Peter Hitchener

Journalist

Birthday February 21, 1946

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Birthplace Australia

Age 78 years old

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About

Australian broadcast journalist who has become one of his country's most respected news men over the course of his four decade-long career. He began serving as a news anchor on Nine News Melbourne in 1998. 

Before Fame

He got his start in the news media with the 4BH radio station in 1965. 

Trivia

He is known for his many contributions to animal charities, including the Dogs Victoria organization and the Lort Smith Animal Hospital.

Family Life

He came out as gay in an April 2008 article in the Herald Sun.

Associated With

He and Karl Stefanovic have both been anchors on Australia's Nine News network.