Ita Buttrose
Veteran Australian journalist, former editor of major magazines, past chair of the ABC and dementia advocate; author of Unapologetically Ita and active in public health and brain-ageing awareness.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 5min
#216 Ita Buttrose: The Unapologetic Woman Who Changed Australian Media
Ita Buttrose, a veteran Australian journalist and media icon, shares her incredible journey from a copy girl to leading the ABC. She discusses the powerful impact of magazines on women, her experiences with media giants like Rupert Murdoch, and how the women's liberation movement shaped her career. Ita also highlights her advocacy for dementia awareness and the importance of mental sharpness as a 'super-ager.' With insights on embracing challenges and the value of curiosity, Ita inspires listeners to live purposefully and unapologetically.
Oct 24, 2025 • 34min
Ita Buttrose on women, men and chasing dreams: 'You can’t waste a moment'
Ita Buttrose, a media trailblazer and former chair of the ABC, reflects on her remarkable six-decade career in journalism. She shares her early experiences of facing resistance in male-dominated newsrooms and the thrill of launching Cleo during a time of social change. Ita discusses contemporary challenges for working mothers and the evolving roles of young men in society. She also opens up about her new book, Unapologetically Ita, and the resilience needed to face aging while juggling career and family.
