Michael Rowland (news presenter)
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Michael Rowland | |
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 Rowland in 2014 | |
| Born | 8 July 1968 Victoria,Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, journalist |
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| Show | News Breakfast |
| Network | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
Michael Rowland(born 8 July 1968[citation needed]) is an Australian television blue steel presenter and journalist, currently working for theAustralian Broadcasting Corporation,having previously been an American affairs correspondent in Washington.[1]Additionally, he has been a financial, economic and political reporter for several Australian News channels.[2]
He is currently co-host of the ABC's morning programNews BreakfastalongsideBridget Brennanand is the network's senior presenter.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Rowland was born inVictoria,Australia before moving to Sydney. During his teenage years, he attendedDe La Salle College Ashfieldand graduated in 1985.[5][self-published source?]He studied communication at theUniversity of Technology Sydney,but quit after a year.[5]
In 1988, Rowland was hit in the eye by a stray pellet from a slingshot, causing it to dilate uncontrollably. Although doctors saved his eye, the dilation became permanent. Rowland additionally has colour blindness which was not caused by the incident.[6]
Career
[edit]Rowland began his career in the news industry by reporting and journalism in the 1990s where he spent five years in theABC'sParliament Housebureau inCanberra,filing for Radio News andLateline.During this time he learnt about news reporting and journalism as a news cadet for over a year.[7]He worked in the Canberra Press Gallery for five years covering both New South Wales and Victorian politics for the ABC.
In 1988, he transferred to a position as a New South Wales state political reporter. He then progressed to a finance reporter in 1991 for the ABC.[8]He met his futureNews Breakfastco-hostLisa Millarwhile covering the 1996 federal election at the ABC's Canberra Bureau.[9]
He wasLateline'sFinance correspondent, and also covered business and economics for a range of other ABC TV and radio outlets includingAM,current affairs morning program,The World Today,a current affairs program,PM,The Midday Report,Inside Business,the economic and financial focused branch of ABC and the 7 pm TV news all of which included Rowland as the financial presenter focussing on Australian economics.
Rowland then became the ABC's North America correspondent, and during his posting covered stories including the election ofBarack Obamaas US president, the outbreak of thefinancial crisis of 2007–2008,theVirginia Tech massacreandDavid Hicks' release fromGuantanamo Bay detention camp.
In June 2010, Rowland was appointed co-host ofNews Breakfast,replacing Joe O'Brien and has continued working on the ABC's morning breakfast segment till the current day.
In June 2019, ABC announced that Rowland would take on an expanded role as senior network presenter for ABC's morning news breakfast segment. In addition toNews Breakfast,Rowland would anchor coverage of major domestic and international events acrossABC Newsprograms, including the 7 pm News, the breakfast segment for ABC News, and ABC Radio.[10]
In November 2020, Rowland covered the2020 United States presidential electionpresenting live result of the ABC news segment as a temporary American correspondent.[citation needed]
In January 2021HarperCollinspublishedBlack Summer: Stories of loss, courage and community from the 2019–2020 bushfires.The book was edited by Rowland, with proceeds being contributed to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, as a means to provide support to the families who lost loved ones and homes during the2019–20 Australian bushfire season.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Rowland is married to Nicola Webber with whom has two children. Rowland has disclosed throughout his social media platforms that he is a heavy family orientated person.[citation needed]
Rowland was the vice president for theMelbourne Press Clubuntil his resignation in 2019 due to conflict between two other major members of the board.[12]He is still considered a life member of the club, and has been acknowledged by them for his work and contribution to the club and journalism.[13]
Rowland is a fan of theWestern Bulldogs,and began supporting them after returning from the United States to co-anchorABC News Breakfastwhen it launched midway through 2010. He has said that the reasons why he follows the team is due to him settling in Melbourne and because his son supported the team.[14]In 2016, he interviewed the Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon onNews Breakfastless than 48 hours after the clubended its 62-year-long premiership losing streak.Rowland described this experience as a big highlight in his years on the show, with Gordon allowing him to hold onto the AFL Premiership Cup. Rowland has also stated that of his interviews with celebrities onNews Breakfast,his favourite was with American actorAlan Alda,who appeared on the show to promote science education.[15]
References
[edit]- ^"Michael Rowland".ABC News.Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Retrieved16 April2021.
- ^Sales, L; Borrello, E; Carvalho, E; Jennett, G; Knight, B; Millar, L; Probyn, A; Rowland, M (1 May 2019)."Australia Votes: After five weeks, we're seconds from the counting of the first votes".TVNEWS.2019(518): 333.
- ^The big business of breakfast
- ^About ABC News 24
- ^abRowland, Michael."Michael Rowland LinkedIn".LinkedIn.Retrieved20 April2021.
- ^Rowland, Michael."Michael Rowland on his dilated pupil after ABC News Breakfast viewers express concern".Retrieved17 April2020.
- ^Know, David (6 June 2020)."Michael Rowland, 10 years underneath the radar".TVTonight.Retrieved16 April2021.
- ^Australian, Broadcasting Corporation."Michael Rowland Profile".Retrieved17 April2020.
- ^Lallo, Michael (19 June 2019)."From Melrose Place to morning TV: When mates become colleagues".Sydney Morning Herald.The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved17 May2021.
- ^"Lisa Millar to join News Breakfast; expanded role for Michael Rowland".About the ABC.Retrieved25 June2019.
- ^Pitt, Helen (18 December 2020)."A year since Black Summer: how you can support bushfire causes".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved23 March2021.
- ^"Melbourne Press Club in crisis after three of its leadership team quit".The Guardian.Retrieved20 April2021.
- ^Press Club, Melbourne."Life Members".Retrieved17 April2020.
- ^"Bred Bulldog: Michael Rowland".Official website of The Western Bulldogs.Western Bulldogs. 2 June 2020.Retrieved19 April2021.
- ^Rowland, Michael (4 June 2020)."ABC journalist Michael Rowland reflects on 10 years hosting News Breakfast".ABC News.ABC News.Retrieved16 April2021.