John O’Callaghan has notched up 50 years in radio on July 8.  John, who today turns 65, can be heard on Radio 531 in Port Macquarie.  He began working as a 15-year-old at 2UE in Sydney alongside his famous father Gary.

John worked as a Panel Operator and Production Assistant before gaining his first on-air role at 2KO Newcastle. From there he continued to work as an announcer, in the newsroom and in production at 2KA Penrith, 2NZ Inverell, 2WG Wagga, 2CS in Coffs, 4AK Toowoomba, 2GZ Orange and then finally arriving in Port Macquarie to start work on Australia Day in 2000. 

John is not only on air but is also the Station Manager, News Director, Music Director and a Technical Wiz!