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Livinia Nixon Announces Departure from Nine News After 21 Years

Livinia Nixon has decided to leave her role at Nine News after more than two decades, though she will continue working with Nine on the programs Postcards and Getaway. She shared the news on Instagram, explaining that balancing modern life demands and spending more time with her children prompted the change.

“After two decades in the 9Newsroom, I’ve made the difficult decision to step back from my current role,” she wrote. “As you know, the juggle of modern life is unrelenting and I need to spend more time with my boys.

She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to connect with viewers nightly and reflected on her time presenting Melbourne’s weather.

“Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being in your lounge rooms every night….I haven’t always got the forecast right, but hey, that’s Melbourne for you! I’m so grateful for so many years surrounded by a wonderful News team and I’m proud to be leaving on a high. I shall be cheering 9News on from the sidelines.

Livinia also thanked Channel 9 for their support and confirmed she will continue filming stories for Getaway and Postcards.

“I’ll always be grateful to Channel 9 for understanding my situation and for supporting my decision. I’ll remain at 9 filming stories for Getaway and Postcards. As my boys said ‘we’re pretty excited to spend more time with you, Mum’. My final weather report will be November 18. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Livinia.”

Network Praise for Livinia Nixon

Hugh Nailon, Nine’s National News Director, praised Nixon’s contribution to the Melbourne newsroom.

“Livinia’s contribution to the Melbourne newsroom has been immeasurable. She has been a shining star on 9News for two decades, delivering Melbourne’s weather with warmth, expertise and unmatched professionalism.

He also expressed full support for her decision prioritizing family and welcomed her continued involvement with other network projects.

“We are all incredibly proud of her and wholeheartedly support her decision to put her family first. She is a true asset to the 9Network and we are delighted that she will remain with us on Getaway and Postcards.”

Summary

After 21 years on air, Livinia Nixon steps back from Nine News weather to focus on family while continuing her work on other Nine programs, earning praise for her professionalism and warmth.

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