Georgie Gardner

Early Life and Education

Georgie Gardner was born on June 1, 1970, in Perth, Western Australia. She attended Dalkeith Primary School and later completed her secondary education at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls. After high school, Gardner spent two years in Milan, Italy, working as a nanny for an Italian family. During this time, she learned Italian and traveled extensively throughout Europe.

Upon returning to Australia, she pursued her studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she earned a diploma in performing arts with a specialization in media performance.

Broadcasting Career

Gardner began her media career in radio, starting with a cadetship at Radio 2NX in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1992. In this role, she was responsible for news reading, reporting, and writing. She then worked as a news presenter at 2DAY FM until 1997, when she transitioned to television by joining Network Ten. At Ten, she served briefly as a reporter and presenter on Ten News.

Her national profile grew during her tenure at the Seven Network, where she co-anchored Sunrise alongside Mark Beretta. Initially a morning news program, Sunrise evolved into a morning public affairs show. Gardner remained with the program for two years before taking on various roles as a substitute presenter across Seven News and Sky News Australia.