SHOCK DEPARTURE: Beloved Melbourne TV Reporter Christie Cooper QUITS Channel Seven After 13 Years to Pursue New Business Venture
- Christie Cooper, a familiar face on Melbourne TV screens, has announced her departure from Channel Seven after more than a decade on the ground.
- The popular journalist is leaving to focus on her new business, Growing Healthier Futures, and will also continue to work as a freelancer in the TV, radio, and print industries.
- Cooper’s resignation has been met with an outpouring of support from colleagues and viewers, who have praised her skills, drive, and integrity.
- The reporter will still be seen on screens in the coming weeks, having landed a role as a presenter for Seven’s Australian Open coverage in Melbourne.
Christie Cooper, a household name in Melbourne, has stunned fans by announcing her departure from Channel Seven after 13 incredible years. The beloved journalist took to LinkedIn to share the news, expressing her gratitude to loyal viewers and colleagues for their support throughout her career.
“After 13 years at the Seven Network (with a break in between), I’ve officially handed in my resignation,” Cooper wrote, her words sparking a mix of shock and excitement among her followers. “I’m excited for what’s to come in 2026. I’ll be working on getting my new business, Growing Healthier Futures, off the ground, while continuing to freelance as a journalist, presenter, producer and chief of staff.”
Before officially hanging up her mic, Cooper will be taking on a high-profile role as one of the presenters for Seven’s Australian Open coverage in Melbourne. “Starting off with a whirlwind two weeks covering the AO for Tennis Australia,” she revealed, adding that she’s eager to take on more investigative journalism work and longer-form content production.
Cooper’s decision to leave Channel Seven has been met with a flood of well-wishes from colleagues and viewers, who have praised her skills, drive, and integrity. Fellow Seven reporter Estelle Griepink wrote: “Well done – thanks for being so welcoming to me as a cadet all those years ago and for being a kind and supportive mum-friend and colleague ever since. Can’t wait to see the new business take off.”
Another viewer commented: “Well done, CC! I’m proud of you. Over a decade of brilliant work at 7 – they’ve been lucky to have your skill, drive, and integrity. Excited to see what’s coming in the next chapter.” Cooper, who started with Seven in 2011 as a local reporter, was best known for her bubbly broadcasts, mostly focusing on human interest stories and the occasional crime.
For now, Cooper will be enjoying her time shooting content for her popular YouTube page, Aussie Green Thumb Reporter, where she shares gardening tips with her impressive 13.2K subscribers. As she embarks on this new chapter, one thing is certain – Christie Cooper will be sorely missed on Melbourne TV screens.