Mikey Robins
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Robins at the Premiere of “CONVICT” the movie, 20 Jan 2014
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| Birth name | Mikel Mason Robins |
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8 December 1961 Newcastle, Australia |
| Medium | Television, radio, books |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Laura Williams (1999–present) |
| Notable works and roles | Team captain, Good News Week (1996–2000, 2008–2012) |
Mikel Mason "Mikey" Robins (born 8 December 1961) is an Australian media personality, comedian and writer. He is best known for the satirical game show Good News Week, which ran on the ABC and Network Ten between 1996 and 2000, and returned again when the series was resurrected in February 2008.
Robins was born in Newcastle, New South Wales.
He attended the University of Newcastle, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and Drama.
He was a member of The Castanet Club with Steve Abbott and Maynard.
Robins was a breakfast radio presenter for the Australian FM radio station Triple J for seven years, ending in 1999. His co-presenters included Helen Razer (1996), Paul McDermott (1997), Jen Oldershaw and The Sandman (Steve Abbott) (1998). He formally co-hosted the breakfast program on Sydney radio station Triple M with Amanda Keller in 2001 and then Vega 95.3 alongside Tony Squires and Rebecca Wilson.
The recognition he gained through Triple J launched Robins' career in television comedy; he appeared on Live and Sweaty and was a regular on McFeast before joining McDermott on Good News Week in 1996. He remained with Good News Week throughout its initial run between 1996 and 2000, and when Network Ten renewed the series in 2008 he returned in his original role.
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