A well-known radio figure says goodbye to a long and meaningful 43-year career.

After 43 years on the airwaves, radio legend Ray Hadley has said his final goodbyes in a heartfelt interview with his colleague Ben Fordham on 2GB. The two hosts received calls from Hadley's devoted listeners, with one long-time fan Sue from the Gold Coast expressing her love for his "cheeky sense of humour" which she has enjoyed for the past 25 years. Hadley was deeply touched by her kind words and commented, "I don't think I'll ever receive a nicer phone call in my life."

As the conversation between Fordham and Hadley flowed, they delved into the topic of his illustrious career. Hadley shared his philosophy on success, stating, "What you need to have confidence in is your own ability and the ability of your colleagues. My best focus group is between my ears." His strong self-belief and trust in his team have undoubtedly contributed to his success over the years.

The pair also discussed Hadley's bold move of bringing the issue of child sex abuse to the forefront of his radio show, despite being advised against it. "I was told that people didn't want to hear about that on the radio," Hadley recalled. But he stood firm in his decision, replying, "Well, that's exactly why I'm doing it." His dedication to bringing important issues to light has truly set him apart in the world of broadcasting.

In a touching moment, Hadley also opened up about his late mother Elsie, reminiscing about her meeting with former NSW Premier Bob Carr. He shared how she used her position as the president of a local war widows association to her advantage, telling Carr that she would go straight to her son if he did not agree to their demands. Hadley chuckled as he remembered, "I called her up and said, 'Mum, you cannot threaten the premier of NSW with the fact that I'm your son'." To his surprise, her tactic worked, and they received everything they had asked for.

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