 He was at the helm of the show for many big news stories, including the Port Arthur massacre and the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.For many years Warneke wrote a column in "The Age"'s television guide, "Green Guide", mainly focusing on the discussion of television ratings and other television matters of the previous week.On 24 August 2006, it was announced in "Green Guide" that Warneke was gravely ill and suffering from cancer.