Sally Obermeder
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Sally Obermeder, born and bred in Sydney
, is an Australian media personality.
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce, Obermeder worked in Finance and Investment Banking, before leaving to pursue her passion for television.
Obermeder began her career on Channel 31’s Not The Movie Show, a film and entertainment program. Here she sourced, scripted, presented and produced her own segments for three years.
Then, in 2005 Sally joined the Seven Network
’s Sydney Weekender
team. This travel program shows viewers the best places to go and things to do across New South Wales
.
Out on the road on this weekly travel and lifestyle show, Obermeder covers a mix of stories from action and adrenaline pumping through to her specialty – eating and shopping – which has seen her become labeled as the Food, Fashion and Shopping guru on Sydney Weekender
.
In 2005, Obermeder was selected to present the New Zealand
special of Mike Whitney
’s Walkabout, a national travel series which aired in 2005 and 2006.
In 2008 Obermeder’s role within the Seven Network
was expanded. In addition to being a travel reporter on Sydney Weekender
, Obermeder joined Today Tonight
as the National Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter. Most days she can be found covering the latest celebrity, entertainment and fashion news.
Since joining the Today Tonight
team, Obermeder has interviewed some of the biggest names in music and movies, including Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Hugh Jackman, Julia Roberts, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, David Copperfield, Alicia Keys, Tom Jones, Jerry Seinfeld, Sex And The City creator Darren Star, Hilary Swank and Sam Worthington.
Her fashion and beauty interviews include Elle Macpherson, Paris Hilton, Kristy Hinze, Trinny and Susannah, Rachel Hunter, Napoleon Perdis, Alex Perry, Wayne Cooper, Jennifer Hawkins, Danni Minogue and the Reverend Sophie Monk.
Obermeder is also a regular on The Morning Show
, chatting with Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies about her latest celebrity encounters and all the behind the scenes news.
Sally loves being part of the Seven team and her genuine passion for entertainment, fashion and beauty, has meant that in her many roles at Seven she has definitely found her calling.
Sally is also a fully qualified personal trainer and Pilates instructor. Passionate about good health and fitness, Obermeder stays healthy and strong with soft sand running, yoga, weights and pilates.
Highly regarded as an accomplished compare, Sally is sought after as Master of Ceremonies for awards nights, fashion launches and corporate functions. She’s worked with Westfield, Myer
’s ‘Fashions on the Field’ and The Australian Tourism Association
.
In October 2011, Obermeder gave birth to her first child Annabelle.
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...
, is an Australian media personality.
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce, Obermeder worked in Finance and Investment Banking, before leaving to pursue her passion for television.
Obermeder began her career on Channel 31’s Not The Movie Show, a film and entertainment program. Here she sourced, scripted, presented and produced her own segments for three years.
Then, in 2005 Sally joined the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
’s Sydney Weekender
Sydney Weekender
Sydney Weekender is a travel show featuring destinations throughout New South Wales, Australia, and airs on Channel Seven in that state. The show is hosted by Mike Whitney, a former Australian Test Cricketer. This program visits various locations in Sydney and New South Wales, and looks at...
team. This travel program shows viewers the best places to go and things to do across New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
.
Out on the road on this weekly travel and lifestyle show, Obermeder covers a mix of stories from action and adrenaline pumping through to her specialty – eating and shopping – which has seen her become labeled as the Food, Fashion and Shopping guru on Sydney Weekender
Sydney Weekender
Sydney Weekender is a travel show featuring destinations throughout New South Wales, Australia, and airs on Channel Seven in that state. The show is hosted by Mike Whitney, a former Australian Test Cricketer. This program visits various locations in Sydney and New South Wales, and looks at...
.
In 2005, Obermeder was selected to present the New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
special of Mike Whitney
Mike Whitney
Michael Roy Whitney is an Australian television personality and former cricketer, who played in 12 Tests and 38 ODIs from 1981 to 1993....
’s Walkabout, a national travel series which aired in 2005 and 2006.
In 2008 Obermeder’s role within the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
was expanded. In addition to being a travel reporter on Sydney Weekender
Sydney Weekender
Sydney Weekender is a travel show featuring destinations throughout New South Wales, Australia, and airs on Channel Seven in that state. The show is hosted by Mike Whitney, a former Australian Test Cricketer. This program visits various locations in Sydney and New South Wales, and looks at...
, Obermeder joined Today Tonight
Today Tonight
Today Tonight is a controversial Australian News and Current Affairs program, produced by the Seven Network and shown weeknightly at in direct competition with rival Nine Network program A Current Affair....
as the National Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter. Most days she can be found covering the latest celebrity, entertainment and fashion news.
Since joining the Today Tonight
Today Tonight
Today Tonight is a controversial Australian News and Current Affairs program, produced by the Seven Network and shown weeknightly at in direct competition with rival Nine Network program A Current Affair....
team, Obermeder has interviewed some of the biggest names in music and movies, including Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Hugh Jackman, Julia Roberts, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, David Copperfield, Alicia Keys, Tom Jones, Jerry Seinfeld, Sex And The City creator Darren Star, Hilary Swank and Sam Worthington.
Her fashion and beauty interviews include Elle Macpherson, Paris Hilton, Kristy Hinze, Trinny and Susannah, Rachel Hunter, Napoleon Perdis, Alex Perry, Wayne Cooper, Jennifer Hawkins, Danni Minogue and the Reverend Sophie Monk.
Obermeder is also a regular on The Morning Show
The Morning Show (TV program)
The Morning Show is an Australian morning talk show that premiered on the Seven Network on 18 June 2007. The show airs between 9am and 11:30am weekdays and follows Seven's breakfast news program Sunrise, with both programs closely interlinked....
, chatting with Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies about her latest celebrity encounters and all the behind the scenes news.
Sally loves being part of the Seven team and her genuine passion for entertainment, fashion and beauty, has meant that in her many roles at Seven she has definitely found her calling.
Sally is also a fully qualified personal trainer and Pilates instructor. Passionate about good health and fitness, Obermeder stays healthy and strong with soft sand running, yoga, weights and pilates.
Highly regarded as an accomplished compare, Sally is sought after as Master of Ceremonies for awards nights, fashion launches and corporate functions. She’s worked with Westfield, Myer
Myer
Myer is Australia's largest department store chain, retailing a broad range of merchandise including women's, men's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories; cosmetics and fragrance; homewares; electrical; furniture and bedding; toys; books and stationery; food and confectionery; and...
’s ‘Fashions on the Field’ and The Australian Tourism Association
Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia is a statutory authority of the Government of Australia, with responsibility for tourism marketing within Australia and internationally, as well as research and forecasting of domestic and global tourism trends...
.
In October 2011, Obermeder gave birth to her first child Annabelle.