Rob Astbury

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Rob Astbury

Country

Australia

Birth - Death

1948 - 2017

Occupation

Journalist

Description

Sports journalist and award-winning sportscaster. Won ten VFL/AFL awards, two national Penguin Awards and was twice nominated for the Logie Awards for the Best News Story of the Year. Considered the highest paid sports journalist in Australia during his professional career. Worked for Channel 0/10 Network and Nine Network. Property Developer. Had a relationship with Graham Kennedy which he detailed in his book 'King and I: My Life with Graham Kennedy' (2006). HIV positive.

Further Reading/Research

• https://televisionau.com/2017/11/obituary-rob-astbury.html
• https://peoplepill.com/people/rob-astbury/
• https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/investment-strategy/property-news-and-insights/77971-gold-coast-ray-white-estate-agent-rob-astbury-dies-leaving-unpublished-second-book.html

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