Catriona Rowntree
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Catriona Rowntree is a presenter for Australia
n Nine Network
's Getaway
program.
Rowntree studied journalism at Macleay College in Sydney
, after working as a researcher with Business Review Weekly
, 2GB
and Prime Television
. In 1991 she moved to FM radio as a newsreader and music and lifestyle program host, first in community radio and then with the ABC youth station Triple J
, for which she presented until 1996.
In 1992, Rowntree was hired as a researcher for the Nine Network
series Wonder World!, graduating to the position of reporter the following year, and host in 1994. In that same year, whilst still working at Triple J
, she also became host of a Nine Network children's show, What's Up Doc?. Rowntree went on to become the show's writer/producer.
In 1996 Rowntree became a reporter on Getaway
, a popular Nine Network travel series. While retaining this position, she has also made appearances on other Nine programs. She also appeared on Nine
's Sydney
New Year's Eve
telecast alongside Richard Wilkins
. In 2006 she authored a travel book, Catriona's Australia: My Favourite Aussie Locations, published by Harper Collins. In 2009 and 2010 Rowntree was appointed as MC at the Pas de Deux
in Paradise production by The Australian Ballet at qualia on Hamilton Island
.
.
Since the marriage, Catriona has chosen to adopt her husband's last name. However, this change has not been reflected in her professional life, hosting public events under the name Rowntree, as well as her online Getaway profile and recent media coverage also persisting with the use of her maiden name.
After announcing she was pregnant on 24 February 2009,
Rowntree gave birth to her first child, son Andrew John Rowntree Pettit, on 5 August 2009.
In September 2010, Rowntree announced that she was again pregnant.
Her second son, Charles Stephen Rowntree Pettit, was born on 11 March 2011.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n Nine Network
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
's Getaway
Getaway
Getaway is Australia's longest-running and most popular holiday and travel television programme. Debuting on 14 May 1992, it is currently broadcast on the Nine Network and TLC...
program.
Rowntree studied journalism at Macleay College in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, after working as a researcher with Business Review Weekly
Business Review Weekly
BRW is an Australian weekly business magazine published by the Fairfax Media group. It regularly compiles lists which rank corporations and individuals according to various criteria, similar to Fortune magazine in the United States.BRW provides news and commentary on the economy, business and...
, 2GB
2GB
2GB is a commercial radio station in Sydney, Australia broadcasting on 873 kHz, AM. It is one of Australia's most popular talk-back radio stations, and is the number one station in Sydney.-History:The station commenced broadcasting in August 1926...
and Prime Television
Prime Television
PRIME7 is an Australian television network owned by Prime Media Group Limited. Prime Television launched on 17 March 1962 as CBN/CWN in Orange and Dubbo, New South Wales, and has since expanded to cover regional New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory as a Seven Network...
. In 1991 she moved to FM radio as a newsreader and music and lifestyle program host, first in community radio and then with the ABC youth station Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
, for which she presented until 1996.
In 1992, Rowntree was hired as a researcher for the Nine Network
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
series Wonder World!, graduating to the position of reporter the following year, and host in 1994. In that same year, whilst still working at Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
, she also became host of a Nine Network children's show, What's Up Doc?. Rowntree went on to become the show's writer/producer.
In 1996 Rowntree became a reporter on Getaway
Getaway
Getaway is Australia's longest-running and most popular holiday and travel television programme. Debuting on 14 May 1992, it is currently broadcast on the Nine Network and TLC...
, a popular Nine Network travel series. While retaining this position, she has also made appearances on other Nine programs. She also appeared on Nine
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
's Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is observed annually on December 31, the final day of any given year in the Gregorian calendar. In modern societies, New Year's Eve is often celebrated at social gatherings, during which participants dance, eat, consume alcoholic beverages, and watch or light fireworks to mark the...
telecast alongside Richard Wilkins
Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)
Richard Stephen Wilkins is a television presenter.Wilkins is currently the Nine Network's Entertainment editor for Today.- Career :...
. In 2006 she authored a travel book, Catriona's Australia: My Favourite Aussie Locations, published by Harper Collins. In 2009 and 2010 Rowntree was appointed as MC at the Pas de Deux
Pas de deux
In ballet, a pas de deux is a duet in which ballet dancers perform the dance together. It usually consists of an entrée, adagio, two variations , and a coda.-Notable Pas de deux:...
in Paradise production by The Australian Ballet at qualia on Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island may refer to:* Hamilton Island , Australia** Hamilton Island Race Week, keelboat regatta** Great Barrier Reef Airport, formerly Hamilton Island Airport* Hamilton Island , Canada...
.
Personal life
In 2007 Rowntree became engaged to farmer James Pettit, and the couple married on Saturday 5 April 2008 in the chapel of the latter's old school, Geelong Grammar SchoolGeelong Grammar School
Geelong Grammar School is an independent, Anglican, co-educational, boarding and day school. The school's main campus is located at Corio, on the northern outskirts of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, overlooking Corio Bay and Limeburners Bay....
.
Since the marriage, Catriona has chosen to adopt her husband's last name. However, this change has not been reflected in her professional life, hosting public events under the name Rowntree, as well as her online Getaway profile and recent media coverage also persisting with the use of her maiden name.
After announcing she was pregnant on 24 February 2009,
Rowntree gave birth to her first child, son Andrew John Rowntree Pettit, on 5 August 2009.
In September 2010, Rowntree announced that she was again pregnant.
Her second son, Charles Stephen Rowntree Pettit, was born on 11 March 2011.