Matt Doran (journalist)

Matt Doran
Born	(1982-12-22) December 22, 1982 Australia
Occupation(s)	Journalist, television presenter
Years active	2003–present
Known for	Co-host of Weekend Sunrise, reporter for Sunday Night, reporter and presenter at Network Ten

Matt Doran (born 22 December 1982) is a journalist from Australia.

Doran has held roles including co-host of Weekend Sunrise, reporter for the Seven Network’s prominent public affairs show Sunday Night, and served as both reporter and presenter at Network Ten.

Education

In 2003, Doran earned a Bachelor of Media and Communications with a focus on Journalism from Melbourne University.

Career

During 2006, Doran reported on police matters for Melbourne’s Herald Sun, covering significant events such as fires, floods, gangland violence, and shootings.

Network Ten

Doran worked for several years at Network Ten as a general and police reporter based in Melbourne and Adelaide. He played a key role in reporting on major disasters including the Christchurch earthquakes, Pike River mine disaster, the Christmas Island boat tragedy, and the tsunami in Japan.

In October 2011, he was named co-presenter of Ten News at Five: Weekend alongside Natarsha Belling, a position he left in November 2012 when the bulletin transitioned to a single presenter format.

By November 2013, Doran took on presenting duties for Ten Eyewitness News Early and Ten Eyewitness News Morning. Following the reassignment of the early bulletin in January 2014 and cancellation of the morning bulletin in May 2014 due to budget reductions, he returned to reporting responsibilities.

After nearly eight years with the network, Doran departed Network Ten in May 2015.

Seven Network

Doran joined the Seven Network in March 2017 as a reporter for its flagship current affairs program, Sunday Night. Among his notable interviews was one with Susan Hannaford, former actress on The Sullivans, whose lifestyle in Beverly Hills drew public interest.

In October 2019, Doran was announced as co-host of Weekend Sunrise, taking over from Basil Zempilas starting October 12. Prior to this appointment, he frequently served as a substitute host for both David Koch on Sunrise and Larry Emdur on The Morning Show.

In November 2021, Doran received a two-week suspension from the Seven Network after acknowledging insufficient preparation for an interview with British singer Adele.

In November 2024, he announced his departure from Weekend Sunrise to dedicate more time to family and pursue other ventures. His final broadcast was on 8 December.

Outside Australia

In 2015, Doran relocated to Los Angeles to host the daily American syndicated series Crime Watch Daily during its inaugural season; he left after being succeeded by Chris Hansen, known for To Catch a Predator.

Personal life

Doran completed his secondary education at St Kevin's College, where he attained his Victorian Certificate of Education.

On 31 December 2020, he became engaged to Kendall Bora, executive producer of Weekend Today. The couple married in December 2021.

External links

• Biography of Matt Doran