Benjamin Cranstoun Dark (born 14 January 1972) is an Australian radio and television presenter.

Career

In 1994, Dark started at Brisbane radio station B105 and worked for two-and-a-half years conducting on-air stunts under the pseudonym The Bush Pig. These stunts included ambushing press conferences and asking questions on behalf the B105 breakfast show Jamie Dunn and the Morning Crew. In 1999, Ben joined '' Getaway'' as a reporter and remained with the show until 2010. In 2012, Dark appeared on '' The Celebrity Apprentice Australia''.

Personal life

Dark was born on 14 January 1972, he spent the first 11 years of his life on his parents' property in Stanthorpe, south-east

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. In 1984, Dark was sent to all boys

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, The Southport School, located on Gold Coast. He then spent his time roving around the Queensland outback on horses and motorbikes, through shearing sheds and stock camps, where he mustered cattle and saddled horses.

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* Australian television presenters Australian radio personalities People from Stanthorpe, Queensland 1972 births Living people People educated at the Southport School Racing drivers from Queensland {{Australia-autoracing-bio-stub