Mike Munro

Michael Kenneth Munro, born on April 12, 1953, in Sydney, New South Wales, commenced his career in journalism at the age of 17. He started as a copyboy for *The Daily Mirror* in 1971, spending seven years in newspaper journalism before initially exploring television and then returning to print media. During this period, he worked in NewsCorp’s New York bureau, writing for newspapers in Great Britain and Australia. This early foundational experience in both domestic and international print journalism provided him with a broad understanding of news reporting.

In 1982, Munro transitioned back to television, joining Channel 10 as a senior reporter in their newsroom in Sydney. His career progressed significantly when he moved to the Nine Network in 1984, working alongside Mike Willesee on the *Willesee* current affairs program. Two years later, in 1986, he became a reporter for *60 Minutes Australia*, a role he held for seven years. While on *60 Minutes*, Munro was recognized for conducting interviews with various public figures, including Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, and Katharine Hepburn, which contributed to his increasing public profile.

Munro later became a reporter and subsequently the host of *A Current Affair*, a position he held from 1996 to 1999. In 2003, he departed from the hosting role, citing a disagreement over the program’s shift towards consumer-focused stories rather than serious investigations. He is also known for hosting the biographical series *This Is Your Life* from 1995 to 2005, returning again for a year in 2008. In 2014, Munro was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to journalism and community work.