George was a key member of the 2WS on air team, always in complete touch with his audience.
George proved to be an inspiration for many of us of multi-ethnic background striving to follow our dreams in the electronic media. In fact, George was one of the original pioneers of multi-cultural television and was the perfect role model. I spent 10 years at SBS and George was part of that journey for four of those years always eager to proivde advice, direction or assistance whenever needed - A true professional.
The Sydney Test Match between India and Australia is being used as a platform to promote the game of cricket.
It’s also been used as a major rebranding exercise for a number of cricketers who badly needed it after a number of failures or indiscretions.
A media veteran with a multicultural background that has allowed him to anchor news for 3 different Networks.
He’s always loved a good story & prides himself on his ability to tell it.
From helping to shape the style and the content of World News on Australian television, he became the face of Multiculturalism as the first news anchor on SBS.
Whether it's hosting a major international Convention, making a motivational speech, telling the history of the Greeks in Australia for the new Hellenic Museum in Melbourne,
or interviewing the likes of Neil Armstrong, Andy Thomas or Pele, presenting is in George Donikian's blood.
