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'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is an Australian travel and lifestyle show featuring various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, and showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.<ref name="Ling TV Tonight">{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=29 May 2015 |title=Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/05/seven-commissions-melbourne-weekender.html |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref> The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions.
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== History ==
'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is a travel and lifestyle show hosted by [[Cameron Ling]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/05/seven-commissions-melbourne-weekender.html|title=Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender &#124; TV Tonight}}</ref> The weekly, half-hour program was produced by Seven Productions and visited various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.
The series made its debut on 6 August 2005,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Byrne |first=Fiona |date=17 July 2005 |title=Valentine's day is full of variety |newspaper=[[Sunday Herald Sun]] |publisher=[[News Limited]] |location=Melbourne |page=118 |id={{ProQuest|360695525}}}}</ref> gracing screens every Saturday at 5:30{{nbsp}}pm. Initially hosted by [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]], then later transitioned to [[Jo Silvagni]]. Produced by Dreampool Productions,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Edmonds |first=Mike |date=6 July 2005 |title=Twist to cook's tour |newspaper=[[Herald Sun]] |publisher=[[News Limited]] |location=Melbourne |page=20 |id={{ProQuest|360663527}}}}</ref> the show showcased a dynamic roster of hosts exploring a multitude of themes ranging from gardening, pet care, and home improvement to fishing, boating, dining, entertainment, and recommendations for family outings across Melbourne.


On 27 June 2015,<ref name="2015 revival">{{Cite news |last=Dennehy |first=Luke |date=5 June 2015 |title=At Home on Weekender |newspaper=[[Herald Sun]] |publisher=[[News Corp Australia]] |location=Melbourne |page=38 |id={{ProQuest|1688295021}}}}</ref> the show returned to air with host [[Cameron Ling]] and a team of reporters.<ref name="Ling TV Tonight" /> A revival in 2019 was titled ''"The Great Weekend"'' and was presented by [[Jane Bunn]], [[Brian Taylor (Australian footballer)|Brian Taylor]], [[Jack Riewoldt]], Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Great Weekend |url=http://wtfn.com/program/the-great-weekend/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |publisher=[[WTFN]]}}</ref> ''The Great Weekend'' premiered on 24 February 2019 in Melbourne, screening nationally on [[7two]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Kevin |date=17 February 2019 |title=SEVEN looks toward THE GREAT WEEKEND as popular food series A MOVEABLE FEAST axed |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2019/02/17/2019-2-18-seven-launches-the-great-weekend-as-a-moveable-feast-axed/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=TV Blackbox}}</ref> In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been cancelled with final episodes screening in early 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blackiston |first=Hannah |date=28 November 2019 |title=Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years |url=https://mumbrella.com.au/seven-cancels-more-programs-including-sydney-weekender-after-25-years-608347 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=[[Mumbrella]]}}</ref>
The show was first screened in 2005 on Saturdays at 5.30pm. It was originally hosted by [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] and then [[Jo Silvagni]]. The show was produced by Dreampool Productions with a range of presenters who feature stories on gardening, pets, renovating, fishing, boating, dining, entertainment and where to take the family around [[Melbourne]].


In April 2024, the Seven Network revived ''Melbourne Weekender'' with a new presenting team consisting of [[Nicky Buckley]], [[Gary Mehigan]], [[Bonnie Anderson (singer)|Bonnie Anderson]], [[Brad Hodge]], [[Jane Bunn]], Sonia Marinelli and [[Abbey Holmes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/04/seven-revives-melbourne-weekender.html|title=Seven revives Melbourne Weekender|last=Knox|first=David|date=12 April 2024|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=12 April 2024}}</ref> The show began airing from 14 April 2024 in a 5:30{{nbsp}}pm timeslot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2024 |title=Melbourne Weekender on Channel 7 starts this weekend |url=https://www.tvcentral.com.au/melbourne-weekender-on-channel-7-starts-this-weekend/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=TV Central |language=en-AU}}</ref>
In June 2015, the show returned to air with host [[Cameron Ling]] and a team of reporters. A revival in 2019 was titled ''"The Great Weekend"'' and was presented by [[Jane Bunn]], [[Brian Taylor (Australian footballer)|Brian Taylor]], [[Jack Riewoldt]], Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wtfn.com/program/the-great-weekend/|title=The Great Weekend}}</ref> In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been axed with final episodes screening in early 2020.<ref>[https://mumbrella.com.au/seven-cancels-more-programs-including-sydney-weekender-after-25-years-608347 Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years] ''[[Mumbrella]]'' 28 November 2019</ref>


==Presenters==
==Presenters==
===Current===
===Current===
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*[[Jane Bunn]]
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*[[Bonnie Anderson (singer)|Bonnie Anderson]]
*[[Gary Mehigan]]
*[[Nicky Buckley]]
*Sonia Marinelli
*[[Brad Hodge]]
*[[Abbey Holmes]]

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===Past===
* [[Cameron Ling]]
* [[Cameron Ling]]
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* [[Katrina Warren]]
* [[Matthew Richardson (footballer)|Matthew Richardson]]
* [[Matthew Richardson (footballer)|Matthew Richardson]]
* Erica Davis
* Erica Davis
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* Jade Robran
* Jade Robran
* [[Russell Gilbert]]
* [[Russell Gilbert]]
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*[[Jane Bunn]]
*[[Cindy Sargon]]
*[[Cindy Sargon]]
*[[Kayne Tremills]]
*[[Kayne Tremills]]
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* [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]]
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*[[Bonnie Anderson]]
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* Mel Kotsos

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* Andrew Laidlaw
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===Past===
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* Arni Sleemen
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* [[Katrina Warren]] - pets and animals
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* Reuben Buchanan
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* [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] - entertainment
* [[Andrew James Morley|Andrew Morley]]<ref name="2015 revival" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dennehy |first=Luke |date=12 August 2015 |title=Wheels are in motion |newspaper=[[Herald Sun]] |publisher=[[News Corp Australia]] |location=Melbourne |page=20 |id={{ProQuest|1702894037}}}}</ref>
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* Mel Kotsos - families
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* Andrew Laidlaw - gardens
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* Arni Sleemen - dining
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* Reuben Buchanan - health and fitness
* [[Andrew James Morley|Andrew Morley]]


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.melbourneweekender.com Official site]
*[https://melbourneweekender.com.au Official site]
*[http://www.seven.com.au Seven Network]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060821195426/http://www.dreampoolproductions.com.au/ Dreampool Productions]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060821195419/http://www.dreampooldigital.com.au/ Dreampool Digital]


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Latest revision as of 16:44, 22 October 2024

Melbourne Weekender is an Australian travel and lifestyle show featuring various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, and showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.[1] The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions.

History

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The series made its debut on 6 August 2005,[2] gracing screens every Saturday at 5:30 pm. Initially hosted by Peter Mitchell, then later transitioned to Jo Silvagni. Produced by Dreampool Productions,[3] the show showcased a dynamic roster of hosts exploring a multitude of themes ranging from gardening, pet care, and home improvement to fishing, boating, dining, entertainment, and recommendations for family outings across Melbourne.

On 27 June 2015,[4] the show returned to air with host Cameron Ling and a team of reporters.[1] A revival in 2019 was titled "The Great Weekend" and was presented by Jane Bunn, Brian Taylor, Jack Riewoldt, Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.[5] The Great Weekend premiered on 24 February 2019 in Melbourne, screening nationally on 7two.[6] In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been cancelled with final episodes screening in early 2020.[7]

In April 2024, the Seven Network revived Melbourne Weekender with a new presenting team consisting of Nicky Buckley, Gary Mehigan, Bonnie Anderson, Brad Hodge, Jane Bunn, Sonia Marinelli and Abbey Holmes.[8] The show began airing from 14 April 2024 in a 5:30 pm timeslot.[9]

Presenters

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Current

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Past

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Knox, David (29 May 2015). "Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  2. ^ Byrne, Fiona (17 July 2005). "Valentine's day is full of variety". Sunday Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. p. 118. ProQuest 360695525.
  3. ^ Edmonds, Mike (6 July 2005). "Twist to cook's tour". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. p. 20. ProQuest 360663527.
  4. ^ a b Dennehy, Luke (5 June 2015). "At Home on Weekender". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Corp Australia. p. 38. ProQuest 1688295021.
  5. ^ "The Great Weekend". WTFN. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  6. ^ Perry, Kevin (17 February 2019). "SEVEN looks toward THE GREAT WEEKEND as popular food series A MOVEABLE FEAST axed". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  7. ^ Blackiston, Hannah (28 November 2019). "Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years". Mumbrella. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^ Knox, David (12 April 2024). "Seven revives Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Melbourne Weekender on Channel 7 starts this weekend". TV Central. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  10. ^ Dennehy, Luke (12 August 2015). "Wheels are in motion". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Corp Australia. p. 20. ProQuest 1702894037.
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