Richard Carleton
Australian journalist and news presenter
Born
July 11th, 1943
81 years ago
Died
May 7th, 2006
18 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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A distinguished journalist, primarily involved in Australian television journalism. Carleton served as a prominent news presenter for the Nine Network, contributing to the reputation of the network in the 1970s and 1980s. He conducted notable interviews and reported on significant events across Australia and internationally. Carleton was also recognized for his work with the current affairs program '60 Minutes', where investigative journalism played a central role in his reports. His career spanned over three decades, during which he earned various awards for journalistic excellence.
Presented '60 Minutes' on Nine Network
Conducted key interviews with influential figures
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