Katherine Feeney (radio presenter)
Katherine Fiona Feeney | |
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| Born | Canberra, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, radio host |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Presenter of Afternoons on ABC Radio Brisbane |
Katherine Fiona Feeney is an Australian journalist and radio host, recognized for presenting the Afternoons program on ABC Radio Brisbane.
Early life
Feeney was born in Canberra and raised across several regional Queensland locations such as Mount Isa, Gladstone, and Toowoomba before making Brisbane her home. She completed her secondary education at Indooroopilly State High School and pursued studies in journalism and economics at the University of Queensland.
Career
Starting her professional journey in 2007 at the age of 19, Feeney worked for the Brisbane Times where she became known for her "CityKat" column focusing on sex and relationships. Additionally, she provided theatre reviews, including an analysis of the Queensland Theatre Company's staging of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
During her tenure with the Brisbane Times, Feeney made appearances on television shows like Mornings with Kerri-Anne and Nine News Now. In 2014, she transitioned to Nine News Queensland as a reporter, covering topics such as natural disasters, political developments, and urban issues.
Feeney gained experience as a casual producer and reporter at ABC Radio Brisbane. Although she was considered as a successor to breakfast presenter Spencer Howson in 2016, she was ultimately appointed in December 2017 to host the station's Afternoons slot, originally broadcast from 2pm to 4pm. After Myf Warhurst's national program ended in late 2019, Feeney’s show was extended to run from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and began simulcasting throughout Queensland on the ABC Local Radio network.
Beyond radio broadcasting, Feeney has written for The Guardian and occasionally participates as a panel member on Network 10's The Project.
Personal life
Feeney is married to James Mackay, who held the position of Liberal National Party councillor for Brisbane City Council’s Walter Taylor Ward between 2019 and 2023. The couple appeared together on the SBS current affairs show Insight in 2018 during an episode titled "To Have And Withhold," which explored prenuptial agreements.