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Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis

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Anthony Albanese fondly recalled Morecroft – a passionate environmental advocate – keeping an infant flying fox under his desk as he presented the news Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The former ABC news presenter Richard…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:14:14 UTC.

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