Charles Wooley

Charles Wooley
Born1948 (age 75–76)
Isle of Arran, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • reporter
  • writer
  • TV personality
  • radio presenter
  • narrator
Years active1970–present
Known for60 Minutes

Charles Wooley (born 1948) is an Australian journalist, reporter, writer, TV personality and radio presenter who reported for Channel Nine's 60 Minutes.

Early life and career

Wooley was born on the Isle of Arran in Scotland, and moved to Launceston, Tasmania aged three.[1] At the age of 16 Wooley moved to Hobart where he gained an honours degree in history from the University of Tasmania. While he was studying he developed his journalistic skills by editing the university's student newspaper, Togatus, and was a member of the student theatre group, the Old Nick Company. He moved to Launceston in 1970 to work as a cadet with The Examiner.[2]

Two years later he joined ABC Radio and moved to Perth. He soon moved to television working on This Day Tonight, Nationwide, and Four Corners. He then served as the ABC's European correspondent based in London.[2]

In 1986 he joined Channel Nine where he worked on Sunday and then A Current Affair. Wooley joined 60 Minutes in 1993.[2]

His 2018 interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was described as 'sexist' and 'creepy'.[3]

Wooley was elected as Deputy Mayor and Councillor of the Sorell Council at the 2022 Tasmanian local government elections.[4]

Author

He published a book of stories of his time travelling the world as a reporter called Travelling Tales. Wooley returned to Hobart in 1999 with his second wife Alona to raise their three children.[2]

Radio

From January 2006 until November 2008, Wolley hosted of Macquarie Regional RadioWorks' regional morning program, Charles Wooley Across Australia. The show aired 9am to 12pm weekdays on over 40 radio stations across Australia.[5][6]

As well as presenting his radio show, Charles Wooley continues to work on a casual basis for 60 Minutes and also narrates some television programs for Channel 9. He is also the author of several books, including an up-and-coming guide to walks in and around Hobart, Tasmania.

Personal life

Wooley is the father of six children.[7] His daughter Anna Wooley is a documentary film maker.[8]

References

  1. ^ Martain, Tim (31 October 2014). "A look behind the news with Tasmanian journalist Charles Wooley". The Mercury. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Charles Wooley Archived 17 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine 60 Minutes
  3. ^ Roy, Eleanor Ainge; Jong, Eleanor de (26 February 2018). "Jacinda Ardern's 'sexist, creepy' 60 Minutes interview angers New Zealand". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Councillors". Sorell Council. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  5. ^ Wooley quitting TV for radio Sydney Morning Herald 11 October 2005
  6. ^ Charles Wooley's show axed Archived 7 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Radio Info 17 November 2008
  7. ^ "Charles Wooley".
  8. ^ Anna's telling tales The Age 25 May 2004


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