Georgie Gardner seemed overjoyed on Friday as she was spotted taking a stroll in Mosman.
It is the first time the presenter, 55, had been seen since she announced her shock exit from Channel Nine last week, after 24 years with the network.
But it would appear Gardner has no concerns about where she is heading next after her resignation, as she was in a cheery mood while enjoying a walk this week.
The TV star, who helms 9News Sydney's Friday and Saturday 6pm bulletins, kept things casual as she slipped into a simple grey T-shirt and matching trackpants.
Hiding her eyes behind a pair of shades, Gardner opted for a comfortable pair of sneakers and a practical cross-body bag.
She finished off her look by pulling her blonde tresses back into a loose ponytail before popping in a pair of earbuds.
Georgie Gardner, 55, seemed overjoyed on Friday as she was spotted taking a stroll in Mosman
Gardner announced her departure on Instagram last Friday, thanking Nine for her long and varied career, and expressing her gratitude to colleagues and viewers.
'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 and exhilaration in equal measure,' she wrote.
'And 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.'
Gardner added that she was optimistic about starting the next phase of her career.
'So, time now to embark on a new chapter and not yet sure what that looks like, but I'm open to new opportunities and I'm excited,' she continued.
'So much still to learn and discover in the world, and at age 55, so much still to contribute.'
Rounding out the post, Gardner wrote: 'So to them [staff] and our viewers, I am immensely grateful. It's been awesome, and it's time.'
Her final bulletin will be on Friday, April 17.
It is the first time the presenter had been seen since she announced her shock exit from Channel Nine last week, after 24 years with the network
But it would appear Gardner has no concerns about where she is heading next after her resignation, as she was in a cheery mood while enjoying a walk this week
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Georgie Gardner announces shock departure from Channel Nine after 24-year career
Fiona Dear, Nine's head of news and current affairs, said the Nine News Sydney presenter was a respected member of the Nine family.
'Her versatility as a journalist allowed her to take on reporting, hosting and presenting roles across the network,' Dear said in the email.
'But it was her nine years on the Today Show as newsreader and host that firmly established Georgie as a household name.'
Gardner added in her statement that being a part of the Nine family had been a 'privilege'.
'Anchoring news bulletins across the day, as well as reporting and hosting roles on virtually every news program at the network has been incredibly satisfying and an enormous privilege,' she said.
'I will be forever thankful for having worked with countless colleagues, who are quite simply the best in the industry, and I am humbled by the knowledge that there are viewers who have followed my career.'
Gardner joined Channel Nine in 2002.
In 2006, she replaced Leila McKinnon on National Nine News Morning Edition and would go on to work on Today for eight years.
She left her role at Today in 2014 to spend more time with her family.
In 2018, she replaced Lisa Wilkinson as co-host of Today alongside Karl Stefanovic.
She later co-hosted the show with Deborah Knight in 2019.