Ellen Fanning

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Ellen Fanning
Born
Ellen Mary Fanning

(1967-09-08) 8 September 1967 (age 57)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Education Queensland University of Technology
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • TV presenter
  • radio presenter
  • reporter
  • international correspondent
  • writer
  • producer
Known forAssociation with Nine Network and Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Ellen Mary Fanning (born 8 September 1967) is an Australian journalist.

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Fanning currently hosts the Drive program on ABC Radio Brisbane.

She was previously host of The Drum on ABC TV and ABC News Channel and the Nine Network's Sunday television program.

Career

Fanning started a career in commercial radio in 1988, after graduating with a communications degree from the Queensland University of Technology. [1] [2] She later joined the ABC, presenting the ABC Radio National national current affairs program PM for two years, AM and occasionally The 7.30 Report on ABC TV. [3]

After a stint producing the ABC's late-night current affairs program, Lateline , she was appointed one of the North America correspondents for the ABC network in 1997, based in Washington, D.C. [2]

In 2000, Fanning moved to the Nine Network, working first as a reporter with 60 Minutes , then as a reporter for A Current Affair , before becoming a substitute presenter for A Current Affair and Today . In 2005, she became presenter of Nightline , replacing Helen Kapalos.

Fanning wrote and directed a six-part documentary series titled Fine Line for SBS TV in 2002. [4] The series dealt with the ethical questions of journalism. [2]

In 2006, Fanning became co-host of Sunday with Ross Greenwood, who was then replaced by Ray Martin in 2007. Martin left the Nine Network in 2008, leaving Fanning as the sole host of the program, alongside Michael Usher presenting the news and Stephanie Brantz presenting the latest sports news.

In 2013, Fanning hosted the 20-episode series The Observer Effect on SBS TV, [5] and from September 2014, became the presenter of ABC Classic's Classic Breakfast, having replaced Ed Le Brocq. [6]

In 2017, Fanning returned to ABC TV to become host of The Drum , a role she shared with Julia Baird. She remained in the role until the show was axed in December 2023.

In November 2024, ABC announced that Fanning will host the Drive program on ABC Radio Brisbane starting in 2025. [7]

Personal life

Fanning was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and attended All Hallows' School. She is married with two sons. [1] [8]

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  2. 1 2 3 "The Who's Who of News: Ellen Fanning". Ninemsn. Archived from the original on 5 October 2006. Retrieved 2 April 2007.
  3. ↑ "Ellen Fanning: Politics, Media, Intl Relations, Current Affairs, Compere, Facilitator, Business, Culture, Keynote Speaker, MC". Celebrity Speakers. Archived from the original on 23 September 2006. Retrieved 7 April 2007.
  4. ↑ "Fine Line". SBS Television. Archived from the original on 29 August 2006. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
  5. ↑ "SBS Commissions The Observer Effect hosted by Ellen Fanning". Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "ABC Classic FM - Farewell Emma Ayres". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Ellen Fanning joins ABC Radio Brisbane". About the ABC. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "Ellen Fanning". 60 Minutes. ninemsn. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
Preceded by
John Barron
 The Drum
Co-host with Julia Baird
2017–2023		Succeeded by
Program ended
Preceded by Sunday
Co-host with Ross Greenwood and Ray Martin
2006–2008		Succeeded by
Program ended
Preceded by Nightline
Presenter
2005–2006		Succeeded by
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