Beloved Radio Host Dies After Long Illness

Beloved radio presenter Pete Diskon died on Tuesday from a heart ailment aged 75, shortly after receiving palliative care.

The veteran DJ's career spanned , and across , before he settled in the Eurobodalla in regional NSW, where he spent over a decade on air at ARN's classic hits station 2EC.

His death was confirmed by his beloved wife Shirley, who informed the media that Peter had passed away peacefully at his home.

Even after leaving professional radio in 2016, Pete continued volunteering at local stations 2EAR in Moruya and 88.9 Braidwood Community Radio.

Shirley, who knew Pete for 40 years, recalled their first meeting at a radio station in Mudgee. 

'I thought he had an ego as big as Harbour,' she said in a statement.

They later reconnected online, leading to marriage. 

During his career, Pete interviewed a host of politicians and musicians, and reported on major events, including the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, while working in Tasmania. 

Shirley described him as having 'spoken to many very influential people and led a very varied life.'

Pete also served the community in public office. 

He was a Eurobodalla Shire Councillor from 2021 to 2024, after earlier health issues prevented him from running in 2015. 

Councillor Rob Pollock OAM, a friend of more than 20 years, said: 'Disko was incredibly approachable, caring, and genuinely interested in people's wellbeing. The microphone was always open.'

Meanwhile, Mayor Mat Hatcher described the news as a shock. 

'Pete has been in the area as Disko and is a very well-known figure,' he began.