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Brenton
Ragless Ragless brings a wealth of experience to the role, working on weather and environmental issues for Nine News in addition to presenting his nightly weather reports. He earned national exposure on radio, television and print while providing commentary on fire and weather related incidents as a spokesperson for the SA Country Fire Service. He is a fire and emergencies reporter for ABC Radio and most recently worked with the Australian Government Department of Defence as Manager Public Affairs, Defence Science Communications in Canberra and has established his own business as a media and communications consultant. Born in South Australia, Brenton attended Blackwood High School and graduated at the University of South Australia with a Masters Degree in Communication Management. His media career spans over 14 years and includes extensive experience in broadcast media, public speaking, public relations and audio-visual production. It was Brenton's voice that launched his media career. While studying he provided national voice updates for Telsta's dial-it weather information service, before going on to work as a full time radio announcer on Adelaide's 107.9 Life FM and DMG's 104.9 Star FM in New South Wales. Aside from his career, Brenton lends a hand in the preservation and promotion of South Australia's railway heritage and enjoys swimming which has won him numerous placings over the years.
Xavier Minniecon was born on the 4th of July, 1967 in the central Queensland town of Rockhampton. In his late teens he moved to Darwin in the Northern Territory where he matriculated at Darwin High School. His previous employment includes computer salesman, assistant gardener, barman and waiter, singing telegram messenger, ABC radio (police and courts round), and ABC television (weather presenter). Xavier currently presents the weekend weather report for Nine News. Xavier's passion is cooking, but he also enjoys meditation and has an interest in massage therapy. Furthermore, Xavier works with the Panic Anxiety Disorder Association. He is a widower with three children.
2008 NINE'S WEATHERMAN BRENTON RAGLESS HEADS BACK TO BLACKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL TO INSPIRE STUDENTS Channel Nine news weather presenter Brenton Ragless headed back to school on Friday, 23 May in support of the seventh annual Back to School campaign - a national program which provides public education students with inspirational role models in the form of previous students. Brenton addressed the year 8 Blackwood High School students about his days at school and his journey to becoming Nine's weekday weatherman and had a special question and answer session with the SRC. The campaign which is held throughout the month of May, sees former public school students go back to their school to share their stories in order to provide inspiration to current students. In addition, the campaign profiles the success of public education by highlighting the achievements of past students. Back to School is one of the largest volunteering initiatives in Australian public schools. Over 2,000 schools across the country have participated in Back to School over the past six years. More than 6,500 former students have returned to their schools to inspire an estimated half a million young people. For Brenton being a part of the Back To School campaign was an opportunity to connect with today's students and encourage them to reach their future potential. He explains, "While I was at school, I would have loved having former students come to offer their thoughts on what to expect and to pass on some of their experience. "I hope I was able to pass on some encouragement for those that may be feeling a little uncertain about their future and to build some excitement for what they have to look forward to. "It was a real buzz to be given a platform to do that." Back to School is run by Education Foundation Australia, an independent non-profit organisation that has for the past 18 years supported the education of young people in public schools. The Education Foundation's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Adam Smith, said "The Back to School campaign makes a valuable contribution to our future as it can enhance a student's perception of their school, community and potential. It is the only event of its kind that; connects former students with their public schools in order to inspire today's students, acknowledges the school's role in the local community and builds an alumni that can act as an ongoing support network for the school." For more information about the campaign go to: www.backtoschool.org.au
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Brenton Ragless presents the weekday weather outlook and Xavier
Minniecon presents the weekend weather report, as only Xavier
can deliver it. 
Friday,
23 May
