She’s one of the most trusted names in Western Australian media — a journalist whose credibility, warmth, and professionalism have made her a familiar presence in homes across WA for more than three decades.From her radio beginnings at Perth’s 6PR in the late 1980s to her rise as the long-serving face of Today Tonight on Channel 7, Monika Kos has built a career defined by integrity, compassion, and genuine connection with her audience.A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Monika stepped into television as a cadet journalist with Channel 7 Perth in 1990. She quickly became a nightly fixture in WA’s media landscape, fronting Today Tonight for over 20 years — a rare feat of longevity in an ever-changing industry.In 2019, she briefly joined 10 News First before moving to 9 News Perth in 2020, where she now anchors the 9 News Afternoon at 4 p.m. With the bulletin gaining momentum and viewers in recent months, Monika remains at the forefront of local journalism, continuing to inform, connect, and engage her audience with her signature style.Now, she’s taking her storytelling to a new platform — joining us for a candid conversation on TV Central: One on One.In this episode, you’ll hear Monika talk about:What first sparked her passion for journalism and broadcastingHer early days at WAAPA and how it shaped her careerThe story behind her very first live broadcastThe mentors who guided her along the wayWhat it really meant to front Today Tonight for more than two decadesThe tough decision to leave the program and take on new challengesHow current affairs shaped her as a journalistThe biggest changes she’s witnessed in newsrooms over the yearsCommon misconceptions about newsreadersHow she prepares for a live bulletinBreaking news moments that were especially challengingThe stories and events that have stayed with herWhen personal and professional worlds collideHer most challenging career moment — and how she overcame itWhy she made the move to 9 News and how the transition has beenThe growing success of 9 News Perth’s 4pm bulletinThe evolution of the 4pm news and how it differs from the 6pm bulletinWhat it means to be a trusted face in WA homesHow she balances public life with personal privacyHer hopes for the future — and whether there are still unfulfilled dreamsHow she switches off from the demands of the news cycleOne word that sums up her careerAnd a few fun rapid-fire questions to finishMonika Kos — journalist, trailblazer, and proud West Aussie — shares her story with honesty, humour, and heart.This is TV Central: One on One with Monika Kos.For all the latest television news, streaming info, cinema movie reviews, ratings, and podcasts, head to www.tvcentral.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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