Fran Kelly to return to ABC Radio National in weekend role

Veteran broadcaster to host Saturday Extra as national broadcaster shuffles radio lineup

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Australians will once again be able to wake up to the sound of veteran broadcaster Fran Kelly on ABC’s Radio National – this time in a weekend time slot.

Kelly, who left RN Breakfast two years ago after 17 years at the helm of the ABC’s flagship news program, will host RN’s Saturday Extra from 7am in 2024.

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