Peter Ryan (journalist)
Peter Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 |
| Died | 2025-07-18 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | –2025 |
| Known for | Work with ABC News network; senior business correspondent and editor at ABC |
Peter Ryan (1960 – 18 July 2025) was a distinguished Australian journalist best known for his work with the ABC News network.
Career
Ryan's entry into journalism started as a copy boy at Sydney's The Daily Mirror. Over the years, he contributed extensively to ABC Radio programs such as AM, PM, and The World Today. Additionally, he developed content for various ABC radio platforms including NewsRadio, Radio National, and ABC Local Radio. His expertise also extended to producing television material for the ABC News channel.
He played an active role in the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance's Benevolent Fund, which provides assistance to journalists facing hardship.
Between 2016 and 2025, Ryan held the position of senior business correspondent and editor at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. His career encompassed several key roles: Washington bureau chief, head of television news and current affairs in Victoria, executive producer of Business Breakfast, founding editor of Lateline Business, and ABC business editor.
Born in 1960, Ryan attended Marist College Eastwood, a Catholic boys' secondary school. He was married to Mary Cotter and had one daughter.
After being diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer in 2014, Ryan passed away in Sydney on 18 July 2025 at the age of 64, shortly following his retirement due to declining health.
Awards and honours
In 2017, Ryan was awarded a Walkley Award for uncovering money laundering activities involving deposit machines at the Commonwealth Bank.
He was honoured in 2022 with the Order of Australia medal in recognition of his contributions to broadcast journalism.