Jane Bunn
Jane Bunn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1979 |
| Education | Monash University |
| Occupation(s) | Meteorologist, weather presenter |
Jane Bunn (born 2 August 1979) is an Australian meteorologist and weather presenter.
Bunn is currently a weather presenter on Seven News Melbourne.
Career
Bunn completed a Bachelor of Science at Monash University in 2005, where she had majors in Atmospheric Science and Mathematics.[1] In 2006, Jane was selected to undertake a Graduate Diploma of Meteorology provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.[1] After completing her degree she was posted to work as a weather forecaster in Sydney,[1] then Canberra and finally at RAAF's Williamtown base. She has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Journalism from Charles Sturt University. [citation needed]
In 2008, Bunn made the move to television taking up a role as morning meteorologist at The Weather Channel.[citation needed] In June 2009 she was appointed as weather presenter on WIN News Victoria, where she garnered a loyal following – particularly with farmers reliant on her bulletins.[1]
In June 2014, Bunn resigned from WIN News Victoria after five years to work on a new project; she was replaced by Britt Ditterich.[2][3] After leaving WIN News she became a fill in weather presenter on ABC News Breakfast and ABC News Victoria.[4][5]
In November 2014, Jane joined the Seven Network as weather presenter on Seven News Melbourne replacing Jo Silvagni and she began her new role in December.[6]
Bunn has also been a weather contributor on Today and 3AW covering severe weather events, including the Queensland floods and Victoria's Black Saturday bush fires.
Personal life
In 2005, Bunn married Michael, an IT consultant, and the couple live in Melbourne.[7]
She supports St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League.
References
- ^ a b c d Longo, Enrica. "Love of topic makes for fine career forecast" (PDF). Science Alumni in the World. Monash University. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ "Dismay as weather presenter Jane Bunn retires". Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Knox, David (24 June 2014). "Britt takes shine to WIN's weather". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ "She's back! Weather presenter Jane Bunn returns to TV - 3AW Neil Mitchell". Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "About Jane". Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Meterologist Jane Bunn joins Seven News Melbourne". Seven News. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Coster, Alice (14 August 2015). "Page 13: Weather presenter Jane Bunn tones it down on Channel 7". The Herald Sun. Retrieved 19 December 2015.