Here's why Melburnians never fell for Kyle and Jackie O
You could argue Melbourne didn't warm to the the duo's shock-jock style but I think the answer is much simpler.
Virginia Trioli is presenter of Creative Types on ABC TV and the Weekend Reads columnist. She is a former co-host of ABC News Breakfast and host of Mornings on ABC Radio Melbourne. A two-time Walkley Award winner, Virginia joined the ABC in 2001 from The Bulletin, and for eight years hosted the Drive Program on ABC Radio Melbourne, and the Morning Program on ABC Radio Sydney. Virginia also presented Lateline on Friday nights in Sydney, and was a regular TV contributor on Insiders and Sunday Arts on ABC TV. Prior to broadcasting Virginia spent nine years as a news reporter, features writer, assistant news editor and columnist in Melbourne.
You could argue Melbourne didn't warm to the the duo's shock-jock style but I think the answer is much simpler.
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