Brooke Boney will leave the breakfast television show after five years as news presenter and entertainment reporter.
But don’t worry, Today viewers have plenty of time to say goodbye to Brooke as she will remain a part of the team until after the Paris Olympics in July and August.
Brooke will then head to the United Kingdom where she will fulfil a lifelong dream of studying at Oxford University, where she plans to spend the next year furthering her education and “serving the community”.
A proud Gamilaroi Gomeroi woman, she is also keen to continue her advocacy work on behalf of the Indigenous community.
Brooke said:
“I’ve seen people get married, I’ve flown to London and rode a bus with Jason Momoa and Rome to talk to Dame Helen Mirren, I’ve covered the Oscars, I’ve done so much on this show.”
“When I was younger, I never could have imagined being on the Today show. Never in my wildest dreams.”
“And to be able to sit there with Karl and Sarah and Alex every day, it’s such a privilege and none of that is lost on me.”
Brooke, who started her television career as a political correspondent for SBS and then NITV before joining Today in 2019, said she will also hugely miss the team of people who work behind-the-scenes on the show, including producers, technical and floor staff.
“We’re just so lucky,” she said. “You learn people’s kid’s names, you see people’s parents and dogs and you all become a part of each other’s lives because you’re in it every day together and to be able to build those friendships. It’s a real privilege.
“I think we are so lucky that we get to wake up every day and for the most part have fun together,” she added.
“We wake up and try to make other people happy and informed. I always joke and say if you’re not learning, you’re laughing. I think that’s true, that’s definitely what we do on set and behind the scenes, is we have a really good time.
“And we take the job so seriously. It’s such an important part of people’s day, getting them up to go to work or school or wherever they’ve got to go during the day.”
Brooke hasn’t ruled out a return to TV and hopes her studies will only add to the depth of her work.
Of her new adventure overseas, Brooke added:
“I settled on the Masters of Public Policy because I thought this is sort of what fits best with my journalistic career thus far.”
“I thought if I don’t do this now, then I’m probably never going to. I am at that age where if I leave now and go and study and come back, I’ll still only be 38,” she said.
“That still leaves plenty of time to sort of carve out the next part of what my career is.
“I’d love to be able to come back and still do things with Nine and figure out what that looks like.”
Steven Burling, Nine’s director of morning television, said the whole Today team was proud of Brooke’s achievements on the show, as well as her decision to take on a new challenge, adding:
“It’s been an absolute privilege having Brooke as a key part of the Today family over the past five years.”
“A great broadcaster, a talented journalist and a passionate advocate for issues concerning Indigenous Australians and young women, Brooke will be missed by her co-hosts – who are also her great mates – and the entire production team.”
“We couldn’t be prouder of Brooke as she embarks on this challenge in the latter part of the year, she inspires us all as she follows her dreams, wherever they take her.”
Glad to see the back of her. Her well rehearsed lies on Aboriginal issues won’t be missed. Jacinta Price is the voice of reason on Aboriginal issues. Boneys comments were devisive
Gavin Lamberton That’s her lived experience.. not divisive at all .. Jacinta Price is a careerist and she was used for The Voice .. we never hear from her now anyway .. funny that ? 🙄🤷♀️😂
Been boned?
David Humphries No, opportunity presented and Brooke took it.
Goodbye, good luck…etc
I do wish you good luck tho, I would never wish anyone bad luck..but goodbye