Edwina Bartholomew

Edwina Louise Christie Bartholomew was born in Whyalla, South Australia. She spent her early years living in Japan and Malaysia before boarding at Abbotsleigh School in Sydney, where she completed her Higher School Certificate. Bartholomew pursued a journalism degree at Charles Sturt University and later completed a Master of International Studies at Sydney University in 2006. Her career at the Seven Network began after winning a “Sunrise” Intern competition, where she advanced from production roles to reporting. She also gained early experience as a reporter on 2GB and covered the Beijing Olympics for the Seven Network, marking the beginning of her diverse career in media.

Bartholomew continued her work as a reporter for “Seven News” before becoming “Sunrise’s” Sydney correspondent in 2011. During this period, she also contributed stories to “Sunday Night.” In July 2013, she took on the role of weather presenter for “Sunrise.” That same year, in September 2013, Bartholomew was appointed co-host of “Dancing with the Stars.” Her career progression continued in January 2016 when she transitioned from weather presenter to the entertainment presenter for “Sunrise,” also serving as the primary fill-in news presenter. She co-hosted “Australian Spartan” in 2018 and 2019 showcasing her versatility in television presentation. In March 2021, Bartholomew became the news presenter for “Sunrise,” succeeding Natalie Barr. She later replaced Jodie Speers to present “Sunrise Early News” in March 2024, leading to the rebranding of the bulletin.

Throughout her career, Bartholomew has covered significant events, including the Christchurch earthquake, Brisbane floods, and Vanuatu cyclone, conducting interviews with notable figures such as Xanana Gusmao, Al Gore, Andre Agassi, Coldplay, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, and Hugh Jackman. She has undertaken extensive travel for her reporting, covering locations across Peru, Canada, America, Mexico, Dubai, Spain, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, New Zealand, and completing a 40,000km “Lap of the Map” across Australia. In July 2024, Bartholomew shared her diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukaemia, discussing her treatment and positive outlook, highlighting her role as an ambassador for Cure Cancer, an organization she proudly supports.