Dixie Marshall was born and raised in Western Australia. Her father, Arthur Marshall, was a former politician and sports commentator in the region. Dixie completed her education at Presbyterian Ladies' College in Perth, Western Australia, laying the groundwork for a notable career in journalism.
Marshall began her journalism career in 1984 as a cadet reporter with Channel Nine Perth. Over time, she transitioned into various roles within the media, gaining recognition for her versatility and professionalism. She worked at radio station 6PR and was also associated with The Australian newspaper early in her career.
She later moved to Melbourne, one of Australia's leading sporting cities, where she became the first woman to regularly report on sports television. In a male-dominated field, she was a pioneer and a source of inspiration for future generations of women in sports journalism.
Among her significant accomplishments were coverage of major events such as the 1988 Seoul Olympics, international golf tournaments, AFL football, basketball, and tennis. Although not a regular host of Sportsworld, she made occasional appearances alongside Bruce McAvaney. Her reporting was recognized with several awards and accolades for excellence in sports journalism.
Marshall returned to Perth full-time in 1993, prompted by homesickness, and shifted away from sports reporting to become a senior reporter at Channel Nine Perth. In June 2003, she began co-anchoring the weekday news bulletin, airing at 6:00 PM, alongside fellow journalist Sonia Vinci. This marked the first time an all-female duo presented a prime-time news bulletin on commercial television in Australia.
The partnership between Marshall and Vinci proved successful and lasted for five years. It set a groundbreaking precedent in Australian broadcast journalism. In 2008, Vinci was replaced by Greg Pearce, formerly of Network Ten and ABC, prompting a reconfiguration of the anchor lineup. Marshall continued her role until 2011, when she resigned from Nine Network to spend more time with her family.
| Birth Date: | 28 Feb, 1963 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Occupations: | News presenter Director of communications Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Australian newsreader |
