TVQ
| Company type | Television station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | July 1, 1965 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Products | Television broadcasting |
TVQ serves as the Brisbane affiliate of Network 10 within Australia's television landscape.
History
In April 1964, the Postmaster-General's Department issued a broadcast licence for channel 0 (pronounced "O") on the VHF spectrum to Universal Telecasters. TVQ-0 commenced transmissions on 1 July 1965. Initially, Ansett Transport Industries held a 49% stake, which it increased to full ownership by 1970.
Following News Limited's acquisition of a controlling interest in Ansett, regulatory ownership limits led to TVQ being sold to Ampol (67%) and 2SM (33%). In 1984, ownership changed hands again when Qintex acquired the station.
On 17 September 1987, Darling Downs Telecasters, proprietor of DDQ10 in Toowoomba, purchased TVQ for $123 million with plans to transition the station to Channel 10. The channel switch occurred on 10 September 1988, aligning with TVQ’s coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics and World Expo 88, events for which Network Ten held official broadcasting rights.
A lightning strike on 30 November 2015 impacted the TVQ transmission tower, causing power loss and interrupting broadcasts.
Digital multiplex
| LCN | Service | SD/HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 HD | HD |
| 10 | 10 | SD |
| 11 | 10 Comedy | SD |
| 12 | 10 Drama | HD |
| 13 | Nickelodeon | SD |
| 15 | 10 HD | HD |
| 16 | You.tv | SD |
| 17 | Gecko TV | SD |
Current in-house productions
- 10 News: Queensland (1965–2020, resuming in 2024–present)
Former productions
- Shake Takes (2020–2022)
- Gamify (2019–2020)
- Scope (2005–2020)
- Toasted TV (2005–2020)
- Crocamole (2016–2019)
- Couch Time (2011–2017)
- Wurrawhy (2011–2016)
- Puzzle Play (2006–2011)
- ttn (2004–2008)
- In the Box (1998–2006)
- Ocean Girl (1994–1997)
- Totally Wild (1992–2021)
- Earlier programs including Jacki Mac Breakfast Show (1980), Have A Go Show (1980), and The Saturday Show (1967–1970s)
News and current affairs
TVQ-10 produces a local news broadcast lasting one hour at 5:00 pm on weekdays.
The program 10 News Queensland, presented from the network’s Mount Coot-tha studios, features anchor Sharyn Ghidella, with Veronica Eggleton handling sports and weather forecasts delivered by Liz Cantor.
The station’s news service began in 1974 under the name News Watch, later renamed Eyewitness News, marking Brisbane’s first newscast to utilize videotape technology. In 1984, the bulletin expanded to an hour-long format and earned a Logie Award in 1986 for its reporting on the Eagle Farm Airport siege.
During its role as host broadcaster for World Expo 88, TVQ relocated its newsroom to the Expo grounds to boost coverage presence. After the event, the news set was upgraded and rebranded as Ten News, reflecting Network Ten’s national branding.
The news identity has evolved multiple times: reverting to Eyewitness News in 1989, changing to Ten Evening News in 1990, then adopting Ten Eyewitness News. The current title, 10 News First, was introduced in October 2018 amid a network-wide rebranding effort.
In September 2020, production of the Queensland news bulletin was centralized at Network Ten’s Sydney headquarters, leading to job cuts at Brisbane’s facility. Nevertheless, it was announced on 15 August 2024 that the Queensland bulletin would resume independent production from Mount Coot-tha starting 2 September, with Sharyn Ghidella returning as lead presenter.
Presenters and correspondents
News anchor
- Sharyn Ghidella (2024–current)
Sports anchor
- Veronica Eggleton (2024–current)
Weather forecaster
- Liz Cantor (2024–current)
Former news anchors
- Sandra Sully (1990s, 2020–2024, Sydney)
- Lachlan Kennedy (2015–2017)
- Georgina Lewis (2007–2020)
- Bill McDonald (2003–2012)
- Marie-Louise Theile (1991–1993, 1997–2007)
- Juanita Phillips (1990–1993)
- Tracey Spicer (1994–1996)
- Bruce Paige (1990)
- Jacki MacDonald (1983)
- Kay McGrath (1981–1987)
- Des McWilliam
- Brian Cahill
- Tony Ryan
- Rob Readings
- Chris Collins
- Geoff Mullins
- David Jull
- Neville Roberts
- Robin Parkin
Former sports correspondents
- Matt Burke (2020–2024, Sydney)
- Johnathan Williams
- Peter O'Dempsey
- Michael Voss (2007–2008)
- Brad McEwan (2004–2006)
- Bill McDonald (1996–2003)