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James Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host

By Amanda Meade Media correspondentMay 29, 2026·Source: The Guardian·4 views

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Governor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event in SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJames Valentine’s fans joined his family, friends, colleagues, and the entertainment industry in a moving celebration of his life at the Sydney town hall on Friday afternoon.The broadcaster and musician, who hosted ABC Sydney’s Afternoon show for 25 years, died last month at the age of 64. Continue reading...

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