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Media personality, broadcaster, and Agro puppeteer Jamie Dunn dies aged 76

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Submitted ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Eyekaytee@aussie.zone⁩ to ⁨news@aussie.zone⁩

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/brisbane-media-personality-jamie-dunn-dies/106428130

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  • Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    RIP.

    Under-utilised legend. Should’ve been presenting the news or breakfast shows all these last few years. Would’ve had a better (funny) take than any of the forgettables we have now. Honestly we need comedy back on the mainstream outlets.

    With genocides, internationally illegal wars, and the US generally fucking themselves up, et al, what can a presenter do but poke fun at all the ridiculous down playing and self censoring the media does. An agro character would be perfect for our times on a couple levels.

    Don’t know why my mind went on that little diatribe. Anyway, will be well missed by me.

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    • ApeNo1@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I think him admitting he repeatedly exposed himself to radio co-hosts Wendy Harmer and Paul Holmes under the guise of a “harmless joke” may not have helped his career.

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      • Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Oof! Did not know that. Possibly should have read the article, instead of goin off warm memories.

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  • No1@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I remember seeing a clip, with Agro and host/wildlife expert with a small mammal or quoll or something.

    Agro:“That looks tasty!”.
    Host:“No, it’s not for eating Agro. Let me tell you about it. It’s mainly nocturnal, so that means it likes night time and dark places like log hollows and…”

    Agro lowers his head to the desk, opens his mouth wide,and says:

    “COME INTO THE CAAAAAAVE! It’s dark and safe in here!”

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  • Nath@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    youtu.be/vdks9shZpDw

    A little nostalgia for you.

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