For 25 years Simon Marnie was the voice of ABC Radio Sydney and ABC NSW Weekends.
Always entertaining, sometimes amusing and frequently informative Simon’s unique companionship stewarded people through high moments and laughs but was also a voice of reassurance through natural disasters. Simon anchored the 12-hour live coverage of 9/11 as well as bushfires, drought and was one of the first on the ground in the Brisbane floods of 2011.
On his last broadcast The Governor General, The Governor, The Premier of NSW and many from the world of arts, culture, hospitality, emergency services, multicultural and regional Australia praised Simon’s ability to communicate across all levels of our society.
As a television presenter Simon has hosted The Lifestyle Café for The Food Channel, Escape From The City for ABC TV and devised the SBS music program Nomad. He has appeared on Adam Liaw’s Cook Up and numerous ABC TV news and information segments.
Simon has worked as an MC for The Sydney City Council, The Australian Museum, The Rural Fire Service, NSW Parliament House and numerous industry bodies facilitating conferences and special nights alongside his various charity commitments to Support Act, The Wesley Mission, Qantas Pathfinders and more.
Simon is passionate about regional lifestyle and issues not just through radio and television but also as a Judge for The Royal Agricultural Society’s Presidents Medal and his work with the Shoalhaven Food Festival.