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{{Short description|Australian television presenter and actress}}
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| name = Livinia Nixon
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| birth_name = Livinia Helen Nixon
| birth_name = Livinia Helen Nixon
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1975|3|19}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1975|3|19}}
| birth_place = [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia
| birth_place = [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia
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| occupation = TV presenter, [[weather presenter]], actress
| occupation = TV presenter, [[weather presenter]], actress
| yearsactive = 1995-present
| yearsactive = 1995–present
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| domesticpartner = Alistair Jack
| domesticpartner = Alistair Jack
| children = 2
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|education = [[Lauriston Girls' School]]
| education = *[[Lauriston Girls' School]]
*[[Deakin University]]
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'''Livinia Helen Nixon''' (19 March 1975) is an Australian television presenter and actress.
'''Livinia Helen Nixon''' (born 19 March 1975) is an Australian television presenter and actress.


Nixon is the chief weather presenter for ''[[Nine News#Melbourne|Nine News Melbourne]]''.<ref name=Bergman>[http://www.laurenbergman.com.au/livinia_nixon.htm Livinia Nixon – Lauren Bergman Management] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328023624/http://www.laurenbergman.com.au/livinia_nixon.htm |date=28 March 2010 }}</ref>
Nixon is the chief weather presenter for ''[[Nine News#Melbourne (Victoria statewide)|Nine News Melbourne]]'' and presenter on travel program ''[[Getaway (TV series)|Getaway]]''.<ref name=Bergman>[http://www.laurenbergman.com.au/livinia_nixon.htm Livinia Nixon – Lauren Bergman Management] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328023624/http://www.laurenbergman.com.au/livinia_nixon.htm |date=28 March 2010 }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Nixon began her television career in 1994, making two appearances in ''[[Blue Heelers]]'' as a nurse at the local hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|author=<!-- none stated -->|title=Livinia Nixon|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0633257/|access-date=2023-12-07|website=Internet Movie Database (IMDb)|language=en}}</ref> The following year, she appeared in an advertisement for ''Physical'' skim milk before she joined [[GTV (Australian TV station)|GTV-9]] in 1997. She appeared on the children's show ''Plucka's Place'' in 1997, before moving to the iconic Australian show ''[[Hey Hey It's Saturday]]'' as co-host, from 1997 until the show's cancellation in late 1999. She has also worked in radio on [[Nova 100]] in Melbourne and hosted the drive shift on TT FM with [[Ed Phillips]] for 18 months. It was during this time that she developed her on-air rapport with Phillips, which led to them to host the revamped version of ''Sale of the Century'' called ''[[Temptation (Australian game show)|Temptation]]''. She was on this version's entire run from 2005 until early 2009.


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Nixon has also appeared on the ''[[Today (1982 TV program)|Today]]'', ''[[Carols by Candleight]]'', ''Micallef Tonight'', co-hosted ''[[Today (1982 TV program)|Weekend Today]]'', ''Things To Try Before You Die'', co-hosted the ''Logies'' Red Carpet Arrivals (2008–2012) and co-hosted ''[[Test Australia: The National IQ Test]]'' with Eddie McGuire. She has filed stories for ''[[Getaway (TV series)|Getaway]]'' from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Samoa, Japan, France, India and around Australia.
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Nixon began her television career in 1995 in an advert for ''Physical'' skim milk then joined GTV-9 in 1997. She appeared on the children's show ''Plucka's Place'' in 1997, before moving to the iconic Australian show ''[[Hey Hey It's Saturday]]'' as co-host, from 1997 until the show's cancellation in late 1999. She has also worked in radio on [[Nova 100]] in Melbourne and hosted the drive shift on TT FM with [[Ed Phillips]] for 18 months. It was during this time that she developed her on-air rapport with Phillips, which led to them to host the revamped version of ''Sale of the Century'' called ''[[Temptation (Australian game show)|Temptation]]''. She was on this version's entire run from 2005 until early 2009.

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Nixon has also appeared on the ''[[Today (Australian TV program)|Today]]'', ''Carols by Candelight'', ''Micallef Tonight'', co-hosted ''[[Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]'', ''Things To Try Before You Die'', co-hosted the ''Logies'' Red Carpet Arrivals (2008–2012) and co-hosted ''[[Test Australia: The National IQ Test]]'' with Eddie McGuire. She has filed stories for ''[[Getaway (TV series)|Getaway]]'' from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Samoa, France, India and around Australia.


In 2009, Nixon appeared in both ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' reunion specials. The popularity of the specials led to the revival of ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' in April the following year, in which Nixon resumed her role as co-host.
In 2009, Nixon appeared in both ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' reunion specials. The popularity of the specials led to the revival of ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' in April the following year, in which Nixon resumed her role as co-host.
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In July 2020, Nixon joined [[Nine Radio]] to host weekend breakfast across [[2UE|2UE 954]], [[Magic 1278]], [[4BH|4BH 882]] and 6GT DAB+.
In July 2020, Nixon joined [[Nine Radio]] to host weekend breakfast across [[2UE|2UE 954]], [[Magic 1278]], [[4BH|4BH 882]] and 6GT DAB+.

In November 2020, Nine announced that Nixon will host ''[[Carols by Candlelight]]'' with [[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Knox|first=David|title=Livinia Nixon, David Campbell to host Carols by Candlelight {{!}} TV Tonight|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/11/livinia-nixon-david-campbell-to-host-carols-by-candlelight.html/|access-date=2020-12-05|website=tvtonight.com.au|date=27 November 2020 |language=en-AU}}</ref> However, due to COVID-19 border restrictions, it was announced she would be presenting with [[Eddie McGuire]].


==Education==
==Education==
Nixon was educated at [[Lauriston Girls' School]] as well as [[Deakin University]].
Nixon was educated at [[Lauriston Girls' School]] as well as [[Deakin University]]. She has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science at [[University of Melbourne|Melbourne University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Livinia Nixon |url=https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/livinia-nixon/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=Celebrity Speakers |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
She grew up in the affluent [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Toorak, Victoria|Toorak]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.domain.com.au/domain-review/a-career-changing-phone-call-livinia-nixon-celebrates-20-years-at-channel-nine-844858/}}</ref>
She grew up in the affluent [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Toorak, Victoria|Toorak]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.domain.com.au/domain-review/a-career-changing-phone-call-livinia-nixon-celebrates-20-years-at-channel-nine-844858/}}</ref>


Nixon is an ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and World Vision. She also travelled to parts of Thailand with World Vision after the tsunami in December 2004.
Nixon is an ambassador for the [[Breakthrough T1D|Juvenile Diabetes Foundation]] and [[World Vision International|World Vision]]. She also travelled to parts of [[Thailand]] with World Vision after the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|tsunami in December 2004]].


Nixon is married and has two sons.<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/its-a-big-baby-boy-for-livinia-nixon/story-e6frewz0-1225820584255 "It's a big baby boy for Livinia Nixon"]</ref>
Nixon is married and has two sons.<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/its-a-big-baby-boy-for-livinia-nixon/story-e6frewz0-1225820584255 "It's a big baby boy for Livinia Nixon"]</ref>

She is a keen [[Richmond Football Club]] supporter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-16 |title=Livinia Nixon, Presenter Melbourne News Team - 9News |url=https://www.9news.com.au/meet-the-team/melbourne/livinia-nixon |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=www.9news.com.au}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 13:11, 11 September 2024

Livinia Nixon
Born
Livinia Helen Nixon

(1975-03-19) 19 March 1975 (age 49)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Education
Occupation(s)TV presenter, weather presenter, actress
Years active1995–present
PartnerAlistair Jack
Children2

Livinia Helen Nixon (born 19 March 1975) is an Australian television presenter and actress.

Nixon is the chief weather presenter for Nine News Melbourne and presenter on travel program Getaway.[1]

Career

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Nixon began her television career in 1994, making two appearances in Blue Heelers as a nurse at the local hospital.[2] The following year, she appeared in an advertisement for Physical skim milk before she joined GTV-9 in 1997. She appeared on the children's show Plucka's Place in 1997, before moving to the iconic Australian show Hey Hey It's Saturday as co-host, from 1997 until the show's cancellation in late 1999. She has also worked in radio on Nova 100 in Melbourne and hosted the drive shift on TT FM with Ed Phillips for 18 months. It was during this time that she developed her on-air rapport with Phillips, which led to them to host the revamped version of Sale of the Century called Temptation. She was on this version's entire run from 2005 until early 2009.

Nixon has also appeared on the Today, Carols by Candleight, Micallef Tonight, co-hosted Weekend Today, Things To Try Before You Die, co-hosted the Logies Red Carpet Arrivals (2008–2012) and co-hosted Test Australia: The National IQ Test with Eddie McGuire. She has filed stories for Getaway from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Samoa, Japan, France, India and around Australia.

In 2009, Nixon appeared in both Hey Hey It's Saturday reunion specials. The popularity of the specials led to the revival of Hey Hey It's Saturday in April the following year, in which Nixon resumed her role as co-host.

Nixon has been the chief weekday weather presenter for Nine News Melbourne since 2004.

In 2011, Livinia replaced Jaynie Seal as weather presenter on Nine Afternoon News. The national edition of Nine Afternoon News was axed in 2017 and replaced by local statewide editions. She began presenting the weather on Nine Afternoon News Melbourne.

In July 2020, Nixon joined Nine Radio to host weekend breakfast across 2UE 954, Magic 1278, 4BH 882 and 6GT DAB+.

In November 2020, Nine announced that Nixon will host Carols by Candlelight with David Campbell.[3] However, due to COVID-19 border restrictions, it was announced she would be presenting with Eddie McGuire.

Education

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Nixon was educated at Lauriston Girls' School as well as Deakin University. She has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science at Melbourne University.[4]

Personal life

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She grew up in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak.[5]

Nixon is an ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and World Vision. She also travelled to parts of Thailand with World Vision after the tsunami in December 2004.

Nixon is married and has two sons.[6]

She is a keen Richmond Football Club supporter.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Livinia Nixon – Lauren Bergman Management Archived 28 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Livinia Nixon". Internet Movie Database (IMDb). Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ Knox, David (27 November 2020). "Livinia Nixon, David Campbell to host Carols by Candlelight | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Livinia Nixon". Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  5. ^ https://www.domain.com.au/domain-review/a-career-changing-phone-call-livinia-nixon-celebrates-20-years-at-channel-nine-844858/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ "It's a big baby boy for Livinia Nixon"
  7. ^ "Livinia Nixon, Presenter Melbourne News Team - 9News". www.9news.com.au. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
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