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| Steve Price | |
|---|---|
| Name | Steve Price |
| Birth date | 1955 |
| Birth place | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | radio presenter, television presenter, journalist, columnist |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
Steve Price Steve Price is an English-born Australian radio presenter, television presenter, journalist and columnist known for his work in metropolitan Sydney and Melbourne media. Over a career spanning several decades he has been a prominent voice on commercial talk radio and a regular contributor to national television programs, often engaging with figures from Australian politics, business, sport and entertainment. His public profile has been shaped by on-air debates, print commentary and occasional controversies involving high-profile public personalities and institutions.
Price was born in the United Kingdom and emigrated to Australia as a child, growing up in Geelong in the state of Victoria. He attended local schools before pursuing tertiary studies with an emphasis on journalism and mass communication; his early influences included coverage of British and Australian political figures such as Margaret Thatcher, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and media institutions like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and British Broadcasting Corporation. In his formative years he developed connections to regional media outlets and community newspapers that provided a pathway into commercial radio and print work.
Price established himself in the 1980s and 1990s across several metropolitan and regional radio stations, becoming known for a forthright presenting style that engaged callers and interview subjects from sectors including Australian Labor Party, Liberal Party of Australia, Australian Greens, business, sport and legal circles. He presented programs on major networks and stations affiliated with corporate groups such as Southern Cross Austereo and News Corporation-associated outlets, and took part in nationally syndicated talk programs alongside contemporaries like Alan Jones (radio broadcaster), Ray Hadley, Mick Molloy and Kyle Sandilands. Price's radio work included drive and breakfast shifts, live interviews with politicians and commentators from Parliament of Australia, and coverage of major events such as federal elections, which often involved on-air debate with representatives from parties like the Nationals (Australia). His role in commercial radio positioned him among a cohort of Australian broadcasters navigating changes brought by digital streaming, podcasting and corporate consolidation in the media industry.
Alongside radio, Price became a regular face on Australian television, appearing on panel programs, morning shows and current affairs formats on networks including Nine Network, Seven Network, Network 10 and subscription services. He was a frequent contributor to discussion panels alongside journalists and television personalities such as Peter Reith, Peta Credlin, Paul Murray (television presenter), David Speers and Ray Martin. Price also provided commentary for televised coverage of political events at venues such as Parliament House, Canberra and participated in election-night broadcasts and televised debates involving leaders like John Howard, Kevin Rudd, Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard. His television appearances extended to lifestyle and entertainment segments where he engaged with figures from Australian film, music and sporting communities.
Price has produced columns, opinion pieces and long-form articles for national and regional print and online outlets, contributing to mastheads associated with media groups such as The Australian, Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph and digital platforms connected to commercial broadcasters. His written work often addressed public policy debates, commentary on federal and state political developments, and analysis of high-profile legal matters involving institutions like the High Court of Australia and criminal trials covered by national media. Price has also authored and contributed to essays and compilations that intersect with topics such as media regulation overseen by bodies like the Australian Communications and Media Authority and debates sparked by parliamentary inquiries.
Price's personal life has been the subject of media interest, including associations with figures from Australian social and professional circles. He has resided in major urban centres and maintained ties to his regional upbringing in Victoria, with social networks including colleagues from commercial radio, television and print journalism. His private affiliations and charitable involvement have occasionally intersected with public fundraising events and community initiatives linked to organisations such as well-known charities and local cultural institutions.
Throughout his career Price has attracted criticism and controversy over on-air remarks, written commentary and confrontations with colleagues and public figures, generating coverage in print and broadcast outlets. Incidents have prompted responses from regulatory or peer institutions and public figures, and have led to broader debates within media circles about standards upheld by bodies such as the Australian Communications and Media Authority and press councils. Critics and supporters alike have compared his style and impact to other polarising broadcasters and columnists in Australia and internationally, contributing to ongoing discussion about media ethics, defamation law and the role of opinion journalism in democratic discourse.
Category:Australian radio presenters Category:Australian television presenters Category:Australian journalists