Today, Queensland mourns the loss of media legend Hugh Cornish.

Mr Cornish began his media career in 1959 delivering the first Channel 9 television broadcast from Mt Coot-tha.

Brisbane Media Stalwart Val Knox told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "He was a great mentor to anybody who wanted some help."

"He had a great affinity for people in trouble," Ms Knox continued. 

 

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