Seven News Gold Coast
| Company type | Division of Seven Network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television news broadcasting |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Headquarters | South Eveleigh, Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Sean Power (Sydney director), Chris Salter (Melbourne director), Erin Edwards (Brisbane director), Mark Mooney (Adelaide director) |
| Products | National and state-specific television news bulletins |
| Parent | Seven Network |
Seven News (branded as 7NEWS) serves as the television news division of the Seven Network and, as of 2021, ranks as Australia's most-watched news broadcast.
The national newscasts are produced in Seven’s high-definition studios located in South Eveleigh, Sydney. Meanwhile, the primary 6pm state-specific bulletins originate from studios in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Tasmania. Additionally, the network delivers local weeknight news tailored for regional audiences across Queensland, New South Wales (including the ACT), Victoria, and Western Australia.
For international reporting, Seven News utilizes content from global partners such as ITN, NBC, CBC, CNN, APTN, and Reuters.
History
Established in 1958, Seven News stands among Australia's longest-running television news programs. Over the years, it has experienced several rebranding phases including names like ATVN News, Channel Seven News, and Seven Nightly News. In 2003, Peter Meakin—formerly head of news at Nine Network—was recruited to boost ratings by enhancing local programming.
From 2005 onward, Seven News generally led national viewership ratings with only a few exceptions. This achievement has been partly credited to strong lead-in programs such as Deal or No Deal and later The Chase Australia. Between 2007 and 2010, Seven News consistently topped the 6pm bulletin ratings across all five major capital cities.
In 2007, for the first time, Seven News surpassed Nine’s ratings in Melbourne. The competition remained close through 2008. By 2013, Nine had regained its national lead; however, Seven continued to perform strongly in Adelaide and Perth. Peter Meakin stepped down as director of news in November 2012.
October 2013 saw Saturday 6pm bulletins extended to a full hour. A new theme was introduced briefly in January 2014 but was quickly withdrawn following viewer dissatisfaction. That year also marked the cancellation of Today Tonight in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane; these markets received extended hour-long news bulletins while Adelaide and Perth retained shorter versions.
In 2015, Seven News experienced its lowest ratings performance in over ten years but reclaimed the national lead in 2016 aided by the lead-in from The Chase Australia. July 2016 launched a local Gold Coast bulletin at 5:30pm from Surfers Paradise studios which initially won its timeslot.
November 2019 brought an end to Today Tonight editions in Adelaide and Perth to allow their nightly news broadcasts to expand to one hour. In 2023, Seven News Sydney shifted operations from Martin Place studios to a newly constructed facility at Australian Technology Park in South Eveleigh featuring enhanced sets and cutting-edge technology.
In July 2024, Seven introduced a horoscope segment alongside a satirical Friday evening feature called The 6:57 News aimed at attracting new viewers. Due to unfavorable feedback, the horoscope segment was discontinued by December; The 6:57 News was also canceled later that year although its host Mark Humphries remains employed by the network.
As part of a significant restructuring of its news operations, Seven discontinued its local Gold Coast bulletin at 5:30pm in November 2024.
Sunrise Early News
Broadcast weekdays at 5am from Seven’s Eveleigh studios, Sunrise Early News delivers updates on news, business, sports, and weather. Currently presented by Edwina Bartholomew (Monday to Wednesday) and Monique Wright (Thursday to Friday), this bulletin originally debuted in July 2008 under the name Seven Early News. Jodie Speers took over from Natalie Barr in January 2016 but resigned in March 2024; Bartholomew then assumed full hosting duties.
Seven's National News at Noon
Weekdays at midday, the program is broadcast from Eveleigh studios and anchored by Natarsha Belling, with sports coverage by Liam Tapper and weather forecasts delivered by either Gertie Spurling or Casey Treloar. Formerly titled Seven Morning News, the show expanded in 2021 to include editions tailored for Adelaide and Perth. In January 2025, it was extended to a full hour, rebranded as Seven’s National News at Noon, and the localised editions were discontinued.
Seven Afternoon News (Summer edition)
This national bulletin airs at 4pm on weekdays during intervals when local editions are off air, originating from Eveleigh studios. Ann Sanders hosts Monday through Thursday, while Sally Bowrey presents on Fridays. The bulletin began during the 2003 Iraq invasion coverage and has undergone multiple format and studio changes over time. Between 2015 and 2017, local afternoon news bulletins gradually replaced this national version.
Seven News Updates
Brief, state-specific news updates are broadcast throughout the afternoons and evenings, featuring live coverage of breaking news stories from studios in Eveleigh or Melbourne.
Seven News at 5
A weekend news program airing Saturdays and Sundays at 5pm from Sydney studios, hosted by Hugh Whitfeld on Saturdays and Angie Asimus on Sundays. In certain markets, the Sunday evening edition does not air during the AFL season. Since 2021, Adelaide has received its own separate edition with Elspeth Hussey presenting on Saturdays and Gertie Spurling on Sundays.
Afternoon news
Hour-long local editions of Seven Afternoon News are broadcast weekdays at 4pm across major cities: Sydney (Ann Sanders/Hugh Whitfeld), Melbourne (Mike Amor/Karina Carvalho), Queensland (Katrina Blowers/Samantha Heathwood), Adelaide (Mike Smithson/Elspeth Hussey), and Perth (Samantha Jolly/Amelia Broun). By mid-2017, these fully replaced the national afternoon bulletin. The Queensland edition is simulcast statewide including Darwin via affiliate Seven Central; since November 2024 it also covers the Gold Coast following discontinuation of its dedicated local bulletin.
Sydney
Under the direction of Sean Power, weeknight broadcasts are anchored by Mark Ferguson alongside Angela Cox, while weekends feature Michael Usher with Angie Asimus. Sports segments are delivered by Mel McLaughlin or Matt Carmichael; weather forecasts by Angie Asimus or Amber Laidler. This bulletin is simulcast across regional NSW/ACT areas including Griffith through WIN Television.
After trailing competitors for many years, strategic shifts such as appointing Ian Ross as anchor in 2003 led to improved ratings until Nine regained dominance in 2011. Subsequent presenter changes included Mark Ferguson replacing Chris Bath in 2014; Michael Usher joining weekend presenting duties in 2016; Angela Cox added to weekend presenting in early 2021; Matt Shirvington took over weekend sports presenting from Jim Wilson mid-2023; Angela Cox will join weeknight co-anchor Mark Ferguson starting September 2024; Angie Asimus will become weekend co-anchor alongside Usher beginning October 2024.
Melbourne
Chris Salter directs the Melbourne bulletin with Peter Mitchell anchoring weeknights. Weekend presentations are handled by Mike Amor and Karina Carvalho. Sports coverage is provided by Rebecca Maddern and Theo Doropoulos; weather forecasts come from meteorologists Jane Bunn and Tyra Stowers. The program is simulcast regionally throughout Victoria, along New South Wales border areas, and Darwin.
Peter Mitchell has served as weeknight anchor since taking over from David Johnston in 2000. Jennifer Keyte was the first solo female primetime presenter nationally before leaving for Network Ten in 2018; Mike Amor returned from his US bureau chief role to replace her on weekends. After years lagging behind rivals Nine Melbourne and Ten Melbourne, Seven briefly led ratings in the mid-2000s but lost ground again after 2011. Rebecca Maddern resumed weekend presenting duties from January 2022. Tim Watson announced his retirement effective December 2024, with Maddern set to assume chief sports presenter responsibilities starting January 2025; Karina Carvalho will then succeed Maddern on weekends.
Brisbane
Under the direction of Erin Edwards, the weeknight news team features Max Futcher and Sarah Greenhalgh (starting October 2024), while Samantha Heathwood handles weekend presenting duties. Sports coverage is provided by Steve Titmus and Ben Davis, with weather updates from Tony Auden and Michelle Jensen. The bulletin is simultaneously broadcast on Brisbane’s Family FM radio and statewide through Seven Central, with condensed editions tailored for regional Queensland audiences.
Rod Young served as co-anchor until mid-2016 when he transitioned to launch the Gold Coast bulletin. In March 2018, Max Futcher took over the weeknight anchor position from Bill McDonald following a decline in ratings. Kay McGrath retired in January 2020 and was succeeded by Katrina Blowers, who is scheduled to exchange weekend presenting roles with Samantha Heathwood starting February 2024. After a lengthy tenure, Sharyn Ghidella was made redundant in July 2024, and Shane Webcke stepped down as sports presenter in August, with Steve Titmus assuming the role.
Adelaide
Mark Mooney directs the Adelaide bulletin, featuring weekday anchors Rosanna Mangiarelli and Will Goodings, with Mike Smithson presenting on weekends. Sports segments are covered by Mark Soderstrom and Bruce Abernethy, while Amelia Mulcahy and Gertie Spurling provide weather reports. The program is broadcast regionally throughout South Australia via affiliates WIN SA and GTS/BKN.
Notable former presenters include Graeme Goodings (1989–2014) and Jane Doyle, who retired at the end of 2022 after more than thirty years. John Riddell retired in December 2019. Rosanna Mangiarelli replaced Jessica Adamson following redundancies in June 2020 that coincided with the cancellation of the afternoon bulletin, which was later reinstated within the same year. Will Goodings took over weekend presenting from Mike Smithson in September 2022.
Despite recent challenges from Nine, the Adelaide bulletin has maintained its position as South Australia’s highest-rated news program for over ten years.
Perth
Led by Ray Kuka, the Perth news team consists of Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr as weeknight anchors, with Angela Tsun and Tim McMillan presenting on weekends. Ryan Daniels and Adrian Barich cover sports segments, while weather forecasts are delivered by Samantha Jolly and Charlotte Goodlet. The bulletin is simulcast across regional Western Australia through affiliate stations.
Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have co-anchored for more than three decades, consistently holding dominant ratings ahead of competitors Nine Perth and Ten Perth since overcoming late-20th-century audience challenges.
Among former long-serving presenters are Jeff Newman, who retired in August 2009 and was succeeded by Natalia Cooper; Cooper resigned at the end of 2012, with Angela Tsun taking over weather responsibilities thereafter. Tim McMillan joined as a weekend presenter in February 2020, replacing Basil Zempilas, who stepped down from sports duties due to mayoral responsibilities but continues to serve as a fill-in presenter.
Regional Queensland
Local weeknight bulletins air at 6 pm across seven regions: Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Wide Bay, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, and Rockhampton. These are followed by an abbreviated version of the Brisbane bulletin. The primary presenter is Joanne Desmond, with Nathan Spurling co-anchoring selected editions; Spurling also handles sports coverage, while Livio Regano provides weather updates. The studios are centralized in Maroochydore, delivering a live edition for the Sunshine Coast.
Since May 2015, Seven News has delivered coverage to all regional Queensland centers after competitor WIN withdrew its services but briefly faced renewed competition from Southern Cross Nine composite bulletins until their discontinuation in early 2019.
Rosanna Natoli departed her presenting role upon being elected Sunshine Coast Mayor in March 2024.
Regional New South Wales
On weeknights, bulletins are broadcast at 6pm across five key areas: Albury/Border, Wagga Wagga/Riverina, Central West (Dubbo/Orange), North Coast (Coffs Harbour/Port Macquarie/Taree), Northern Rivers (Lismore), and the Tamworth/New England region. These are followed by a statewide half-hour edition of Seven News at 6:30. Due to its location, Albury airs a condensed Melbourne bulletin instead.
Madelaine Collignon and Nick Hose serve as the primary presenters, with Hose also covering sports and Kirstie Fitzpatrick delivering weather forecasts, supported by occasional substitutes. Most editions are pre-recorded at the Canberra studios, although the North Coast bulletin is also broadcast live from its local studio.
Additional local updates for ACT, Newcastle, Central Coast, Illawarra, and Regional Victoria are produced in the Canberra studio. These updates are mainly presented by Max Ghent along with supporting personnel.
Regional Western Australia
The weeknight news airs at 5:30pm, followed by the Perth bulletin which is presented from the Bunbury newsroom by Noel Brunning. Weather reports rotate among local presenters as there has not been a permanent meteorologist since Shauna Willis departed in late 2022.
News editing takes place locally in Western Australia, while transmission is managed through Canberra headquarters. This structure reflects ownership changes culminating in Seven West Media’s acquisition of Prime Media Group assets in 2021.
Tasmania (Nightly News)
After Southern Cross Austereo’s sale finalized in mid-2025 to Seven West Media, Seven Tasmania assumed full control over producing its flagship Nightly News. This program airs every evening at 6pm from the Launceston TNT studios and is hosted Monday to Friday by Kim Millar with weekend anchors rotating.
Earlier attempts to rebrand Southern Cross’s news services faced opposition, delaying the rollout until December when the revived branding was implemented under network ownership.
Sunrise
This weekday morning show broadcasts live from Eveleigh studios between 5:30am and 9am. It combines human interest features with national news, sport, and weather updates every half hour, including content customized for Western Australian viewers. The current hosts are Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, supported by Edwina Bartholomew (news), Mark Beretta (sport), and Sam Mac (weather).
Weekend Sunrise
The weekend edition airs live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 10am out of Eveleigh studios. It follows a similar format and is hosted by Monique Wright and David Woiwod, accompanied by Sally Bowrey (news/sport) and James Tobin (weather).
The 6:57pm News
This satirical comedy segment was hosted by Mark Humphries and aired nationally on Fridays after the 6pm bulletins via TV and YouTube between July and December 2024 before being discontinued.
Seven News Gold Coast
The local half-hour weekday bulletin launched in July 2016 as an opt-out ahead of Brisbane’s main news, directly competing with Nine Gold Coast News which has been running since 1996. Initially produced live from Surfers Paradise studios, it was anchored by Gold Coast native Rod Young until his retirement in mid-2021. Steve Titmus then took over and also occasionally presented Brisbane and regional Queensland bulletins.
Weekend editions were discontinued in November 2017 due to budget cuts. Amanda Abate joined Young as co-anchor in February 2018 alongside sports segments until further staff reductions occurred, including coastal expert Paul Burt in mid-2024. The bulletin ultimately ceased broadcasting in November 2024 amid wider operational restructuring efforts.
Seven News at 7
From August 2013 to April 2014, the secondary channel 7two broadcast a weeknight edition of Seven News at 7pm, featuring Melissa Doyle on a national level alongside a localized Western Australia version anchored live from the Martin Place studio before the program was discontinued.
Today Tonight
This tabloid-style current affairs show aired on weeknights following the news and was formerly produced locally in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Its cancellation in early 2014 led to an extension of the respective local news bulletins to one hour. The Adelaide and Perth editions concluded in November 2019, with their news bulletins adjusted accordingly.
Sunday Night
Sunday Night was a flagship current affairs and investigative journalism program hosted by Melissa Doyle, airing Sundays at 8:30pm until it was eventually cancelled.
The Latest: Seven News
Originally known as Seven Late News, this late-night news bulletin typically aired around or after 10pm and was usually presented from Perth studios. It was cancelled in December 2003 due to declining viewership but later revived under the current title before being axed again in January 2025 as the network redirected its resources.
Outing of David Campbell
In 2010, Seven News, under news director Peter Meakin and reporter Adam Walters, attracted criticism for broadcasting a report that revealed New South Wales Transport Minister David Campbell's sexual orientation. The network aired surveillance footage showing Campbell leaving a gay bathhouse, prompting his resignation. Former NSW Labor Premier Barrie Unsworth criticized Campbell for frequenting locations where he was easily identifiable. Politicians and rival media condemned the decision to air the story, with Michael Kirby labeling it "pathetic snooping" and an act of "naked homophobia."
Seven initially defended the report by alleging misuse of Campbell’s ministerial vehicle; however, this claim was disproven since NSW ministers are permitted full private use of their cars. The Australian Communications and Media Authority investigated but accepted the argument that Campbell’s conduct exposed him to potential compromise or blackmail.
Young Achiever Awards
The 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards, organized by Awards Australia and sponsored by 7News, celebrate outstanding accomplishments by individuals aged 29 and under. Separate state-based awards run in New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, each supported by local co-sponsors.
Established in 1989, Awards Australia also administers Young Achiever Awards for Tasmania and the Northern Territory as well as Community Achievement Awards across the country. These awards have undergone various sponsorship changes; for instance, in South Australia, they were formerly known as the "Channel 9 Young Achiever of the Year" Awards when backed by the Nine Network from 2004 to 2018.