[citation needed] Later she became a sports reporter for Melbourne radio station Triple M, whilst there she worked alongside some of the top media personalities of Australia.
[citation needed] In October 2002, Maddern joined the Seven Network after being offered reporting position by the news director.
[citation needed] In November 2021, it was announced that Maddern had resigned from the Nine Network after being unable to agree on contractual terms.
[11] On 12 January 2022, leaked footage from Seven News revealed Maddern referring to tennis player Novak Djokovic as a “lying, sneaky arsehole”, in an off-air conversation with Mike Amor.
[12] In November 2024, it was announced that Maddern will step into an expanded role with Seven News Melbourne starting January 2025, as Chief Sports Presenter replacing Tim Watson.