''Melbourne Weekender'' is a travel and lifestyle show hosted by

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. The weekly, half-hour program was produced by Seven Productions and visited various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend. The show was first screened in 2005 on Saturdays at 5.30pm. It was originally hosted by Peter Mitchell and then

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. The show was produced by Dreampool Productions with a range of presenters who feature stories on gardening, pets, renovating, fishing, boating, dining, entertainment and where to take the family around

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. In June 2015 the new show returned to air on the Seven network with host Cameron Ling and his team of reporters. A revival in 2019 was titled ''"The Great Weekend"'' and was presented by

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, Brian Taylor, Jack Riewoldt, Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer. In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been axed with final episodes screening in early 2020.Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years
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* Matthew Richardson * Erica Davis * Bree Laughlin * Jade Robran *

Russell Gilbert Russell Gilbert (born 17 October 1959) is an Australian comedian and actor from Footscray, Victoria, best known for his radio and television appearances, on programs such as '' The Comedy Company'', ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' and ''Thank God You'r ...

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Kayne Tremills Kayne Tremills (born 23 January 1987) is an Australian television presenter best known for his role as a host on Australian children's television programme Studio 3, which was broadcast on ABC3. Career In 2009, the ABC launched a nationwide c ...

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Katrina Warren Dr Katrina Louise Warren (born 8 December 1967) is an Australian veterinarian, best known as the co-host of several popular television programs on Channel 7. Career After working as a fashion model in Japan, Warren first appeared on television s ...

- pets and animals *

Peter Mitchell Peter or Pete Mitchell may refer to: Media *Pete Mitchell (broadcaster) (1958–2020), British broadcaster *Peter Mitchell (newsreader) (born 1960), Australian journalist *Peter Mitchell (photographer) (born 1943), British documentary photographer ...

- entertainment * Mel Kotsos - families * Andrew Laidlaw - gardens * Arni Sleemen - dining * Reuben Buchanan - health and fitness *

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Seven Network original programming Australian non-fiction television series 2006 Australian television series debuts 2010s Australian television series Television shows set in Melbourne Australian travel television series Tourism in Melbourne

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