Sabra Lane farewells ABC radio program AM after nine years as host
Sabra Lane is bidding farewell to ABC’s AM after nine years as host of the current affairs radio show.
Lane joined the ABC’s Canberra bureau in 2008 and was appointed chief political correspondent for ABC Radio Current Affairs in 2011.
He was also 7.30’s chief political correspondent before joining AM in 2017.
He has been presenting Hobart’s program since 2021.
Sabra Lane’s journalism career spans almost 37 years. (Given by: Sabra Lane)
He announced his departure to listeners this morning.
“When I was approached to launch AM, it was a dream come true,” he said.
“I was asked to commit to delivering the program for two, preferably three, election cycles, and I made three choices.
“This is my ninth year hosting the show, but my body is saying ‘enough’.”
Lane thanked his guests on the show, including “politicians and leaders who don’t want to be in the spotlight but have it anyway.”
“In a healthy democracy, it is very important that you show up, explain your decisions and be held accountable,” he said.
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“I hope you stop using political messages and flowery language. Please be honest, open and accountable; that’s what the public wants.”
He also thanked his audience, saying: “I kept you at the forefront of my mind as I framed questions, interviewed political leaders, and tried to explain this crazy world we live in.”
Lane will take an extended leave of absence before returning to his new role at ABC.
The new AM server has not been announced yet.
