10 Late News
| 10 Late News | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Also known as | Ten Second Edition News (1991–1993) Ten Late News (1994–2013) Ten Eyewitness News Late (2013–14) |
| Genre | News |
| Presented by | Ursula Heger |
| Theme music composer | Les Gock |
| Opening theme | 10 News First Theme |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 23 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Network 10 |
| Release | 2 January 1991 – 30 September 2011 |
| Release | 4 June 2012 – 23 May 2014 |
| Release | 29 April 2024 |
| Related | |
| 10 News First | |
10 Late News is an Australian late night television news program, broadcast on
Originally launched in 1991 and cancelled twice, the bulletin has previously been known as Ten Second Edition News, Ten Late News and Ten Eyewitness News Late. Between 2006 and 2011, the Monday–Thursday evening bulletins were merged with Sports Tonight, with the two bulletins remaining separate on Friday evenings.
Presenters
| Presenter | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Walters | News | 1991 |
| Anne Fulwood | News | 1991–1995 |
| Sandra Sully | News | 1995–2010, 2011 |
| Charmaine Dragun (Friday) | News | 2005–2007 |
| Ryan Phelan | Sport | 2006 |
| Kathryn Robinson (Friday) | News | 2007–2011 |
| Hamish Macdonald | Host | 2012–2013 |
| Brad McEwan | Sport | 2007–2011, 2012–2013 |
| Hermione Kitson | News | 2012–2013 |
| Danielle Isdale | Host | 2013 |
| Hugh Riminton | Host/News | 2014 |
| Victoria Murphy | Sport | 2013–2014 |
| Ursula Heger | Host | 2024 |
History
1991–2011
Walters presented Ten Late News for four months, after which,
Over the next few years, rival networks introduced their own late night news programs, such as the Nine Network's
Ten Late News also aired on weekend evenings at around 11pm, hosted by Tracey Spicer for more than a decade, until the axing of the Saturday edition in 2004 and the Sunday edition a year later. At the time, Network Ten were the only network in Australia to broadcast a late night news program at weekends, whilst other networks would continue to air updates until mid to late evening. In February 2006, the bulletin was merged with the late weeknight edition of Sports Tonight on Monday - Thursday and sport was presented by Ryan Phelan[10] (later Brad McEwan).[11] Charmaine Dragun (co-host of Ten News at Five in Perth) was a regular presenter of the Friday edition of the Late News from 2005 until her death in November 2007[12] - her replacement was Kathryn Robinson.[citation needed]
In September 2011, the network announced that due to declining ratings and increased competition, the bulletin would be axed. The last edition of Ten Late News, presented by
2012–2014
The bulletin was revived on 4 June 2012 at 10:30 pm in a new 45-minute magazine-style format, presented by Hamish Macdonald.[14] The program was announced under the name Ten Newsnight, but due to a rights issue with the Nine Network, its name was changed back to Ten Late News.[15][16] It was very different from the former Late News format but unique in how it is presented and what it entails. It starts off with an introduction by the host; then the national news with the news presenter;[16] a major report - introduced by the host; various feature stories; occasional interviews;[16] special segments throughout the week, including Entertainment[16] with Angela Bishop; sport;[16] Twitter or Internet news; weather[16] and a music item to conclude.
In September 2013, Danielle Isdale replaced Hamish Macdonald after he resigned and the bulletin was renamed Ten Eyewitness News: Late.
In February 2014, Network Ten announced that Hugh Riminton would replace Danielle Isdale as presenter,[17] and Victoria Murphy would become the sports presenter. The format would return to a standard bulletin instead of the magazine-style format previously used.
Fill in presenters include Sandra Sully (News) and Matt Suleau (Sport).
On 21 May 2014, in a move by Network Ten to make budget cuts, Ten Eyewitness News: Late was axed.[18]
2024–
In October 2023, Network 10 announced that it would return a late night news bulletin to its schedule in 2024, to be streamed first on 10Play at 10:00 pm followed by an approximately half-hour delayed broadcast on the main channel from 10:30 pm, originally named 10 at 10: The Late News.[19][2]
On 17 April 2024, it was confirmed that the revival bulletin will premiere on 29 April 2024 as 10's Late News with Ursula Heger presenting.[1]
See also
References
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- ^ Byrne, Holly (21 September 2011). "Sandra Sully replaces Deborah Knight and joins Bill Woods in Ten news revamp at 5pm, late news cancelled". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ Idato, Michael (24 May 2012). "Networking". Green Guide. The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax Media. p. 2. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Knox, David (24 May 2012). "TEN Newsnight reverts name to TEN Late News". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Jackson, Sally and Meade, Amanda (24 May 2012). "Ten's Newsnight rights fight". The Australian. Sydney: News Limited. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Reynolds, Megan (2 February 2014). "Hugh Riminton to co-host Ten Eyewitness News with Sandra Sully". Mumbrella. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Network Ten cuts jobs; axes Wake Up, early, morning and late news programs; finances in 'parlous' state". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ Laidlaw, Kyle (9 October 2023). "CONFIRMED: Channel 10 to return a Late News bulletin in 2024 and a greater focus on news". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 10 October 2023.