Eric Young says he's recovered from nearly six hours of open heart surgery and will return to work tonight.
The Prime TV newsreader underwent surgery in November to repair a faulty heart valve, two days after his 56th birthday.
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He told the Herald it was "the perfect birthday gift ... because it was sort of guaranteeing me a few more".
In a tweet, Young said he'd spent the last six weeks recuperating, and he was thankful for everyone who had helped his recovery.