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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> |
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> |
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April 2024 saw the Seven Network reinstate Melbourne Weekender. First screening on Sunday's at 5.30pm. |
April 2024 saw the Seven Network reinstate Melbourne Weekender. First screening on Sunday's at 5.30pm. <ref>https://www.tvcentral.com.au/melbourne-weekender-on-channel-7-starts-this-weekend/</ref> |
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==Presenters== |
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*[[Gary Mehigan]] |
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*[[Nicky Buckley]] |
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*[[Sonia Marinelli]] |
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*[[Abbey Holmes]] |
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* [[Cameron Ling]] |
* [[Cameron Ling]] |
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* [[Matthew Richardson (footballer)|Matthew Richardson]] |
* [[Matthew Richardson (footballer)|Matthew Richardson]] |
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* Erica Davis |
* Erica Davis |
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* Jade Robran |
* Jade Robran |
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* [[Russell Gilbert]] |
* [[Russell Gilbert]] |
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*[[Cindy Sargon]] |
*[[Cindy Sargon]] |
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*[[Kayne Tremills]] |
*[[Kayne Tremills]] |
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* [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] - entertainment |
* [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] - entertainment |
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* Mel Kotsos - families |
* Mel Kotsos - families |
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Revision as of 03:33, 12 April 2024
Melbourne Weekender is a travel and lifestyle show hosted by Cameron Ling.[1] 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 show was first screened in 2005 on Saturdays at 5.30pm. It was originally hosted by 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 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, Jack Riewoldt, Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.[2] In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been axed with final episodes screening in early 2020.[3]
April 2024 saw the Seven Network reinstate Melbourne Weekender. First screening on Sunday's at 5.30pm. [4]
Presenters
Current
Past
- Cameron Ling
- Katrina Warren - pets and animals
- Matthew Richardson
- Erica Davis
- Bree Laughlin
- Jade Robran
- Russell Gilbert
- Cindy Sargon
- Kayne Tremills
- Peter Mitchell - entertainment
- Mel Kotsos - families
- Andrew Laidlaw - gardens
- Arni Sleemen - dining
- Reuben Buchanan - health and fitness
- Andrew Morley