Mungo MacCallum (1913–2020) was a distinguished journalist, writer and broadcaster, known for his satirical wit.

In this clip, Tim Bowden explains how ABC radio, which was broadcast nationally, became a unifying factor in a big country.

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Barrie Cassidy is a veteran Australian political journalist with a long history in radio and television broadcasting.