Mark Beretta
Mark Beretta | |
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| Born | June 16, 1966 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television presenter, author, public relations officer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Sports reporter on Seven Network's Sunrise, co-host of Rexona Australia's Greatest Athlete, host of The Master quiz show, V8 Supercar commentator |
| Notable work | The Riders – Australia's Motorcycle Champions, Mark Beretta's Greatest Moments in Australian Sport |
Major Mark Beretta (born 16 June 1966) is an Australian journalist prominently recognized for his role as a sports reporter on the Seven Network program Sunrise. Since 2019, he has additionally held the position of public relations officer within the Australian Army Reserve.
In July 2008, Beretta commenced co-presenting the sports segment on Seven Early News alongside Natalie Barr at 5:30 am, preceding Sunrise, where he continues to serve as the sports presenter. In 2010, he co-hosted Rexona Australia's Greatest Athlete with Tom Williams, returning for a second season in 2011 with dual international Wendell Sailor as his co-host.
Career
Between 2000 and 2002, Beretta co-hosted Sunrise alongside Georgie Gardner, now a presenter at Nine News. He then transitioned to presenting sports on Seven News Sydney from mid-2002 until 2004. After being succeeded by Matthew White in 2004, he returned to Sunrise as the dedicated sports presenter.
His hosting credentials include coverage of the 1998 Nagano, 2000 Sydney, and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, in addition to the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.
In 2006, Beretta took on hosting duties for Seven Network's quiz show The Master, which had a brief run before its cancellation.
From 2007 through 2014, he was part of the Seven Network commentary team for the V8 Supercar series, working alongside Matthew White, Neil Crompton, Mark Skaife, and Mark Larkham. He resumed commentary in 2021 when Seven regained broadcasting rights from Network 10.
Beretta also functions as a substitute presenter on programs such as The Morning Show, Weekend Sunrise, and fills in as a sports presenter for Seven News Sydney. In 2013, he fronted Seven’s broadcast of the Australian Open.
Publication
In October 2010, Beretta authored The Riders – Australia's Motorcycle Champions, published by HarperCollins, which provides an insider’s perspective on motorcycle racing through narratives about 24 Australian champions.
His book Mark Beretta's Greatest Moments in Australian Sport, co-authored with Neil Cardigan, was published in October 2022 by Affirm Press.
Personal life
Beretta is a father of two children. Since 2010, he has been an active participant in the Tour de Cure cycling event from Sydney to Mooloolaba, supporting cancer research fundraising efforts. In 2011, he joined the board of Tour de Cure.
In 2019, Beretta enlisted with the Australian Army Reserves. In October 2023, after 22 years together, he separated from his partner Rachel.
Recognition and awards
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours of 2021, Beretta was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of his contributions to community service through charitable organizations.