Georgie Tunny has quickly risen to prominence in Australian media because of her dedication, warmth and exceptional skill as a news presenter and producer. After interning at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane, she moved to Sydney and worked with the ABC, spending nearly a decade there in various roles, including sports presenter, co-host during the 2020 bushfire emergency and covering the COVID-19 pandemic. After roles hosting News Flash on Foxtel’s former Flash platform and as Executive Producer of ABC’s Offsiders: Summer Series, she has become a well-known figure as a co-host of Network 10’s The Project for nearly 5 years.
Ms Tunny’s work is characterised by a deep connection with her audience through social media, podcasts and events. Admired for her professionalism and willingness to mentor others, Ms Tunny’s influence continues to extend beyond the small screen as she prepares to launch her debut book, to be published by Allen & Unwin in 2025.
What’s a UQ memory that shaped who you are today?
“My dad worked as a Professor during my time at UQ, so I’ll always love that I got to just hang out with him on campus. Then there was that time Bob Katter came to the Great Court to be interviewed by myself for a ‘Journalism in Sound’ assignment – yes, he was wearing his hat.”
If you could snap your fingers and change one thing about the world, what would it be?
“Something I think could have an immediate impact would be disabling comments on social media. One of my biggest concerns – especially for younger generations – is that we’ve forgotten, or even actively refused, to think critically and engage in legitimate, worthwhile debate.”
