Olsen was born in Perth, Western Australia, and began her career in journalism as a cadet reporter for The West Australian newspaper. She later moved into television, working as a reporter and presenter for the Nine Network's Perth affiliate, STW. In 2006, she joined the Seven Network and became a presenter on Sunrise.
Olsen is a popular and well-respected journalist, and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Logie Award for Most Popular Female Presenter in 2010 and 2011. She is also a patron of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation and the Starlight Children's Foundation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jarnette Olsen |
| Date of Birth | 25 November 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Television and radio presenter |
| Years active | 1999present |
| Spouse(s) | Trent Whiddon (m. 2009) |
| Children | Two |
