10 News
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | News media, Television broadcasting |
| Founded | August 2, 1964 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Television news bulletins and programs |
| Parent | Network 10 (Paramount Global) |
10 News represents the national news and current affairs arm of Network 10. Its primary broadcast is scheduled at 5:00pm on weekdays, with production taking place in studios located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The national news bulletins originate from the network’s central studios in Pyrmont, Sydney.
For selected international reporting beyond the scope of its parent company Paramount Global and affiliated agency CBS News, the division utilizes content from ITN, APTN, and Reuters.
History
The news service of Network 10 commenced operations on 2 August 1964 via ATV-10 in Melbourne,[1] followed by the launch of TEN-10 in Sydney on 5 April 1965.[2] In 1973, the network introduced hour-long news programs featuring dual anchors with Eyewitness News. During the 1980s, Network 10 reached a pinnacle as a news provider, with local bulletins in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane frequently topping the 6pm viewership charts.[3] The main bulletins have been known by titles such as Ten News, Ten Evening News, and Ten Eyewitness News, while regional editions bore names including ATV News (Melbourne), SASNEWS (Adelaide), and Newswatch (Brisbane).
A notable transition took place on 20 January 1992 when all local news bulletins were rescheduled to a 5pm timeslot. Two years later, in 1994, weekend local bulletins were replaced by a half-hour national bulletin named Ten Weekend News, initially hosted by John Gatfield.
10 News has been instrumental in launching the careers of many leading Australian journalists such as Jana Wendt, Kerry O'Brien, Katrina Lee, Ann Sanders, Steve Liebmann, Ron Wilson, Anne Fulwood, Juanita Phillips, Harry Potter,[4] Liz Hayes, Jo Pearson, and David Johnson among others.
In September 2010, Network 10 broadened its news offerings by introducing a national current affairs show titled 6PM with George Negus at 6pm along with additional local bulletins airing at 6:30pm on weeknights.[5] Weekend local bulletins were reinstated while the existing 5pm national bulletin was discontinued. Due to unsatisfactory ratings, national weekend bulletins were brought back two months later. By April 2011, weeknight local bulletins at 6:30pm were discontinued; instead, Ten News at Five was extended to a duration of 90 minutes, with Negus' program shifting to this timeslot.[6]
Further adjustments occurred in September 2011: late-night bulletins and weekend state-based editions were eliminated; Saturday and Sunday national bulletins were lengthened to 90 minutes.[7] The program 6.30 with George Negus was replaced by an expanded hour-long version of The Project. In November, the final half-hour segment of state bulletins was rebranded as Ten News at Six. By January 2012, the main bulletin reverted to a one-hour format, with The Project airing at 6pm.[8]
The Ten Early News was discontinued in February 2012 following the debut of Network 10's morning show Breakfast. A revamped networked edition of Ten Late News premiered in June; however, due to low audience figures and budget reductions, Breakfast was cancelled in November.
On 15 September 2013, the network reinstated the Ten Eyewitness News brand across all its news programming.[9] Two months afterward, the breakfast show Wake Up launched but was cancelled by May 2014 alongside all weekday national news broadcasts amid cost-cutting measures impacting around 150 positions due to poor performance.[10] International bureaus located in Los Angeles and London were closed. State-based news at 5pm continued alongside weekend national bulletins.
During the early to mid-2010s, significant anchor changes included Hugh Riminton joining Sandra Sully in February 2014; Candice Wyatt co-anchoring alongside Stephen Quartermain from November; and Lachlan Kennedy teaming up with Georgina Lewis in Brisbane starting August 2015.
On 16 May 2016, Ten Eyewitness News underwent a refresh of its studio set and graphics while retaining its existing logo. By January 2017, solo anchors returned for east coast metropolitan bulletins.
Coinciding with a major network overhaul on 1 November 2018, the brand shifted from Ten Eyewitness News to 10 News First.[11][12]
The flagship weekday bulletin was expanded to a duration of ninety minutes beginning on 2 December 2019.[13]
In August 2020, presentation of Brisbane and Perth bulletins was centralized to Sydney studios; Adelaide’s bulletin production moved to Melbourne. Despite this centralization, local reporters and production teams remained active within each city.[14] From February 2023 through August 2024, these centralizations were progressively reversed with local editions reinstated for Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane.[15]
In October 2023, Network 10 revealed plans to reduce its flagship evening bulletin back to sixty minutes starting in 2024 to make room for a revival of Deal or No Deal. The network also reintroduced a late-night news bulletin streamed live on digital platforms prior to delayed broadcast.[16] Additionally, an afternoon newscast titled 10 News First: Afternoons premiered on 29 January 2024.[17][18]
On 16 June 2025, Network Ten announced it would rebrand its news division as simply 10 News, alongside launching a new public affairs series named 10 News+ which debuted on 30 June.[19]
10 News: Lunchtime
Broadcast from Network 10's Sydney studios, 10 News: Lunchtime is a one-hour weekday news program airing at 1:00 pm. The bulletin is anchored by Narelda Jacobs with entertainment segments hosted by Angela Bishop. Originally debuting as 10 News First: Midday at noon on 9 January 2023, it replaced the former 10 News First: Breakfast. On 19 August 2024, the bulletin shifted to a 1:00 pm timeslot and was renamed 10 News First: Lunchtime. Following Network 10's rebranding on 30 June, the program adopted its current title, 10 News: Lunchtime. Substitute presenters include Ursula Heger, Lachlan Kennedy, Hugh Riminton, Kate Freebairn, Amanda Hart, and Angela Bishop.
10 News: Afternoon
Premiering on 29 January 2024, 10 News: Afternoon is a thirty-minute weekday news segment broadcast at 3:30 pm from Sydney studios. The program features Narelda Jacobs as the main anchor, alongside sport presenter Tara Rushton and weather presenter Josh Holt. Stand-in anchors encompass Ursula Heger, Lachlan Kennedy, Hugh Riminton, Kate Freebairn, Amanda Hart, and Angela Bishop.
10 Late News
Airing live from Sydney around 10:30 pm on weeknights, 10 Late News runs for thirty minutes and is anchored by Ursula Heger. The bulletin streams live at 10:00 pm AEST via Network 10’s digital platform and YouTube before being broadcast on television with a delay. Taylor Ryan and Tallulah Thompson act as relief presenters when required.
Network 10 introduced its first late-night news during the First Gulf War in January 1991 under the title Ten Evening News: Crisis in the Gulf, anchored by Eric Walters. Anne Fulwood succeeded Walters until her exit in 1995, after which Sandra Sully led the bulletin for most of the following sixteen years. Weekend editions presented by Tracey Spicer were discontinued by 2005.
In 2006, this late news was combined with the late weeknight sports program Sports Tonight. Due to declining viewership, it was cancelled in September 2011; Sandra Sully then moved to co-anchor Sydney’s evening news. The late bulletin was revived in June 2012 with a magazine-style format hosted by Hamish Macdonald and rebranded as Ten Eyewitness News: Late in September 2013 when Danielle Isdale replaced Macdonald. Later, Hugh Riminton took over hosting duties as the format reverted to traditional news before the bulletin was discontinued again in May 2014 along with early morning and morning news editions.
Weekend edition
The weekend edition of 10 News is broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays at 5 pm from Sydney studios. It is presented by Chris Bath with sport coverage from Scott Mackinnon and weather updates by Amanda Jason.
This national weekend bulletin was introduced in 1994 to replace state-specific bulletins except in Adelaide and Perth until those markets transitioned in 1996. The national weekend news was cancelled in January 2011 to reinstate local 6 pm bulletins but returned two months later due to low ratings. Local evening bulletins continued until October 2011 when the national 5 pm news was extended to a ninety-minute duration.
Until July 2014, a separate edition for Perth/Western Australia aired from Sydney’s Pyrmont studios. The lack of a timely local bulletin drew criticism, notably when outdated information about a local junior drag racing accident victim was broadcast hours after her passing. By late 2018, localized weekend editions for Perth and Western Australia produced in Sydney were reinstated. Initially presented by weeknight anchor Narelda Jacobs, the Perth weekend edition saw her reassigned in September 2020; since then, Chris Bath has presented both national and Perth weekend bulletins.
In December 2018, Natarsha Belling transitioned to providing news updates on Studio 10, with Chris Bath taking over weekend news presenting duties.
Former presenters include Natarsha Belling, Hermione Kitson, Mike Munro, Matt Doran, Bill Woods, Steve Liebmann, Tracey Spicer, and John Gatfield. Relief presenters for news include Hugh Riminton and Lachlan Kennedy; Chloe-Amanda Bailey serves as fill-in sport presenter.
10 News Updates
Afternoon segments feature brief, region-specific updates delivered by reporters based in various states, while national evening summaries are broadcast on weeknights from Perth.
Sydney
The 10 News Sydney broadcast originates from TEN-10's Pyrmont studios and is anchored by Sandra Sully from Monday to Thursday, with either Lachlan Kennedy or Hugh Riminton presenting on Fridays. Sport segments are hosted by Tara Rushton, and weather updates are provided by Josh Holt.
This Sydney bulletin is simultaneously aired on 10 Northern NSW, 10 Griffith, and 10 Southern NSW and ACT.
Between 1995 and 2005, the program was fronted by Ron Wilson alongside Jessica Rowe, who left to co-host Today on the Nine Network. In 2006, US correspondent Deborah Knight took over Rowe’s position. Wilson transitioned to presenting the networked Early News following his last Sydney bulletin on 16 January 2009.
After the cancellation of Ten Late News in October 2011, Sandra Sully succeeded Knight. Knight then joined the Nine Network as a presenter for Nine News and as newsreader for Weekend Today.
In November 2012, Bill Woods exited due to budget reductions, followed by Ron Wilson’s departure in December 2012 after a 34-year tenure at the network. Wilson later became a newsreader at smoothfm. In February 2014, Hugh Riminton joined Sully as co-anchor but returned to reporting three years later when the bulletin reverted to a solo-anchor presentation.
In September 2020, production for Sydney merged with Brisbane’s bulletin, sharing content while maintaining local opt-outs for news, sports, and weather. However, starting 2 September 2024, Sydney resumed independent production of its bulletin, while Brisbane returned operations to Mount Coot-tha.
Relief presenters include Hugh Riminton, Lachlan Kennedy, Narelda Jacobs, and Amanda Hart.
Melbourne
The 10 News Melbourne broadcast is produced from ATV-10’s Como Centre studios in South Yarra, with Jennifer Keyte as the main presenter. Sport segments are presented by Stephen Quartermain from Monday to Thursday and Caty Price on Fridays, alongside weather forecasts delivered by Jayde Cotic.
In 1992, the Melbourne news operation relocated from Nunawading studios to the Como Centre. Joining ATV-10 in 1987, Mal Walden took over the weekday 5pm bulletin in 1996 alongside Jennifer Hansen, who was succeeded by Helen Kapalos in 2006. Following Kapalos’ dismissal due to network cost-cutting in 2012, Walden anchored solo until his retirement in 2013.
During the 2000s, George Donikian served as the primary male substitute presenter, hosting Saturday 6pm bulletins during Network 10’s AFL coverage (2002–11) before retiring in 2011. Subsequently, sport presenter Stephen Quartermain assumed this role and occasionally filled in as main news presenter.
The principal female fill-in throughout the 2000s was Mignon Stewart (née Henne), followed by Hermione Kitson from 2010 until her relocation to Sydney in 2012. Solo presentations by Walden or Kapalos occurred sporadically after significant events.
Traffic reporting duties were held by Vanessa O'Hanlon (2003–08), who moved on to ABC News Breakfast, and Emma Notarfrancesco (2010–15), who later joined Formula 1’s Australian media team; Jimmy Wirtanen resumed this role subsequently.
In November 2014, Candice Wyatt joined Stephen Quartermain as co-anchor but returned to reporting when the bulletin reverted to a single-anchor format two years later. In May 2018, Network 10 appointed Jennifer Keyte, formerly with the Seven Network, replacing Quartermain who resumed his position as sport presenter.
Noteworthy former presenters include David Johnston, who anchored for sixteen years before moving to HSV-7 in 1996.
The Melbourne bulletin is also simulcast across regional Victoria via 10 Regional Victoria, Mildura through 10 Mildura, Tasmania on 10 TDT, Remote and Eastern Australia via 10 Central, and Darwin through 10 Darwin.
In September 2020, Melbourne's production combined with Adelaide's bulletin sharing content but maintaining local opt-outs for news, sport, and weather; Melbourne restored its standalone bulletin on 3 February 2023.
Backup presenters include Candice Wyatt, Stephen Quartermain (News), Adrian Franklin, Nick Butler, Caty Price (Sport), and Steph Baumgartel (weather).
Brisbane (Queensland statewide)
10 News Queensland is broadcast from TVQ's Mt Coot-tha studios, anchored by Sharyn Ghidella, with Veronica Eggleton delivering sports updates and Liz Cantor handling the weather segment.
This Brisbane edition is simultaneously aired throughout regional Queensland via 10 Regional Queensland, the Gold Coast through 10 Northern NSW and Gold Coast, and northern Remote and Central Australia via 10 Central. Additionally, reporters contribute from a remote newsroom based on the Gold Coast.
In August 2015, Lachlan Kennedy joined Georgina Lewis as co-anchor but returned to reporting duties after eighteen months when the bulletin reverted to a single-anchor setup.
Former presenter Marie-Louise Theile departed in December 2007 to prioritize family commitments. Other significant former anchors include Geoff Mullins, Tracey Spicer, Brad McEwan, and Bill McDonald, who left in 2012 due to budget reductions.
In September 2020, production of Brisbane's studio broadcasts was relocated to Sydney, merging bulletins with localized segments for news, sports, and weather. This restructuring resulted in job cuts affecting personnel such as Georgina Lewis and Jonathan Williams; the last Brisbane-produced bulletin aired on 11 September 2020.
On 15 August 2024, it was announced that a distinct Brisbane bulletin would resume from 2 September 2024, originating again from Mt Coot-tha studios with Sharyn Ghidella returning after more than three decades.
Substitute presenters include Pippa Sheehan and Georgina Hill for News, Josh McLean for Sport, and Paris Martin for Weather.
Adelaide
10 News Adelaide is anchored at ADS-10's Eastwood studios by Tiffany Warne, with Max Burford presenting sports and Josh Webster providing weather updates.
The Adelaide broadcast is also simulcast to Port Lincoln, Upper Spencer Gulf, Broken Hill via 10 Spencer Gulf and Broken Hill, as well as the Riverland and South East areas through 10 South Australia.
In 2000, production shifted to Melbourne studios for ten years while sports and weather segments continued locally. Presenters such as George Donikian moved to Melbourne; Nikki Dwyer left late that year to return to Adelaide. Following Kelly Nestor’s resignation in 2006, Rebecca Morse assumed the anchor role.
On 21 January 2011, studio presentation returned to Adelaide coinciding with the launch of a short-lived local 6:30pm bulletin. Morse relocated alongside the bulletin; Donikian remained in Melbourne for occasional presenting duties. Jane Reilly retired from weather presenting in April 2013 after 37 years and was succeeded by Kate Freebairn. Mark Aiston stepped down as sports presenter a year later.
In September 2020, production moved back to Melbourne with consolidated bulletins featuring local opt-outs. Among those made redundant were Rebecca Morse and sports presenter Will Goodings; the final Adelaide-produced bulletin aired on 11 September 2020. The newsroom relocated to new premises on Greenhill Road in February 2022.
On 3 February 2023, Adelaide and Melbourne bulletins were separated again; Adelaide's production transitioned to Sydney studios where Kate Freebairn now presents a solo bulletin. Tiffany Warne temporarily shifted from Weather to News during Freebairn’s maternity leave through 2026.
Stand-in presenters include Alan Murrel for News.
Perth
10 News Perth is broadcast from the Subiaco studios of NEW-10, with Natalie Forrest as lead presenter, alongside sports anchor Lachy Reid and weather presenter Beau Pearson. This news program is simultaneously aired across most regional areas of Western Australia through 10 Western Australia.
In 2000, production shifted to Pyrmont due to the prohibitive expenses involved in upgrading the Dianella studios. During this transition, presenters Greg Pearce and Christina Morrissy moved to Sydney, while sport and weather segments continued to be produced locally. Morrissy stepped down because of health concerns and was succeeded by Celina Edmonds, who subsequently joined Sky News Australia. Pearce eventually returned to Perth.
Starting in 2005, the bulletin was anchored by Tim Webster and Charmaine Dragun until Dragun's passing in 2007. Webster then presented solo until May 2008, after which the presenting role alternated among Ron Wilson, Narelda Jacobs, Deborah Knight, and Sandra Sully in Sydney until production was reinstated in Perth.
On 18 January 2008, studio operations officially reverted to Dianella in Perth, with Narelda Jacobs presenting from Sydney during the transition period that concluded on 23 June 2008. Network 10 denied any connection between this move and Dragun’s death.
In December 2016, Network 10 relocated its offices from Dianella to new premises in Subiaco.
By December 2019, former Today Tonight host Monika Kos took over as anchor from Jacobs, who relocated to Sydney to co-host Studio 10. However, production returned to Sydney in September 2020 with Jacobs resuming her anchor duties; sports segments continued to be broadcast live from Perth.
On 13 March 2023, as part of a trial, presentation shifted back to the Subiaco studio with Natalie Forrest anchoring. By December 2023, it was confirmed that the bulletin would remain based in Perth permanently.
Backup presenters include Jess Brown (News).
10 News+
10 News+ is a comprehensive current affairs program airing Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm from the network’s Sydney studios. It is hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace from Sunday to Thursday, while Hugh Riminton and Ursula Heger present on Fridays. The program premiered on Monday, 30 June. Lachlan Kennedy serves as a substitute presenter when needed.
Throughout its history, Network 10 has produced a wide array of current affairs shows that have contributed significantly to its journalistic reputation; many of these programs have since concluded.
| Program | Duration | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Good Morning Australia | 1981–1992 | An early morning show combining news coverage, interviews, and lifestyle features. |
| Meet the Press | 1992–2013 | A long-standing political affairs series featuring interviews with prominent policymakers. |
| The Bolt Report | 2011–2015 | A commentary-focused program hosted by conservative columnist Andrew Bolt. |
| 6.30 with George Negus | 2011 | A prime-time attempt at detailed investigative reporting. |
| Breakfast | 2012 | A morning news and talk show competing in the early-day television segment. |
| Revealed | 2013 | An investigative documentary-style journalism series. |
| Wake Up | 2013–2014 | A morning broadcast filmed from coastal locations. |
| The Project | 2009–2025 | The network’s flagship hybrid news-entertainment show known for panel discussions and celebrity interviews. |
Breakfast news
10 News First: Breakfast was broadcast on weekdays at 8am, with presentation from Sydney by Lachlan Kennedy (Monday to Wednesday) and from Melbourne by Natasha Exelby (Thursday and Friday). Introduced on 27 June 2022, this thirty-minute bulletin was discontinued in December due to low audience numbers and subsequently evolved into 10 News First: Midday (later renamed Lunchtime) starting the following January.
Early news
The network’s early morning news segment originated as Ten Early News in January 2006, airing for one hour at 6am on weekdays and featuring distinctive elements such as morning newspaper summaries. The final broadcast of this format occurred on 22 February 2012, preceding the earlier launch of Network 10’s Breakfast. It was reintroduced on 4 November 2013 under the title Ten Eyewitness News: Early, airing from 5:30am to 6:30am before the new breakfast program Wake Up.
Originally anchored by Bill Woods, who exchanged roles with Ron Wilson in January 2009, the revived bulletin featured Hermione Kitson as lead presenter alongside sports presenter Scott Mackinnon and weather presenter Amanda Jason.
Due to budget reductions and financial difficulties, the early news bulletin was discontinued on 23 May 2014, alongside Wake Up and several other news programs.
Morning news
A late morning news show was aired by Ten from 1980 until its cancellation approximately ten years later. The program returned in 1994 with David Johnston presenting from Melbourne. Between 1994 and 2000, as well as from August to December 2005, Ten Morning News followed Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton. Jason Cameron hosted from 1996 until production relocated to Sydney’s Pyrmont facility, where anchors included Tracey Spicer and Natarsha Belling. In 2004, the bulletin briefly shifted to a midday slot as Ten News at Noon to rival ABC's World at Noon, but this change was met with poor reception.
Following Spicer’s departure in 2006, Natarsha Belling took over presenting duties until early 2012. During 2010 and 2011, the bulletin aired for an hour at 9am prior to The Circle. It was discontinued with the introduction of Breakfast, but returned in late August 2012 at 10am with Ron Wilson as presenter.
Ten Morning News was cancelled again on 30 November 2012, marking Ron Wilson’s final full-length national news presentation after a career spanning 33 years at Network Ten. The program was revived once more on 4 November 2013 as Ten Eyewitness News: Morning, anchored by Matt Doran, supported by Scott Mackinnon for sports and Amanda Jason for weather.
The final termination of the bulletin occurred on 23 May 2014 due to cost-saving measures affecting multiple news programs.