Graeme Goodings
Graeme Goodings | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1948 Australia |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Known for | Television and radio broadcasting, news presenting on Seven News Adelaide |
Graeme Goodings (born 21 June 1948) is a prominent Australian broadcaster known for his work in both television and radio.
Early career
Goodings embarked on his media journey in 1963, initially stepping in as an on-air presenter at Melbourne's 3AW radio station. He subsequently held positions at Launceston’s 7LA and Adelaide’s 5DN before temporarily departing the media industry to manage a health food enterprise in Tasmania. His return to television came with a reporting role at TNT-9 (currently Southern Cross Television) located in northern Tasmania, where his contributions to The Saturday Night Show earned him a Logie Award.
Seven Network
In 1981, Goodings became part of SAS-10 Adelaide (now SAS-7) as a sports reporter and presenter for Eyewitness News. By 1983, he advanced to the position of news presenter, maintaining this role for over two decades through the station's transition from the Ten Network to the Seven Network affiliation.
Starting in 1989, Goodings co-anchored Seven News alongside Jane Doyle, leading the program to become Adelaide’s highest-rated news bulletin by the year 2000, surpassing Nine News. After taking sick leave in 2004, he exchanged roles with John Riddell to become the weekend news presenter. Under Goodings’s stewardship, weekend viewership steadily increased, eventually overtaking the previously leading National Nine News Adelaide in Adelaide.
Following a tenure of 34 years, Goodings’s contract with the Seven Network was not renewed in November 2014. Additionally, he occasionally contributes to local radio station FIVEaa.
After commercial television
Following his departure from Seven Network, Goodings has remained engaged in media through hosting the online video series "Snapshot with Graeme Goodings," which highlights communities across South Australia. Alongside cinematographer David Hales, he operates The Video Professionals, a video production firm catering to small and medium enterprises as well as community organizations.
Personal life
Goodings is married to Eve, and they have three children. Their son, Will Goodings (born 1983), is also active in media at 5AA, having followed his father’s path by presenting weekend news on Seven News Adelaide. In January 2023, Will advanced to weeknight presenting duties alongside Rosanna Mangiarelli, succeeding the retiring newsreader Jane Doyle. He additionally hosts Rural Live TV and provides sports coverage on KG and the General, with episodes available both live and as podcasts.
In 2004, Goodings publicly disclosed his battle with bowel cancer, which necessitated several months away from work before resuming weekend news duties in 2005. He actively advocates for cancer awareness by engaging with support groups and serving on the board of ProstateSA, an organization dedicated to men’s health.
A devoted supporter and Ambassador of the Adelaide Crows AFL team since 1991, Goodings reported live for Seven News from Melbourne during their premiership victories in 1997 and 1998. He holds the distinction of being the No.1 Member of the Crows Supporters Group.
On 19 July 2015, following Showdown 39 between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Football Clubs and shortly after the passing of former Port Adelaide assistant coach Phil Walsh, Goodings generated controversy by posting on Facebook condemning Port fans who jeered at the conclusion of the derby as “pretty pathetic” and “an embarrassment to your club.” In response, Port Adelaide CEO Keith Thomas addressed members with a message reflecting on the importance of that showdown in light of Walsh’s death.