''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. The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions.

History

The series made its debut on 6 August 2005, gracing screens every Saturday at 5:30pm. Initially hosted by Peter Mitchell, then later transitioned to

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. Produced by Dreampool Productions, 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, the show returned to air with host

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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. ''The Great Weekend'' premiered on 24 February 2019 in Melbourne, screening nationally on 7two. In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been cancelled with final episodes screening in early 2020. In April 2024, the Seven Network revived ''Melbourne Weekender'' with a new presenting team consisting of Nicky Buckley,

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, Bonnie Anderson, Brad Hodge, Jane Bunn, Sonia Marinelli and Abbey Holmes. The show began airing from 14 April 2024 in a 5:30pm timeslot.

Presenters

Current

* Jane Bunn * Bonnie Anderson *

* Nicky Buckley *Sonia Marinelli * Brad Hodge * Abbey Holmes

Past

* Katrina Warren * Matthew Richardson * Erica Davis * Bree Laughlin * Jade Robran *

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* Cindy Sargon *

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* Peter Mitchell * Mel Kotsos * Andrew Laidlaw * Arni Sleemen * Reuben Buchanan * Andrew Morley

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