Richard Morecroft (born 20 January 1956)[1] is an English-born Australian radio announcer, TV newsreader and presenter, and conservationist.
[3] Morecroft presented the 7pm Sydney news bulletin until 2002, and also hosted election-night broadcasts and educational programs.
He left the ABC in 2002, being replaced by Tony Eastley, and underwent a sea change, moving to a property near Jervis Bay with his partner, artist Alison Mackay.
[15] Morecroft was joined by crossword compiler David Astle and mathematician Lily Serna.
[15] Morecroft is a governor of the Taronga Foundation and a director of the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales.