Leigh Sales is an Australian journalist best known for playing Presenter in 7.30.
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Best Known For:The television program Australian Story
Breakthrough:Appointed as the solo presenter of 7.30, Australia's premier current affairs program in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Leigh Sales
- Full Name: Leigh Sales
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Current Role: Presenter
- Current Employer: ABC Australia
- Date of Birth: May 10, 1973
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Phil Willis
Leigh Sales Age
Leigh Sales is 53 years old. She was born on May 10, 1973, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Queensland University of Technology and Deakin University.
- Queensland University of Technology
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Deakin University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: International Relations
Career & Work
Leigh Sales' career includes news and reporting roles with ABC.
Organization: ABC
Role: Presenter of Australian Story
Period: 2023–Present
Details: Australia
Organization: ABC
Role: Presenter of 7.30
Period: 2011–2022
Details: Australia
Organization: ABC
Role: Washington Correspondent
Period: 2001–2005
Rise to Fame
Leigh Sales rose to prominence for her role on the television show 7.30.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Chat 10 Looks 3 and 7.30.
Television
- TV Show: 7.30 (Presenter, 2011-2022)
Podcasts
- Podcast: Chat 10 Looks 3 (Co-host, 2014-Present) — A popular culture podcast with Annabel Crabb
Notable Coverage
- Interviews with every Australian Prime Minister from Howard to Albanese - ABC
Awards & Achievements
- Walkley Award — Walkley Foundation — Broadcasting
Leigh Sales Family & Relationships
Leigh Sales is divorced. She has 2 children, Daniel and James.
- Children:
- Daniel
- James
Lesser Known Facts
- She is an accomplished pianist and often shares her love for music and theater on her podcast.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leigh Sales
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 10, 1973
- Age: 53
- Birthday: May 10
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Phil Willis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Annabel Crabb(Collaborator • Podcast co-host)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/leighsales
