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10 News

Company type	Division
Industry	News broadcasting
Founded	2 August 1964
Headquarters	Sydney (Pyrmont) , Australia
Area served	Australia
Key people	Sandra Sully (anchor), Narelda Jacobs (anchor), Chris Bath (weekend anchor)
Products	Television news bulletins, current affairs programs
Parent	Network 10 (Paramount Global)

10 News serves as the national news and current affairs arm of Network 10. Its primary broadcast is scheduled for 5:00pm on weekdays, with editions produced from studios located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The national bulletins are anchored from the network’s central studios in Pyrmont, Sydney.

For international reporting beyond its parent company Paramount Global and sister entity CBS News, the division utilizes content from agencies such as ITN, APTN, and Reuters.

History

The news service of Network 10 commenced operations on 2 August 1964 with the debut of ATV-10 in Melbourne, followed by the launch of TEN-10 in Sydney in April 1965. In 1973, the network introduced the innovative dual-anchor hour-long bulletin format with Eyewitness News. The 1980s represented a high point for the service, with local bulletins in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane frequently dominating the 6pm ratings slot. The main national bulletin has experienced several rebrandings over time, including titles such as Ten News, Ten Evening News, and Ten Eyewitness News. Meanwhile, regional bulletins used names like ATV News (Melbourne), SASNEWS (Adelaide), and Newswatch (Brisbane).

A notable change took place in January 1992 when local bulletins shifted to a 5pm timeslot. Subsequently, in 1994, weekend local bulletins were replaced by a 30-minute national weekend edition broadcast from Sydney, initially hosted by John Gatfield and later by other presenters.

10 News has been instrumental in launching the careers of many distinguished Australian journalists and presenters, including Jana Wendt, Kerry O'Brien, Katrina Lee, Harry Potter, Liz Hayes, and Jo Pearson, among others who have significantly influenced the media landscape.

In September 2010, Network 10 increased its news output by introducing a national current affairs program at 6pm titled 6PM with George Negus, alongside a local weeknight bulletin at 6:30pm under the Ten Evening News banner. Weekend local bulletins returned at 6pm, replacing the earlier 5pm national bulletin. However, due to disappointing ratings, the network reverted to national weekend bulletins two months later while discontinuing weeknight local bulletins at 6:30pm and extending Ten News at Five to a duration of 90 minutes.

By September 2011, both the late-night bulletin and weekend local bulletins were discontinued; instead, the Saturday and Sunday 5pm national bulletin was lengthened to 90 minutes. The program 6.30 with George Negus was replaced by an hour-long version of The Project. In November 2011, the concluding half-hour segment of the 5pm state bulletins was rebranded as Ten News at Six. By January 2012, the main bulletin was shortened to one hour while The Project moved into the 6pm slot.

The early morning segment Ten Early News was cancelled in February 2012 following the debut of Network 10’s breakfast show Breakfast. A revamped late-night networked news returned in June; however, Breakfast was axed in November due to low viewership and financial constraints.

In September 2013, Network 10 reinstated the Ten Eyewitness News brand across all its news programming including flagship state bulletins. Shortly thereafter, a new breakfast show called Wake Up premiered but was cancelled in May 2014 amid broader cutbacks impacting approximately 150 staff due to weak ratings and advertising revenue. The network also closed its international bureaus located in Los Angeles and London. As of 2018, state-based news at 5pm continued alongside national weekend bulletins.

Between February and August of 2014–2015, several changes occurred among anchors including Hugh Riminton joining Sandra Sully, Candice Wyatt pairing with Stephen Quartermain, and Lachlan Kennedy co-anchoring with Georgina Lewis.

On 16 May 2016, Ten Eyewitness News refreshed its studio set and graphics while maintaining its existing logo. In January 2017, metro bulletins on the east coast returned to solo anchors as Riminton, Wyatt, and Kennedy transitioned back into reporting roles.

Coinciding with a major network relaunch on 1 November 2018, the branding shifted from Ten Eyewitness News to 10 News First. The flagship weekday bulletin was extended to a length of 90 minutes starting on 2 December 2019.

In August 2020, presentation duties for Brisbane and Perth bulletins were centralized to Sydney studios; Adelaide’s presentation moved to Melbourne. Local reporters and production teams remained stationed within their respective cities. From February 2023 through August 2024, these centralizations were gradually reversed as distinct editions resumed across individual cities.

In October 2023, Network 10 revealed plans to reduce flagship weekday bulletins from 90 minutes down to one hour in 2024 to make room for a revival of Deal or No Deal. Additionally, a late-night news broadcast was reintroduced via digital streaming prior to delayed broadcasts on the main channel. An afternoon news edition titled 10 News First: Afternoons premiered on 29 January 2024.

On 16 June 2025, Network Ten announced it would rebrand its news division back to simply 10 News, coupled with launching a new public affairs program called 10 News+ which debuted on 30 June 2025.

10 News: Lunchtime

Broadcasting from the network’s Sydney studios, 10 News: Lunchtime is a weekday news program lasting one hour and airing at 1:00 pm. The bulletin is anchored by Narelda Jacobs, with entertainment segments hosted by Angela Bishop. Originally introduced as 10 News First: Midday at noon on 9 January 2023, it took over from the discontinued 10 News First: Breakfast bulletin in December 2022. On 19 August 2024, the program was rescheduled to 1:00 pm and rebranded as 10 News First: Lunchtime. Following Network 10’s rebranding on 30 June, it adopted the current title, 10 News: Lunchtime. Substitute hosts include Ursula Heger, Lachlan Kennedy, Hugh Riminton, Kate Freebairn, Amanda Hart, and Angela Bishop.

10 News: Afternoon

A half-hour bulletin airing weekdays at 3:30 pm from Sydney studios, 10 News: Afternoon features Narelda Jacobs as the main presenter, alongside sport presenter Tara Rushton and weather presenter Josh Holt. This segment commenced on 29 January 2024. Relief presenters for this bulletin include Ursula Heger, Lachlan Kennedy, Hugh Riminton, Kate Freebairn, Amanda Hart, and Angela Bishop.

10 Late News

Airing for thirty minutes on weeknights around 10:30 pm, 10 Late News streams live on the network’s digital platform and YouTube at 10:00 pm AEST before its delayed television broadcast. Ursula Heger anchors the bulletin from Sydney studios, with Taylor Ryan or Tallulah Thompson serving as fill-in hosts.

The network’s inaugural late-night news aired during the First Gulf War in January 1991 with Eric Walters as presenter. He was succeeded by Anne Fulwood until 1995, after which Sandra Sully anchored most editions for approximately sixteen years. Weekend editions were discontinued by 2005.

In 2006, the late news merged with Sports Tonight from Monday to Thursday but was discontinued in September 2011 due to declining viewership. Sandra Sully then co-anchored Sydney’s evening news. The late bulletin returned in June 2012 featuring a magazine-style format hosted by Hamish Macdonald. Following a rebrand to Ten Eyewitness News: Late in 2013, Danielle Isdale and subsequently Hugh Riminton took over hosting duties before the bulletin was cancelled again in May 2014 alongside early morning news programs.

Weekend edition

The weekend edition of 10 News broadcasts on Saturdays and Sundays at 5 pm from Sydney studios with Chris Bath presenting, supported by sport presenter Scott Mackinnon and weather presenter Amanda Jason.

Launched nationally in 1994 to replace most state-specific bulletins (except for Adelaide and Perth until early 1996), this national weekend news was axed in January 2011 ahead of reinstating local editions at 6 pm. Due to low ratings, it was restored two months later. Local bulletins at 6 pm continued until October 2011 when the national weekend news at 5 pm was extended to a duration of ninety minutes.

Until July 2014, a distinct Perth/Western Australia edition was produced from Sydney’s Pyrmont studios. The lack of a current local bulletin for Perth attracted criticism—most notably when outdated information about a junior drag racing accident victim was broadcast hours after her passing. By late 2018, localized weekend editions for Perth and Western Australia were reinstated with production based in Sydney. Weeknight anchor Narelda Jacobs initially hosted the Perth edition until September 2020; since then, Chris Bath has presented both the national and Perth weekend editions.

In December 2018, Natarsha Belling transitioned to providing news updates on Studio 10, with Chris Bath taking over her role on the weekend bulletin.

Former presenters include Natarsha Belling, Hermione Kitson, Mike Munro, Matt Doran, Bill Woods, Steve Liebmann, Tracey Spicer, and John Gatfield. Relief presenters encompass Hugh Riminton and Lachlan Kennedy (news), along with Chloe-Amanda Bailey (sport).

10 News Updates

Afternoon brief local updates are delivered by reporters from various states, while national evening news summaries are broadcast on weeknights from Perth.

Sydney

10 News Sydney originates from TEN-10 studios located in Pyrmont, anchored by Sandra Sully from Monday to Thursday, with either Lachlan Kennedy or Hugh Riminton presenting on Fridays. The bulletin features sports coverage by Tara Rushton and weather forecasts by Josh Holt.

This Sydney broadcast is simultaneously aired on 10 Northern NSW, 10 Griffith, and throughout Southern New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory via 10 Southern NSW and ACT.

Between 1995 and 2005, presenters included Ron Wilson and Jessica Rowe. After Rowe departed for the Nine Network's Today, she was succeeded by US correspondent Deborah Knight in 2006. Wilson transitioned to the network-wide Early News bulletin following his final Sydney 5pm broadcast in January 2009.

In October 2011, Sandra Sully took over from Knight after the cancellation of Ten Late News. Knight moved to the Nine Network as a presenter for Nine News and Weekend Today.

Budget reductions resulted in the exit of Bill Woods on 30 November 2012, followed by Ron Wilson’s departure on 28 December 2012 after a 34-year tenure with the network. Wilson later joined smoothfm in 2013. In February 2014, Hugh Riminton joined Sully as co-anchor but reverted to reporting duties three years later when the bulletin returned to a single-anchor format.

In September 2020, production of Sydney’s bulletin combined with Brisbane’s operations, sharing content while preserving local news, sports, and weather segments. Starting 2 September 2024, Sydney resumed independent production, with Brisbane relocating back to Mount Coot-tha.

Substitute presenters include Hugh Riminton, Lachlan Kennedy, Narelda Jacobs (news), and Amanda Hart (weather).

Melbourne

10 News Melbourne is presented from the Como Centre studios of ATV-10 in South Yarra, hosted by Jennifer Keyte. Sports segments are delivered by Stephen Quartermain Monday through Thursday and Caty Price on Fridays, alongside weather updates from Jayde Cotic.

The Melbourne news operation relocated from Nunawading to the Como Centre in 1992. In 1987, Mal Walden joined ATV-10 and assumed weekday 5pm anchor duties in 1996 alongside Jennifer Hansen, who was replaced by Helen Kapalos in 2006. Kapalos was dismissed during network cost-cutting measures in 2012; Walden then anchored solo until his retirement in 2013.

During Network 10’s AFL rights period (2002–11), George Donikian served as primary male fill-in presenter and hosted Saturday 6pm bulletins. He retired in 2011, with Stephen Quartermain succeeding him. Mignon Stewart acted as principal female fill-in for Hansen and Kapalos; later, Hermione Kitson fulfilled this role until her move to Sydney in 2012.

Traffic reporting duties were handled by Vanessa O'Hanlon (2003–08), who left for ABC News Breakfast, followed by Emma Notarfrancesco (2010–15), who joined Formula 1's Australian media team. Jimmy Wirtanen succeeded her thereafter.

In November 2014, Candice Wyatt co-anchored alongside Quartermain but returned to reporting when the bulletin reverted to a solo anchor format. In May 2018, Network 10 appointed Jennifer Keyte, transferring from the Seven Network, to replace Quartermain as presenter; he resumed his role as sports presenter.

Among previous notable anchors is David Johnston, who led Melbourne’s flagship evening bulletin for sixteen years before moving to HSV-7 in 1996.

The Melbourne broadcast is simulcast across regional Victoria via 10 Regional Victoria, Mildura through 10 Mildura, Tasmania via 10 TDT, southern Remote and Eastern Australia through 10 Central, and Darwin via 10 Darwin.

In September 2020, production merged with Adelaide’s bulletin while maintaining local segments; Melbourne returned to an independent solo bulletin on 3 February 2023.

Substitute anchors 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 the Mt Coot-tha studios of TVQ, anchored by Sharyn Ghidella, with Veronica Eggleton handling sports and Liz Cantor presenting the weather.

This Brisbane edition is simultaneously aired across regional Queensland through 10 Regional Queensland, the Gold Coast region via 10 Northern NSW and Gold Coast, and northern Remote and Central Australia through 10 Central. Additionally, reporters contribute from a remote newsroom located on the Gold Coast.

In August 2015, Lachlan Kennedy was appointed co-anchor alongside Georgina Lewis but returned to a reporting role eighteen months later when the bulletin reverted to a single-anchor setup. Former presenter Marie-Louise Theile departed in 2007 due to family commitments. Other previous anchors include Geoff Mullins, Tracey Spicer, Brad McEwan, and Bill McDonald, who exited in 2012 amid budget reductions.

Production of Brisbane's studio broadcasts transitioned to Sydney in September 2020, merging the Sydney and Brisbane bulletins with localized segments. This shift resulted in redundancies for Georgina Lewis and sports presenter Jonathan Williams; the final bulletin produced in Brisbane aired on 11 September 2020.

On 15 August 2024, it was announced that a distinct Brisbane bulletin would recommence from 2 September 2024 at Mt Coot-tha studios, marking the return of Sharyn Ghidella after more than three decades.

Substitute presenters include Pippa Sheehan and Georgina Hill for news, Josh McLean for sports, and Paris Martin for weather.

Adelaide

10 News Adelaide originates from ADS-10’s Eastwood studios, with Tiffany Warne as anchor, Max Burford presenting sport, and Josh Webster delivering weather updates.

The Adelaide bulletin is simulcast to areas including Port Lincoln, Upper Spencer Gulf, Broken Hill via 10 Spencer Gulf and Broken Hill, as well as Riverland and South East South Australia through 10 South Australia.

Between 2000 and 2010, production was relocated to Melbourne studios while sport and weather segments continued locally. Presenters such as George Donikian moved to Melbourne for these broadcasts. After Donikian's final Melbourne broadcast in January 2011, production returned to Adelaide coinciding with a brief introduction of a local 6:30pm bulletin. Rebecca Morse relocated back to Adelaide; Donikian remained in Melbourne temporarily before reducing his involvement.

Weather presenter Jane Reilly retired in 2013 after an extensive 37-year tenure, succeeded by Kate Freebairn. Mark Aiston stepped down from his role as sport presenter in 2014.

In September 2020, production shifted once again to Melbourne with a combined bulletin incorporating local inserts. Presenter Rebecca Morse and sports presenter Will Goodings were among those made redundant; the final Adelaide-produced bulletin aired on 11 September 2020. The newsroom moved to new premises on Greenhill Road, Eastwood, in February 2022.

On 3 February 2023, Adelaide's bulletin was separated once more with production moving to Sydney studios. Kate Freebairn now anchors the solo Adelaide bulletin. Tiffany Warne temporarily transitioned from weather to news presenting during Freebairn’s maternity leave through 2026.

Relief presenters include Alan Murrel for news.

Perth

10 News Perth is broadcast from the NEW-10 studios located in Subiaco, with Natalie Forrest as the main presenter, accompanied by sports anchor Lachy Reid and weather host Beau Pearson.

This Perth news program is simultaneously aired across much of regional Western Australia through 10 Western Australia.

In 2000, production of the Perth news moved to Pyrmont due to the substantial expenses involved in upgrading the Dianella facilities. Presenters Greg Pearce and Christina Morrissy relocated to Sydney, while sports and weather segments continued to be presented locally. Morrissy stepped down following health concerns and was succeeded by Celina Edmonds, who subsequently departed for Sky News Australia. Pearce also resigned in order to return to Perth.

After these changes, Tim Webster and Charmaine Dragun took over as primary anchors from 2005. Following Dragun’s passing in 2007, Webster anchored solo until May 2008. Subsequently, presenting responsibilities alternated among Ron Wilson, Narelda Jacobs, Deborah Knight, and Sandra Sully in Sydney until the bulletin was reinstated in Perth.

Studio production of Ten News returned to Perth on 18 January 2008. The network clarified that this move was not connected to Dragun’s death, stating the decision had been made prior. Jacobs continued presenting from Sydney until the news returned to Dianella studios on 23 June 2008.

Network 10 shifted its operations from Dianella to new premises in Subiaco in December 2016.

In December 2019, former Today Tonight host Monika Kos took over from Jacobs as anchor starting January 2020; Jacobs relocated back to Sydney to co-host Studio 10.

Production moved once again to Sydney in September 2020, with Jacobs resuming anchor duties; however, sports segments continued to be broadcast live from Perth.

On 13 March 2023, presentation was trialed from the Subiaco studio with Natalie Forrest as anchor. By December 2023, it was confirmed that the bulletin would permanently remain based in Perth.

Relief presenters include Jess Brown (News).

10 News+

10 News+ is a current affairs program airing Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm from Network 10’s Sydney studios. It is hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace from Sunday to Thursday, with Hugh Riminton and Ursula Heger presenting on Fridays. The program debuted on 30 June. Lachlan Kennedy serves as a substitute presenter when needed.

Over the years, Network 10 has developed numerous current affairs shows that have contributed significantly to its journalistic reputation, although many of these programs have since concluded.

Former programs

Program	Duration	Overview
Good Morning Australia	1981–1992	A trailblazing morning show combining news coverage, interviews, and lifestyle content.
Meet the Press	1992–2013	Political affairs series featuring interviews with influential policymakers and commentators.
The Bolt Report	2011–2015	Opinion-based program hosted by conservative columnist Andrew Bolt.
6.30 with George Negus	2011	Detailed reporting presented during prime-time hours.
Breakfast	2012	Morning news and talk format competing within breakfast television.
Revealed	2013	Investigative journalism documentary series.
Wake Up	2013–2014	Morning show broadcast from coastal locations.
The Project	2009–2025	Flagship hybrid news-entertainment program known for panel discussions and interviews.

Breakfast news

10 News First: Breakfast was broadcast on weekdays at 8am, with presentation duties split between Lachlan Kennedy in Sydney (Monday to Wednesday) and Natasha Exelby in Melbourne (Thursday and Friday). The program debuted on 27 June 2022 but was discontinued by December due to low audience numbers. It was subsequently replaced in January by the later 10 News First: Midday (later renamed Lunchtime).

Early news

The network introduced its early morning news segment as Ten Early News in January 2006, airing for one hour at 6am on weekdays and including features such as morning newspaper summaries. The final broadcast took place on 22 February 2012 to make way for the earlier start of Network 10's Breakfast show. It was relaunched on 4 November 2013 under the title Ten Eyewitness News: Early, scheduled from 5:30am to 6:30am on weekdays ahead of the new breakfast program Wake Up.

Originally anchored by Bill Woods, who exchanged roles with Ron Wilson in 2009, the revived edition was hosted by Hermione Kitson alongside sports presenter Scott Mackinnon and weather presenter Amanda Jason.

This early morning bulletin was cancelled on 23 May 2014, together with Wake Up and several other news programs, as part of cost-reduction strategies.

Morning news

Ten aired a late morning news show from 1980 until it was cancelled about ten years later due to budget reductions. It made a comeback in 1994 with David Johnston presenting from Melbourne. Between 1994 and 2000, and briefly again in 2005, Ten Morning News followed Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton. Jason Cameron anchored from 1996 until production shifted to Sydney, where hosts included Tracey Spicer and Natarsha Belling. In 2004, the bulletin moved to a midday slot as Ten News at Noon, aiming to compete with ABC’s World at Noon, but this change was not well received.

Following Spicer’s exit in 2006, Natarsha Belling took over as anchor until early 2012. From 2010 to 2011, the program aired for an hour at 9am before The Circle. It was discontinued upon the launch of Breakfast, but returned in August 2012 at 10am with Ron Wilson as host.

The show was cancelled once more on 30 November 2012, marking Wilson’s final full-length national news presentation after a 33-year tenure at Network 10. On 4 November 2013, it was revived again as Ten Eyewitness News: Morning, anchored by Matt Doran, supported by Scott Mackinnon and Amanda Jason.

Due to budget cuts, this bulletin was permanently cancelled on 23 May 2014 alongside other news offerings.