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Ellen Fanning

b. 1901

Australian journalist

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About Ellen Fanning

Born 1901. Ellen Fanning was a journalist.

Ellen Mary Fanning (born 8 September 1967) is an Australian journalist.

Fanning currently hosts the Drive program on ABC Radio Brisbane.

She was previously host of The Drum on ABC TV and ABC News Channel and the Nine Network's Sunday television program.

Career Fanning started a career in commercial radio in 1988, after graduating with a communications degree from the Queensland University of Technology. She later joined the ABC, presenting the ABC Radio National national current affairs program PM for two years, AM and occasionally The 7.30 Report on ABC TV.

After a stint producing the ABC's late-night current affairs program, Lateline, she was appointed one of the North America correspondents for the ABC network in 1997, based in Washington, D.C. The series dealt with the ethical questions of journalism. and from September 2014, became the presenter of ABC Classic's Classic Breakfast, having replaced Ed Le Brocq.

In 2017, Fanning returned to ABC TV to become host of The Drum, a role she shared with Julia Baird. She remained in the role until the show was axed in December 2023.

In November 2024, ABC announced that Fanning will host the Drive program on ABC Radio Brisbane starting in 2025.

Personal life Fanning was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and attended All Hallows' School. She is married with two sons.

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Important facts

Born
1901, Brisbane
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Queensland University of Technology
Also known as
Ellen Mary Fanning

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ellen Fanning?

Australian journalist

When was Ellen Fanning born?

Ellen Fanning was born in 1901 in Brisbane.

What was Ellen Fanning's occupation?

Ellen Fanning was a journalist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ellen Fanning

· Wikidata: Q5364826

· DBpedia: Ellen Fanning

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