I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Richard Morecroft. As the face and the voice of the news of the ABC, Richard became a beloved part of Australian life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Combining a consummate professionalism with an unyielding humanity, Richard was a figure of absolute trust, a warm and familiar presence who guided us through the good times and bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He loved the arts and was deeply passionate about our natural environment. Nothing completed the picture so delightfully as the time we learned that he used to keep a baby flying fox safe and sound beneath the desk while he was presenting the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Richard was a great Australian and we were lucky to have him as part of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our thoughts now are with his partner Alison Mackay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May Richard Morecroft rest in peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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