[5], Cordeaux became a |Member of the Order of Australia][AM] on 12 June 2006, in recognition for his service to the broadcasting industry, and for his support of various charitable organisations. On Saturday morning, Jeremy Cordeaux said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should publicly refute Higgins' story. [8][9] However, after being informed that Hickey was leaving the station to undergo cancer treatment, Cordeaux elected to stay. United States of America | Jeremy Cordeaux pleads guilty to drink driving but avoids conviction due to police officer's error, For the latestflood and weather warnings, search onABC Emergency, Keep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Is this honestly the best use that we can make of a broadcasting licence?, It certainly isnt used today because there is no thought given to the microphone, my distance from the microphone, my ability to use my voice or not use my voice, all of that comes with experience, nobody can teach you any of that. In 2000, the Australian Broadcasting Authority found Cordeaux had breached industry codes of practice 12 times during an investigation into "cash for comments". Hes right! He has gone from Office Boy to Presenter, Programme Manager, General Manager, Managing Director and Owner of three highly successful radio stations. David and Tim got the opportunit In an interview with the Blind Insights podcast, however, Cordeaux claims it is radio that has lost its way, and its now devoid of characters, its craft and cut-through. 50 talking about this. David and Tim got the opportunit [5] He sold the stations to the Australian Radio Network in 1996. All we need is radio gaga ( You sung that didnt you ) glad I made you smile..thats the only KPI a jock has to meet . Todays radio lacks imagination , content and characters. Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. at his home at Castle Hill. Cordeaux and his wife, Caroline Peacock live in Adelaide and have one son, and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage. More happy snaps of the couple together at dinner have set tongues wagging, as they surprised Amber's US-based brother Saxon, who is getting married in LA this week. . Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. he said. This is a great blank canvas we have here. I listen to FM radio now, particularly FM, but I hear it on AM radio as well, and what comes out of that speaker, I wouldnt put in my garbage bin. [7], In December 2016, Cordeaux announced he was leaving FIVEaa, after mistakenly believing the station wanted him to move to another timeslot to replace Alan Hickey, assuming Hickey's employment was being terminated. [29], Cordeax won a Walkley Award in 1984 for Best Current Affairs Report for "Conversation with William Miller". February 12, 1976. . ", With Telecom unable to trace the call, he remembers a taxi driver whohad been listening finally tracked her down after driving from phonebox to phone box. A silly little girl who got drunk," Jeremy Cordeaux said. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Veteran Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has refused to retract comments he made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins, and has said he thought his sacking was an early April Fools' joke. Mr Woods said thatCordeaux was then told of his right to a blood test, and "he asked, before exercising his rights to blood, what would happen". One of Adelaide's longest-serving and most controversial radio hosts has been sacked over comments he made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins.. FiveAA breakfast host David Penberthy announced that Jeremy Cordeaux's employment had been "terminated" after Cordeaux called Ms Higgins "a silly little girl who got drunk" on his Saturday morning program. Jeremy Nicholas Cordeaux AM (born 18 September 1945) is an Australian radio and television presenter best known for his work in the talkback radio format. 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Yes, its easy to write him off as a dinosaur, but the basics havent changed, hes at least right about that. "He went to his house some hours later and told him he was withdrawing the expiation and issuing a summons," Mr Woodssaid. Now, its this kind of blind, idiotic, one-size-fits-all. He also made his appearance on Sky News Australia in 2019. White Australians can be banned from areas designated Abotiginal Heritage.that is racism pure and simple, it is promoting an us and them mentallity and is un-Australian and un-acceptable. "I'm saying each and every one of us has the inalienable responsibility to take charge of one's life," he said. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. The problem, he said, is compounded by unimaginative programmers who dont know who else to put on air. Cordeaux was a presenter until he was fired over comments relating to Brittany Higgins Cordeaux, 75, did not appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today but was instead represented by his lawyer. "I am wonderfully grateful and thankful to the people of Adelaide -and who knows, I may be back. Radio used to be built on characters and intuitive programming, he said, noting I dont know what exactly its built on [now]. Are audiences dumber now with lower expectations? Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. He had recorded a reading of 0.102 during a breath test on 15 December 2016, while returning from a Christmas party. "This year has been hard for me," he said. "I checked the date because lurking around in my mischievous little mind was, 'This is a joke,this can't be serious, it's not the first of April, is it?'" There'll be some people who won't miss him. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. First job: office boy with 2GB radio, 1963. Its up to the PDs / CDs to bring back more educational, and accountable airchecking as opposed to great vibe nice shopping list good cross promotion Picture: Matt Turner Brittany Higgins speaks at the Canberra March4Justice rally. Thats progress.sad. Mr Cordeaux's employment has been terminated and 5AA and Nova Entertainment . But Cordeaux's lawyer told thecourt the police officer "made a further mistake" and thatthe expiation should not have been withdrawn. "After 42 years I can say I've done a fair amount of good, in terms ofhelping people. Ive listened to this podcast with much interest I worked with Jeremy @5DN in Adelaide when they went from talkback to Classic Hits FM in 1990 .. Cordeaux previously owned 5AD (now ARNs Mix 102.3), and most recently worked as an announcer on Adelaides FIVEaa, owned by NOVA Entertainment. Meanwhile, evening talkback king and radio icon Jeremy Cordeaux has decided on a change of timeslot, switching to weekend breakfast. [18], However, following the Australian Broadcasting Authority's investigation, Cordeaux was found to have substantially breached the industry's code of practice. [1][2], Born in Sydney, Cordeaux began his career in radio during 1962, at the age of 16, when he became an errand boy for John Laws at 2GB. [31], He was inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame at the 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards.[32][33]. Broadcast: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 8:50pm Published: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 9:04pm Transcript And that brings us to Adelaide and FIVEaa's Jeremy Cordeaux's comments on Saturday morning about Brittany Higgins: He is contracted to 5DN for threemonths after retirement and while he has no future plans, he hinted hewould consider any offers. Cordeaux was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015. 2-min read Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has been sacked following his controversial comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins over the weekend.. In 2001, he was ordered to pay Nick Xenophon $27,000 for defamation after the former MP sought damages for injury to his reputation as a politician and a lawyer. "This rhetoric isn't helpful especially given the cultural reckoning about consent that is taking place across the country," she said. [10], Cordeaux was sacked by FIVEaa in March 2021 following on-air comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. Why would you box yourself into something as silly as that? [17] Wiese claimed he had been pressured to tailor news bulletins to incorporate an endorsement deal for 5AD's advertisers in 1993, which guaranteed them undisclosed and subtle preferential treatment during general on air programs and news bulletins. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. Cordeaux, 75, is currently before the courts charged with drink driving for the second time in four years. [20] The ABC found Cordeaux's undisclosed personal sponsorship deals with the likes of Adelaide Casino, Network Ten, GIO and Optus had influenced the content on his programs. THE voice of Adelaide has hung up his microphone. 1995-96: Sold share in both, returned to 5DN talkback. These shows are a hybrid, theyre unique, they just work. sacked in March over inappropriate and offensive comments, inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015, Big year for LiSTNR podcasts: Australian Podcast Ranker, Shawn Cosgrove hosting Breakfast on Magic 1278, Rachel Patterson appointed acting GM of Geelong Broadcasters, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs. Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions.Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. "I think a radio station, particularly on the AM band, should betalk," he said. [1] [2] Contents 1 Career 1.1 Radio work 1.2 Television work 1.3 Charity work 2 Cash for comment affair 3 Personal life 3.1 Drink driving 3.2 Vintage car collection 3.3 Dog killing incident Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. Ms Higginsalleges she was raped inside federalsenior minister Linda Reynolds's office in Parliament House in 2019, and on Monday responded to Cordeaux's comments, saying she was "grateful" to his employers for taking action. Not enough stations disparaging rape victims, I guess. Anti-biotics - The floods - Reverse . "I just ask myself why the prime minister doesn't call it out for what it is. and some of the formats leave a bit to be desired .. Where is the localism ?People like listening to announcers who are local and they can relate to .. Networking has killed radio !! Sadly, many on air also still think something and anything have a K in them. o no we live in different times now dont we!- have to watch what we say or no more pay! The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison. Kyle and Jackie, Kate, Tim and Joel and Christian OConners team are examples of being different, using prime talentand entertaining. Rebecca Williams Blind Date first aired from 1967 to 1970 on the 0-10 Network (now known as Network 10). [12], In the late 1980s, Cordeaux anchored the Adelaide edition of Seven News, alongside Graeme Goodings. He partly blames health problems for rating 3.8 - down from 7 pointsin the previous survey - but also believes not having the Olympicscoverage and the station's departure from purely talk radio havecontributed. ChildrenChristian, Saxon and Amber from first marriage. Absolutely correct JC Big Bob, Ernie, Paul Cronin, Dennis Walter all have many strings to their bow or did have. "I've had 42 years doing something I always wanted to do, and loved,and think I've achieved everything I could want and more," he saidyesterday, sipping a glass of red wine. "Had he expiated it, of course as he should have been able to do, he would have had no criminal record in regards to that matter, being an expiation notice," Mr Woods said. [18], In response, Cordeaux said Wiese was a former employee who had been terminated for dishonesty, and who had orchestrated a "ten-year campaign of venom and vindictiveness", and who had since been employed by the ABC. You cant always write it down. Agreed. "Instead of seeking to modify the behaviour of victims, let's try to address how we can deter perpetrators of sexual crimes.". The court heard that, facing the loss of his licence, Cordeauxdecided to get a blood test at the hospital, which came back with a blood-alcohol reading of zero. "The conversation went for about 45 minutes and you forget aboutcommercial breaks and news bulletins. 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[19] Cordeaux later said the memo was an internal document which originated from a "think tank" discussion, and the endorsement deal outlined in the memo never eventuated. Here's to another 50 darling. [11], Cordeaux's best known television role was as host of Australian dating show Blind Date in 1970. What's more, Cordeaux is a Commercial Radio Hall of Fame inductee and Walkley award-winning journalist. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Clown World AustraliaContact | Privacy Policy | Donate. [17] Media Watch criticised the Australian Broadcasting Authority for its lack of interest in the matter, and for their lack of action regarding a "serious deficiency" with the radio industry's code of practice. [4], In May 2017, Cordeaux was convicted after pleading guilty to one count of driving with excess blood alcohol. The news comes as Cordeaux recovers from months of battling pneumoniaand last week's ratings - the worst he has experienced in the pastfour years. Particularly when you have this thing called digital, DAB, and that whole thing was based on the fact that AM and FM would eventually be a level playing field, he said. Your email address will not be published. Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. Anti biotics, we should be producing our own. Forget about his mistakes, take a learning from his words today. Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions.Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. "If you do your job properly the community feels they're very close toyou.". "He said, 'What is the ramification?' [21], Cordeaux later said in a 2004 interview that there was nothing covert about the relationship he had with the businesses as everyone had known about his close association with the sponsors. [23], Cordeaux is known for his collection of vintage and classic cars, which he keeps in a purpose-built showroom, collectively valued at approximately $2 million. Back To those that attack Jeremy Everyone has made a mistake at some point, its how we learn and grow. There he hosted The Court of Public Opinion on 5DN for almost thirty years. Jeremy 168 Most relevant Elizabeth Gray what a beautiful lady. They are all the same, they are in the main crude, quite,frankly boring. You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, 42 years is a good run, though I was sure he'd survive a few more. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. I was Music Director .. Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? As painful as floods can be, they are natures tool. Its so bad now, he said, that he wouldnt even bother putting it in his garbage bin. and the police officer specifically responded that 'the reading is low and it will be dealt with by expiation notice, or fine'," Mr Woods said. FiveAA breakfast host David Penberthy announced on air on Monday morningthat Cordeaux's employment had been "terminated" after Cordeaux,on his weekendprogram, called Ms Higgins "a silly little girl who got drunk". Collect, curate and comment on your files. "It's not about reading media releases and mouthing platitudes and sitting on the fence, you have to have opinions sometimes opinions with which people will not agree," he said. Such moments have given Cordeaux the greatest satisfaction. Jeremy talks to Executive Director of the McKell Institute Sam Crosby - The Trust . Cordeaux, who celebrated his 59th birthday yesterday with wifeCaroline and son Christopher, said he had been contemplatingretirement for at least two years. Apparently, everyone knows his name.". I put it down to the fact that theres no show in the business. Born in 1945. 1988: Bought share of 5DN. He makes some good points. Yet here, we have this narrow-minded view that if youre an FM station, youre a music station if youre an AM station, youre a talk station. The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison. February 12, 1976. As painful as floods can be, they are natures tool. Cordeaux also said: "Why are we going through these machinations about this young woman? Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. [20] In response, Cordeaux rejected his actions were "cash for comment", saying it was advertising rather than commenting. [16], In 1999, Cordeaux was implicated in the cash for comment affair when ABC Television's Media Watch program aired allegations by former 5AD news director Neil Wiese. ( or even just finish at the n 1976: Moves to Adelaide for morning talk show on 5DN. Talkback radio legend Jeremy Cordeaux is retiring from his FIVEaa Evening show presenter role. Your email address will not be published. [4] He said although the rules changed, he was not breaking any rules in place at the time. [13], He also hosted his own show on Adelaide community station in the early 2010s on Channel 44. Prior to working at FiveAA in 2014, Cordeaux initially involved as a radio host in Sydney. Jeremy Cordeaux is an Australian TV and Radio Presenter. [26][27][28], In July 1995, Cordeaux's two Jack Russell Terriers "Bollie" and "Bellini" were killed by an Angora goat breeder Peter Dansie, who claimed the dogs had killed two goats and injured ten others on his property. Mr Cordeaux, 75, had told his listeners at 6.26am on Saturday that Prime Minister . "The most memorable was a woman who had an overdose, she was coming inand out of consciousness," he recalls. "I just ask myself why the prime minister doesn't call it out for what it is. Blind Date is an Australian television game show which was originally based on the American series The Dating Game.. Classy stuff as always. On Saturday Cordeaux, 75, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should havepublicly repudiated her story. At the heart of it all is entertainment. Cordeaux was issued with an immediate loss of licence for a period of six months. Be Kind, Be realistic, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you made a mistake and was still was brave enough to share your thoughts today. Anti biotics, we should be producing our own. A Canberra Wedding: David Sharaz & Alexandra Craig, Julie Inman Recalibrating Freedom of Speech, Bruce Lehrmann & David Sharaz, revealed in all their glory, 18 year old boy totally almost did a terrorism, RAPE: Brittany Higgins sexily defiled at Parliament House. She should have her bottom smacked.". Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS Here's to another 50 darling. White Australians can be banned from areas designated Abotiginal Heritage.that is racism pure and simple, it is promoting an us and them mentallity and is un-Australian and un-acceptable. FIVEaa's Jeremy Cordeaux caused controversy after he criticised Higgins during his Saturday morning breakfast show on FIVEaa. "I sort of feel satisfied about it, I've loved every moment of it. Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux (pictured) has been fired for taking aim at rape accuser Brittany Higgins. he said. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. They are so devoid of a reference point as to who should be on air and who shouldnt be on air, that if youre a stand-up comic, youre in, he said. On Monday, Cordeaux said hosting a talk show was "sometimes about making people feel uncomfortable". "Do you understand that you can't trust men in general, colleagues perhaps, in particular?". Blame no regional radio pipeline for that. [4] Cordeaux then became the station's breakfast presenter in 1974. The court heard when the officer realised it was asecond offence, he went toCordeaux's home. He claimed she was a s. You cant always explain to somebody why that program or that person is talent and that one isnt. 2023 Getty Images. Daisy, Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station hes not wrong there lololol. Carrie & Tommie, Jackie O (Karls ok), Tim and Kate (Joels OK just with wrong duo), Hughesy, Dee Dee on 3AW, Christmas Swan. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. As a lifeline and sounding board for countless listeners, he has alsowon numerous awards which line the walls and shelves in his pool room,including a Walkley Award for best current affairs show in Australia. Cmon people, imagine, and create..get the the mask-er-adelaide party on, roll out the Ole Limp Dicks, FFS get Corona to sponsor the new Ausie album the Delta strain. His views on training talent are valid. [24][25], In 2011, Cordeaux was involved in a legal dispute with Vartzokas Constructions over leaks in his custom-built showroom. [17] Media Watch cited a letter of complaint Wiese had sent to the Australian Broadcasting Authority, and a memo allegedly outlining the deal which claimed the station would have sought to create "industry authority status" for the businesses through news bulletins and program segments. You could go to a major provincial and thats about it .. Kyle & Jackie O would probably be the last major stars to come from the country .. Kyle at least ! Welcome to the era of Stepford radio. Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station and not one program director or general manager has got the balls or the knowledge to say Listen. The magistrate recorded a conviction, fined Cordeaux $950 and was ordered to pay $520 in court costs. One tip for those on air Talk to peopledont just read liner cards. Commercial Radio Australia chief executive officer, Joan Warner said: "Congratulations to Jeremy on an outstanding career both on and off air in radio and all the best as he continues to produce engaging . The next break needs to entertain me. [3], He later moved to Grafton to work at 2GF before a 12-month stint at 2KY in Sydney, returning to 2GB in 1973 to take over the morning show. Following the announcement of his sacking, Cordeaux said his previous comments were"perfectly true" and that he did not know why his employer had reacted so strongly. But thats the problem, because once theyve done their schtick, once theyve done their thing, theres nothing else there but a whole lot of laughter. The veteran radio host made the comments at the weekend as part . He was fined $1,100and has been disqualified from driving for six months over the incident, which occurred in Adelaide's inner-east late last year. [22], Cordeaux faced a similar drink driving charge in 2005, after he allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.085 during a random breath test in late 2004. He didnt. He never will be. [22] He later complained about not knowing about the scheduling of the court proceedings, and said he had expected someone from South Australia Police to inform him when he was due to appear.
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