The World (TV program)
| Company type | Television news program |
|---|---|
| Industry | News broadcasting |
| Founded | July 22, 2010 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Area served | Australia, Asia-Pacific region |
Key people | Girish Sawlani (presenter), Graham Creed (weather presenter) |
| Products | News program |
| Website | www |
The World is a news program from Australia that airs on ABC News every weekday between 9 pm and 10 pm. Presented by Girish Sawlani, the show is broadcast live across all Australian time zones via the ABC News channel, accessible through ABC's iview platform, and is also available on Foxtel and ABC Australia for viewers throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
History
The show premiered on 22 July 2010, coinciding with the launch of ABC News 24, originally hosted by Scott Bevan. It initially occupied the 9 pm to 10 pm slot and concentrated mainly on global news coverage.
Production was first based at the ABC Ultimo Centre in Sydney, but in early 2014, operations shifted to the ABC Southbank Centre in Melbourne. This relocation introduced a later broadcast time from 10:00 to 11:00 pm and featured new hosts Jim Middleton and Zoe Daniel.
After ABC faced federal budget reductions in September 2014, Middleton took redundancy, and Daniel returned to reporting roles. Beverley O'Connor then took over as host, broadening the program’s focus to include a greater emphasis on Australian news alongside international stories.
In 2024, The World reverted to its original timeslot of 9 pm to 10 pm. O’Connor exited ABC in August 2024, with Girish Sawlani stepping in as the current presenter.
Presenters
- Graham Creed – weather presenter (2010–present)
- Yvonne Yong – host (2018–2024)
- Girish Sawlani – host (2024–present)
Former presenters
- Beverley O'Connor – host (2014–2024)
- Auskar Surbakti – business correspondent and occasional substitute presenter (2014–2017)
- Jim Middleton – co-host (2014)
- Zoe Daniel – co-host (2014)
- Jane Hutcheon – host (2013–2014)
- Jeremy Fernandez – host (2013–2014)
- Scott Bevan – host (2010–2013)
The World This Week
The World This Week is broadcast on ABC Australia every Saturday from 4:00 to 4:30 am, followed by airings on the ABC News channel from 4:30 to 5:00 am and again from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Additionally, it is shown on the main ABC channel on Sundays between 10:30 and 11:00 am, with Girish Sawlani as host. This weekly program provides a summary of significant international news and current affairs, with multiple repeats scheduled throughout the day on both ABC News channel and ABC Australia.