7 News Presenter & Reporter
Gold Coast
Joined February 2010
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Amanda Abate retweeted
On Monday, @STitmus7 joins the 7NEWS Gold Coast desk with @AmandaAbate on weekdays at 5.30pm. After decades working in news across Australia, Steve brings a wealth of experience to the Coast, where he makes a return to full-time presenting. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Very sad day in our newsroom yesterday.. we will miss you Rod! – at Gold Coast, Queensland
For 45 years, he's been one of the state's most trusted news presenters, but tonight, Rod Young bids a fond farewell to 7NEWS. Our heartfelt tribute to a legend of Queensland broadcasting. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Amanda Abate retweeted
As for how Episode 1 of the local @7NewsBrisbane special rated:
“Brisbane’s biggest Saturday audience outside of News Bulletins & Sport this year”
“Audience peaked at 256k combined (Metro + 7Q)”
Episode 1 available on @7plus to watch now. Episode 2 tonight at 7pm. – at Brisbane, Queensland
Amanda Abate retweeted
Australian Olympic legend Alex @chumpypullin is about to become a father, almost a year after his death. His widow describes it as a miracle. The couple planned on IVF but never started, before a freak accident claimed Chumpy's life. 7sport.link/3jjkLqF #7NEWS
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They were told to stay at home but that was never going to stop Australians from honouring their Anzacs. 7NEWS.com.au @MacLyon7 #AnzacDay #lightupthedawn #7NEWS
QLD Border closures latest info:
- you can’t cross border to socialise
- you can cross for work if deemed essential, those people will get permits.
- police will set up checkpoints like RBTs
- police will question airport arrivals, non essential travellers to quarantine for 2 wks – at Gold Coast, Queensland
Amanda Abate retweeted
IN ON THE ACTION: This soccer-loving dog charged onto the field and took over during a professional soccer match in Istanbul. abcn.ws/2P50zsz
All class. Love both of these women, and so happy we will see each in a new role within our 7 family 💛
Big hugs to you both! @KayMcGrath7 @katrinablowers – at Gold Coast, Queensland
.@KayMcGrath7 has decided the time has come for her to vacate the weekend newsreading chair. "After a nice neat 40 years of delivering the news in Queensland, I've decided to step off the 6 o'clock news desk." 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
Prince Charles warmly welcomed back to the sacred Waitangi Treaty Grounds, first Royal visit at this site in 25 years 👑 @7NewsAustralia #RoyalVisitNZ #bayofislands #waitangi #waitangitreaty
Powerful Haka performed by the NZ Defence Force Cultural Party to welcome Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to Government House #Auckland #RoyalVisitNZ #royaltour @7NewsAustralia
These kids waited in the rain for an hour to wave to Prince Charles & Camilla. But they were late so the kids left and waved to us instead 👋🏼 #RoyalVisitNZ #royaltourNZ #Auckland @Channel7 – at Auckland, New Zealand
Royal tour officially underway in NZ 🇳🇿 Prince Charles and Camilla meet locals at the Mount Roskill War Memorial in Auckland @7NewsAustralia @sunriseon7 #RoyalVisitNZ
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission : Qld Racing Needs To Find Homes For Retired Racehorses Too - Sign the Petition! chng.it/nwMvGhm4 via @ChangeAUS
Amanda Abate retweeted
This is a critical time for the racing industry.
Bruce McAvaney’s statement on the treatment of retired race horses.
Amanda Abate retweeted
Dreamworld has taken Amanda behind the scenes of Tiger Island to see how quickly the 3 tiger cubs are growing. You can meet them too and help save big cats in the wild. @AmandaAbate #7NEWS
Amanda Abate retweeted
There was a tense standoff in the middle of a Gold Coast canal, as two wanted men tried to float away from a failed house burglary. They were bobbing in the water for half an hour, refusing to surrender to police. @AmandaAbate #7NEWS
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The moment Queensland child killer Brett Peter Cowan was arrested after leading undercover police to Daniel Morcombe’s remains in 2011. #DanielMorcombe #7NEWS 7news.link/jDFrOL
Amanda Abate retweeted
I can see the irony about writing an opinion piece on social media malaise ... and then putting it up on social media ... but hey! 😉 news.com.au/news/melissa-hoy… #socialmedia @newscomauHQ – at Sydney, New South Wales
Amanda Abate retweeted
Meet Simone Patterson who is another finalist in this years Gold Coast Women of the Year Awards. Simone works tirelessly creating a safe haven for women, children and their pets trying to escape domestic violence. @AmandaAbate #7News
Amanda Abate retweeted
This year Channel 7 celebrates 60 years of bringing Queenslanders the news every night at 6pm. #7News