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

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''. She was previously a weekend 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

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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 ATV-10's ''Eyewitness News'' in Melbourne, reporting on courts, crime and state politics. She worked briefly on '' Good Morning Australia'' and presented weekend bulletins. In 1987, Keyte moved to HSV-7 where she co-anchored ''Seven Nightly News'' alongside Glenn Taylor. She also presented news on the late night chat show, '' Tonight Live with Steve Vizard''. 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

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, 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 Peter Mitchell, 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. In September 2020, Keyte began presenting the Adelaide edition of ''10 News First'' following the transfer of studio production from Melbourne. She also continues to present the 5pm news in Melbourne.

Personal life

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

References

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