Charles Wooley (born 12 October 1948) is a British-born Australian journalist, reporter, writer, TV personality and radio presenter and local politician, He started with ABC , before joining the Nine Network, he is perhaps best known as being a former reporter for the news magazine program 60 Minutes.
Biography Early life Wooley was born on the Isle of Arran in Scotland, and moved to Launceston, Tasmania, aged three. At the age of 16 Wooley moved to Hobart where he gained an honours degree in history from the University of Tasmania. While he was studying he developed his journalistic skills by editing the university's student newspaper, Togatus, and was a member of the student theatre group, the Old Nick Company.
Career He moved to Launceston in 1970 to work as a cadet with The Examiner.Charles Wooley 60 Minutes
Two years later he joined ABC Radio and moved to Perth. He soon moved to television working on This Day Tonight, Nationwide, and Four Corners. He then served as the ABC's European correspondent based in London.
In 1986 he joined the Nine Network where he worked on Sunday and then A Current Affair. Wooley joined 60 Minutes in 1993.
His 2018 interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was described as 'sexist' and 'creepy'.
Politics Wooley was elected as Deputy Mayor and Councillor of the Sorell Council at the 2022 Tasmanian local government elections.
Author He published a book of stories of his time travelling the world as a reporter called Travelling Tales. Wooley returned to Hobart in 1999 with his second wife Alona to raise their three children.
Radio From January 2006 until November 2008, Wolley hosted of Macquarie Regional RadioWorks' regional morning program, Charles Wooley Across Australia. The show aired 9 am to 12 pm weekdays on over 40 radio stations across Australia.Wooley quitting TV for radio Sydney Morning Herald 11 October 2005Charles Wooley's show axed Radio Info 17 November 2008
As well as presenting his radio show, Wooley continues to work on a casual basis for 60 Minutes and also narrates some television programs for the Nine Network. He is also the author of several books, including an up-and-coming guide to walks in and around Hobart, Tasmania.
Personal life Wooley is the father of six children. His daughter Anna Wooley is a documentary film maker.Anna's telling tales The Age 25 May 2004
References
External links Charles Wooley Blog Charles Wooley Myspace page