Long-time science journalist Dr Peter Pockley, a pioneer of science Peterpockley programs at the ABC, died at his home in Sydney yesterday.
Dr Pockley was the first and only journalist to be awarded the Academy Medal. He was one of the founders of the ABC Science Unit in the 1960s, and has been called the father of science communication in Australia. He mentored many Australian scientists and science communicators over decades and was an established writer and broadcaster in his own right.
Dr Pockley died peacefully, while sitting in the sun. He is survived by his wife Jenny, daughter Kate and two grandchildren.
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