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ABC Ian Henderson Announced His Retirement, Explore His Wiki Facts & Net Worth

October 4, 2018

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Explore ABC Ian Henderson wiki, bio, age, height, who is Ian Henderson partner/wife, is Ian Henderson married? Also, know Ian Henderson net worth and salary updates!

When ABC Ian Henderson announced his retirement on Tuesday, the news community and the viewers weren’t yet ready for it.

For more than 25 years, Ian Henderson has worked as a presenter for ABC news Victoria. The veteran journalist broke the news through Twitter saying it was time for him to pull up stumps.

Friends, after 38 years at the ABC, it’s time for me to pull up stumps. My last bulletin will be on October 11. Nothing sinister and NO relation to turbulence of the past week. Just a long-hatched retirement plan. Thanks for the fun & feedback. See you on the swings! Hendo

— Ian Henderson (@HendoABC) October 1, 2018

ABC Ian Henderson Twitter account is inundated with ‘best wishes’ messages. Premier Daniel Andrews wrote, “The nightly news won’t be the same without you”. Another user posted she isn’t sure whether she can accept this change.

I just found out Ian Henderson is retiring. I don’t know if I can handle this big of a change. He’s read me the news every night since I was a child. I don’t know if I’m ready to accept someone new into my life (But seriously what a legend!) @abcnews

— Liz Miller (@lizmillsays) October 3, 2018

Coming Thursday, Ian Henderson will be reading his final news. While being asked the reason for retirement Henderson said,

“I’ve been aware for some time that I don’t have the stamina that I once did.” he added,

“And I felt very much that if I couldn’t deliver the job to that standard, then it was probably time to move on and let someone have a go who could.”

Over the span of his career, Ian Henderson has reported some of the biggest events in contemporary history. Mostly, he used to cover the political and industrial rounds.

With this let’s have some insights on Ian Henderson personal life!

Is ABC Ian Henderson married? Who is Ian Henderson wife? Besides his professional life, let’s look into the personal life of this beloved ABC news reader.

Also, see Ian Henderson net worth and salary alongside Ian Henderson wiki, bio, age, and height. Where is ABC’s Ian Henderson now? Let’s find out.

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ABC Ian Henderson Wiki Bio

Born on 15 August 1953, Ian Henderson is a resident of Melbourne, Victoria Australia. He was educated in Haileybury college in his hometown.

Currently, aged 65, Ian Henderson started his career after a cadetship with the Leader Associated Newspapers News Corp Australia.

Gaven Morris, ABC’s head of news and current affairs, acclaimed Henderson’s talent by saying,

“His editorial decision-making, writing skills, smooth presentation and passion for the job have made him an asset to the ABC.”

Morris went on to mention the “viewers’ unique connection to him” and stated everybody will miss Henderson’s presence in the newsroom. Ian stands at an average Australian height.

Is ABC Ian Henderson Married, Ian Henderson Wife?

Ian Henderson goes by the nickname of “Hendo”. He is one of the most beloved newsreaders in Australia and this veteran has been the face of Victoria’s 7 pm news bulletin for more than a quarter century.

At the age of 25, Ian Henderson started working for Leader Newspapers but, quickly he leaped to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Ian Henderson has worked for 26 years as a newsreader and 12 more years as a journalist covering various stories.

Though Henderson has mostly spent his life in front of the camera, he hasn’t been much vocal about his wife and marriage. This veteran journalist is a married man but nothing is disclosed about his wife. Ian Henderson often talks about his children and son but he hasn’t given any details.

ABC Ian Henderson Net Worth

In 1992, Ian Henderson first presented ABC Victoria’s 7 pm news bulletin at the age 39. Since then he has been a regular newsreader from Monday to Friday.

This retiring newsreader’s career took off after undertaking a four-year role as the ABC’s European correspondent. Ian Henderson net worth started growing after covering the historical moments like Nelson Mandela’s release from prison and election of John Cain in 1982.

Five years back ABC newsreader Ian Henderson had a salary of $188,000. Serving nearly four decades in ABC has helped Henderson to accumulate a net worth of millions. Henderson’s actual net worth figure is under review.