{
  "id": 14338623,
  "title": "Finance presenter Alan Kohler to sign off from ABC for final time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/finance-presenter-alan-kohler-to-sign-off-from-abc-for-final-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T01:10:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/end-of-era-alan-kohler-final-abc-finance-sign-off/107260824"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alan Kohler, a finance presenter with an illustrious 31-year career at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), is set to bid farewell to his role as the business big kahuna after presenting his final finance report. Kohler, who joined the ABC in 1995, has had a remarkable journey from a high school student with a strong inclination towards journalism and English, to becoming a renowned business and economics reporter. His career took off after a chance opportunity at The Oz newspaper, where he was hired as a cadet. Kohler's talent for explaining complex financial concepts quickly became evident, earning him a prominent position at The Age and later at The Australian Financial Review, where he penned the premier column, Chanticleer. By 1979, he had already made a name for himself in the business world, rapidly ascending to penning the premier column at The Australian Financial Review. As he reflects on his career, Kohler acknowledges the challenges that the media industry faces today, including the shift towards digital platforms, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the loss of advertising revenue. Despite these changes, he remains optimistic about the future of journalism, believing that the value of human work will only increase in the face of these technological advancements. Kohler's career is a testament to his passion for journalism and his ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a simple, elegant manner. His journey from a disoriented journalism student to a respected business and economics reporter is a story of perseverance, talent, and adaptation.",
  "summary": "Alan Kohler will walk out the door of the ABC's Melbourne studios tonight after presenting his final finance report, ending a 31-year career at the public broadcaster.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alan Kohler ends 31-year ABC career with final finance report",
    "Kohler began journalism journey at high school, joined ABC in 1995",
    "Kohler optimistic about future of journalism despite industry changes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The departure of a long-standing financial expert marks the end of an era for the broadcaster as the industry struggles to adapt to digital shifts and artificial intelligence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}