"ABC radio's chief, Ben Latimer, says there is always more to do on diversity after Chris Bath was replaced with a male presenter on ABC Sydney, leaving the station with an all-male lineup from Breakfast through to Drive in 2026. Bath, who announced her resignation after only one year on Monday, will be replaced by Thomas Oriti in the key Drive slot, which was vacated by the veteran broadcaster Richard Glover after 26 years."
"The flagship Sydney local radio roster is now made up of Craig Reucassel on Breakfast, Macdonald on Mornings, James O'Loughlin and James Valentine on Afternoons and Oriti on Drive. Valentine has been on sick leave since June and Kathryn Robinson has been filling in one day a week. Latimer, who was elevated to the executive when he was made director of audio last year, told Guardian Australia women continue to play a central and high-profile role across the ABC's audio services and he listed women who presented on the other networks, including the Radio National presenters Sally Sara on RN Breakfast and Sabra Lane on AM."
Chris Bath resigned from ABC Sydney Drive after one year and will be replaced by Thomas Oriti. The flagship local radio roster will be all-male from Breakfast through Drive in 2026, prompting shock among staff over the dearth of female presenters. Bath said she was stepping down to pursue passion projects and opportunities away from the news cycle, and concerns were raised about the production support for three hours of live radio. The current roster includes Craig Reucassel on Breakfast, Hamish Macdonald on Mornings, James O'Loughlin and James Valentine on Afternoons, with Kathryn Robinson filling in during Valentine's sick leave. ABC leadership emphasized that women continue to hold high-profile roles across other audio services, citing presenters such as Sally Sara and Sabra Lane.
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