Michael Bailey

Bailey joined the ABC as a cadet in the late 1960s and then spent 13 years as a reporter and weather presenter with Channel Seven. He rejoined the ABC in 1984, when he became best known as a trusted face in the NSW 7:00pm TV news bulletin, presenting the weather for more than two decades. He left the broadcaster to unsuccessfully run for Labor against Joe Hockey in the seat of North Sydney at the 2007 federal election. Bailey was honoured in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours list with an OAM. He was appointed Chairman of Wests Ashfield Leagues Club in 2011. He was married to Helena Bailey until his death. The couple had a son - Michael Bailey.