Kay McGrath

Kay McGrath
Occupation(s)	Journalist, news presenter
Years active	1980s–2020
Known for	Former weekend news presenter on Seven News Brisbane

Kay McGrath is a retired Australian journalist, widely recognized for her role as the former weekend news presenter on Seven News Brisbane. From 2013 to 2016, she co-anchored weekend broadcasts alongside Rod Young, having previously co-anchored the weeknight editions from 2002 until 2012. During her tenure, the program overtook competitor Nine News Queensland to become Brisbane's leading news broadcast.

Career

McGrath's career commenced as a newsreader at TVQ-0, followed by hosting the national morning news and finance program TVAM on the Seven Network in Sydney in 1988. She joined Seven News Brisbane in 1989, covering significant events such as the Fitzgerald Inquiry, the hijacking at Brisbane airport, Cyclone Larry, and reporting on the impact of Steve Irwin's passing on the Sunshine Coast.

For thirteen years, she co-anchored alongside Frank Warrick, while also contributing to documentaries addressing important local social concerns, including "Behind Closed Doors: Child Abuse in Queensland."

In January 2013, McGrath and Young were reassigned to present on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sharyn Ghidella and Bill McDonald taking over the Sunday through Thursday night slots.

In December 2019, McGrath declared her intention to leave Seven News, delivering her final broadcast on 26 January 2020. Her position was subsequently filled by Katrina Blowers.

Personal life

McGrath actively participates in community advocacy, particularly focusing on combating child abuse. She holds the position of patron for Protect All Children Today (PACT) and acts as an ambassador for Act for Kids. Furthermore, she has chaired the committee responsible for organizing Queensland's Child Protection Week. Her support extends to breast cancer causes as vice patron of the Breast Cancer Association of Queensland.

She is a mother of two sons.