Alan Kohler Retires From ABC After 31 Years

Alan Kohler, a veteran finance journalist, will retire from the ABC at the end of this year, after 31 years with the national broadcaster. Kohler, who is 74 years old, has been the lead finance presenter for the 7pm news since 2002.

Kohler joined the ABC in 1995 as a business correspondent and has been a familiar face on the ABC's 7pm news bulletin. He has been presenting finance on the ABC for almost a quarter of a century, signing off each evening with the catchphrase: “And that’s finance”.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has praised Kohler's contribution to the ABC, saying his finance reports will be 'really missed'. Chalmers said Kohler has done a wonderful job of boiling down complex interactions in the economy, making it accessible to a wide audience.

In other news, six Australian universities have been ranked in the top 100 global rankings by the Times Higher Education. The University of Melbourne is the top Australian university in the rankings, placed at No 34.

Kohler's retirement marks the end of an era for the ABC, and he will be missed by his colleagues and viewers alike. He has said that he is looking forward to spending more time with his family, including his six grandchildren.

## Why it matters The retirement of Alan Kohler is significant, not just for the ABC, but for the Australian media landscape as a whole. Kohler has been a respected and trusted voice on finance and economics, and his departure will leave a gap in the market. The fact that six Australian universities have ranked in the top 100 global rankings is also a testament to the country's strong education system.

Kohler's legacy will continue to be felt, and his contribution to the ABC and Australian media will be remembered for years to come. As he moves on to the next chapter of his life, he will be missed by his colleagues and viewers, but his impact will not be forgotten.