1998 saw Hutchison join the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a senior reporter on the 7.30 Report. Hutchison moved to Brussels in 2001 and became the ABC's European correspondent, a position he held until late 2003.
Following Liam Bartlett's defection to commercial radio in early 2006, Hutchison returned to Perth and took up the position as host of 720 ABC's Morning show. Regular programme guests include the ABC's medical expert, Dr. Norman Swan, legal eagle Johnson Kitto, 720's resident vet Dr. Dave Mundy, and financial planner Nick Bruining.