# Jennifer Keyte > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jennifer_Keyte > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jennifer_Keyte.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Keyte > Source revision: 1354334923 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Australian journalist and news presenter (born 1960) This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous. Find sources: "Jennifer Keyte" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2007) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Jennifer Keyte Keyte accepts Melbourne Press Club Lifetime Achievement Award, March 2024. Born Jennifer Anne Keyte (1960-01-21) 21 January 1960 (age 66) Melbourne, Victoria Occupations Journalist, television presenter Employer Network 10 Television 10 News First Children 2 **Jennifer Anne Keyte** (born 21 January 1960) is an Australian journalist and news presenter. Keyte currently presents *[10 News First](/source/10_News_First) Melbourne*, and occasional national bulletins. She was previously a news presenter on *[Seven News](/source/Seven_News)* in [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne).[1] ## Education After graduating from [St. Columba's College, Essendon](/source/St._Columba's_College%2C_Essendon), Keyte enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree at [La Trobe University](/source/La_Trobe_University) but left after her first year.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Career Her broadcasting career began with a cadetship at [EON FM](/source/EON_FM) in 1980, the first commercial FM radio station in Australia. She later joined [3XY](/source/3XY) as a journalist and newsreader.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In 1982, Keyte switched to television, joining [ATV-10](/source/ATV-10)'s *Eyewitness News* in Melbourne, reporting on courts, crime and state politics. She worked briefly on *[Good Morning Australia](/source/Good_Morning_Australia_(1981%E2%80%9392))* and presented weekend bulletins.[1] In 1986 she hosted a late night entertainment show called 'Nightlife' on channel 10. In 1987, Keyte moved to [HSV-7](/source/HSV-7) where she co-anchored *Seven Nightly News* alongside [Glenn Taylor](/source/Glenn_Taylor_(television_presenter)).[1] She also presented news on the late-night chat show *[Tonight Live with Steve Vizard](/source/Tonight_Live_with_Steve_Vizard)*.[1] 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](/source/David_Johnston_(newsreader)).[2] In 1996, after a short stint at radio station [3AW](/source/3AW), Keyte moved to Nine, hosting *Good Medicine*,[3] and *Moment of Truth*.[1] When *[Seven News](/source/Seven_News)* ratings subsequently plunged further, Keyte refused their offers to return and stayed with Nine for several years.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In August 2003, she returned to the [Seven Network](/source/Seven_Network), presenting the weekend news in Melbourne. This was a reversal of roles with [Peter Mitchell](/source/Peter_Mitchell_(newsreader)), who previously anchored weekend news while Keyte was on weekdays.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] She has also filled in for [Natalie Barr](/source/Natalie_Barr) presenting the news on *[Sunrise](/source/Sunrise_(Australian_TV_program))*, *[Seven Morning News](/source/Seven_News)* and *[Seven 4.30 News](/source/Seven_News)*.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] 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.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In May 2018, Keyte rejoined [Network Ten](/source/Network_Ten) to present *[10 News First Melbourne](/source/Ten_Eyewitness_News)* replacing [Stephen Quartermain](/source/Stephen_Quartermain), who returned to his former role as sports presenter.[4] From September 2020 to February 2023, Keyte began presenting the Adelaide edition of *10 News First* following the transfer of studio production from Melbourne. She continues to present the 5pm news in Melbourne.[5] Adelaide returned to local production in 2023, with Keyte remaining Melbourne presenter. ## Personal life Keyte has two children. She and her husband, Ben Faggetter, separated in 2009 and later divorced.[6][7] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-7News_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-7News_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-7News_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-7News_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-7News_1-4) ["Jennifer Keyte is an accomplished journalist, newsreader, presenter, MC and guest speaker and brings a sophistication and glamour to all her roles"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131024053442/https://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/8699635/jennifer-keyte/). 7News. 1 January 2010. Archived from [the original](https://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/8699635/jennifer-keyte/) on 24 October 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["1995: December 30-January 5"](https://televisionau.com/2015/12/1995-december-30-january-5.html). *TelevisionAU.com*. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Jennifer Keyte](http://www.icmi.com.au/jennifer-keyte) ICMI speakers] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Jennifer Keyte Joins Network Ten As Presenter"](https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a180530zci/jennifer-keyte-joins-network-ten-as-presenter-20180530). *Ten Daily*. Retrieved 30 May 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** McKnight, Robert (11 August 2020). ["BREAKING - REDUNDANCIES AT 10 NEWS AND CHANGES AT STUDIO 10"](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2020/08/11/breaking-redundancies-at-10-news-and-changes-at-studio-10/?feed_id=11825). TV Blackbox. Retrieved 11 August 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Money, Lawrence (26 October 2009). ["Degrees of truth as stars collide"](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/degrees-of-truth-as-stars-collide-20091025-heqh.html). *Sydney Morning Herald*. Retrieved 9 February 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Jennifer Keyte on single motherhood, success and getting her groove back"](https://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/jennifer-keyte-on-single-motherhood-success-and-getting-her-groove-back/news-story/317f3f7e362eb6d789e3efa6d873b6dc). 27 June 2019. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jennifer Keyte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Keyte) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Keyte?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.