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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 ==
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'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is a travel and lifestyle show which first screened in 2005. This weekly half-hour program visits various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, showing viewers destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend. The show is produced by Seven Productions and airs on [[Channel 7 Melbourne]]. In 2015, the show is hosted by Cameron Ling.<ref>http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/05/seven-commissions-melbourne-weekender.html</ref>
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>
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==History==

The show was originally hosted by [[Jo Silvagni]] in 2005 and screened on Saturdays at 5.30pm. 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>
Past presenters included Dr [[Katrina Warren]] the vet dealing with pets and animals, [[Peter Mitchell]] covering entertainment and celebrities, Mel Kotsos looking at things to do with the family, Andrew Laidlaw covered gardening, Arni Sleemen the cook that showed the best places to dine and Reuben Buchanan covered health and fitness.

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

===Past===
* [[Cameron Ling]]
* [[Katrina Warren]]
* [[Matthew Richardson (footballer)|Matthew Richardson]]
* Erica Davis
* Bree Laughlin
* Jade Robran
* [[Russell Gilbert]]
*[[Cindy Sargon]]
*[[Kayne Tremills]]
* [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]]
* Mel Kotsos
* Andrew Laidlaw
* Arni Sleemen
* Reuben Buchanan
* [[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>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Sydney Weekender]]
* ''[[Sydney Weekender]]''
* [[Queensland Weekender]]
* ''[[Queensland Weekender]]''
* [[WA Weekender]]
* ''[[WA Weekender]]''
* ''[[SA Weekender]]''


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.melbourneweekender.com.au Official site]
*[https://melbourneweekender.com.au Official site]
*[http://www.seven.com.au Seven Network]
*[http://www.dreampoolproductions.com.au Dreampool Productions]
*[http://www.dreampooldigital.com.au Dreampool Digital]


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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.[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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