Leigh Sales AM is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected journalists. For almost twelve years, she anchored the ABC’s flagship evening current affairs program, 7.30, and now she is the presenter of the ABC’s beloved Australian Story program.
She is the author of five books and co-hosts a wildly popular podcast called Chat 10, Looks 3 with her friend Annabel Crabb.
Leigh Sales has been recognised with many honours and awards, including three Walkley awards for journalism and an Order of Australia for her public service. She has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from Edith Cowan University.
She has two sons and studies the cello in her spare time.