Georgie Gardner calls time on her 25-year career at Nine: 'Time to embark on a new chapter'

Much-loved Nine Network newsreader Georgie Gardner has resigned after more than two decades on our screens.

Gardner took to Instagram today to announce she had resigned from her role at Nine after 34 years in broadcast journalism, and would be open to new opportunities.

Gardner, 55, started her career in radio as a cadet on Newcastle radio station, Radio 2NX, before moving to Sydney's 2Day FM. She made the jump to television in 1997.

Georgie announced the news in a statement on her Instagram page.

It read: "Some exciting news… after 34 years of broadcast journalism, I've decided to call it a day. Just shy of 24 years at Nine, my resignation has been accepted – which conjures up a fair bit of trepidation & exhilaration in equal measure.

"So time now to embark on a new chapterand not yet sure what that looks like, but I'm open to new opportunities and I'm excited. So much still to learn & discover in the world, and at age 55, so much still to contribute.

"Starting out at 2NX Newcastle in 1992 as a wide-eyed 21 year old from Perth, little did I realise my career path would be so rich and rewarding. Opening my mind to new ideas, satiating my curiosity for news and current affairs, highlighting causes for positive change, and accommodating my passion for communicating and connecting with people… broadcasting has been a great gift.

"Then there are the countless colleagues who've enriched my journey, along with all those I've interviewed. They are the reason why the decision to resign has not been made lightly.

"So to them and our viewers, I am immensely grateful. It's been awesome, and it's time."

Gardener's final 6pm Sydney news bulletin will be on Friday 17th April.

More to come.