Brooke Boney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brooke Boney
At an ANU panel discussion in 2018
Born	1987/1988 (age 37–38)
Education	University of Technology Sydney
Occupation	Journalist, TV presenter, Entertainment reporter
Years active	2011–present

Brooke Kathleen Boney is a famous Australian journalist and television presenter. She is a proud Gamilaroi woman, which is one of Australia's Aboriginal nations.

You might know her from the breakfast TV show Today on the Nine Network. She also used to be a newsreader for the popular ABC radio station Triple J.

Early Life and Schooling

Brooke Boney was born in 1987 in Muswellbrook, New South Wales. She is the oldest of six children.

Even in high school, she was interested in media. She volunteered at a community radio station. She also got a special training position, called a cadetship, at the Australian Financial Review.

Later, she went to the University of Technology Sydney. In 2014, she graduated with a degree in Communication, specializing in journalism.

Career in Media

Starting Out

While studying at university, Boney was very busy. In the mornings, she produced a show called Blackchat on Sydney's Koori Radio. In the afternoons, she worked as an intern at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Before she even finished her degree, she got a big job in 2013. She became a political correspondent for NITV (National Indigenous Television). This meant she reported on the Australian government from Parliament House.

Triple J and "Yaama"

From 2016 to 2018, Boney was a newsreader for the ABC's radio station Triple J. She became well-known for starting her news reports with the word "Yaama." This is a traditional greeting in her Gamilaroi language.

Joining the 'Today' Show

In 2019, Boney joined the Nine Network's popular morning show, Today. She started as an entertainment reporter, working with the famous entertainment editor Richard Wilkins.

In January 2023, she was promoted to news presenter on the show. She covered both news and entertainment.

Speaking Out on Australia Day

In January 2019, Boney was asked her thoughts on the date of Australia Day. Some people want to change the date because January 26 marks the arrival of the First Fleet. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this date represents the start of a difficult time for their ancestors.

Boney shared her personal feelings on the show. She said that while she loves Australia, she finds it hard to celebrate on that specific day. She explained that for her family, the date is connected to the beginning of many challenges faced by Indigenous Australians. Her comments started a big conversation across the country.

Other Projects and Achievements

Boney has been involved in many other exciting projects.

• In 2021, she started a podcast called The Dream Club with Linda Marigliano.
• In November 2021, she won a Christmas special of the TV show Lego Masters.
• In December 2022, she co-hosted the famous Carols by Candlelight event with singer David Campbell.
• In April 2023, she filled in as a host on the Will & Woody radio show.

In March 2024, Boney announced she was leaving the Nine Network. She accepted a place to study at the prestigious Oxford University in England. She finished her work at the network after the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Other Roles

Boney is a spokesperson for the GO Foundation. This organization was co-founded by football star Adam Goodes and helps provide education for Indigenous Australians.

In 2022, a painting of Boney and her pug, Jimmy, was a finalist in the famous Archibald Prize art competition. The portrait was painted by artist Laura Jones.