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Rebecca Maddern joins Sunrise

Rebecca Maddern joins Sunrise as the show’s Melbourne correspondent and will fill in at the desk from time to time.

2014-03-27_1045Seven News presenter Rebecca Maddern is joining the Sunrise team as the show’s Melbourne correspondent, replacing Nick Etchells who is returning to Seven News Melbourne.

Maddern has long been an extended member of the show, appearing on both Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise. She remains part of the Seven News Melbourne presenting team, and will also fill in at the Sunrise desk from time to time.

“I’ve always felt like the ‘aunty’ that just pays a visit every now and then, so it’s great now to be a full-time family member,” she said.

“I’ve been reporting news in Melbourne for almost 15 years now. I live here, I know this city and its people well. I’m excited to bring my knowledge to Sunrise and be the first to inform Melburnians and the rest of the nation about the top news stories of the day.”

Maddern has been part of Seven News for more than 10 years, receiving a Quill Award for the Best TV News Report in 2003 for her coverage of local bushfires.

Executive Producer Michael Pell said: “Rebecca is an experienced journalist and an outstanding broadcaster. But most importantly, she’s a passionate Melburnian. Born and bred in Geelong, she has spent her whole career telling stories that matter to the people of Victoria. I have no doubt she will excel in this new network role,” he said.

“Bec will be pivotal in the next phase of our ongoing expansion in Melbourne.”

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