monique wright

Monique Wright was born on May 18, 1973, in Australia. She pursued her education at Charles Sturt University, graduating with first-class honors, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (Communications). Her academic work included a thesis titled “Public Communication Campaigns – for the Public Good”?, which evaluated an Environmental Protection Agency campaign in rural communities. The findings and subsequent recommendations of her research project were adopted by the NSW Government as guidelines for future campaigns. This early academic achievement demonstrated her analytical capabilities and commitment to public service.

Wright commenced her career with the Seven Network in 1996 as a reporter. Over the years, she has covered a diverse range of topics, including politics, human interest narratives, celebrity interviews, royal weddings, and Olympic Games. Her work extended to various Seven Network programs such as ‘Sunrise,’ ‘Sunday Night,’ ‘The Nightly News,’ ‘Sydney Weekender,’ and ’11AM.’ A significant turning point in her career occurred in 2007 when she was appointed the weather presenter for ‘Sunrise,’ a role she held for one year. In 2013, she became a co-host for ‘The Daily Edition,’ remaining with the program until 2015. Concurrently, in August 2013, she began temporarily co-hosting ‘Weekend Sunrise’ and was officially appointed as a permanent co-host in February 2014, a position she continues to hold.

Throughout her tenure, Wright has reported on major national and international events. Key assignments include the Sydney Olympic Games, the Sydney Olympic Torch Relay, the Manchester Commonwealth Games, the Athens Olympic Games, and the Torino Winter Olympic Games. She has also covered significant news stories such as the tragic death of Steve Irwin and the London terrorist bombings in 2005, reporting live from Singapore and alongside the Mayor of London. Her reporting features, particularly “Monique’s Everyday People” for ‘Sunrise,’ delve into the lives of ordinary individuals, revealing profound personal stories. She has traveled extensively for her work, covering stories in Australia, France, China, America, Russia, Singapore, England, Spain, Wales, Greece, and Hawaii. Her professional interviews include figures such as Pavarotti, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon.