Fresh with the Australian Women's Weekly
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Culinary |
| Founded | July 17, 2000 |
| Defunct | March 13, 2009 |
| Fate | Cancelled due to loss of sponsorship |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Jason Roberts, Geoff Jansz, Pete Evans, Lyndey Milan |
| Products | Cooking television program |
| Parent | Nine Network |
Fresh with the Australian Women's Weekly was an Australian TV series aired on the Nine Network starting from 17 July 2000. Originally named Fresh, the program focused on culinary content and was broadcast at various times throughout its run.
Hosts
- Jason Roberts (2000–2003)
- Geoff Jansz (2004–2006)
- Pete Evans (2007–2009)
- Lyndey Milan (2000–2009)
Unsuccessful Format Change
On 30 April 2007, the show extended its duration to one hour, incorporated lifestyle features, and moved to a midday timeslot. However, this adjustment lasted only two weeks; by 14 May, the format returned to 30 minutes and resumed its original 11:30 am schedule. Sponsorship from The Australian Women's Weekly ceased in 2008, which ultimately led to the program’s discontinuation.
Termination
The cancellation of Fresh was announced by the Nine Network on 19 February 2009, citing sponsorship withdrawal as the primary reason. The final episode was broadcast on 13 March 2009. Subsequently, cooking segments were briefly integrated into Mornings with Kerri-Anne. During the closing episode, hosts Pete Evans and Lyndey Milan expressed gratitude toward the audience and reflected on nearly a decade of broadcasting.
After the show's end, its official website was taken offline. The slot was filled by regional affiliate WIN Television's Alive and Cooking, which aired for one month before being replaced by an extended edition of Nine Morning News.
Since 2019, selected segments from the series have been repackaged into Easy Eats, a one-hour culinary program on the Nine Network.
See also
External links
- Official website (removed as of 13 March 2009 and now archived)