Matt Shirvington has harshly criticized the end of an Australian Christmas tradition of giving away beer to rubbish collectors.
The Sunrise presenter, 45, recalled giving a six-pack of beer to local waste pickers as a child, before revealing that a waste management company had warned that leaving gifts was a “health and safety risk”.
“For generations, residents would put a six-pack of beer on their trash can to thank their Garbos,” Matt said.
“I used to do this as a kid, I would go out and personally give it to the Garbos.” But now one of the country's largest waste management companies says that tradition is a thing of the past, citing health and safety concerns.”
The host went on to say that canceling the tradition was a “dirty” move.
“That's a bit grinning, isn't it?” he added.
This comes after it was revealed that Matt and his co-host Natalie Barr will be moving on to their next TV challenge: prime time.
The Sunrise duo will host this year's Carols In The Domain, which airs nationally on Seven on Saturday December 23rd from 7:30pm.
In a statement, Shirvo said he had been watching “Carols in the Domain” “with my family since I was a boy, so it's quite surreal to now be on stage as a host for the first time.”
Matt Shirvington has criticized the end of a very Australian Christmas tradition, describing its cancellation as “grinning”.
The Sunrise presenter, 45, recalled giving a six-pack of beer to local waste pickers as a child, before revealing that a waste management company had warned that leaving gifts posed a “health and safety risk”.
“It's pure joy and that's why Australians have loved it for so many years.” “I can't wait,” Natalie added.
Stage talent featured this year includes The Wiggles, Dami Im, Lucy Durack, Casey Donovan and Silvia Colloca.
Carols In The Domain airs nationally on Channel 7 and 7plus.
“I used to do this as a kid, I would go out and give it to the Garbos in person.” But now one of the country's largest waste management companies says that tradition is a thing of the past, citing health and safety concerns. That's a bit grinning, isn't it?' he said