Radio personality Pete Diskon has died aged 75 following heart ailments and a brief period in palliative care.
Diskon turned 75 earlier this month. His career spanned five decades, with roles across commercial and community radio in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
Trained in Melbourne at 3XL 50 years ago, he secured his first role at 2XL in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
He went on to work at 2WG, 2ST, 2DU, 2MG, 2ST, 2EC, 2NZ and 2CA Canberra. He also served as Network Program Manager for 4VL, Triple C Charleville and 4DB Dalby in Queensland.
His career included positions at 7BU and 7AD in Tasmania and community station CHY-FM in Coffs Harbour.
Diskon concluded his commercial radio career with an eight-year tenure as host of 2EC’s morning program in Bega.
Community and public service
Following his commercial radio roles, Diskon volunteered at 2EAR and Braidwood’s 88.9FM, where he worked as a presenter, mentor, trainer and board member.
In 2022, he was elected to the Eurobodalla Shire Council.
Diskon is remembered for his long-standing contribution to regional broadcasting and community life on the NSW South Coast.
Main image: Pete Diskon. Source: Facebook