Nova FM radio host Tim Blackwell hit with restraining order
His lawyer said the matter will be vigorously defended.
A popular radio host has been slapped with an AVO following the breakdown of his 14-year marriage.
A court has granted an interim restraining order against Nova Radio presenter Tim Blackwell, 44, on behalf of his estranged wife, Monique.
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Tim’s lawyer said the matter will be vigorously defended at the next court date.
The pair share three children together: Bo, Alfie and Artie.
In a statement, his legal representative said “it appears the AVO is being used as a weapon as opposed to a shield.”
The interim order remains in place until the matter returns to court.
Originally published on 7NEWS
