Commencing on Monday, January 9, 10 News First news presenter Narelda Jacobs will host a new one-hour national news bulletin, 10 News First: Midday.
Airing 12 pm on weekdays, 10 News First: Midday will provide a comprehensive, in-depth update on the latest breaking news stories from around the country and the world at the mid-way point in the day when Australians want a fresh look at the day’s stories.
Jacobs has been at the forefront of news that matters most to Australians for over 20 years.
Starting her journalism career at 10 News First in Perth, Nareldamoved to Sydney in 2020 to join Studio 10 and present News from Sydney.
As part of the news team leading 10’s coverage of the pandemic, floods and Black Lives Matter movement, Narelda has emerged as one of the country’s most respected presenters.
Jacobs said: “Talk about hitting the ground running in 2023. I’m thrilled to be able to share the world’s big moments on Studio 10, then deliver the day’s biggest headlines on 10 News First: Midday.
“When viewers stop to catch a breath at midday, I’ll be there with an exciting new national bulletin alongside some of the country’s best reporters.”
Martin White, head of broadcast news, said: “10 News First: Midday expands our news footprint throughout the day, bringing viewers the latest information and breaking news live. “It’s a multi-platform bulletin to satisfy the need for on-demand Australian news content wherever you are.”
10 News First: Midday complements a new morning lineup on 10, commencing from January 9:
