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:Became ABC Washington correspondent in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Leigh Sales
- Full Name: Leigh Sales
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and TV Host
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Notable Work: 7.30
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
Leigh Sales Age
Leigh Sales's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Career & Work
Leigh Sales' career includes news and reporting roles with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Nine Network.
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Role: Presenter, Australian Story
Period: 2023–Present
Details: ABC television confirms her presentation of the 2026 season.
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Role: Presenter, 7.30
Period: Approximately 2011–2022
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Role: Anchor, Lateline
Period: 2008–2010
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Role: Washington correspondent
Period: 2001–2006
Organization: Nine Network
Role: Reporter
Period: From 1993
Details: Queensland, Australia
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Role: National security correspondent
Rise to Fame
Leigh Sales rose to prominence for her role on the television show 7.30.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Australian Story, 7.30, and Lateline.
Television
- TV Show: Australian Story (Presenter, 2023-Present)
- TV Show: 7.30 (Presenter, 2011-2022)
- TV Show: Lateline (Presenter, 2008-2010)
Books
- Book: Detainee 002: The Case of David Hicks (Author, 2007)
- Book: On Doubt (Author, 2009)
- Book: Any Ordinary Day (Author, 2018)
- Book: Well, Hello (Co-author, 2021)
- Book: Storytellers (Author, 2023)
Awards & Achievements
- Walkley Awards — Walkley Foundation — Three awards for journalism, interviewing and writing.
- Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television — TV Week Logie Awards
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leigh Sales
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: Australian
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
