Garry Bailey: I’m quitting radio because I’m a writer not a broadcaster

Tim Burrowes

June 18, 2012 11:53

The former editor of Tasmania’s The Mercury Garry Bailey has dropped out of his new career in radio after just a few months, saying he was not up to the task.

Bailey has resigned his role as ABC Drive presenter in Northern Tasmania. In a blunt statement he said:

“I don’t believe I can reach the standards required of me. I am at heart a writer, not a broadcaster. The ABC has been incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout, particularly my colleagues in Launceston.”

Hillary Burden will present Drive on ABC Northern Tasmania for the next few months.

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Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes is the publisher of Mumbrella and Unmade. He co-founded Mumbrella in 2008 and sister title Unmade in 2021. He's worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia and has specialised in writing about the communications world for the last 25 years. He wrote the book Media Unmade, published in 2021, and became the presenter of MediaLand on ABC Radio National in 2025.