Livinia Nixon takes bright long-range outlook with her on new chapter

Livinia Nixon Embarks on New Chapter

Livinia Nixon, a beloved weather presenter known for starting her on-air career with Hey Hey, It’s Saturday, will continue her roles on the travel shows Postcards and Getaway.

End of an Era in Weather Presenting

After 20 years as Nine's long-time weather presenter, Nixon will sign off from her weeknight weather briefings this month. Reflecting humorously on her career, she said,

“I’ve been on air for more of my life than I’ve not. I’m looking forward to a breather.”

Continuing with Nine in Travel Shows

Despite stepping back from weather presenting, Nixon, 50, will remain with Nine Network, appearing on its travel programs Getaway and Postcards. Nine is the owner of the masthead.

Family and Personal Priorities

Nixon chose to end her weeknight weather role to spend more time with her family, especially as her youngest child, Ted, is about to start high school along with his older brother Henry. She described the decision as difficult,

“Presenting the weather has shaped my life and career. I owe this role everything but this is the right decision for me.”

Regarding the reaction of her children, she shared,

“When I discussed it with our boys, they said ‘we’re pretty excited to spend more time with you, Mum’.”

Memorable Moments

One standout live weather segment took place at Healesville Sanctuary, where Nixon had a green tree python wrapped around her neck. She recalled the snake’s movements vividly:

“The snake wrapped and squeezed, then tried to slither inside my jacket. I’d never read the weather as quickly in my life."

Her career has been marked by such memorable on-air moments, making her departure from daily weather presenting a significant milestone.

Author's Summary

Livinia Nixon concludes her 20-year weather presenting role to focus on family, while continuing on travel shows, reflecting on both career highlights and personal priorities.

The Age — 2025-11-07