Ingrid Hipkiss joins the Sunrise team

Ingrid Hipkiss will replace Sacha McNeil as the Sunrise news presenter when she goes on maternity leave from next week.From Monday July 6, Ingrid Hipkiss will officially join the Sunrise team as the news presenter, replacing Sacha McNeil who goes on maternity leave this Friday.

Ingrid Hipkiss was a 3 News political reporter until 2007 when she left to have a baby of her own. She has also been a back-up presenter for Sunrise, 3 News, and Nightline in recent weeks.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge of presenting with the Sunrise team," says Hipkiss. "I've always been a fan of the show - it's great to start the day with a mix of information and entertainment, and it'll be fun being part of the team making it happen."

Hipkiss will also replace Sacha McNeil as the presenter of 3 News at 12.

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