Leigh Hatcher was born on 25 August 1955 and is a veteran broadcast Australian journalist and author.
11 Facts About Leigh Hatcher
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Leigh Hatcher has worked at various radio stations including 2CA in Canberra and 5DN in Adelaide.
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Leigh Hatcher was employed by the Seven Network where he worked as a political correspondent in Canberra as well as a European correspondent when he lived in London, between the years of 1983 and 1985.
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Leigh Hatcher was forced out of work for more than two years, suffering chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Leigh Hatcher wrote a best-selling book about the experience, I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just A Little Unwell.
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Leigh Hatcher joined Sky News Australia in 2000 as a presenter of First Edition with Sharon McKenzie and later Nina May on weekdays.
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On 11 November 1975 Leigh Hatcher was one of the journalists present at former prime minister Whitlam's dismissal speech.
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On 27 March 2011 Sheridan Voysey, presenter of national radio program Open House, announced Leigh Hatcher would serve as his replacement.
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Leigh Hatcher hosted the program, aired by Christian broadcaster Hope 103.2, until 8 December 2013.
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In January 2014, after four decades of broadcast journalism, Leigh Hatcher became director for public affairs with the HammondCare organisation.
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Leigh Hatcher is married with four children and three grandchildren.