Rick Ardon
Rick Ardon | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1959 Australia |
| Occupation | Television news anchor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Known for | Co-anchoring Seven News Perth since 1985; longest-serving TV news anchor team with Susannah Carr |
Rick Ardon (born 4 March 1959) is a prominent Australian television news anchor. Since 1985, he has co-anchored Seven News in Perth alongside Susannah Carr. This duo holds the Guinness World Records distinction as the longest-serving TV news anchor team worldwide, having been on air together for four decades.
Education
Ardon commenced his primary education at Sacred Heart Primary School in Highgate in 1965. He later transferred to Christian Brothers High School, Highgate, where he completed his secondary education in 1976.
Media career
Beginning his professional journey at The West Australian newspaper, Ardon was honored as Cadet Journalist of the Year in 1977. The following year, he joined TVW-7 as a news reporter and swiftly progressed to the role of relief newsreader. By 1985, he had become co-anchor of the weeknight news bulletin with Susannah Carr. Their tenure has seen Seven Nightly News rise to become Perth's leading news broadcast.
Throughout his career, Ardon has reported on significant events including the Gulf War (1990–91), the Bali Bombings, and the trial of Amrozi bin Nurhasyim. His international coverage spans prestigious occasions such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival. During the 2000 Sydney Olympics, he delivered news reports from the Olympic Stadium specifically for viewers in Western Australia. Ardon has been recognized with ten Logie Awards as Western Australia's Most Popular TV Personality and has produced three documentaries for his station.
Achievements
- Lives in the Balance – A documentary focusing on 114 whales stranded along the WA coastline.
- Riviera Rich and Raunchy – A feature exploring lifestyles on the French Riviera.
- A self-shot documentary centered on the Pacific region.
- Served as moderator for a Q&A session with the Dalai Lama at Perth Arena in June 2015.
Business interests
In 2002, Erin Ardon, Rick Ardon's wife, obtained permission from the City of Stirling to run a bed and breakfast establishment, which ceased operations in 2014.