"He just picked up the phone and said `I've gother'.". Former station owner and talk radio host Jeremy Cordeaux has come out swinging at the industry, tearing down everything from its content and its lineups through to incompetent management. "He has been up there in the company of some of the country's besttalk hosts yet he has never forgotten the people side of the business.I would suggest there are others in his league around the country whocould take a few notes.". 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. Jeremy Cordeaux, Actor: Chicken Karma. There is such a lack of creativity and craft that its hard to distinguish between most shows, so few stand out, its a shame. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Today is our anniversary and we are celebrating with our son Christopher Cordeaux and of course Beau. he said. The problem, he said, is compounded by unimaginative programmers who dont know who else to put on air. Twenty years ago I married the beautiful Caroline Cordeaux. What's more, Cordeaux is a Commercial Radio Hall of Fame inductee and Walkley award-winning journalist. "I am wonderfully grateful and thankful to the people of Adelaide -and who knows, I may be back. "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. Cordeauxwas a long-time presenter on radio stationFiveAA but wassacked earlier this year over comments he madeabout alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. Where are the experienced people ? Extended Interview: Jeremy Cordeaux has doubled down on his comments regarding Brittany Higgins following his sacking from radio station FIVEaa. 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. [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. "But, most importantly, I don't think you can have talk and music -it's got to be one thing or another. Jeremy Cordeaux has worked successfully in all facets of the media: radio, television and print as well as marketing, promotions, public relations and media training. Jeremy Cordeaux called the brave woman a 'silly little girl who got drunk' and talked about smacking her 'bottom'. In 2016 he lost his licence for being drunk behind the wheel and last year he was again charged with drink driving. Sadly Aus radio is going backwardsand its all because people are too scared to have a crack. If I wasnt able to do something, I wouldnt apply for it, because Id know I was embarrassing the person who would have to tell me the horrible truth But these days, it sounds like the producer or the manager just walked out in the street, stopped the third person walking past the building, and said Come in, youre a star. [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. 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. Family: Married to Caroline Peacock with a son, Christopher. 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. ( or even just finish at the n Read Next AFL What impact will Hawks trade recruits make in 2023? Today the FIVEaa axe fell. Jeremy 168 Most relevant Elizabeth Gray what a beautiful lady. Read more: http://7news.link/3tUDtHkSubscribe to 7NEWS for the latest video https://7news.link/YTSubscribeConnect with 7NEWS onlineVisit https://7news.com.au7NEWS Podcast http://smarturl.it/7NewsDailyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustraliaTwitter https://twitter.com/7NewsAustraliaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. [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. For now, on his first day of retirement on October 28, he is lookingforward to bucking his ritual by sleeping in and ignoring all papers,news and current affairs shows. Not enough stations disparaging rape victims, I guess. 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. 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. [13], He also hosted his own show on Adelaide community station in the early 2010s on Channel 44. Lets evolve, not continue to disolve this most important part of the ENTERTAINMENT Industry. [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. Born in 1945. 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. [4] However, he said he applauded the ABA for the changes as they require announcers to be more transparent, removing any ambiguity. 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 .. Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has been dismissed after calling Brittany Higgins a 'silly little girl'. Two months ago he officially resigned, but only a handful of peoplewere privy to Adelaide radio's biggest secret. [5] He later sold his interest in 5DN, and purchased 5AD and 5SE from Hoyts Media. Magistrate Stefan Metanomski said it was "entirely appropriate" that Cordeauxnot be convicted, given that the"defendant acted on the information, which was erroneous, from the police officer in question". 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. "Do you understand that you can't trust men in general, colleagues perhaps, in particular?". (Photo by Golding/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). So very, very, very sad. The court heard when the officer realised it was asecond offence, he went toCordeaux's home. [22], The conviction and punishment were handed down in Cordeaux's absence, as he had failed to attend the court appearance at Adelaide Magistrates Court. Talkback radio legend Jeremy Cordeaux is retiring from his FIVEaa Evening show presenter role. 1976: Moves to Adelaide for morning talk show on 5DN. On Saturday Cordeaux, 75, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should havepublicly repudiated her story. Anti biotics, we should be producing our own. Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. Veteran Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has refused to retract commentshe made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins, and has said he thought his sacking was an early April Fools'joke. at his home at Castle Hill. Back To those that attack Jeremy Everyone has made a mistake at some point, its how we learn and grow. Jeremy Cordeaux at home on Monday after he was fired by FIVEaa. He said his employer had the right to "hire and fire as they like". Sadly he is right. THE voice of Adelaide has hung up his microphone. See Tweets about #JeremyCordeaux on Twitter. His views on training talent are valid. February 12, 1976. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. They are all the same, they are in the main crude, quite,frankly boring. 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: 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 . "Had he had correct information I am advised that he would have paid the expiation which would have resulted in three months' disqualification as opposed to six months and he would not have received a conviction,"MagistrateMetanomski said. Veteran Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has pleaded guilty to drink driving, but has been spared conviction due to a mistake by an SA Police officer. But his lawyer Michael Woods told the court the officer who performed the breath testmade a mistake by telling Cordeaux he would not lose his licence as thereading was low. "The most memorable was a woman who had an overdose, she was coming inand out of consciousness," he recalls. 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. 50 talking about this. Daisy, Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station hes not wrong there lololol. Jeremy Cordeaux hosted the show in 1970.. A 1974 version on the Seven Network was hosted by Scottish-born Bobby . The next break needs to entertain me. You cant always explain to somebody why that program or that person is talent and that one isnt. "This year has been hard for me," he said. Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux (pictured) has been fired for taking aim at rape accuser Brittany Higgins. 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. Picture: Matt Turner Brittany Higgins speaks at the Canberra March4Justice rally. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. "I'm saying each and every one of us has the inalienable responsibility to take charge of one's life," he said. "I just ask myself why the prime minister doesn't call it out for what it is. The magistrate recorded a conviction, fined Cordeaux $950 and was ordered to pay $520 in court costs. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. 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