A Unique Family Setup
Edwina Bartholomew, a well-known news presenter on Sunrise, is currently in a good place—literally. She splits her time between two locations, which allows her to balance her professional and personal life effectively.
On three days of the week, Edwina is in Sydney, where she focuses on her breakfast TV role from Monday to Wednesday. The other four days, she spends in the NSW Central West town of Carcoar, where her husband, Neil Varcoe, and their two children reside all week. This arrangement has proven to be beneficial for both her career and family life.
At the moment, Edwina has no immediate plans to move back to Carcoar full-time. “It’s working well right now, so I don’t anticipate an imminent move,” she says. “I think I underestimated how nice it was to just have a couple of nights of uninterrupted sleep.”
During her time in Sydney, Edwina enjoys having a little bit of time to herself. “I go for a walk and just relax and meet friends for dinner,” she explains. “I have really enjoyed that time, and I think it makes me a better parent on the other end of the week, absolutely.”
Edwina’s children, six-year-old Molly and four-year-old Tommy, are completely fine with living in Carcoar all the time. The two kids have adapted well to country life. “Last weekend it was hot, and they had their feet in the river at the back of our house. They can ride their bikes anywhere. We went up to the tennis courts and tried out Molly’s roller skates. It’s just a really simple, lovely childhood.”
Of course, some weeks, plans change, and Edwina doesn’t get the uninterrupted nights she might prefer. When TV WEEK spoke to her, she was in Sydney, doing Sunrise on a Friday morning, and had brought Tommy with her to stay Thursday night. “He came in at 1.15am, saying, ‘Mum, can you read me a story?’” she recalls. “And it’s like, ‘No, not right now, but you can come in and go to sleep.’”
Recent Updates on Edwina Bartholomew
There have been several recent updates about Edwina Bartholomew, including an emotional update on her cancer diagnosis. She has also shared details about her family’s struggles after a disappointing day. Additionally, her TV co-stars have reacted to her opening a cafe with her husband, Neil.
Conclusion
Edwina Bartholomew’s unique family setup has allowed her to maintain a balance between her career and personal life. While she may not be in one place full-time, this arrangement has worked well for her and her family. With her children thriving in Carcoar and her own time in Sydney providing much-needed relaxation, Edwina continues to navigate her life with grace and determination.
