. 'Every day as you wake up and you think about what's happening in the economy, if you only needed to listen to one voice to be sure that you got its essential elements, it would be Peter's.' The ABC has paid tribute to the veteran reporter in a statement following news of his passing. 'The ABC is deeply saddened by the death of our great friend and esteemed colleague Peter Ryan,' the statement read. 'After a distinguished 45-year career in journalism Peter retired from the ABC last month due to ill health. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to Peter's family.' ABC News Director Justin Stevens also said Peter has left a 'significant legacy' and 'touched the lives of many'. 'Through his journalism, he had a profound impact on the lives of Australians and our society. It was a privilege to know him and work alongside him.'
7NEWS
21-07-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Award-winning ABC journalist Peter Ryan dies at 64 after long battle with cancer
Veteran ABC business journalist and Walkley Award winner Peter Ryan has died aged 64 after a battle with cancer. His family confirmed he passed away on Friday night in Sydney, following a 45-year career in journalism. In recent years, Ryan was known to Australians as a trusted source of business news on ABC Radio and TV, a role he held until his retirement in June. He was first diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer in 2014, which ultimately led to his decision to retire. According to his LinkedIn profile, Ryan began his journalism career as a copyboy at the Daily Mirror in 1980. Over the years, he held various roles, including stints at the BBC and Nine Network, before returning to and spending much of his career with the ABC. During more than 35 years at the ABC, Ryan held a number of senior positions, including Washington bureau chief, head of TV news and current affairs in Victoria, and executive producer of Business Breakfast. He was the founding editor of Lateline Business, the program that would later become The Business, and eventually served as the ABC's business editor. From 2016 until his retirement, he was the network's senior business correspondent. Ryan won a Walkley award in 2017 for his groundbreaking investigative report on the Commonwealth Bank scandal, which revealed serious breaches of anti-money laundering laws and sparked widespread calls for reform in Australia's banking sector. He was also recognised as the National Press Club Finance Journalist of the Year in 2018 for his coverage of the banking royal commission. In 2022, Ryan was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for his service to journalism. At the time of his retirement, Treasurer Jim Chalmers described him as 'an absolute legend'. 'Every day as you wake up and you think about what's happening in the economy, if you only needed to listen to one voice to be sure that you got its essential elements, it would be Peter's,' he said. ABC News director Justin Stevens said Ryan left a 'significant legacy'. 'Through his mentorship, friendship, and professionalism, he directly touched the lives of many at the ABC,' he said. 'Through his journalism, he had a profound impact on the lives of Australians and our society. It was a privilege to know him and work alongside him.' Former ABC News Breakfast presenter Michael Rowland paid tribute on Sunday night, recalling that Ryan was 'full of old stories and good cheer' even when hospitalised. 'If you wanted to know what was going in corporate Australia, Peter was your man. His contacts and record of story-breaking were unrivalled,' Rowland said. 'On top of his courageous journalism, Peter was also a generous mentor and boss to so many over the years, including me. He had a big impact on so many ABC careers.' On his departure from the ABC, Ryan offered words of advice to colleagues across generations. 'Avoid cynicism — be passionate,' he said. 'A good team can often be a very small team — I've worked in some of the best. 'Be proactive — come to the table with a great story so no-one else comes up with a dud that might waste your time. 'Work closely with top people — shut up and absorb like a sponge. 'Maintain a fastidious contact book — some low-profile contacts could soon move into higher-powered roles or, more importantly, work in backrooms where the big decisions are often made. 'Show up to work early and prove that you're ready to take on the big story of the day. 'Try to have a Plan B in your back pocket just in case your original brilliant idea doesn't go anywhere and the EP comes walking your way. 'Finally: Be kind and caring to people who need it.'
ABC News
21-07-2025
- General
- ABC News
Tributes flow for Walkley Award-winning journalist Peter Ryan
Former ABC journalist and Walkley winner Peter Ryan has died in Sydney at the age of 64. He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2014 and retired from the ABC in June this year. Ryan began his career as a copyboy and retired as a senior business correspondent, having held a raft of key positions. ABC NewsRadio's Sarah Morice spoke with Peter Cave, former foreign Affairs Editor for the ABC and long-time colleague and friend of Peter Ryan.
Sky News AU
21-07-2025
- Health
- Sky News AU
Esteemed ABC journalist and Walkley Award winner Peter Ryan tragically dies aged 64 after long fight with thyroid cancer
Walkley Award-winning journalist and long-time ABC correspondent Peter Ryan has died at the age of 64, following a long battle with metastatic thyroid cancer. The beloved broadcaster passed away in Sydney on Friday night, just weeks after retiring from the ABC and entering palliative care. He had worked with the national broadcaster for 45 years. Ryan was first diagnosed with the disease in 2014, but continued to build a remarkable career at the national broadcaster before stepping back in June to spend time with his wife, Mary Cotter, and daughter, Charlotte. He served as the ABC's senior business correspondent from 2016, a role in which he became a trusted voice on economic affairs. His journalism career began straight out of school at the age of 18, when he landed a job in 1980 as a copyboy and cadet at Sydney's Daily Mirror. But it was at the ABC, which he called his "spiritual home", where he truly made his mark, contributing to flagship radio programs including AM, The World Today, and PM. His 2017 investigation into the Commonwealth Bank scandal, which revealed how deposit machines were being exploited by drug syndicates to launder millions, earned him a prestigious Walkley Award. In 2022, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to journalism. The ABC paid tribute to Ryan on Saturday, remembering him as a dedicated and much-loved figure in the newsroom. "The ABC is deeply saddened by the death of our great friend and esteemed colleague Peter Ryan," the broadcaster said in a statement. "After a distinguished 45-year career in journalism Peter retired from the ABC last month due to ill health. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Peter's family." ABC News Director Justin Stevens described Ryan's impact on Australian journalism as "profound". "Through his mentorship, friendship, and professionalism, he directly touched the lives of many at the ABC," Stevens said. "Through his journalism, he had a profound impact on the lives of Australians and our society. It was a privilege to know him and work alongside him." Former ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland also paid tribute on LinkedIn, describing Ryan as "a distinguished ABC Washington bureau chief and, later, one of Australia's pre-eminent business journalists." "If you wanted to know what was going on in corporate Australia, Peter was your man. His contacts and record of story-breaking were unrivalled," Rowland said. He praised Ryan's "courageous journalism" as well as his generosity as a mentor and leader, saying: "He had a big impact on so many ABC careers, including mine. "When I last saw him in hospital a few weeks ago, Peter was full of old stories and good cheer, despite his health challenges. "We've all lost a good one." Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers also honoured Ryan at the time of his retirement, calling him "an absolute legend". "Every day as you wake up and you think about what's happening in the economy, if you only needed to listen to one voice to be sure that you got its essential elements, it would be Peter's," Chalmers said. In a final message shared with ABC staff upon his retirement, Ryan left a note with advice for "younger and older colleagues alike". Among his parting words were: "Be kind and caring to people who need it." Peter Ryan is survived by his wife Mary and daughter Charlotte.
