Australia loses a much-loved journalist to Pancreatic Cancer Posted on March 3, 2013February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit This weekend, we farewelled one of Australia’s most esteemed journalists. Peter Harvey was best known for his long-standing role as news reporter with the Nine Network – his baritone voice and well-known sign-off “Peter Harvey, Canberra” resonated throughout Australian homes for thirty-seven years. Peter was overseas celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary last year when he fell ill. On returning home to Australia, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Calling it the “Patrick Swayze disease”, Peter faced his diagnosis head-on. “I’m not going to let fears and worries about tomorrow ruin my today. I’ll just take the most out of each day for as long as I possibly can,” he said It was this determination and passion that Peter will be remembered for. Continue reading “Australia loses a much-loved journalist to Pancreatic Cancer”
