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After 18 years sitting behind a news desk, well known newsreader and reporter Jillian Whiting made a massive career leap in 2009 and joined the Queensland Weekender team.
She wanted to see if the rumours were true. Is working on a travel show actually hard work?
It took just one trip, to the Granite belt in the dead of winter to find the answer. “It’s the best job ever!”
The corporate suits have now been replaced by hiking gear and wetsuits, as Jillian relishes the task of exploring this state.
“Even though I was born and bred in North Queensland, I can’t believe there’s so much I haven’t seen. “
“I’ve got a long wish list of stories to cover and places to visit; not to mention all the new things I want to try, it’d take years to do it all!”
Jillian has long been a familiar face on Queensland television, working in news, presenting documentaries and TV specials, covering everything from floods to high fashion.
The business suits have not been banished from her wardrobe; Jillian regularly returns to the Seven news desk when required. She’s also stepped in to present the national news on Weekend Sunrise.
Jillian is also expanding her media interests, regularly contributing her travel stories to the Courier Mail and also presenting on newstalk radio 4BC.
There’s no question though when it comes to nominating a highlight, Jillian says her biggest success has been balancing a media career and young family. She’s married with 2 young daughters, Harper and Josephine.