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Georgie Gardner to Depart Nine Network After Nearly 25 Years

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Georgie Gardner to Present Final Bulletin for Nine Network

Georgie Gardner, a newsreader and former host at the Nine Network, will present her final bulletin on April 17, concluding a tenure of nearly 25 years. Her departure occurs as the network reviews its remuneration structures amid a challenging advertising market.

Announcement and Final Date

Gardner announced her resignation from the Nine Network. Her final broadcast will be the 9News Sydney 6pm weekend bulletin on Friday, April 17.

Gardner's Statement

In a statement, Gardner expressed gratitude for her career at Nine, describing it as "incredibly satisfying and an enormous privilege." She stated it was time for "fresh beginnings" and that she is "open to new opportunities" and "excited" for a new chapter.

Network's Response

Fiona Dear, Nine's Executive Director of News and Current Affairs, commended Gardner's versatility, noting she had held almost every on-air news role at the network. Dear highlighted Gardner's professionalism during breaking news events and stated that Nine supports her decision to leave television news. The network plans an internal process to appoint her replacement.

Career Timeline

  • 1992: Began media career with a radio cadetship at Radio 2NX in Newcastle.
  • 1994: Read news at 2Day FM in Sydney and worked as a television news reporter.
  • July 2002: Joined the Nine Network, initially presenting the 6pm weekday weather and morning news.
  • 2007-2014: Served as newsreader and fill-in host for the Today breakfast show.
  • 2018: Returned to co-host the Today show for two years.
  • For 17 years: Anchored the 9News Sydney 6pm weekend bulletin.

Industry Context

Gardner's resignation follows other recent on-air departures from Nine, including Livinia Nixon, Amber Sherlock, Kate Collins, and Jonathan Uptin.

In November, Nine's TV and streaming boss, Amanda Laing, stated the company was reviewing remuneration across all business areas, including on-air staff. Nine's TV division reported a 14 percent decrease in revenue in its most recent half-yearly results.