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Hamish Macdonald Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 5, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Hamish Macdonald is an Australian journalist best known for playing Presenter in The Project.

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Best Known For:The television program The Project
Breakthrough:Named Young Journalist of the Year by the Royal Television Society in 2008

10 Quick Facts About Hamish Macdonald

  • Full Name: Hamish Macdonald
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program The Project
  • Current Role: Presenter
  • Current Employer: ABC
  • Date of Birth: May 19, 1981
  • Age: 45 years old
  • Place of Birth: Sydney
  • Marital Status: Single
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Hamish Macdonald Age

Hamish Macdonald is 45 years old. He was born on May 19, 1981, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.

Education

He attended University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • University of Queensland
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Hamish Macdonald's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Q+A and Network Ten.

Organization: Q+A
Role: Host
Period: 2020–2021
Organization: Network Ten
Role: Host
Period: 2010–2020
Organization: Al Jazeera English
Role: Presenter
Period: 2006–2010
Details: London

Rise to Fame

Hamish Macdonald rose to prominence for his role on the television show Q+A.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Project and Q+A.

  • TV Show: The Project (Presenter, 2010-Present)
  • TV Show: Q+A (Host, 2020-2021)

Awards & Achievements

  • Walkley Award — Walkley Foundation — Broadcast Journalism

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Hamish Macdonald
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 19, 1981
  • Age: 45
  • Birthday: May 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Sydney

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/hamishNews

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