Jennifer Anne Keyte (born 21 January 1960) is an Australian journalist and news presenter. Keyte currently presents ''

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Melbourne'', and occasional national bulletins. She was previously a news presenter on ''

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'' in

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Education

After graduating from St. Columba's College, Essendon, Keyte enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree at

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but left after her first year.

Career

Her broadcasting career began with a cadetship at EON FM in 1980, the first commercial FM radio station in Australia. She later joined

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as a journalist and newsreader. In 1982, Keyte switched to television, joining

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's ''Eyewitness News'' in Melbourne, reporting on courts, crime and state politics. She worked briefly on '' Good Morning Australia'' and presented weekend bulletins. In 1986 she hosted a late night entertainment show called 'Nightlife' on channel 10. In 1987, Keyte moved to

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where she co-anchored ''Seven Nightly News'' alongside Glenn Taylor. She also presented news on the late-night chat show ''

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''. At the end of 1995, Keyte resigned, reportedly after the network proposed to pair her on the 6pm news in Melbourne with former ATV-10 colleague David Johnston. In 1996, after a short stint at radio station 3AW, Keyte moved to Nine, hosting ''Good Medicine'', and ''Moment of Truth''. When ''

'' ratings subsequently plunged further, Keyte refused their offers to return and stayed with Nine for several years. In August 2003, she returned to the

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, presenting the weekend news in Melbourne. This was a reversal of roles with

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, who previously anchored weekend news while Keyte was on weekdays. She has also filled in for

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presenting the news on ''

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'', '' Seven Morning News'' and '' Seven 4.30 News''. In 2006, Keyte and others from ''Seven News'' were charged with and ultimately acquitted of contempt of court for allegedly publicising suppressed details of a Children's Court case. In May 2018, Keyte rejoined

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to present '' 10 News First Melbourne'' replacing

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, who returned to his former role as sports presenter. From September 2020 to February 2023, Keyte began presenting the Adelaide edition of ''10 News First'' following the transfer of studio production from Melbourne. She continues to present the 5pm news in Melbourne. Adelaide returned to local production in 2023, with Keyte remaining Melbourne presenter.

Personal life

Keyte has two children. She and her husband, Ben Faggetter, separated in 2009 and later divorced.

References

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