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A Passion for English and Drama

“Phils personality is infectious and deviant, with a clear passion for theatre and the written word. Quick, witty, dangerous and loving all in one.”

My Resume Throughout the Years

 

1989 -1991: Co-hosted with the legendary nighttime variety king Don Lane Late Night Australia on the 10 Network. Live 4 nights a week.

1991 - 2000: Started with two other journalists a PR/Advertising Agency catering especially for the burgeoning Australian Film Industry and latest US releases. It was called 'The Write On Group' and went on to become one of this country's biggest boutique PR /Ad Agencies. We had Village Roadshow/Hoyts, as one of our biggest clients! Electronic and Print coverage was our forte! In addition, we compiled press kits for virtually every major Aussie film during that period. Also brought out performers like Multi-Grammy award winner Melissa Manchester, Gloria Loring, Charles Aznavour, Oscar winner Maureen Mgovern and Australia's first-ever Grammy-winning singing legend Helen Reddy all way from New York.

2000: Joined ACP Magazines and worked directly for publishers and Editor In Chief Nene King then her successor Bob Cameron, as their confidant Right-hand man' and star Entertainment Investigative Journalist. I broke many World exclusives over that time: The Aussie Bond girl who had a fling with a very married 007 on the set of 'The Spy Who Loved Me;

Broke Olivia Newton John's marriage collapse; Nicole Kidman's dumping of Aussie sex symbol Marcus Graheme for Tom Cruise; Lindy Chamberlain's son spoke out for the first time to me exclusively about what happened that fateful night; Bob Hawke's secret lover whilst still married to Hazel; Prime Minister to be, John Hewson's secret first wife, and Silverchair’s debut interview followed on with the exclusive for Tv and print of the forgotten lead singer whom I tracked down; The Exclusive first interview after 25 years in jail with accused Murderer Martin Kalezich back at the very house where it all happened; Former Premier Neville Wran's widow Jill and her exclusive to me on her daughter’s murder wrap, etc.

2000: Established Advertising Agency Colbyco specialising in exclusive stories for TV with well-known celebrities giving testimonials of products that saved their lives. Print and television commercials for major international corporations through our offices here and in Canada.

2003 - 2006: As well as running Colbyco also still found time to do regular segments on shows such as "Fresh" Nine network, 'Mornings with Kerri Anne'. Also continuing to contribute showbiz stories to major Women's magazines and the Weekend papers.

2007-2018: Panelist on Ten's new morning show, CEO of Denver Carrington and Hayden Entertainment, overseeing the packaging of stories and talent for Tv and print. I worked with St Vincent's Hospital, doing their media and writing as well as hosting Tv ads for Heart Disease and Stroke. During this period I was also a consultant with Nine. Appeared as host on Nine for a special Victor Chang tribute anniversary where I interviewed a famous patient of his (copies available on request) Put Global corporation (listed on the Us stock exchange) AMI and turned them into the biggest Sexual Dysfunction company globally. Wrote, conceived, and made all their TVC's, Print Ads, and social media videos for 15 years. Picking up two Paris awards for the infamous Bedroom Police campaigns starring former Tv cop Brian Wenzel and Ugly Dave Grey and 10 Evening Newsreader Tim Webster.

2020 - 2021: I created and produced a series of two-part Paul Hogan specials for ABC's Australian Story. One too on the late great Jeannie Little and many others. Writing regularly for AWW and SMH as a columnist. EP and creator for new Lunchtime Tv special for ABC Tv titled 'When The Clock Struck 12' slated for late 2021 release.

 

Bedroom Police AMI Advert

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“Brian Told Me” 1991 National Nine News Promo

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Channel Nine - ‘Victor Chang Institute’ Special

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Swan Lager “They Said You'd Never Make It" campaign

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