Margaret Throsby
Recognised and awarded broadcaster
One of Australia’s most respected broadcasters and interviewers, renowned for her intelligence, warmth and ability to draw out extraordinary stories. With decades of experience at the highest levels of public broadcasting, she brings depth, authority and genuine curiosity to every conversation.
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Margaret Throsby is one of Australia’s most recognised and admired broadcasters, with a distinguished career spanning more than five decades in public media. Best known as the host of Mornings on ABC Classic FM, she has interviewed opinion-makers, leaders and arts identities from across Australia and around the world, earning widespread respect for her insight, warmth and consummate interviewing skills.
Margaret is also a highly accomplished MC and host of corporate, cultural and public events. Renowned for her meticulous preparation and deep respect for her guests, she brings real knowledge and thoughtful engagement to every occasion. Her calm authority, warmth and genuine interest in people ensure audiences feel immediately at ease, while her interviews consistently uncover compelling and often unexpected stories.
Throughout her career, Margaret has been a pioneer for women in Australian broadcasting. She joined the ABC in 1967 and went on to break significant barriers, becoming the first woman to read national radio news and, in 1978, the first woman to present national television news. Her leadership helped reshape expectations of women’s roles in media and journalism.
Margaret has interviewed an extraordinary range of high-profile international and Australian figures, including Richard Butler, John Pilger, Paul Davies, Tim Flannery, Jane Elliott, Lord Yehudi Menuhin, Spike Milligan, Victoria de los Ángeles and Bruce Beresford. Her enduring contribution to Australian broadcasting continues to be defined by credibility, curiosity and a profound respect for storytelling.
