Narelda Jacobs To Host New National News Bulletin

December 6, 2022

10 News First: Midday. Coming To 10 In 2023.

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 12pm 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 are wanting a fresh look at the day’s stories.

Narelda Jacobs has been at the forefront of news that matters most to Australians for more than 20 years.

Starting her journalism career at 10 News First in Perth, Narelda moved 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.

Narelda 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 line up on 10, commencing from January 9:

  • 8.00am – 8:30am         Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield
  • 8:30am – 9.00am          Entertainment Tonight (Encore)
  • 9.00am – 9:30am          Judge Judy
  • 9:30am – 10.00am        The Bold and the Beautiful (Encore)
  • 10.00am – 12.00pm     Studio 10
  • 12.00pm – 1.00pm       10 News First: Midday

Studio 10 returns in 2023 with a fresh take on what everyone’s talking about, with a brand-new season of chat, showbiz, and plenty of fun to brighten up your mornings, with the much loved hosting ensemble of Tristan MacManus, Angela Bishop, Narelda Jacobs and everybody’s favourite roving reporter, Daniel Doody.