Jane Doyle
Jane Doyle | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 9, 1958 |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, journalist |
| Years active | 1981–2022 |
| Known for | Anchoring Seven News Adelaide (1989–2022) |
Jane Doyle (born 9 February 1958) is a former Australian television presenter renowned for anchoring Seven News in Adelaide from 1989 until 2022. She transitioned to the Seven Network after previously working with ABC TV.
Early career
Initially working as a school teacher, Doyle later shifted to journalism in far-north Queensland. In 1981, she relocated with her husband, journalist Ian Doyle, to regional South Australia, where she gained experience at ABC Local Radio and regional newspapers.
ABC News
Upon settling in Adelaide, Doyle took on the role of editor at TV Week before returning to ABC as a newsreader. In 1988, after serving for a year as a substitute presenter for ABC TV's ABC News Adelaide bulletin, she was appointed the primary anchor for the 7pm news.
Seven News and Channel 7
Doyle commenced her tenure at SAS-7 in 1989, co-anchoring Seven Nightly News alongside Graeme Goodings, with their first broadcast on 28 August.
Beyond news presenting, she contributed reports to local shows including Discover and Adelaide Weekender, and provided commentary for annual events such as the Adelaide Christmas Pageant and the ANZAC Day parade. Doyle also hosted Carols by Candlelight, where she displayed her vocal abilities. From January 2005 onward, she appeared regularly on the 5AA breakfast radio program.
In recognition of her contributions to broadcasting and community service, Doyle received the Medal of the Order of Australia during the 2022 Australia Day Honours.
On 17 November 2022, she declared her decision to retire from Seven News after a distinguished 33-year career with the network. Her final newscast was broadcast on 15 December. Subsequently, on 2 December 2022, it was announced that Will Goodings and Rosanna Mangiarelli would take over as weeknight presenters.