Livinia Nixon Ends Two-Decade Tenure as 9News Weather Presenter
After 20 years as Melbourne’s trusted weather presenter, Livinia Nixon is stepping away from her nightly forecasts, reflecting on a remarkable career and future plans with the Nine Network.
For many Melbourne families, the evening news felt incomplete without Nixon’s familiar presence delivering the weather. Now, she is set to sign off from her weeknight role, closing a significant chapter with the network.
Focus Shifts to Family and New Adventures
Her decision is driven not by fatigue but by the wish to spend more time with her family, especially as her youngest son, Ted, prepares to start high school alongside his older brother Henry. Nixon, now 50, remarked:
“I’ve been on air for more of my life than I’ve not.”
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Nixon’s journey with Nine started in 1997 when, at 22, she joined the iconic ‘Hey Hey, It’s Saturday’, quickly becoming a household name despite being shy in school.
Her television career wasn’t accidental; childhood roles in TV ads and encouragement from a neighbor, who connected her with casting agency Artist Services, helped launch her path.
Mentors such as Steve Vizard and Glenn Robbins, alongside the Nine team, were instrumental in supporting her early career development.
Career Highlights and Legacy
- Over two decades as Melbourne’s evening weather presenter
- Became a familiar and trusted TV figure
- Transitioning focus to family life and personal growth
Livinia Nixon's departure marks the end of a prominent era for Melbourne television weather presentation, celebrating a career deeply entwined with her life’s journey.
Author's summary: Livinia Nixon concludes her 20-year role as Melbourne’s 9News weather presenter to focus on family life, reflecting on a career shaped by early mentorship and devoted public service.