Patrina Jones
Patrina Jones is a multi-award winning and highly accomplished journalist with a long and successful career in radio and television.
Patrina, or “Pats”, has starred on top-rating shows for more than 30 years. Currently, she is a leading personality and News Presenter on the No 1 Christian O’Connell Show on Melbourne’s Gold 104.3 and is a regular guest on Channel 9’s Today Extra. She is funny, fearless and real.
Patrina has enjoyed success with many high performing teams, including Hughesy Kate & Dave on Nova, Chrissy, Dicko & Dave on Vega and Richard Stubbs on Mix FM, to name a few.
Known for her warm delivery and humour, she is highly relatable to a broad audience. Patrina has interviewed many high-profile international and local personalities and is most loved for her honest take on life and her experiences.
Achievements & Accolades
ACRA Best Newsreader – twice nominated
ACRA Best Documentary
Radio Today Top 10 FM News Presenter as voted by her peers
New York Festival International Radio Program Award
Brian White Memorial Radio Award
Swinburne University of Technology Excellence in News and Current Affairs
Keith Graham Radio Scholarship
Diploma Commercial Radio Swinburne University Melbourne
Today-Extra Panellist Nine Network
Cancer survivor and ambassador, endometriosis & fertility advocate
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