Tim Webster
Tim Webster | |
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| Born | December 15, 1951 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, radio presenter, sports broadcaster |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | Network 10 news and sports presenting, radio hosting on 2UE, 2CH, ABC Radio Sydney, 2SM |
Tim Webster (born 15 December 1951) is a prominent Australian figure in television, radio, and sports broadcasting. He served in multiple presenting capacities at Network 10 between 1981 and 2008.
Early career
Webster's media journey commenced in 1972 at the Bathurst radio station 2BS, where he progressed from a media buyer role to becoming a radio announcer. Subsequently, he joined the on-air team at Triple M Sydney.
Television
Webster was the first newsreader for the breakfast program Good Morning Australia. During the early 1980s, he co-anchored Eyewitness News in Sydney alongside Katrina Lee, achieving notable viewership success.
On 20 January 1992, he introduced Australia's pioneering regular weeknight 5:00 pm newscast by co-hosting Sydney's Ten Eyewitness News First at Five with Lee.
Throughout his tenure at Network 10, Webster reported on significant sporting events such as the Melbourne Cup, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and the Australasian golf circuit. From 1993 until 2004, he was the host of the nightly sports show Sports Tonight.
In 2005, Webster took on the role of co-anchor for Perth's Ten News at Five alongside Charmaine Dragun, while continuing as Sydney’s sports presenter. Following Dragun's passing in late 2007, he remained solo presenter until May 2008, when Narelda Jacobs succeeded him. After a 27-year career with Network 10, Webster retired in May 2008.
Webster briefly returned in early 2011 to present sports on Sydney’s short-lived Ten Evening News. After its cancellation, he occasionally filled in on Ten News at Five and other national bulletins.
Radio
In June 2008, Webster joined Sydney’s 2UE as a substitute newsreader and sports presenter, taking over from Steve Price. He hosted an afternoon show from Monday to Friday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm before moving to Macquarie Sports Radio in 2018 as a weekend host.
In February 2019, Webster succeeded Bob Rogers on Sydney's 2CH morning slot, later transitioning to the breakfast shift in January 2020. By 2023, he joined ABC Radio Sydney presenting the national overnight program. As of June 2025, Webster assumed the breakfast show host position on 2SM, following Ron Wilson.
Personal life
Webster is an alumnus of Scots College in Sydney. He is a father to two sons and one daughter.
After being diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus in 2005, Webster developed oesophageal cancer and underwent surgery to remove a tumour.