Leonardo Puglisi
Leonardo Puglisi (born 12 November 2007) is an Australian journalist. He is the founder of online news outlet 6 News Australia. He lives in the state of Victoria.
Leonardo Puglisi | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 12, 2007[1] |
| Occupation | News presenter |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Founding and hosting 6 News Australia |
| Website | https://www.6newsau.com/ |
Career
Puglisi began his media career in 2019, founding what was then initially known as HMV Local News but rebranded in 2020 as 6 News Australia.[2] Puglisi came to attention in 2020 when he covered the secretive demolition of a bell tower at Hawthorn West Primary School in Hawthorn, Victoria.[3]
He has been the subject of a number of conspiracy theories, including that he was a "front" for the Morrison government and funded by Rupert Murdoch.[4]
Notable interviews
- Scott Morrison - Prime Minister of Australia (2018–2022)[1]
- Anthony Albanese - Then-Opposition Leader and later Prime Minister (2022-)[5]
- Kevin Rudd - Former Prime Minister of Australia (2007 - 2010, 2013)[6]
- Bob Katter - Member of the Australian House of Representatives for Kennedy[6]
References
- Tong, Karen (7 April 2022). "Teen reporters Leonardo Puglisi and Roman Mackinnon interview Prime Minister Scott Morrison for 6 News". ABC News. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- "About us". 6 News Australia.
- Webb, Carolyn (18 June 2020). "How Melbourne's Leonardo, boy journalist, scooped the big guns". The Age. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- "Left-wing critics levelling 'crazy, crazy' conspiracy theories against high-school fact checker". Sky News. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- "Anthony Albanese 'grilled' by teen journalists". news.com.au.
- "Scott Morrison, Bob Katter and juggling school: the story behind teen journos at 6 News". SBS News. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
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