Fresh blow as another ABC star quits

Clareese Packer

2 December 2024 at 5:50 pm·2-min read

Robbie Buck is leaving ABC Radio Sydney. Picture: Supplied

Radio personality Robbie Buck has announced his next “big move”, revealing he’s leaving ABC Radio Sydney.

Buck told listeners it’s a “sad moment” but that he hopes to “pop up from time to time”.

“I’m stepping back from the ABC somewhat, which is a big move for me,” Buck said.

“I have been here over 28 years as a constant employee, and it’s been such a privilege to have been a part of this organisation.

“I am hoping to still have a toe in the water here on the airwaves, and so I’m hoping to pop up from time to time, but it just seems like it’s the right time for me to step back.”

The radio presenter has worked at the ABC for more than 28 years, 13 of which were spent at triplej.

Robbie Buck is leaving ABC Radio Sydney. Source: Supplied

He’s been with ABC Radio Sydney for eight years, co-presenting with Wendy Harmer for four of them.

He said he’s looking forward to “new adventures ahead” having decided it was time to “explore roles outside the organisation”.

“I hope to stay connected to the ABC and pop up here and there but for now it’s time to do something different,” he said.

“It’s been a glorious ride over almost three decades and I feel extremely lucky to have enjoyed the many roles and to build a connection to the country’s greatest audience: the ABC audience.

“I look forward to new adventures ahead.”

Robbie Buck presented ABC Radio Sydney for eight years, four with co-presenter Wendy Harmer. Picture: Supplied

ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer wished Buck “all the best”, expressing hope to hear more of him on ABC Radio in the future.

“Robbie Buck is an incredible broadcaster who has had a hand in creating some of the ABC’s most loved content across 702 ABC Radio Sydney, Radio National and triplej over the last 28 years,” Latimer said.

It follows a plea from Buck to support the ABC, with fellow news presenters Richard Glover, Sarah Macdonald and Simon Marnie also leaving the broadcaster.

“There are some decisions that aren’t great, and there are some good decisions, and all that sort of stuff,” Buck told listeners on Sunday.

“I’m not going to comment on that right now, but I do want you to know that your support of the ABC, I think, is absolutely critical, and it’s probably the most critical time ever to have your support.”