Tony Delroy
Anthony Delroy | |
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| Born | January 1, 1953 |
| Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
| Years active | 1970s–2016 |
| Known for | Host of ABC Local Radio's Nightlife program (1987–2016) |
Anthony Eric Delroy (born 1 January 1953) is a former Australian radio broadcaster. He was the host of ABC Local Radio's late-night talkback program Nightlife from 1987 until his departure in 2016.
Background and career
Delroy's entry into radio occurred at Sydney's 2SM station while he was still a student. He later joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), where he worked on-air in Bathurst while pursuing journalism studies. After a short tenure in Launceston, he advanced to the position of news director at 2UE. In 1987, Delroy began working at 702 ABC Sydney, soon assuming hosting duties for the Nightlife show, which initially aired until approximately midnight or 1:00 am. By 1990, the program expanded nationally as the ABC consolidated various state-based late-night broadcasts into this format, blending talkback, current affairs, and light entertainment, featuring a well-liked 25-question quiz segment.
Nightlife emerged as ABC Local Radio's top-rated weekday program, bolstered by regular expert contributors covering topics such as motoring, literature, cinema, American politics, finance, superannuation, and travel. In 2010, Delroy was formally reprimanded following an incident involving a security officer concerning a parking spot reserved for ABC chairman Maurice Newman.
Throughout his broadcasts, Delroy frequently referenced his cat Barbara and shared personal interests including rugby league football and horse racing.
He concluded his career on 2 September 2016 after hosting Nightlife for 26 years and dedicating three decades to the ABC.