Angela Catterns

Angela Catterns (born 30 September 1953) is an Australian media personality and broadcaster best known for her influential work in radio.

Over several decades she has presented Mornings on Triple J, the National Evening Show on ABC Local Radio, and Breakfast on 702 ABC Sydney. Beyond radio, she is a podcaster, writer, interviewer, MC, facilitator, narrator, and voice‑over artist. She has also co‑hosted holiday editions of the 702 ABC Sydney Breakfast program with broadcaster and humourist Wendy Harmer.

Catterns' tenure on 702 ABC Sydney was marked by a significant achievement: in 2004 she temporarily displaced prominent broadcaster Alan Jones to become Sydney’s number‑one breakfast presenter. She has also worked across commercial radio—including 2SM, Vega 95.3, and 2UE—and spent time on air at WKYS in Washington, DC. Her popularity is often attributed to her blend of intellect and warmth, her attentive interviewing style, and a voice described as “smooth as chocolate” (The Sydney Morning Herald) and "as if her vocal cords have been marinated overnight in plum brandy and golden syrup" (Elle Magazine).

In 2003, Catterns conceived the ABC 702 Knit‑In, a community event created in partnership with the charity Wrap with Love. The initiative mobilised thousands of listeners to knit blankets for people in need and has since become an annual ABC tradition. Catterns is also an ambassador and supporter of Habitat for Humanity Australia and The Public Education Foundation.