Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. "I'm saying each and every one of us has the inalienable responsibility to take charge of one's life," he said. Find out what their problem is, and deliver the solution with entertainment being the primary focus. Its a race to the bottom, when it should be a race to the top.. He makes some good points. "He said, 'What is the ramification?' 1976: Moves to Adelaide for morning talk show on 5DN. If I wasnt able to do something, I wouldnt apply for it, because Id know I was embarrassing the person who would have to tell me the horrible truth But these days, it sounds like the producer or the manager just walked out in the street, stopped the third person walking past the building, and said Come in, youre a star. Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. "I sort of feel satisfied about it, I've loved every moment of it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Too bad nobodys listening to a bloke who thinks women should be raped. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. "The most memorable was a woman who had an overdose, she was coming inand out of consciousness," he recalls. [31], He was inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame at the 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards.[32][33]. and some of the formats leave a bit to be desired .. Where is the localism ?People like listening to announcers who are local and they can relate to .. Networking has killed radio !! The veteran radio host made the comments at the weekend as part . This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. (Twitter/Five AAA) During his weekend breakfast show, Cordeaux said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should have rejected her allegations. Mr Cordeaux's employment has been terminated and 5AA and Nova Entertainment . Jeremy Cordeaux, Actor: Chicken Karma. 1988: Bought share of 5DN. The magistrate recorded a conviction, fined Cordeaux $950 and was ordered to pay $520 in court costs. The article was 'over friendly' as well I felt. [1] [2] Contents 1 Career 1.1 Radio work 1.2 Television work 1.3 Charity work 2 Cash for comment affair 3 Personal life 3.1 Drink driving 3.2 Vintage car collection 3.3 Dog killing incident But thats the problem, because once theyve done their schtick, once theyve done their thing, theres nothing else there but a whole lot of laughter. ChildrenChristian, Saxon and Amber from first marriage. Dontt just rename old promotions. Apparently, everyone knows his name.". I learned a long time ago that peopledo not like the advice on how to run the business from the morningtalkback presenter.". Following the announcement of his sacking, Cordeaux said his previous comments were"perfectly true" and that he did not know why his employer had reacted so strongly. [1][2], Born in Sydney, Cordeaux began his career in radio during 1962, at the age of 16, when he became an errand boy for John Laws at 2GB. ", With Telecom unable to trace the call, he remembers a taxi driver whohad been listening finally tracked her down after driving from phonebox to phone box. Most of them look like they should work in a bank, not a radio station. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions.Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. o no we live in different times now dont we!- have to watch what we say or no more pay! "Last year I talked Jeremy out of retiring twice," station managerSteve Rowe said. [12], In the late 1980s, Cordeaux anchored the Adelaide edition of Seven News, alongside Graeme Goodings. Here's to another 50 darling. 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FIVEaa's Jeremy Cordeaux caused controversy after he criticised Higgins during his Saturday morning breakfast show on FIVEaa. Why would you box yourself into something as silly as that? There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. "It's just a personal feeling. Ive never understood why management hasnt understood the power of that quality. Cordeaux previously owned 5AD (now ARNs Mix 102.3), and most recently worked as an announcer on Adelaides FIVEaa, owned by NOVA Entertainment. More happy snaps of the couple together at dinner have set tongues wagging, as they surprised Amber's US-based brother Saxon, who is getting married in LA this week. You have to be a music station, or you have to be a talk station, I cant understand why If you look at the evolution, perhaps not graduation, but the evolution, to FM radio, you have a situation where in America, a lot of FM stations are talk stations. Its about standards. With all those new people who were the top rating and it is all those mentioned above, all from a great era of entertainment "Had he had correct information I am advised that he would have paid the expiation which would have resulted in three months' disqualification as opposed to six months and he would not have received a conviction,"MagistrateMetanomski said. Your email address will not be published. Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, or just enter your email below. But Cordeaux's lawyer told thecourt the police officer "made a further mistake" and thatthe expiation should not have been withdrawn. There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. Jeremy 168 Most relevant Elizabeth Gray what a beautiful lady. Where are you Stan Zemanek? Jeremy "I would say to her, would I be right in saying that I feel that you'llnever be that silly again?" [18], In response, Cordeaux said Wiese was a former employee who had been terminated for dishonesty, and who had orchestrated a "ten-year campaign of venom and vindictiveness", and who had since been employed by the ABC. "This year has been hard for me," he said. "Had he expiated it, of course as he should have been able to do, he would have had no criminal record in regards to that matter, being an expiation notice," Mr Woods said. [14], Cordeaux was a guest on ABC Television's weekly panel show Q&A in 2013. I agree the cookie cutter approach to programming/talent choice in FM is too predictable and haphazard. Such moments have given Cordeaux the greatest satisfaction. Subscribe to. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. THE voice of Adelaide has hung up his microphone. [20] In response, Cordeaux rejected his actions were "cash for comment", saying it was advertising rather than commenting. The ex-politician and blonde beauty Amber Cordeaux were looking very cosy together on a flight to Los Angeles, which Amber posted on social media yesterday. On Monday, Cordeaux said hosting a talk show was "sometimes about making people feel uncomfortable". "That's that chapter, what's next is not the next chapter, but thenext book," he said, adding he plans to throw himself into gardeningand tinkering with his collection of 12 old cars. 2Day and MMM Sydney breakfast, the new iteration of Jase and..KISS Melbourne brekky. [23], Cordeaux is known for his collection of vintage and classic cars, which he keeps in a purpose-built showroom, collectively valued at approximately $2 million. Cordeaux, who has been working at the station since 2014, was fired by FiveAA on Monday after he made comments on his weekend breakfast program about Higgins' rape allegations and how Prime. Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. Daisy, Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station hes not wrong there lololol. [17] Wiese claimed he had been pressured to tailor news bulletins to incorporate an endorsement deal for 5AD's advertisers in 1993, which guaranteed them undisclosed and subtle preferential treatment during general on air programs and news bulletins. Regional and many metro jocks are lame and vanillaI Bet youve heard this Its 5 past 8, and 18 degrees.well check the weather for you right up next ummm you just did! Magistrate Stefan Metanomski said it was "entirely appropriate" that Cordeauxnot be convicted, given that the"defendant acted on the information, which was erroneous, from the police officer in question". He was fined $1,100 and has been disqualified from driving for six months over the incident, which occurred in Adelaide's inner-east late last year. Its a very simple thing, he said. [4] Cordeaux then became the station's breakfast presenter in 1974. Agreed. All Rights Reserved. You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear, whether youre making movies or youre making radio or youre making television. Mr Woods told the courtthat if his client had been given the expiation notice he would have simply paid it and he would have received three months' disqualification for that matter. A silly little girl who got drunk," Jeremy Cordeaux said. Its up to the PDs / CDs to bring back more educational, and accountable airchecking as opposed to great vibe nice shopping list good cross promotion [18], However, following the Australian Broadcasting Authority's investigation, Cordeaux was found to have substantially breached the industry's code of practice. Commercial Radio Hall of Fame inductee and Walkley award winning journalist Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions.Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. "Mr Cordeaux then specifically asked the question, 'Is there a loss of licence?' he said. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. Cordeaux was a presenter until he was fired over comments relating to Brittany Higgins Cordeaux, 75, did not appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today but was instead represented by his lawyer. They had 9 children: Caroline El Jeremy Cordeaux is an Australian TV and Radio Presenter. This focus on business, he said, means creativity and craft is out the window, with accountants and men in suits rather than inspiring radio minds making decisions. And if it doesnt sound right, what is the thing youre actually selling?, he said. . He has made a lot of relevant points .. Where is radio going .. ? Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. White Australians can be banned from areas designated Abotiginal Heritage.that is racism pure and simple, it is promoting an us and them mentallity and is un-Australian and un-acceptable. He never will be. Cordeaux, who has interviewed everyone from Hollywood stars to primeministers, said he didn't want to reach the point where "you don'texist unless you put that red light on". There'll be some people who won't miss him. [5], Cordeaux retired from 5DN in 2004. [5] He later sold his interest in 5DN, and purchased 5AD and 5SE from Hoyts Media. There are too many examples of the opposite of these. Cordeaux, 75, is currently before the courts charged with drink driving for the second time in four years. As painful as floods can be, they are natures tool. Picture: Matt Turner Brittany Higgins speaks at the Canberra March4Justice rally. You cant always write it down. "I am wonderfully grateful and thankful to the people of Adelaide -and who knows, I may be back. "The Prime Minister says you should go on working until you are 70,75, but first I want to get rid of this (ill health), then have ayear's rest, then I might think about that. Yet these talentless finks continue to rate and are kept on the airwaves. Extended Interview: Jeremy Cordeaux has doubled down on his comments regarding Brittany Higgins following his sacking from radio station FIVEaa. Oh wait. But his lawyer Michael Woods told the court the officer who performed the breath testmade a mistake by telling Cordeaux he would not lose his licence as thereading was low. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. and the police officer mistakenly replied, 'No, just a fine'.". Cordeaux previously owned 5AD (now ARN's Mix 102.3), and most recently worked as an announcer on Adelaide's FIVEaa, owned by NOVA Entertainment. He also made his appearance on Sky News Australia in 2019. Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? February 12, 1976. . In an interview with the Blind Insights podcast, however, Cordeaux claims it is radio that has lost its way, and its now devoid of characters, its craft and cut-through. 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