
“Alcohol controlled me”: Dave Hughes on being sober for 33 years
Published 1/10/2026

Published 1/10/2026
Dave Hughes has one of the most recognisable voices in the Australian entertainment industry, and has been making people laugh through his stand-up career, radio shows and regular TV appearances for more than 30 years. But in August 2024, his breakfast radio show Hughesy, Ed and Erin was…