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| director = Tim Cowie
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| presenter = {{Plainlist| [[David Campbell (Australian musician)|David Campbell]] <br />[[Sylvia Jeffreys]]<br />[[Jayne Azzopardi]]<br />[[ Danika Mason]]<br />[[ Dan Anstey]]
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| executive_producer = Kendall Bora
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| location = 1 Denison Street <br /> [[North Sydney, New South Wales]]
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'''''Today''''' is an Australian [[breakfast television]] show, currently hosted by [[Deborah Knight]] and Tom Steinfort. It has been broadcast live on the [[Nine Network]] since 1982. The show airs after ''[[Nine News|Nine News: Early Edition]]'' and runs from 5:30 am to 9:00 am before ''[[Today Extra]]''. The show is broadcast from the Nine Network studios in [[Willoughby, New South Wales|Willoughby]], a suburb located on the [[North Shore (Sydney)|North Shore]] of Sydney, New South Wales.
'''''Today''''' (also referred to as '''''The Today Show''''') is an Australian [[breakfast television]] news and current affairs program, with an infotainment base, hosted by [[David Campbell (Australian musician)|David Campbell]] and [[ Sylvia Jeffreys]]. It includes news and weather updates and is broadcast weekdays on the [[Nine Network]]. The show also has a weekend edition called ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]''.

''Today'' airs each weekday after ''[[Nine News#Today Early News|Today Early News]]'' and runs from 5:30 am to 9:00 am before ''[[Today Extra]]'', an extended light entertainment program, hosted by [[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]] and [[Sylvia Jeffreys]]. The show is broadcast from the Nine Network [[TCN]] studios in [[North Sydney, New South Wales|North Sydney]], a suburb located on the [[North Shore (Sydney)|North Shore]] of New South Wales. Although not affiliated with it, the program shares a similar infotainment format and title of the long running [[Today (American TV program)|United States program]].


== History ==
== History ==
Officially launched as ''The National Today Show'',<ref>[http://colsearch.nfsa.afc.gov.au/nfsa/search/display/display.w3p;adv=yes;group=;groupequals=;holdingType=;page=0;parentid=;query=138248;querytype=;rec=0;resCount=10 National Today Show] – National Film and Sound Archive, 7 November 2007</ref> ''Today'' is Australia's longest running morning breakfast news program.<ref>[http://shareholders.commbank.com.au/group_display/0,1922,CH2071%255FTS16155,00.html Longest Breakfast Program] – Commonwealth Bank, 31 August 2007.</ref> The show premiered on 28 June 1982 and celebrated 25 years of broadcasting in 2007.


Officially launched as '''''The National Today Show''''',<ref>[http://colsearch.nfsa.afc.gov.au/nfsa/search/display/display.w3p;adv=yes;group=;groupequals=;holdingType=;page=0;parentid=;query=138248;querytype=;rec=0;resCount=10 National Today Show] – National Film and Sound Archive, 7 November 2007</ref> ''Today'' is Australia's longest running morning breakfast news program.<ref>[http://shareholders.commbank.com.au/group_display/0,1922,CH2071%255FTS16155,00.html Longest Breakfast Program] – Commonwealth Bank, 31 August 2007.</ref> The show premiered on 28 June 1982. The original hosts, [[Steve Liebmann]] and [[Sue Kellaway]], spent four years together before Liebmann left to present the evening news for [[Network Ten]] in Sydney.
The original hosts, [[Steve Liebmann]] and [[Sue Kellaway]], spent four years together before Liebmann left to present the evening news for [[Network Ten]] in Sydney. Former ''[[60 Minutes (Australian TV program)|60 Minutes]]'' reporter [[George Negus]] took over the male presenting role. After four years, Liebmann returned to the [[Nine Network]], hosting ''Today'' with [[Liz Hayes]] and [[Tracy Grimshaw]]. However, in December 2004, Liebmann had a mild heart attack,<ref>[http://www.heartresearch.com.au/downloads/May2005news.pdf Liebmann Heart Attack] – Heart Research, 10 May 2005</ref> prompting him to retire from breakfast television.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liebmann leaves Today|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Liebmann-leaves-Today/2005/01/09/1105205968829.html|work=[[The Age]]|date=9 January 2005|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref>
Former ''[[60 Minutes (Australian TV program)|60 Minutes]]'' reporter [[George Negus]] took over the male presenting role, but after four years, Liebmann returned to the Nine Network, hosting ''Today'' for a long tenure with co-presenter [[Liz Hayes]] and subsequently [[Tracy Grimshaw]]. However, in December 2004, Liebmann suffered a mild heart attack, and decided to retire.<ref>[http://www.heartresearch.com.au/downloads/May2005news.pdf Liebmann Heart Attack] – Heart Research, 10 May 2005</ref> prompting him to retire from breakfast television.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liebmann leaves Today|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Liebmann-leaves-Today/2005/01/09/1105205968829.html|work=[[The Age]]|date=9 January 2005|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref>


In 2005, ''[[National Nine News]]'' reporter [[Karl Stefanovic]] replaced Liebmann as co-host. Tracy Grimshaw left ''Today'' at the end of 2005 to replace [[Ray Martin (television presenter)|Ray Martin]] as host of ''[[A Current Affair (Australian TV series)|A Current Affair]]''. While it had been widely speculated in the Australian press that ''[[Seven News]]'' presenter [[Chris Bath]] would co-host ''Today'' with [[Karl Stefanovic]] from January 2006, the position instead went to former ''[[Ten News]]'' presenter [[Jessica Rowe]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Bonnie|last=Malkin|title=Channel Nine bags news star of Ten|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/channel-nine-bags-news-star-of-ten/2005/12/18/1134840742791.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=19 December 2005|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> Rowe had mixed beginnings as the co-host of ''Today'' with some viewers and commentators criticising her because of her dress-sense and her apparent over-happiness, citing her constant nervous laughter.<ref>{{cite news|first=Gwyn|last=Topham|title=Rowe laughs last and loudest|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/rowe-laughs-last-and-loudest/2006/01/30/1138590441154.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=31 January 2006|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> Following her court case against [[Network Ten]], Rowe was subjected to comments from the media and viewers that she should be sacked and was not right for the role of ''Today''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lisa|last=Murray|title=Poison, pay cuts and the plan to sack Jessica Rowe|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/poison-pay-cuts-and-the-plan-to-sack-jessica-rowe/2006/06/30/1151174401419.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=1 July 2006|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> Rowe's replacements while on maternity leave were [[Sarah Murdoch]]<ref>{{cite news|first=Julietta|last=Jameson|title=Nine turns to a Murdoch to boost ratings|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/sarahs-today-gig/2006/11/11/1162661944776.html|work=[[The Sun-Herald]]|date=12 November 2006|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> and [[Kellie Sloane]], who both saw a significant increases in ratings.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jessica Rowe leaves Channel 9|url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21680535-1702,00.html|work=[[The Australian]]|date=6 May 2007|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref> They both presented until Rowe's departure from the show, when the [[Nine Network]] released a press statement on 5 May 2007 saying that Rowe had left the Nine Network to "take up other opportunities for her career".<ref>{{cite news|title=Nine 'bones' Rowe|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/nine-bones-rowe/2007/05/06/1178390123628.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=6 May 2007|accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref>
Karl Stefanovic, a ''[[National Nine News]]'' reporter replaced Liebmann in 2005, whilst co-host Tracy Grimshaw left ''Today'' at the end of 2005 to replace [[Ray Martin (television presenter)|Ray Martin]] as host of ''[[A Current Affair (Australian TV series)|A Current Affair]]''. While it had been widely speculated in the Australian press that ''[[Seven News]]'' presenter [[Chris Bath]] would co-host ''Today'' with Stefanovic from January 2006, the position instead went to former ''[[Ten News]]'' presenter [[Jessica Rowe]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Bonnie|last=Malkin|title=Channel Nine bags news star of Ten|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/channel-nine-bags-news-star-of-ten/2005/12/18/1134840742791.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=19 December 2005|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref> Rowe had mixed beginnings as the co-host of ''Today'' with some viewers and commentators criticising her because of her dress-sense and her apparent over-happiness, citing her constant nervous laughter.<ref>{{cite news|first=Gwyn|last=Topham|title=Rowe laughs last and loudest|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/rowe-laughs-last-and-loudest/2006/01/30/1138590441154.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=31 January 2006|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref> Following her court case against Network Ten, Rowe was subjected to comments from the media and viewers that she should be sacked and was not right for the role of ''Today''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lisa|last=Murray|title=Poison, pay cuts and the plan to sack Jessica Rowe|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/poison-pay-cuts-and-the-plan-to-sack-jessica-rowe/2006/06/30/1151174401419.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=1 July 2006|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref> Rowe's replacements while on maternity leave were [[Sarah Murdoch]]<ref>{{cite news|first=Julietta|last=Jameson|title=Nine turns to a Murdoch to boost ratings|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/sarahs-today-gig/2006/11/11/1162661944776.html|work=[[The Sun-Herald]]|date=12 November 2006|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref> and [[Kellie Sloane]], who both saw a significant increases in ratings.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jessica Rowe leaves Channel 9|url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21680535-1702,00.html|work=[[The Australian]]|date=6 May 2007|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref> They both presented until Rowe's departure from the show, with the Nine Network releasing a press statement on 5 May 2007 stating that Rowe had left the Network to "take up other opportunities for her career".<ref>{{cite news|title=Nine 'bones' Rowe|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/nine-bones-rowe/2007/05/06/1178390123628.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=6 May 2007|access-date=2007-11-18}}</ref>


In May 2007, former co-host of ''[[Weekend Sunrise]]'', [[Lisa Wilkinson]], took over the female co-hosting duties. In October 2017, Wilkinson resigned effective immediately from the network due to contract negotiations failing. She finished on the show on 16 October 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/lisa-wilkinson-announced-shock-resignation-from-nines-today-show/news-story/716a3e6d78b661ba2bb2dec15069a959|title=Lisa Wilkinson quits Today Show|work=NewsComAu|access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref> It was later announced that Wilkinson would join Network Ten and ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]'' as a senior host and editor. [[Deborah Knight]] temporarily replaced Wilkinson until [[Georgie Gardner]], who previously regularly appeared on the program as its news presenter, was announced as a permanent replacement host. Gardner commenced hosting ''Today'' in January 2018.
In May 2007, former ''[[Weekend Sunrise]]'' co-host [[Lisa Wilkinson]] was appointed as Jessica Rowe's successor. In October 2017, Wilkinson resigned effective immediately from the network due to contract negotiations failing. She finished on the show on 16 October 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/lisa-wilkinson-announced-shock-resignation-from-nines-today-show/news-story/716a3e6d78b661ba2bb2dec15069a959|title=Lisa Wilkinson quits Today Show|work=NewsComAu|access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref> It was later announced that Wilkinson would join Network Ten and ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]'' as a senior host and editor. [[Deborah Knight]] temporarily replaced Wilkinson until Georgie Gardner, who previously regularly appeared on the program as its news presenter, was announced as a permanent replacement host. Gardner commenced hosting ''Today'' in January 2018.


In December 2018, it was announced that [[Karl Stefanovic]] would not be returning to ''Today'' after 14 years as host.<ref>https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/12/nine-dumps-karl-stefanovic-from-today.html</ref>
In December 2018, it was announced that Karl Stefanovic would not be returning to ''Today'' after 14 years as host.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/12/nine-dumps-karl-stefanovic-from-today.html|title=Nine dumps Karl Stefanovic from Today &#124; TV Tonight}}</ref>


On 5 January 2019, the Nine Network announced that [[Deborah Knight]] would join Georgie Gardner as co-host replacing Stefanovic. It was also announced that Tom Steinfort would replace [[Sylvia Jeffreys]] as news presenter and [[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]] would replace [[Tim Gilbert (journalist)|Tim Gilbert]] as sports presenter and Brooke Boney would become entertainment presenter, working alongside [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]]. The new team began on 14 January 2019. In February 2019 it was announced that [[Natalia Cooper]] would not return to the show after her maternity leave, with [[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]] becoming weather presenter once again.
On 5 January 2019, the Nine Network announced that Deborah Knight would join [[Georgie Gardner]] as co-host replacing Stefanovic. It was also announced that [[Tom Steinfort]] would replace Sylvia Jeffreys as news presenter and [[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]] would replace [[Tim Gilbert (journalist)|Tim Gilbert]] as sports presenter, whilst Brooke Boney would become entertainment presenter, working alongside [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]]. The new team began on 14 January 2019. In February 2019 it was announced that [[Natalia Cooper]] would not return to the show after her maternity leave, with [[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]] becoming weather presenter once again.


The revamped line-up attracted constant media scrutiny and struggled to attain viewers – at times recording record-low ratings.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/02/the-hidden-clue-in-todays-former-ratings.html|title=The hidden clue in Today’s former ratings|last=Knox|first=David|date=24 February 2019|website=[[TV Tonight]]|archive-date=24 February 2019|url-status=live|access-date=24 February 2019|ref=Ratings comparison}}</ref> It has been noted by some commentators however that the viewership gap with ''Sunrise'' was actually higher in Wilkinson's first year as co-host in 2007, with the audience building over time to eventually overtake ''Sunrise''.<ref name=":0" /> The lower ratings were also contributed to the fact that overall television audiences had decreased in comparison with prior years.<ref name=":0" />
The revamped line-up attracted constant media scrutiny and struggled to attain viewers – at times recording record-low ratings.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/02/the-hidden-clue-in-todays-former-ratings.html|title=The hidden clue in Today's former ratings|last=Knox|first=David|date=24 February 2019|website=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=24 February 2019|ref=Ratings comparison}}</ref> It has been noted by some commentators however that the viewership gap with ''Sunrise'' was actually higher in Wilkinson's first year as co-host in 2007, with the audience building over time to eventually overtake ''Sunrise''.<ref name=":0" /> The lower ratings were also attributed to the fact that overall television audiences had decreased in comparison with prior years.<ref name=":0" />


In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Karl Stefanovic<nowiki/> will return to the show as co-host alongside ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]'' co-host and ''[[60 Minutes (Australian TV program)|60 Minutes]]'' reporter [[Allison Langdon]] from January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/today-show-lineup-karl-stefanovic-returns-as-georgie-gardner-turns-to-news/068e248b-eec4-4646-9242-3fe3846541bf|title=Karl Stefanovic returns to Today as Georgie Gardner reveals her plans for the future|website=9now.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-11-08}}</ref> Both Georgie Gardner and Deborah Knight will remain with the Nine Network with Gardner leaving the show immediately. A new team has yet to be announced.
In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Karl Stefanovic would return to the show as co-host alongside ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]'' co-host and ''[[60 Minutes (Australian TV program)|60 Minutes]]'' reporter [[Allison Langdon]] from January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/today-show-lineup-karl-stefanovic-returns-as-georgie-gardner-turns-to-news/068e248b-eec4-4646-9242-3fe3846541bf|title=Karl Stefanovic returns to Today as Georgie Gardner reveals her plans for the future|website=9now.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-11-08}}</ref> Both [[Georgie Gardner]] and [[Deborah Knight]] remained with the Nine Network with Gardner leaving the show immediately.


In December 2019, it was announced that Perth-based [[Tracy Vo]] would replace [[Tom Steinfort]] as news presenter, [[Alex Cullen (journalist)|Alex Cullen]] would replace Tony Jones as sports presenter and [[Tim Davies (journalist)|Tim Davies]] would replace Steven Jacobs as weather presenter.<ref name="news.com.au">{{Cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/morning-shows/bloodbath-at-today-show-with-revamped-line-up-for-2020/news-story/63af256fceceac2f49941e3c50d6df1a|title=Today show 'bloodbath' confirmed|newspaper=News.com.au|date=18 December 2019|last1=Molloy|first1=Shannon}}</ref> However, in March 2020 at the start of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], when the Western Australian state government imposed strict 14-day hotel quarantine for all incoming travellers from interstate and overseas, Vo permanently returned to Perth in order to be closer to her father who has a rare auto-immune condition.<ref name=":1" /> Alex Cullen now presents both news and sport.
===''Today Extra'': 2016–present ===

On 9 September 2022, ''Today'' broke the news of the [[Death of Elizabeth II|death of]] [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]]. Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon presented rolling coverage live from the United Kingdom from 4:30 am until 12 midday, when the coverage was taken over by David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys. Coverage included live crosses to Tracy Vo and [[Leila McKinnon]], Charles Croucher and Carrie-Anne Greenbank, as well as various interviews with royal commentators including [[Camilla Tominey]] and [[Dickie Arbiter]].

In November 2022, the Nine Network announced that ''60 Minutes'' reporter Sarah Abo would replace Allison Langdon from January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Thomas |date=2022-11-27 |title=Ally Langdon named new host of A Current Affair, Sarah Abo joins Today Show |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/ally-langdon-named-new-host-of-a-current-affair-departs-today-show-20221127-p5c1n4.html |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> Langdon has been appointed as host of ''[[A Current Affair (Australian TV program)|A Current Affair]]'' replacing Tracy Grimshaw.

In April 2024, ''9News: Early Edition'' rebranded to ''Today Early News'' to better align and integrate with the show.

== ''Today Extra'': 2016–present ==
{{main|Today Extra}}
{{main|Today Extra}}
In January 2016, Nine announced that ''[[Today Extra|Mornings]]'' would be rebranded as ''Today Extra'' to become an extension of the network’s [[breakfast show]] ''Today''. The show was moved to the ''Today'' studio, while keeping its focus on light entertainment and news updates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/01/mornings-to-rebrand-as-today-extra.html|title=Mornings To Rebrand As Today Extra|last=Knox|first=David|date=23 January 2016|work=[[TV Tonight]]|accessdate=23 January 2016}}</ref>


In January 2019, Campbell was announced the new host of ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV series)|Weekend Today]]''. He will continue to host the program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]] joining the show as co-host on Thursdays and Fridays.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/01/deb-knight-tom-steinfort-join-georgie-on-today.html|title=Deb Knight, Tom Steinfort Join Georgie on Today|last=Knox|first=David|date=5 January 2019|work=[[TV Tonight]]|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>
In January 2016, Nine announced that ''[[Today Extra|Mornings]]'' would be rebranded as ''Today Extra'' to become an extension of the network's [[breakfast show]] ''Today''. The show was moved to the ''Today'' studio, while keeping its focus on light entertainment and news updates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/01/mornings-to-rebrand-as-today-extra.html|title=Mornings To Rebrand As Today Extra|last=Knox|first=David|date=23 January 2016|work=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=23 January 2016}}</ref>

In January 2019, Campbell was announced the new host of ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV series)|Weekend Today]]''. He will continue to host the program on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Richard Wilkins joining the show as co-host on Thursday and Friday.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/01/deb-knight-tom-steinfort-join-georgie-on-today.html|title=Deb Knight, Tom Steinfort Join Georgie on Today|last=Knox|first=David|date=5 January 2019|work=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=5 January 2019}}</ref>

In November 2019, Kruger announced her resignation from the Nine Network, with her last show on Friday 15 November. In December 2019, it was announced that Kruger's temporary replacement Sylvia Jeffreys will replace Kruger permanently upon her return from maternity leave in 2020. It was also announced that Campbell will return to hosting the show each weekday, with Wilkins moving to hosting ''Weekend Today''. Belinda Russell joined the show to host in Jeffreys' absence.


===''Weekend Today'': 2009–present ===
== ''Weekend Today'': 2009–present ==


{{main|Weekend Today (Australian TV program)}}
{{main|Weekend Today (Australian TV program)}}
In January 2009, [[David Gyngell]], chief executive of the Nine Network, and John Westacott, former head of news and current affairs, announced that ''Today'' would begin broadcasting on Sunday mornings. The program, entitled ''Today on Sunday'', competes in the same timeslot as the Seven Network's ''[[Weekend Sunrise]]'', which dominates Sunday morning television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/01/weekend-sunrise-wakes-up-to-todays-alarm.html|title=Weekend Sunrise wakes up to Today's alarm|last=Knox|first=David|date=28 January 2009|publisher=tvtonight.com.au|accessdate=28 January 2009}}</ref> The show launched on 1 February 2009 and the original team consisted of [[Cameron Williams]] and [[Leila McKinnon]] with the news presented by [[Amber Sherlock]] and the sport was presented by [[Tim Gilbert]] on Saturday and [[Michael Slater]] on Sunday.
In January 2009, [[David Gyngell]], chief executive of the Nine Network, and John Westacott, former head of news and current affairs, announced that ''Today'' would begin broadcasting on Sunday mornings. The program, entitled ''Today on Sunday'', competes in the same timeslot as the Seven Network's ''[[Weekend Sunrise]]'', which dominates Sunday morning television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/01/weekend-sunrise-wakes-up-to-todays-alarm.html|title=Weekend Sunrise wakes up to Today's alarm|last=Knox|first=David|date=28 January 2009|publisher=tvtonight.com.au|access-date=28 January 2009}}</ref> The show launched on 1 February 2009 and the original team consisted of [[Cameron Williams]] and Leila McKinnon with the news presented by [[Amber Sherlock]] and the sport was presented by [[Tim Gilbert (journalist)|Tim Gilbert]] on Saturday and [[Michael Slater]] on Sunday.


On 2 May 2009, after the launch of ''Today on Sunday Australia'', the Nine Network announced through a surprise edition that ''Today on Saturday Australia'' would return. The program incorporates the same presenting team as the Sunday edition, being the first Australian breakfast news program to broadcast seven days a week. Due to the launch of the Saturday version of the program, the Nine Network renamed the programs as ''Today: Weekend Edition Australia''. [[David Gyngell]] said that the launch of the weekend editions were a part of the Nine Network's plans to strengthen its news and current affairs department and return viewers to its once leading service. In July 2009, ''Today: Weekend Edition Australia'' was renamed as ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV series)|Weekend Today]]''. In September 2012, ''Weekend Today'' was extended to three hours on Saturday.
On 2 May 2009, after the launch of ''Today on Sunday'', the Nine Network announced through a surprise edition that ''Today on Saturday'' would return. The program incorporates the same presenting team as the Sunday edition, being the first Australian breakfast news program to broadcast seven days a week. Due to the launch of the Saturday version of the program, the Nine Network renamed the programs as ''Today: Weekend Edition''. David Gyngell said that the launch of the weekend editions were a part of the Nine Network's plans to strengthen its news and current affairs department and return viewers to its once leading service. In July 2009, ''Today: Weekend Edition'' was renamed as ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV series)|Weekend Today]]''. In September 2012, ''Weekend Today'' was extended to three hours on Saturday.


In September 2014, Deborah Knight permanently replaced Leila McKinnon as co-host of the show; following McKinnon's move to the news department.
In September 2014, [[Deborah Knight]] permanently replaced Leila McKinnon as co-host of the show; as McKinnon wanted to spend more time with her family and focus on other projects on the [[Nine Network]].


In November 2016, [[Peter Stefanovic]] announced that he would be moving to ''[[60 Minutes (Australian TV program)|60 Minutes]]'' in 2017 as a reporter. Tom Steinfort was announced as Stefanovic's replacement.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/television/peter-stefanovic-is-moving-to-60-minutes-from-the-today-show/news-story/da745b99d818e88bfcedb0b5d46b861f|title=Peter Stefanovic gets 60 Mins gig|access-date=2016-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/12/nine-news-promotes-team-with-new-appointments.html|title=Nine News promotes team with new appointments|date=2016-12-08|newspaper=TV Tonight|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>
In November 2016, [[Peter Stefanovic]] announced that he would be moving to ''60 Minutes'' in 2017 as a reporter. [[Tom Steinfort]] was announced as Stefanovic's replacement.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/television/peter-stefanovic-is-moving-to-60-minutes-from-the-today-show/news-story/da745b99d818e88bfcedb0b5d46b861f|title=Peter Stefanovic gets 60 Mins gig|access-date=2016-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/12/nine-news-promotes-team-with-new-appointments.html|title=Nine News promotes team with new appointments|date=2016-12-08|newspaper=TV Tonight|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>


In December 2017, Deborah Knight was appointed as host of ''Nine News Sydney'' on Friday and Saturday nights. She replaced Georgie Gardner who replaced Lisa Wilkinson on ''Today''. It was later announced that ''60 Minutes'' reporter [[Allison Langdon]] would replace Knight on ''Weekend Today''. Peter Stefanovic also returned as host replacing Tom Steinfort who will become a reporter on ''60 Minutes''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/nine-announces-new-weekend-today-hosts/news-story/a5b3345048b84c6820adff4a499639db|title=Nine announces new Weekend Today hosts|work=NewsComAu|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>
In December 2017, Deborah Knight was appointed host of ''Nine News Sydney'' on Friday and Saturday nights. She replaced Georgie Gardner who replaced Lisa Wilkinson on ''Today''. It was later announced that ''60 Minutes'' reporter Allison Langdon would replace Knight on ''Weekend Today''. Peter Stefanovic also returned as host replacing Tom Steinfort who will become a reporter on ''60 Minutes''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/nine-announces-new-weekend-today-hosts/news-story/a5b3345048b84c6820adff4a499639db|title=Nine announces new Weekend Today hosts|work=NewsComAu|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>


In December 2018, it was announced that Peter Stefanovic had parted ways with the Nine Network to pursue other opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/2018/12/18/17/46/peter-stefanovic-leaving-channel-nine|title=Peter Stefanovic and Nine part ways|website=celebrity.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-18}}</ref> [[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]] was later announced as his replacement.
In December 2018, it was announced that Peter Stefanovic had parted ways with the Nine Network to pursue other opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/2018/12/18/17/46/peter-stefanovic-leaving-channel-nine|title=Peter Stefanovic and Nine part ways|website=celebrity.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-18}}</ref> David Campbell was later announced as his replacement.


In January 2019, David Campbell and Allison Langdon were announced as co-hosts with the news presented by Jayne Azzopardi, sport presented by Clint Stanaway and weather presented by Tim Davies.
In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that [[Allison Langdon]] will co-host ''Today'' with [[Karl Stefanovic]] from January 2020. Her replacement has not been announced.


In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Karl Stefanovic would return to ''Today'' as co-host alongside ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]'' co-host and ''60 Minutes'' reporter Allison Langdon from January 2020.
As of January 2019, [[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]] and [[Allison Langdon]] are the co-hosts with the news presented by Jayne Azzopardi, sport presented by Clint Stanaway and weather presented by Tim Davies.


In December 2019, Richard Wilkins and [[Rebecca Maddern]] were announced as co-hosts of ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]'' from January 2020 replacing both David Campbell and Allison Langdon.<ref name="news.com.au"/> Jayne Azzopardi will continue as news presenter, while Lauren Phillips will join the show as weather presenter.
===''Today on Saturday'': 1992–2002 ===
After the initial success of ''Today'', a Saturday edition was produced in the early nineties. Hosted by [[Tracy Grimshaw]], it featured more news, politics and economic reports. [[Tracy Grimshaw]] was later followed by [[Tara Brown]] and [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]], before reporter [[Helen Dalley]] joined the program in 1996. These hosts were accompanied by news presenters [[Michael Usher]], [[Anna Coren]] and Mark Burrows. In 2002, ''Today on Saturday Australia'' was cancelled due to budget cuts by the [[Nine network|Nine Network]].


In November 2021, it was announced that [[Rebecca Maddern]] had resigned from the Nine Network. [[Belinda Russell]] and Charles Croucher will replace Maddern and Jayne Azzopardi will continue to present news.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rebecca Maddern departs Nine {{!}} TV Tonight|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/11/rebecca-maddern-departs-nine.html/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=tvtonight.com.au/|language=en-AU}}</ref> Lauren Phillips also resigned from the show to concentrate on her radio career. Dan Anstey joined the show in 2022 replacing Phillips.
=== 25th anniversary: 2007 ===
''Today'' celebrated its 25th year of broadcasting, on 28 June 2007, by travelling to five different Australian cities in one week, something which had never been before attempted by an Australian television show. Former ''Today'' presenters and musical guests were involved.<ref>[http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=269522 Celebrating 25 years] – Today website, 1 June 2007</ref>


In March 2023, [[Belinda Russell]] announced she had left ''Weekend Today''. Her last appearance being 26 February.
On the official day marking the 25th anniversary, past ''Today'' presenters who made an appearance included [[Ian Ross (newsreader)|Ian Ross]], [[Tracy Grimshaw]], [[Monte Dwyer]], [[Liz Hayes]] and [[Helen Dalley]]. [[Sami Lukis]], who replaced [[Monte Dwyer]], did not appear, nor did original co-host [[Sue Kellaway]]. Original co-host [[Steve Liebmann]] was also unable to attend, nor was current weather presenter [[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]], however video messages from both were aired.<ref>[http://www.throng.com.au/today/today-turns-25-channel-nines-today-celebrates-an-anniversary-thursday-june-28 Anniversary] – Throng, 30 May 2007</ref>


In April 2023, Clint Stanaway and [[Jayne Azzopardi]] were announced as co-hosts with Sophie Walsh joining the team as news presenter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jayne Azzopardi and Clint Stanaway new hosts for Weekend Today {{!}} TV Tonight |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/04/jayne-azzopardi-and-clint-stanaway-new-hosts-for-weekend-today.html |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=tvtonight.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jayne Azzopardi and Clint Stanaway confirmed as new hosts of Weekend Today |url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/weekend-today-nine-network-new-hosts-confirmed/f8f05a72-6641-4a8a-aeaa-2a6201f9fdf0 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=9now.nine.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>
=== 30th anniversary: 2012 ===
In 2012, ''Today'' celebrated its 30th anniversary. The show began the year by unveiling a new set, logo and graphics.


In July 2024, [[Jayne Azzopardi]] was appointed as the news presenter on ''Today'', replacing [[Brooke Boney]]. In August 2024, it was announced that [[Sophie Walsh]] would replace Azzopardi as co-host. ''[[Nine News]]'' reporter Lizzie Pearl will replace Walsh as news presenter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weekend Today welcomes Sophie Walsh as new co-host |url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/sophie-walsh-announced-as-new-cohost-of-weekend-today/93095e1f-5a18-4100-92ee-1c1386b9c131 |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=9now.nine.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>
In September, ''Today'' held a week-long celebration which included flashbacks from earlier episodes and live appearances by former hosts such as [[Steve Liebmann]], [[Sue Kellaway]], [[Tracy Grimshaw]], [[Monte Dwyer]] and [[Sarah Murdoch]]. [[Liz Hayes]] was unable to join the show due to being on assignment with ''[[60 Minutes (Australian TV program)|60 Minutes]]'' but shared her memories in a prerecorded message. Video messages were also left by Brian Bury, [[George Negus]] and Joan McInnes

As of August 2024, Clint Stanaway and Sophie Walsh are the hosts with Lizzie Pearl presenting news and [[Dan Anstey]] presenting weather.

=== ''Today on Saturday'': 1992–2002 ===
After the initial success of ''Today'', a Saturday edition was produced in the early nineties. Hosted by Tracy Grimshaw, it featured more news, politics and economic reports. Tracy Grimshaw was later followed by [[Tara Brown]] and Richard Wilkins, before reporter [[Helen Dalley]] joined the program in 1996. These hosts were accompanied by news presenters [[Michael Usher]], [[Anna Coren]] and Mark Burrows. In 2002, ''Today on Saturday'' was cancelled due to budget cuts by the Nine Network.

==Anniversaries and reunions==
''Today'' celebrated its 25th anniversary, on 28 June 2007, by travelling to five different Australian cities in one week, something which had never been before attempted by an Australian television show. Former ''Today'' hosts and musical guests were involved.<ref>[http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=269522 Celebrating 25 years] – Today website, 1 June 2007</ref>

On the official day marking the 25th anniversary, former hosts who made an appearance included [[Ian Ross (newsreader)|Ian Ross]], Tracy Grimshaw, [[Monte Dwyer]], [[Liz Hayes]] and [[Helen Dalley]]. [[Sami Lukis]], who replaced [[Monte Dwyer]], did not appear, nor did original co-host [[Sue Kellaway]]. Original co-host Steve Liebmann was also unable to attend, nor was current weather presenter Steven Jacobs, however video messages from both were aired.<ref>[http://www.throng.com.au/today/today-turns-25-channel-nines-today-celebrates-an-anniversary-thursday-june-28 Anniversary] – Throng, 30 May 2007</ref>

''Today'' celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012. The show began the year by unveiling a new set, logo and graphics.

In September, ''Today'' held a week-long celebration which included flashbacks from earlier episodes and live appearances by former hosts such as Steve Liebmann and Sue Kellaway with Tracy Grimshaw, Monte Dwyer and [[Sarah Murdoch]]. Liz Hayes was unable to join the show due to being on assignment with ''60 Minutes'' but shared her memories in a prerecorded message. Video messages were also left by Brian Bury, [[George Negus]] and Joan McInnes

''Today'' celebrated its 40th anniversary, on 1 July 2022, with a special broadcast it featured guest appearances from former hosts Steve Liebmann, Sue Kellaway, Tracy Grimshaw, Lisa Wilkinson and Georgie Gardner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamilton |first=Georgia |title=Celebrate with TODAY! Australia's longest running breakfast show turns 40 |url=https://www.nineforbrands.com.au/media-release/celebrate-with-today-australias-longest-running-breakfast-show-turns-40/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Nine for Brands |language=en-AU}}</ref>

The team revisited four decades of major news events, celebrity guests, road shows around Australia and the world and wild viral moments. A dedicated highlights show, ''Today 40th Anniversary Special'' aired on 2 July which featured highlights from the special broadcast.


==Format==
==Format==
''Today'', an offshoot of ''[[Nine News]]'', predominantly presents news, sport, weather, entertainment and current affairs, focusing on the first news of the day. However the show also features topics including consumer affairs, health, politics, education, fashion, and the business and finance world. The show has daily feedback and topic segments for viewers to send in their thoughts and opinions via email, text messages and the show's website.
''Today'', an offshoot of ''[[Nine News]]'', predominantly presents news, sport, weather, entertainment and current affairs, focusing on the first news of the day. However the show also features topics including consumer affairs, health, politics, education, fashion, and the business and finance world. The show has daily feedback and topic segments for viewers to send in their thoughts and opinions via email, text messages and the show's website.


Initially, the program was only a two-hour broadcast, airing from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. After dropping ''[[Nine News#Early Morning News|Nine Early Morning News]]'', the network moved ''Today'' to a 6:00 am start. Again, as part of the 2008–2009 ''Nine News'' brand's major expansion, in 2008 the show was changed to a three and a half hour format, starting at 5.30 am to now "perfect match" breakfast radio stations. This move included an extended news, sport, finance and weather segment prior to the main program at 6:00 am. ''Weekend Today'' airs on both Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
Initially, the program was only a two-hour broadcast, airing from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. After dropping ''[[Nine News#Nine News: Early Edition|Nine Early Morning News]]'', the network moved ''Today'' to a 6:00 am start. Again, as part of the 2008–2009 ''Nine News'' brand's major expansion, in 2008 the show was changed to a three and a half-hour format, starting at 5.30 am to now "perfect match" breakfast radio stations. This move included an extended news, sport, finance and weather segment prior to the main program at 6:00 am. ''Weekend Today'' airs on both Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.


== Hosts ==
== Hosts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! Presenter || Role || Tenure
! Presenter || Role || Tenure
|-
|-
| [[Deborah Knight]] || Co-host || 2019–present
|[[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]]]] || Co-host || 2024–present
|-
|-
| Tom Steinfort || News/Co-host (interim) || 2019–present
|[[Sylvia Jeffreys]] || Co-host || 2024–present
|-
|-
|[[Jayne Azzopardi]]
|[[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]]|| Weather || 2005–present
|News
|2024–present
|-
|-
|[[ Danika Mason]]|| Sport || 2024–present
| [[Ross Greenwood (journalist)|Ross Greenwood]] || Finance || 2006–present
|-
|-
|[[Dan Anstey]] || Weather || 2024–present
| [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]] || Entertainment || 1994–present
|-
|-
|[[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]]
| Brooke Boney || Entertainment || 2019–present
|Entertainment
|}
|1994–2018, 2024–present

== Reporters ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! Reporter/s || City/state
|-
| Lara Vella<br />Gabrielle Boyle
| Sydney
|-
| Christine Ahern || Melbourne
|-
| Aislin Kriukelis<br />Jessica Millward || Brisbane
|-
| Tom Maclean || Adelaide
|-
|-
|[[Renee Bargh]]
|- Scott Bidmead || Los Angeles
|Entertainment
| Louise Momber || Perth (also local news presenter)
|2024–present
|}
|}


=== Anchors ===
=== Previous anchors ===
The main presenters of ''Today'' have included:
The main presenters of ''Today'' have included:


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|-
|-
! Tenure
! Tenure
! scope="col" colspan=2|Presenters
! colspan="2" scope="col" |Presenters
|-
|-
! scope="row"|1982–1985
! scope="row" |'''1982–1985'''
| rowspan="3"|[[Steve Liebmann]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Steve Liebmann]]
| [[Sue Kellaway]]
| [[Sue Kellaway]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|1986
! scope="row" |'''1986'''
| [[Patrice Newell]]
| [[Patrice Newell]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|1986–1987
! scope="row" |'''1986–1987'''
| rowspan="3"|[[Liz Hayes]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Liz Hayes]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|1987–1990
! scope="row" |'''1987–1990'''
| [[George Negus]]
| [[George Negus]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|1990–1996
! scope="row" |'''1990–1996'''
| rowspan="2"|[[Steve Liebmann]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Steve Liebmann]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|1996–2005
! scope="row" |'''1996–2005'''
| rowspan="2"|[[Tracy Grimshaw]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Tracy Grimshaw]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|2005
! scope="row" |'''2005'''
| rowspan="4"|[[Karl Stefanovic]]
| rowspan="4''|[[Karl Stefanovic]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|2006
! scope="row" |'''2006'''
| [[Jessica Rowe]]
| [[Jessica Rowe]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|2007–2017
! scope="row" |'''2007–2017'''
| [[Lisa Wilkinson]]
| [[Lisa Wilkinson]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|2018
! scope="row" |'''2018'''
| rowspan="2"|[[Georgie Gardner]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Georgie Gardner]]
|-
|-
! scope="row"|2019
! scope="row" |'''2019'''
| [[Deborah Knight]]
| [[Deborah Knight]]
|-
|-
! scope="row" |'''2020–2022'''
| rowspan=2 |[[Karl Stefanovic]]
| [[Allison Langdon]]
|-
! scope="row" |'''2023–present'''
| [[Sarah Abo]]
|}

== Reporters ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Location
!Reporter/s
|-
| '''Sydney'''
|Lara Vella<br />Jack Hahn<br />Sarah Stewart
|-
| '''Melbourne'''
|Christine Ahern<br />Izabella Staskowski
|-
| '''Queensland'''
|Mia Glover<br />Andrea Crothers
|-
|'''Canberra'''
|Charles Croucher<br />[[Andrew Probyn]]<br />Eliza Edwards<br />Claudia Vrdoljak<br />Amanda Copp
|-
|'''Europe'''
|Edward Godfrey<br />Jessica Millward<br />Hannah Sinclair
|-
|'''USA'''
|Jonathan Kearsley<br />Lauren Tomasi<br />Reid Butler
|}
|}


=== Fill-in presenters ===
=== Fill-in presenters ===
{| class="wikitable"
[[Ben Fordham]] and Brenton Ragless are main fill-in presenters. Other fill-in presenters include [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]], [[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]] and [[Alicia Loxley]]. Substitutes that present usually over summer include; [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]], Jayne Azzopardi, [[Wendy Kingston]], [[Allison Langdon]], [[Ross Greenwood (journalist)|Ross Greenwood]], Tom Steinfort, [[David Campbell (Australian musician)|David Campbell]], [[Chris Uhlmann]], Brenton Ragless, [[Alicia Loxley]] or Lara Vella.
|+
!Host
!Fill-in presenters
|-
|Karl Stefanovic
|[[Alex Cullen (journalist)|'''Alex Cullen''']], [[Charles Croucher]], [[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]]
|-
|Sarah Abo
|'''[[Sylvia Jeffreys]]''', [[Amelia Adams]], [[Leila McKinnon]]
|-
|Jayne Azzopardi
|'''[[Sophie Walsh]],''' Lara Vella, Tim Davies
|-
|Alex Cullen
|'''Danika Mason''', [[Roz Kelly (sports presenter)|Roz Kelly]], Emma Lawrence
|-
|Tim Davies
|'''Izabella Staskowski''', Mia Glover, [[Scherri-Lee Biggs]]
|}
Current presenters who have been fill-in hosts or co-hosts of ''Today'' in recent times include Alex Cullen, Richard Wilkins, Jayne Azzopardi, Clint Stanaway, Leila McKinnon, Tom Steinfort, [[David Campbell (Australian musician)|David Campbell]], Sylvia Jeffreys, Charles Croucher, Lara Vella, Tracy Vo, Sophie Walsh and [[Amelia Adams]].


Substitute presenters in recent years have included [[Cameron Williams]], [[Kellie Sloane]], Tim McMillan, [[Sarah Murdoch]], [[Sharyn Ghidella]], [[Leila McKinnon]], [[Kim Watkins]], [[Helen Dalley]], [[Ellen Fanning]], [[Ali Moore]], [[Michael Pascoe]], [[Peter FitzSimons]], [[Peter Overton]], [[Michael Usher]], [[Ken Sutcliffe]], [[Mark Ferguson (news presenter)|Mark Ferguson]], [[Jennifer Keyte]], [[Garry Lyon]], [[Eddie McGuire]], and even [[Clive James]] on one occasion while the show was broadcasting from London. The former Premier of Victoria, [[Joan Kirner]], presented the show on one occasion.
Previous substitute presenters have included Christine Ahern, Michael Genovese, James Bracey, Brooke Boney, Belinda Russell, [[Ben Fordham]], [[Cameron Williams]], [[Kellie Sloane]], Tim McMillan, Clint Stanaway, [[Sarah Murdoch]], [[Sharyn Ghidella]], [[Kim Watkins]], [[Helen Dalley]], Deborah Knight, [[Ellen Fanning]], [[Ali Moore]], Dr Nick Coatsworth, [[Michael Pascoe]], [[Peter FitzSimons]], [[Peter Overton]], [[Ross Greenwood (journalist)|Ross Greenwood]], [[Michael Usher]], [[Ken Sutcliffe]], [[Mark Ferguson (news presenter)|Mark Ferguson]], [[Jennifer Keyte]], [[Garry Lyon]], [[Rebecca Maddern]], [[Eddie McGuire]] and even [[Clive James]] on one occasion while the show was broadcasting from London. The former Premier of Victoria, [[Joan Kirner]], presented the show on one occasion.


=== News ===
=== News ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! News Presenters !! Tenure
! News presenters !! Tenure
|-
|-
|[[Eric Walters (newsreader)|Eric Walters]]|| 1982-1990
|[[Eric Walters (newsreader)|Eric Walters]]|| 1982–1990
|-
|-
|[[Ian Ross (newsreader)|Ian Ross]]|| 1991-2001
|[[Ian Ross (newsreader)|Ian Ross]]|| 1991–2001
|-
|-
|[[Sharyn Ghidella]]|| 2001-2005, 2005-2006
|[[Sharyn Ghidella]]|| 2001–2005, 2005–2006
|-
|-
|[[Leila McKinnon]] || 2005
|[[Leila McKinnon]] || February 2005 – June 2005
|-
|-
|[[Georgie Gardner]]|| 2006-2014
|[[Georgie Gardner]]|| 2006–2014
|-
|-
|[[Sylvia Jeffreys]]|| 2014-2018
|[[Sylvia Jeffreys]]|| 2014–2018
|-
|-
| Tom Steinfort || 2019 – present
| [[Tom Steinfort]]|| 2019
|-
| [[Tracy Vo]] || January 2020 – March 2020
|-
|[[Alex Cullen (journalist)|Alex Cullen]]
|March 2020 – December 2022
|-
|[[Brooke Boney]]
|January 2023 – July 2024
|-
|[[Jayne Azzopardi]]
|July 2024 – present
|}
|}


During 2007, [[Kellie Sloane]] and Allison Langdon filled in for Georgie Gardner who was on maternity leave.
''Today Perth'' news presenters:
* Tim McMillan (2014 – 2015)
* Tracy Vo (2016 – 2017)
* Louise Momber (2018 – present)


In July 2009, Georgie Gardner was appointed ''[[Nine News|Nine News Sydney]]'' presenter on Friday and Saturday nights, she juggled her commitments with ''Today'' and presented the news from Tuesday to Friday. The ''Weekend Today'' news presenter would present the news on Monday. These news presenters have included [[Amber Sherlock]] (2009–2010), [[Alicia Loxley]] (2010–2011) and Deborah Knight (2011–2014).
During 2007, [[Kellie Sloane]] and [[Allison Langdon]] filled in for Georgie Gardner who was on maternity leave.


In 2014, Sylvia Jeffreys was appointed news presenter on ''Today'' replacing Gardner. Given that Sylvia would not be required to balance her role with any additional roles within the network, she was able to commit to the program five days per week, meaning the specialised Monday morning news presenting role was no longer needed. In December 2018, it was announced that Jeffreys would not return to ''Today'' in 2019 and move onto other projects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/2018/12/22/22/01/sylvia-jeffreys-confirms-leaving-today-show-australia-in-2019|title=Sylvia Jeffreys has announced she will not return to the 'TODAY' show in 2019|website=celebrity.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/12/georgie-gardner-it-was-never-boring.html|title=Sylvia Jeffreys gone from Today|date=2018-12-22|website=TV Tonight|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref>
In July 2009, [[Georgie Gardner]] was appointed ''[[Nine News|Nine News Sydney]]'' presenter on Friday and Saturday nights, she juggled her commitments with ''Today'' and presented the news from Tuesday to Friday. The ''Weekend Today'' news presenter would present the news on Monday. These news presenters have included [[Amber Sherlock]] (2009-2010), [[Alicia Loxley]] (2010-2011) and [[Deborah Knight]] (2011-2014).


In January 2019, [[Tom Steinfort]] was announced as Jeffrey's replacement. In December 2019, it was announced, ''Nine Live Perth'' news presenter, Tracy Vo would be the news presenter with Steinfort returning to ''60 Minutes''.<ref name="nineforbrands.com.au">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nineforbrands.com.au/media-release/today-show-line-up-announced/|title = Today Show Line-Up Announced}}</ref>
In 2014, [[Sylvia Jeffreys]] was appointed news presenter on ''Today'' replacing Gardner. Given that Sylvia would not be required to balance her role with any additional roles within the network, she was able to commit to the program five days per week, meaning the specialised Monday morning news presenting role was no longer needed.


In March 2020, Vo permanently returned to Perth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/morning-shows/today-newsreader-tracy-vo-quits-role-to-move-back-to-perth/news-story/dc637b2cadd1fa0562ccfc5c4f14b083|title=Today show suffers another blow|date=2020-04-12|newspaper=News.com.au|language=en|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref> Alex Cullen presented both news and sport until December 2022.
In December 2018, it was announced that Jeffreys would not return to ''Today'' in 2019 and move onto other projects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/2018/12/22/22/01/sylvia-jeffreys-confirms-leaving-today-show-australia-in-2019|title=Sylvia Jeffreys has announced she will not return to the 'TODAY' show in 2019|website=celebrity.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/12/georgie-gardner-it-was-never-boring.html|title=Sylvia Jeffreys gone from Today|date=2018-12-22|website=TV Tonight|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref> In January 2019, Tom Steinfort was announced as Jeffrey’s replacement.


In January 2023, [[Brooke Boney]] replaced Alex Cullen as news presenter with Cullen focusing on sport.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric the Eel sparked presenter's Olympic dream |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/news/today-sports-presenter-alex-cullen-paris-olympics-nine/5b341ddd-fe17-4910-85f8-3d13cc5aecc0 |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=wwos.nine.com.au |language=en}}</ref>
Jayne Azzopardi, Lara Vella, Mark Burrows, [[Brett McLeod]] and Brenton Ragless are the main fill-in news presenters.


In March 2024, Boney announced her resignation from the [[Nine Network]] to take up an opportunity to study at Oxford University.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faruqi |first=Osman |date=2024-03-21 |title=Brooke Boney announces departure from Today show |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/brooke-boney-announces-departure-from-today-show-20240322-p5fefp.html |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> She will finish with the network after the 2024 Summer Olympics. In July 2024, [[Jayne Azzopardi]] was appointed as the news presenter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-16 |title=Jayne Azzopardi to succeed Brooke Boney on Today show {{!}} TV Tonight |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/07/jayne-azzopardi-to-succeed-brooke-boney-on-today-show.html |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=tvtonight.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jolly |first=Nathan |date=2024-07-16 |title=Nine announces Brooke Boney's Today replacement |url=https://mumbrella.com.au/nine-announces-brooke-boneys-today-replacement-839675 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=Mumbrella |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[Amelia Adams]], [[Amber Sherlock]], [[Wendy Kingston]], [[Kim Watkins]], [[Ben Fordham]], Peter Stefanovic, [[Vicky Jardim]], [[Majella Wiemers]], [[Helen Kapalos]], [[Heather Foord]], [[Peter Overton]] and [[Mark Ferguson (news presenter)|Mark Ferguson]] have all among others presented the news on occasions.

Sophie Walsh, Lara Vella and Tim Davies are the main substitute news presenters.

Jayne Azzopardi, [[Mark Burrows]], [[Brett McLeod]], Charles Croucher, Christine Ahern, Mia Glover, Amelia Adams, Gabrielle Boyle, Amber Sherlock, [[Wendy Kingston]], [[Kim Watkins]], Ben Fordham, Peter Stefanovic, [[Vicky Jardim]], [[Majella Wiemers]], [[Helen Kapalos]], [[Heather Foord]], [[Peter Overton]], Tracy Vo, Lizzie Pearl, Aislin Kriukelis, Allison Langdon, [[Andrew Lofthouse]], Izabella Staskowski, [[Peter Hitchener]], [[Mark Ferguson (news presenter)|Mark Ferguson]] and [[Michael Thomson (journalist)|Michael Thomson]] have all among others presented the news on occasions.

====Today Perth News====
''Today Perth'' local news inserts were introduced in March 2014, but were axed in May 2020.

In January 2024, ''Today Perth'' local news inserts were re-introduced presented by Lara Vella from the [[TCN]] studios in North Sydney.

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! News presenters !! Tenure
|-
|Tim McMillan|| 2014–2015
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|Tracy Vo|| 2016–2017
|-
|Louise Momber|| 2018–2019
|-
|Michael Genovese || 2020
|-
|Lara Vella|| 2024–present
|}


=== Finance ===
=== Finance ===
[[Ross Greenwood (journalist)|Ross Greenwood]] is the [[Nine Network]]'s business and finance editor and regularly reports throughout the show. Tom Steinfort currently presents the finance news after presenting the news.
Jayne Azzopardi currently presents the finance news after presenting the news.

Each morning at 7:55am, Effie Zahos presents a 'Your Money' finance segment based around consumer insights and information.


=== Sport ===
=== Sport ===
[[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]] currently presents sports news after the news bulletin every half-hour. In 2006, [[Cameron Williams]] was appointed as the inaugural sports presenter previously the news presenter would present sport headlines. Williams presented sport from 2006 until 2010, leaving the role to focus on co-hosting ''Weekend Today'' and ''Nine News''. [[Ben Fordham]] presented sport from 2011 until 2014. He left to focus on his family and [[2GB]] radio show. In January 2019, Tony Jones was announced as Gilbert's replacement. Jones remained in the position until his resignation in November 2019.
Alex Cullen currently presents sports news after the news bulletin every half-hour. In 2006, [[Cameron Williams]] was appointed as the inaugural sports presenter previously the news presenter would present sport headlines. Williams presented sport from 2006 until 2010, leaving the role to focus on co-hosting ''Weekend Today'' and ''Nine News''. [[Ben Fordham]] presented sport from 2011 until 2014. He left to focus on his family and [[2GB]] radio show. In January 2019, Tony Jones was announced as Gilbert's replacement. Jones remained in the position until he was replaced in November 2019. In December 2019, it was announced that Alex Cullen will replace [[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]] as sport presenter permanently from January 2020.<ref name="nineforbrands.com.au"/>
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|[[Ben Fordham]]
|[[Ben Fordham]]
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|2011 – 2014
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|[[Tim Gilbert (journalist)|Tim Gilbert]]
|[[Tim Gilbert (journalist)|Tim Gilbert]]
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|2014 – 2018
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|[[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]]
|[[Tony Jones (sports journalist)|Tony Jones]]
|2019
|2019
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|[[Alex Cullen (journalist)|Alex Cullen]]
|[[Alex Cullen (journalist)|Alex Cullen]]
|2020-present
|2020–present
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|}


=== Weather ===
=== Weather ===
Currently, ''Today'' presents weather after each news and sport bulletin, every half-hour. [[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]] is the current weather presenter.
Tim Davies currently presents the weather after each news and sport bulletin, every half-hour. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Davies spent weeks touring Queensland for his weather reports, as it was relatively free of the virus.
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!Tenure
!Tenure
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|[[Brian Bury]]
|[[Brian Bury]]
|1982–1991
|1982-1991
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|[[Monte Dwyer]]
|[[Monte Dwyer]]
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|[[Sami Lukis]]
|[[Sami Lukis]]
|2002–2004
|2002-2004
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|[[Natalia Cooper]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/television/weather-presenter-natalia-cooper-wont-return-to-today/news-story/45da758cfcfd1d1e109bfdf8ee95f734|title=Weather presenter Natalia Cooper won’t return to Today|date=2019-02-09|website=The Courier Mail|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>
|[[Natalia Cooper]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/television/weather-presenter-natalia-cooper-wont-return-to-today/news-story/45da758cfcfd1d1e109bfdf8ee95f734|title=Weather presenter Natalia Cooper won't return to Today|date=2019-02-09|website=The Courier Mail|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>
|2016–2018
|2016-2018
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|-
|[[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]]
|[[Steven Jacobs (television presenter)|Steven Jacobs]]
|2005–2016, 2019
|2005-2016; 2019 – present
|-
|[[Tim Davies (journalist)|Tim Davies]]
|2020–present
|}
|}
Izabella Staskowski, Mia Glover and [[Scherri-Lee Biggs]] are substitute weather presenters.
[[Abby Coleman]], Julie Snook, [[Rose Jacobs]], [[Emma Freedman]], [[Amelia Adams]], [[Sylvia Jeffreys]], [[Giaan Rooney]], [[Gorgi Coghlan]], [[Dave Kirwan]], [[Jaynie Seal]], [[Livinia Nixon]] and [[Majella Wiemers]] have all presented the weather on various occasions.

Alex Heinke, [[Abby Coleman]], Aislin Kriukelis, Julie Snook, [[Rose Jacobs]], [[Emma Freedman]], Amelia Adams, Sylvia Jeffreys, [[Scherri-Lee Biggs]], [[Giaan Rooney]], Mia Glover, [[Gorgi Coghlan]], Izabella Staskowski, [[Dave Kirwan]], [[Jaynie Seal]], [[Dan Anstey]], [[Livinia Nixon]], Carolyne Randoe and [[Majella Wiemers]] have all presented the weather on various occasions.


=== Entertainment ===
=== Entertainment ===
''Today's'' entertainment presenter, [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]] (Nine Network's entertainment editor), presents daily features, interviews, movie and television reviews from across the world of show business.<ref>[http://www.mediaman.com.au/profiles/wilkins.html Richard Wilkins] – Mediaman, 7 November 2007</ref> In December 2018, it was announced that [[Brooke Boney]] would join ''Today'' as an entertainment reporter and will work alongside Wilkins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/2018/12/22/20/16/brooke-boney-speaks-out-joining-today-show-australia|title=Brooke Boney speaks out for the first time after landing new role on 'TODAY'|website=celebrity.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref>
''Today's'' entertainment presenters, Richard Wilkins and [[Renee Bargh]], presents daily features, interviews, movie and television reviews from across the world of show business.<ref>[http://www.mediaman.com.au/profiles/wilkins.html Richard Wilkins] – Mediaman, 7 November 2007</ref> In December 2018, it was announced that Brooke Boney would join ''Today'' as an entertainment reporter and will work alongside Wilkins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/2018/12/22/20/16/brooke-boney-speaks-out-joining-today-show-australia|title=Brooke Boney speaks out for the first time after landing new role on 'TODAY'|website=celebrity.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref> In December 2019, it was announced that Boney would remain as entertainment reporter with Richard Wilkins moving across to co-host ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]''<ref name="nineforbrands.com.au" /> In July 2024, it was announced that [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]] and [[Renee Bargh]] will replace [[Brooke Boney]].
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|+
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!Tenure
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|-
|Joan McInnes
|Joan McInnes
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|1982 – 1988
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|[[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]]
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|[[Richard Reid (entertainment reporter)|Richard Reid]]
|[[Richard Reid (entertainment reporter)|Richard Reid]]
|2006–2015
|2006 – 2015
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|[[Brooke Boney]]
|[[Brooke Boney]]
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|2019 – present
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|[[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]]
|1994–2018<br>2024–present
|-
|[[Renee Bargh]]
|2024–present
|}
|}


==Traffic==
=== Technology ===
Technology commentator Trevor Long appears regularly with news related to technology, as well as presenting segments explaining technology or new gadgets. During the 2020 pandemic, his segments were primarily presented from his own studio at EFTM.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/how-trevor-long-does-today-show-and-eftm-videos-on-an-iphone/ |title=How Trevor Long does Today show and EFTM videos on an iPhone |work=MediaWeek |date=May 13, 2020 |access-date=January 28, 2021}}</ref>


== Traffic ==
Traffic reports are shown at regular intervals during the show, and are presented in some cities from a local helicopter. Traffic reports only air into the [[metropolitan area|metropolitan]] regions of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. They are produced and presented by traffic reporters from the [[Global Traffic Network|Australian Traffic Network]].<!-- Please do not add the presenters/former presenters below if they do not have an article. This is due to [[WP:LISTPEOPLE]]. -->


Traffic reports are shown at regular intervals during the show, and are presented in some cities from a local helicopter. Traffic reports only air into the [[metropolitan area|metropolitan]] regions of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. They are produced and presented by traffic reporters from the [[Global Traffic Network|Australian Traffic Network]].
== Competition with ''Sunrise'' ==


== Ratings ==
From 2004-2007, ''Sunrise'' won the ratings battle, averaging more than 150,000 more viewers than ''Today''.<ref>[http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/daily-tv-ratings-report-220507.html Improvement of Today Ratings] – eBroadcast, 22 May 2007 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070524111007/http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/daily-tv-ratings-report-220507.html |date=24 May 2007 }}</ref> However, during 2007 ''Today'' slightly improved its ratings and made significant gains in audience. With a 9% rise year-on-year{{Clarify|what does "year-on-year" mean?|date=February 2012}} between 7am and 9am, and a 16% increase in the key 6am to 7am news hour.<ref>[http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=266420 "Lisa Wilkinson to co-host ''Today''"] – ''Today'' website, 10 May 2007</ref> In contrast, ''Sunrise'' has fallen 4% year-on-year{{Clarify|what does "year-on-year" mean?|date=February 2012}} in the 7am to 9am timeslot. While in Melbourne (where ''Today'' is dominant), ''Today'' has won the morning breakfast slot for most weeks since May in the 2007 ratings by a considerable margin{{Quantify|date=February 2012}}.<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21886409-5006022,00.html Winning In Melbourne] – News Limited, 13 June 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/alan-jones-060607.html Today Melbourne Success] – eBroadcast, 6 June 2007 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011203855/http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/alan-jones-060607.html |date=11 October 2007 }}</ref>


From 2004 to 2007, ''Sunrise'' won the ratings battle, defeating ''Today'' by 62% between January and May 2007.<ref name=ratings2007>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2007/05/lisa-wilkinson-joins-today.html|title=Lisa Wilkinson Joins Today|date=10 May 2007|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> However, during 2007, ''Today'' slightly improved its ratings and made audience gains, and made a 9% rise from 2006 between 7am and 9am, and a 16% increase in the key 6am to 7am news hour. In contrast, ''Sunrise'' fell 4% year-on-year in the 7am to 9am timeslot.<ref name=ratings2007/> Since Lisa Wilkinson joined ''Today'' in May 2007, the program consistently defeated ''Sunrise'' in [[Melbourne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/no-day-like-today.html|title=No Day Like Today|date=6 June 2008|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref>
==Broadcasting==
Due to the fact that Australia has more than one time zone, ''Today'' is not broadcast live to the entire nation.


On Good Friday 2009, ''Today'' defeated ''Sunrise'' for the first time in five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2009/04/lisa-wilkinson-steadies-today.html|title=Lisa Wilkinson Steadies Today|date=13 April 2009|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> Over the next four years, ''Today'' continued to make inroads on ''Sunrise'', defeating them for a weekly win in June 2011 for the first time in seven years,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2011/06/today-breaks-sunrise-reign.html|title=Today Breaks Sunrise Reign|date=13 June 2011|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> and winning [[Sydney]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2012/08/today-claims-the-year-in-sydney-market.html|title=Today Claims The Year in Sydney Market|date=20 August 2012|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> However, upon [[Samantha Armytage]]'s appointment as host of ''Sunrise'' in August 2013, ''Today'''s rating slipped for the next two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2013/08/sam-armytage-lifts-sunrise.html|title=Sam Armytage Lifts Sunrise|date=22 August 2013|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2014/09/sunrise-v-today-usa-week-so-who-won.html|title=Sunrise v Today USA Week: Who Won?|date=12 September 2014|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref>
[[New South Wales]] (including [[Australian Capital Territory|ACT]]), [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] and [[Tasmania]] have ''Today'' aired live all year round.


After some sizeable wins in the second half of 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2015/07/today-pips-sunrise-winners-and-losers-lifts-seven.html|title=Today Pips Sunrise, Winners and Losers Lifts Seven|date=15 July 2015|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2015/10/house-husbands-finale-strong-but-seven-wins-monday.html|title=House Husbands Finale Strong Buts Seven Wins Monday|date=13 October 2015|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> ''Today'' managed some of its best ever ratings in early 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2016/02/today-wins-first-two-weeks-of-ratings-over-sunrise.html|title=Today Wins First Two Weeks of Ratings Over Sunrise|date=21 February 2016|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2016/03/today-stretches-lead-over-sunrise.html|title=Today Stretches Lead Over Sunrise|date=18 March 2016|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> ''Today'' defeated ''Sunrise'' in 2016 based on weeks won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2016/10/nine-seven-at-odds-over-breakfast-ratings.html|title=Nine, Seven at Odds Over Breakfast Ratings|date=24 October 2016|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref>
During daylight saving time, [[Queensland]] receives ''Today'' delayed by one hour. However, in 2007, ''Today'' began a trial and aired live into [[Queensland]] between 5:00 – 8.30am, with an extra Queensland-only half-hour.<ref>[http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=307215 Live At Five In Queensland] – Today Website, 19 October 2007</ref> This was unsuccessful, and in 2008 the show returned to its previous delayed telecast.


After ''Sunrise'' reclaimed the ratings crown in 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/breakfast-tv-wars-sunrise-wins-more-weeks-than-today-refuses-to-claim-victory-20170926-gyouoj.html|title=Breakfast TV wars: Sunrise wins more weeks than Today, refuses to claim victory|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|first=Michael|last=Lallo|date=26 September 2017|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref> the program's ratings slipped significantly in 2018, due to negative headlines surrounding co-host Karl Stefanovic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/08/oops-tweet-on-today-ratings-insists-it-cannot-go-on.html|title=Oops. Tweet on Today's Ratings Insists "It Cannot Go On"|date=8 August 2018|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/hugh-marks-backs-karl-amid-media-rumours.html|title=Hugh Marks Backs Karl Amid Media Rumours|date=24 September 2018|access-date=15 March 2020|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> After Stefanovic was axed at the end of that year, the ratings for ''Today'' slipped even further in 2019, often posing record low ratings.<ref name=":0" /> The ratings trouble continued upon Stefanovic's return in 2020 with ''Today'' regularly beaten by both ''Sunrise'' and ''News Breakfast'', although gradually the viewership gap has been reduced overtime.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fowler|first=Bella|date=2020-08-22|title=Today show's shock week of ratings|work=news.com.au|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/tv-shows/channel-9s-today-show-catches-up-to-sunrise-in-successful-ratings-week/news-story/fa1e1f7801f8fb524d3cf48cf5cf814e|access-date=2021-11-03}}</ref> In mid-September 2021, ''Today'' recorded first instance of leading viewership over ''Sunrise'' since 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mazzoni|first=Alana|title=The Today Show beats Sunrise in morning show ratings for the first time since 2018|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/today-show-beats-sunrise-in-ratings-69112|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Now To Love|language=en}}</ref>
Additionally, the [[Northern Territory]] has ''Today'' delayed thirty minutes during winter and one-and-a-half hours during [[daylight saving time]].


==Broadcasting==
Some parts of South Australia are also delayed by thirty minutes, and in Western Australia, the program is delayed by two hours during winter and three hours during daylight saving time.
Due to the fact that Australia has more than one time zone, the show is not broadcast live to the entire nation.


Live year round broadcasts are in New South Wales & ACT,Victoria and Tasmania.
In the case of major breaking news (e.g. cyclone), the program goes live into the state to help provide residents with up-to-date information.


Time Zone Changes
===Other national and international broadcasts===
[[Southern Cross Nine]] & [[Imparja]] air ''Today'' across regional Australia.


During daylight saving time, Queensland receives the show delayed by one hour.
In addition to Australia, ''Today'' is broadcast in [[Papua New Guinea]] and [[Fiji]].
In 2007, the show began a trial and aired live into Queensland between 5:00 – 8.30am, with an extra Queensland-only half-hour.<ref>[http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=307215 Live At Five In Queensland] – Today Website, 19 October 2007</ref> This was unsuccessful, and in 2008 the show returned to its previous delayed telecast.


The Northern Territory has ''Today'' delayed thirty minutes during winter and one-and-a-half hours during daylight saving time.
Papua New Guinea on [[EMTV]], and in Fiji on [[Fiji Television]].<ref>[http://www.pjreview.info/issues/10_02_04abstracts.html Broadcast Locations] – Pjreview, 10 September 2004</ref>

Some parts of South Australia are also delayed by thirty minutes, and in Western Australia, the program is delayed by two hours during winter and three hours during daylight saving time.

In the case of major breaking news (e.g. cyclone), the program goes live into the state to help provide residents with up-to-date information.


===International connections===
===International broadcasts===
Even though the name of the show is the same as [[United States|America]]'s [[NBC]] ''[[Today (NBC program)|Today Show]]'', it has no link to its American namesake; in fact, due to affiliate agreements, Nine airs [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC's]] ''[[Good Morning America]]'', one of the American program's chief competitors, between 4.00 and 5.00am.<ref>[http://www.transdiffusion.org/emc/newsdesk/when_news_is_a.php Affiliate Agreements] – Transdiffusion, 7 November 2007</ref> ''Today''{{'}}s rival on the [[Seven Network]], ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]'', follows the American NBC ''Today Show'' format, including a streetside studio. The [[Seven Network]] airs a condensed version of the American programme between 4.00 and 5.00am, preceding ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]'', which is titled ''NBC Today'' in program listings to avert confusion.


In addition to Australia, ''Today'' is broadcast in [[Papua New Guinea]] on [[EMTV]], and in [[Fiji]] on [[Fiji Television]].<ref>[http://www.pjreview.info/issues/10_02_04abstracts.html Broadcast Locations] – Pjreview, 10 September 2004</ref>
==Logos==
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File:Today Logo Australia.png|Logo used from 2004 to 2012
File:Today Show (Australia) logo.png|Logo used from 2012 to 2016
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 01:13, 2 December 2024

This article is about the Australian TV breakfast program that started in 1982. For the 1960 Australian TV program, see Today (1960 TV program). For the NBC program, see Today (American TV program).

Today
GenreBreakfast news program
Directed byTim Cowie
Presented by
David Campbell
Sylvia Jeffreys
Jayne Azzopardi
Danika Mason
Dan Anstey
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons41
Production
Executive producerKendall Bora
Production locations1 Denison Street
North Sydney, New South Wales
Running time210 minutes (3.5 hours)
Original release
NetworkNine Network
Release28 June 1982 (1982-06-28) –
present
Related
Weekend Today
Today Extra

Today (also referred to as The Today Show) is an Australian breakfast television news and current affairs program, with an infotainment base, hosted by David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys. It includes news and weather updates and is broadcast weekdays on the Nine Network. The show also has a weekend edition called Weekend Today.

Today airs each weekday after Today Early News and runs from 5:30 am to 9:00 am before Today Extra, an extended light entertainment program, hosted by David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys. The show is broadcast from the Nine Network TCN studios in North Sydney, a suburb located on the North Shore of New South Wales. Although not affiliated with it, the program shares a similar infotainment format and title of the long running United States program.

History

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Officially launched as The National Today Show,[1] Today is Australia's longest running morning breakfast news program.[2] The show premiered on 28 June 1982. The original hosts, Steve Liebmann and Sue Kellaway, spent four years together before Liebmann left to present the evening news for Network Ten in Sydney.

Former 60 Minutes reporter George Negus took over the male presenting role, but after four years, Liebmann returned to the Nine Network, hosting Today for a long tenure with co-presenter Liz Hayes and subsequently Tracy Grimshaw. However, in December 2004, Liebmann suffered a mild heart attack, and decided to retire.[3] prompting him to retire from breakfast television.[4]

Karl Stefanovic, a National Nine News reporter replaced Liebmann in 2005, whilst co-host Tracy Grimshaw left Today at the end of 2005 to replace Ray Martin as host of A Current Affair. While it had been widely speculated in the Australian press that Seven News presenter Chris Bath would co-host Today with Stefanovic from January 2006, the position instead went to former Ten News presenter Jessica Rowe.[5] Rowe had mixed beginnings as the co-host of Today with some viewers and commentators criticising her because of her dress-sense and her apparent over-happiness, citing her constant nervous laughter.[6] Following her court case against Network Ten, Rowe was subjected to comments from the media and viewers that she should be sacked and was not right for the role of Today.[7] Rowe's replacements while on maternity leave were Sarah Murdoch[8] and Kellie Sloane, who both saw a significant increases in ratings.[9] They both presented until Rowe's departure from the show, with the Nine Network releasing a press statement on 5 May 2007 stating that Rowe had left the Network to "take up other opportunities for her career".[10]

In May 2007, former Weekend Sunrise co-host Lisa Wilkinson was appointed as Jessica Rowe's successor. In October 2017, Wilkinson resigned effective immediately from the network due to contract negotiations failing. She finished on the show on 16 October 2017.[11] It was later announced that Wilkinson would join Network Ten and The Project as a senior host and editor. Deborah Knight temporarily replaced Wilkinson until Georgie Gardner, who previously regularly appeared on the program as its news presenter, was announced as a permanent replacement host. Gardner commenced hosting Today in January 2018.

In December 2018, it was announced that Karl Stefanovic would not be returning to Today after 14 years as host.[12]

On 5 January 2019, the Nine Network announced that Deborah Knight would join Georgie Gardner as co-host replacing Stefanovic. It was also announced that Tom Steinfort would replace Sylvia Jeffreys as news presenter and Tony Jones would replace Tim Gilbert as sports presenter, whilst Brooke Boney would become entertainment presenter, working alongside Richard Wilkins. The new team began on 14 January 2019. In February 2019 it was announced that Natalia Cooper would not return to the show after her maternity leave, with Steven Jacobs becoming weather presenter once again.

The revamped line-up attracted constant media scrutiny and struggled to attain viewers – at times recording record-low ratings.[13] It has been noted by some commentators however that the viewership gap with Sunrise was actually higher in Wilkinson's first year as co-host in 2007, with the audience building over time to eventually overtake Sunrise.[13] The lower ratings were also attributed to the fact that overall television audiences had decreased in comparison with prior years.[13]

In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Karl Stefanovic would return to the show as co-host alongside Weekend Today co-host and 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon from January 2020.[14] Both Georgie Gardner and Deborah Knight remained with the Nine Network with Gardner leaving the show immediately.

In December 2019, it was announced that Perth-based Tracy Vo would replace Tom Steinfort as news presenter, Alex Cullen would replace Tony Jones as sports presenter and Tim Davies would replace Steven Jacobs as weather presenter.[15] However, in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Western Australian state government imposed strict 14-day hotel quarantine for all incoming travellers from interstate and overseas, Vo permanently returned to Perth in order to be closer to her father who has a rare auto-immune condition.[16] Alex Cullen now presents both news and sport.

On 9 September 2022, Today broke the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon presented rolling coverage live from the United Kingdom from 4:30 am until 12 midday, when the coverage was taken over by David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys. Coverage included live crosses to Tracy Vo and Leila McKinnon, Charles Croucher and Carrie-Anne Greenbank, as well as various interviews with royal commentators including Camilla Tominey and Dickie Arbiter.

In November 2022, the Nine Network announced that 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo would replace Allison Langdon from January 2023.[17] Langdon has been appointed as host of A Current Affair replacing Tracy Grimshaw.

In April 2024, 9News: Early Edition rebranded to Today Early News to better align and integrate with the show.

Today Extra: 2016–present

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Main article: Today Extra

In January 2016, Nine announced that Mornings would be rebranded as Today Extra to become an extension of the network's breakfast show Today. The show was moved to the Today studio, while keeping its focus on light entertainment and news updates.[18]

In January 2019, Campbell was announced the new host of Weekend Today. He will continue to host the program on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Richard Wilkins joining the show as co-host on Thursday and Friday.[19]

In November 2019, Kruger announced her resignation from the Nine Network, with her last show on Friday 15 November. In December 2019, it was announced that Kruger's temporary replacement Sylvia Jeffreys will replace Kruger permanently upon her return from maternity leave in 2020. It was also announced that Campbell will return to hosting the show each weekday, with Wilkins moving to hosting Weekend Today. Belinda Russell joined the show to host in Jeffreys' absence.

Weekend Today: 2009–present

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Main article: Weekend Today (Australian TV program)

In January 2009, David Gyngell, chief executive of the Nine Network, and John Westacott, former head of news and current affairs, announced that Today would begin broadcasting on Sunday mornings. The program, entitled Today on Sunday, competes in the same timeslot as the Seven Network's Weekend Sunrise, which dominates Sunday morning television.[20] The show launched on 1 February 2009 and the original team consisted of Cameron Williams and Leila McKinnon with the news presented by Amber Sherlock and the sport was presented by Tim Gilbert on Saturday and Michael Slater on Sunday.

On 2 May 2009, after the launch of Today on Sunday, the Nine Network announced through a surprise edition that Today on Saturday would return. The program incorporates the same presenting team as the Sunday edition, being the first Australian breakfast news program to broadcast seven days a week. Due to the launch of the Saturday version of the program, the Nine Network renamed the programs as Today: Weekend Edition. David Gyngell said that the launch of the weekend editions were a part of the Nine Network's plans to strengthen its news and current affairs department and return viewers to its once leading service. In July 2009, Today: Weekend Edition was renamed as Weekend Today. In September 2012, Weekend Today was extended to three hours on Saturday.

In September 2014, Deborah Knight permanently replaced Leila McKinnon as co-host of the show; as McKinnon wanted to spend more time with her family and focus on other projects on the Nine Network.

In November 2016, Peter Stefanovic announced that he would be moving to 60 Minutes in 2017 as a reporter. Tom Steinfort was announced as Stefanovic's replacement.[21][22]

In December 2017, Deborah Knight was appointed host of Nine News Sydney on Friday and Saturday nights. She replaced Georgie Gardner who replaced Lisa Wilkinson on Today. It was later announced that 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon would replace Knight on Weekend Today. Peter Stefanovic also returned as host replacing Tom Steinfort who will become a reporter on 60 Minutes.[23]

In December 2018, it was announced that Peter Stefanovic had parted ways with the Nine Network to pursue other opportunities.[24] David Campbell was later announced as his replacement.

In January 2019, David Campbell and Allison Langdon were announced as co-hosts with the news presented by Jayne Azzopardi, sport presented by Clint Stanaway and weather presented by Tim Davies.

In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Karl Stefanovic would return to Today as co-host alongside Weekend Today co-host and 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon from January 2020.

In December 2019, Richard Wilkins and Rebecca Maddern were announced as co-hosts of Weekend Today from January 2020 replacing both David Campbell and Allison Langdon.[15] Jayne Azzopardi will continue as news presenter, while Lauren Phillips will join the show as weather presenter.

In November 2021, it was announced that Rebecca Maddern had resigned from the Nine Network. Belinda Russell and Charles Croucher will replace Maddern and Jayne Azzopardi will continue to present news.[25] Lauren Phillips also resigned from the show to concentrate on her radio career. Dan Anstey joined the show in 2022 replacing Phillips.

In March 2023, Belinda Russell announced she had left Weekend Today. Her last appearance being 26 February.

In April 2023, Clint Stanaway and Jayne Azzopardi were announced as co-hosts with Sophie Walsh joining the team as news presenter.[26][27]

In July 2024, Jayne Azzopardi was appointed as the news presenter on Today, replacing Brooke Boney. In August 2024, it was announced that Sophie Walsh would replace Azzopardi as co-host. Nine News reporter Lizzie Pearl will replace Walsh as news presenter.[28]

As of August 2024, Clint Stanaway and Sophie Walsh are the hosts with Lizzie Pearl presenting news and Dan Anstey presenting weather.

Today on Saturday: 1992–2002

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After the initial success of Today, a Saturday edition was produced in the early nineties. Hosted by Tracy Grimshaw, it featured more news, politics and economic reports. Tracy Grimshaw was later followed by Tara Brown and Richard Wilkins, before reporter Helen Dalley joined the program in 1996. These hosts were accompanied by news presenters Michael Usher, Anna Coren and Mark Burrows. In 2002, Today on Saturday was cancelled due to budget cuts by the Nine Network.

Anniversaries and reunions

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Today celebrated its 25th anniversary, on 28 June 2007, by travelling to five different Australian cities in one week, something which had never been before attempted by an Australian television show. Former Today hosts and musical guests were involved.[29]

On the official day marking the 25th anniversary, former hosts who made an appearance included Ian Ross, Tracy Grimshaw, Monte Dwyer, Liz Hayes and Helen Dalley. Sami Lukis, who replaced Monte Dwyer, did not appear, nor did original co-host Sue Kellaway. Original co-host Steve Liebmann was also unable to attend, nor was current weather presenter Steven Jacobs, however video messages from both were aired.[30]

Today celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012. The show began the year by unveiling a new set, logo and graphics.

In September, Today held a week-long celebration which included flashbacks from earlier episodes and live appearances by former hosts such as Steve Liebmann and Sue Kellaway with Tracy Grimshaw, Monte Dwyer and Sarah Murdoch. Liz Hayes was unable to join the show due to being on assignment with 60 Minutes but shared her memories in a prerecorded message. Video messages were also left by Brian Bury, George Negus and Joan McInnes

Today celebrated its 40th anniversary, on 1 July 2022, with a special broadcast it featured guest appearances from former hosts Steve Liebmann, Sue Kellaway, Tracy Grimshaw, Lisa Wilkinson and Georgie Gardner.[31]

The team revisited four decades of major news events, celebrity guests, road shows around Australia and the world and wild viral moments. A dedicated highlights show, Today 40th Anniversary Special aired on 2 July which featured highlights from the special broadcast.

Format

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Today, an offshoot of Nine News, predominantly presents news, sport, weather, entertainment and current affairs, focusing on the first news of the day. However the show also features topics including consumer affairs, health, politics, education, fashion, and the business and finance world. The show has daily feedback and topic segments for viewers to send in their thoughts and opinions via email, text messages and the show's website.

Initially, the program was only a two-hour broadcast, airing from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. After dropping Nine Early Morning News, the network moved Today to a 6:00 am start. Again, as part of the 2008–2009 Nine News brand's major expansion, in 2008 the show was changed to a three and a half-hour format, starting at 5.30 am to now "perfect match" breakfast radio stations. This move included an extended news, sport, finance and weather segment prior to the main program at 6:00 am. Weekend Today airs on both Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.

Hosts

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Presenter Role Tenure
David Campbell]] Co-host 2024–present
Sylvia Jeffreys Co-host 2024–present
Jayne Azzopardi News 2024–present
Danika Mason Sport 2024–present
Dan Anstey Weather 2024–present
Richard Wilkins Entertainment 1994–2018, 2024–present
Renee Bargh Entertainment 2024–present

Previous anchors

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The main presenters of Today have included:

Tenure Presenters
1982–1985 Steve Liebmann Sue Kellaway
1986 Patrice Newell
1986–1987 Liz Hayes
1987–1990 George Negus
1990–1996 Steve Liebmann
1996–2005 Tracy Grimshaw
2005 Karl Stefanovic
2006 Jessica Rowe
2007–2017 Lisa Wilkinson
2018 Georgie Gardner
2019 Deborah Knight
2020–2022 Karl Stefanovic Allison Langdon
2023–present Sarah Abo

Reporters

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Location Reporter/s
Sydney Lara Vella
Jack Hahn
Sarah Stewart
Melbourne Christine Ahern
Izabella Staskowski
Queensland Mia Glover
Andrea Crothers
Canberra Charles Croucher
Andrew Probyn
Eliza Edwards
Claudia Vrdoljak
Amanda Copp
Europe Edward Godfrey
Jessica Millward
Hannah Sinclair
USA Jonathan Kearsley
Lauren Tomasi
Reid Butler

Fill-in presenters

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Host Fill-in presenters
Karl Stefanovic Alex Cullen, Charles Croucher, David Campbell
Sarah Abo Sylvia Jeffreys, Amelia Adams, Leila McKinnon
Jayne Azzopardi Sophie Walsh, Lara Vella, Tim Davies
Alex Cullen Danika Mason, Roz Kelly, Emma Lawrence
Tim Davies Izabella Staskowski, Mia Glover, Scherri-Lee Biggs

Current presenters who have been fill-in hosts or co-hosts of Today in recent times include Alex Cullen, Richard Wilkins, Jayne Azzopardi, Clint Stanaway, Leila McKinnon, Tom Steinfort, David Campbell, Sylvia Jeffreys, Charles Croucher, Lara Vella, Tracy Vo, Sophie Walsh and Amelia Adams.

Previous substitute presenters have included Christine Ahern, Michael Genovese, James Bracey, Brooke Boney, Belinda Russell, Ben Fordham, Cameron Williams, Kellie Sloane, Tim McMillan, Clint Stanaway, Sarah Murdoch, Sharyn Ghidella, Kim Watkins, Helen Dalley, Deborah Knight, Ellen Fanning, Ali Moore, Dr Nick Coatsworth, Michael Pascoe, Peter FitzSimons, Peter Overton, Ross Greenwood, Michael Usher, Ken Sutcliffe, Mark Ferguson, Jennifer Keyte, Garry Lyon, Rebecca Maddern, Eddie McGuire and even Clive James on one occasion while the show was broadcasting from London. The former Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, presented the show on one occasion.

News

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The idea of providing the latest news has been critical to the function of the program. Under the current format, seven main bulletins are delivered, once every half-hour.

News presenters Tenure
Eric Walters 1982–1990
Ian Ross 1991–2001
Sharyn Ghidella 2001–2005, 2005–2006
Leila McKinnon February 2005 – June 2005
Georgie Gardner 2006–2014
Sylvia Jeffreys 2014–2018
Tom Steinfort 2019
Tracy Vo January 2020 – March 2020
Alex Cullen March 2020 – December 2022
Brooke Boney January 2023 – July 2024
Jayne Azzopardi July 2024 – present

During 2007, Kellie Sloane and Allison Langdon filled in for Georgie Gardner who was on maternity leave.

In July 2009, Georgie Gardner was appointed Nine News Sydney presenter on Friday and Saturday nights, she juggled her commitments with Today and presented the news from Tuesday to Friday. The Weekend Today news presenter would present the news on Monday. These news presenters have included Amber Sherlock (2009–2010), Alicia Loxley (2010–2011) and Deborah Knight (2011–2014).

In 2014, Sylvia Jeffreys was appointed news presenter on Today replacing Gardner. Given that Sylvia would not be required to balance her role with any additional roles within the network, she was able to commit to the program five days per week, meaning the specialised Monday morning news presenting role was no longer needed. In December 2018, it was announced that Jeffreys would not return to Today in 2019 and move onto other projects.[32][33]

In January 2019, Tom Steinfort was announced as Jeffrey's replacement. In December 2019, it was announced, Nine Live Perth news presenter, Tracy Vo would be the news presenter with Steinfort returning to 60 Minutes.[34]

In March 2020, Vo permanently returned to Perth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Alex Cullen presented both news and sport until December 2022.

In January 2023, Brooke Boney replaced Alex Cullen as news presenter with Cullen focusing on sport.[35]

In March 2024, Boney announced her resignation from the Nine Network to take up an opportunity to study at Oxford University.[36] She will finish with the network after the 2024 Summer Olympics. In July 2024, Jayne Azzopardi was appointed as the news presenter.[37][38]

Sophie Walsh, Lara Vella and Tim Davies are the main substitute news presenters.

Jayne Azzopardi, Mark Burrows, Brett McLeod, Charles Croucher, Christine Ahern, Mia Glover, Amelia Adams, Gabrielle Boyle, Amber Sherlock, Wendy Kingston, Kim Watkins, Ben Fordham, Peter Stefanovic, Vicky Jardim, Majella Wiemers, Helen Kapalos, Heather Foord, Peter Overton, Tracy Vo, Lizzie Pearl, Aislin Kriukelis, Allison Langdon, Andrew Lofthouse, Izabella Staskowski, Peter Hitchener, Mark Ferguson and Michael Thomson have all among others presented the news on occasions.

Today Perth News

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Today Perth local news inserts were introduced in March 2014, but were axed in May 2020.

In January 2024, Today Perth local news inserts were re-introduced presented by Lara Vella from the TCN studios in North Sydney.

News presenters Tenure
Tim McMillan 2014–2015
Tracy Vo 2016–2017
Louise Momber 2018–2019
Michael Genovese 2020
Lara Vella 2024–present

Finance

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Jayne Azzopardi currently presents the finance news after presenting the news.

Each morning at 7:55am, Effie Zahos presents a 'Your Money' finance segment based around consumer insights and information.

Sport

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Alex Cullen currently presents sports news after the news bulletin every half-hour. In 2006, Cameron Williams was appointed as the inaugural sports presenter previously the news presenter would present sport headlines. Williams presented sport from 2006 until 2010, leaving the role to focus on co-hosting Weekend Today and Nine News. Ben Fordham presented sport from 2011 until 2014. He left to focus on his family and 2GB radio show. In January 2019, Tony Jones was announced as Gilbert's replacement. Jones remained in the position until he was replaced in November 2019. In December 2019, it was announced that Alex Cullen will replace Tony Jones as sport presenter permanently from January 2020.[34]

Sport presenters Tenure
Cameron Williams 2006–2010
Andrew Voss Tuesday – Thursday, 2009
Georgie Gardner Tuesday – Thursday, 2010
Ben Fordham 2011–2014
Tim Gilbert 2014–2018
Tony Jones 2019
Alex Cullen 2020–present

Weather

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Tim Davies currently presents the weather after each news and sport bulletin, every half-hour. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Davies spent weeks touring Queensland for his weather reports, as it was relatively free of the virus.

Weather presenters Tenure
Brian Bury 1982–1991
Monte Dwyer 1991–2002
Sami Lukis 2002–2004
Natalia Cooper[39] 2016–2018
Steven Jacobs 2005–2016, 2019
Tim Davies 2020–present

Izabella Staskowski, Mia Glover and Scherri-Lee Biggs are substitute weather presenters.

Alex Heinke, Abby Coleman, Aislin Kriukelis, Julie Snook, Rose Jacobs, Emma Freedman, Amelia Adams, Sylvia Jeffreys, Scherri-Lee Biggs, Giaan Rooney, Mia Glover, Gorgi Coghlan, Izabella Staskowski, Dave Kirwan, Jaynie Seal, Dan Anstey, Livinia Nixon, Carolyne Randoe and Majella Wiemers have all presented the weather on various occasions.

Entertainment

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Today's entertainment presenters, Richard Wilkins and Renee Bargh, presents daily features, interviews, movie and television reviews from across the world of show business.[40] In December 2018, it was announced that Brooke Boney would join Today as an entertainment reporter and will work alongside Wilkins.[41] In December 2019, it was announced that Boney would remain as entertainment reporter with Richard Wilkins moving across to co-host Weekend Today[34] In July 2024, it was announced that Richard Wilkins and Renee Bargh will replace Brooke Boney.

Entertainment presenters Tenure
Joan McInnes 1982–1988
Richard Reid 2006–2015
Brooke Boney 2019–2024
Richard Wilkins 1994–2018
2024–present
Renee Bargh 2024–present

Technology

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Technology commentator Trevor Long appears regularly with news related to technology, as well as presenting segments explaining technology or new gadgets. During the 2020 pandemic, his segments were primarily presented from his own studio at EFTM.[42]

Traffic

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Traffic reports are shown at regular intervals during the show, and are presented in some cities from a local helicopter. Traffic reports only air into the metropolitan regions of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. They are produced and presented by traffic reporters from the Australian Traffic Network.

Ratings

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From 2004 to 2007, Sunrise won the ratings battle, defeating Today by 62% between January and May 2007.[43] However, during 2007, Today slightly improved its ratings and made audience gains, and made a 9% rise from 2006 between 7am and 9am, and a 16% increase in the key 6am to 7am news hour. In contrast, Sunrise fell 4% year-on-year in the 7am to 9am timeslot.[43] Since Lisa Wilkinson joined Today in May 2007, the program consistently defeated Sunrise in Melbourne.[44]

On Good Friday 2009, Today defeated Sunrise for the first time in five years.[45] Over the next four years, Today continued to make inroads on Sunrise, defeating them for a weekly win in June 2011 for the first time in seven years,[46] and winning Sydney in 2012.[47] However, upon Samantha Armytage's appointment as host of Sunrise in August 2013, Today's rating slipped for the next two years.[48][49]

After some sizeable wins in the second half of 2015,[50][51] Today managed some of its best ever ratings in early 2016.[52][53] Today defeated Sunrise in 2016 based on weeks won.[54]

After Sunrise reclaimed the ratings crown in 2017,[55] the program's ratings slipped significantly in 2018, due to negative headlines surrounding co-host Karl Stefanovic.[56][57] After Stefanovic was axed at the end of that year, the ratings for Today slipped even further in 2019, often posing record low ratings.[13] The ratings trouble continued upon Stefanovic's return in 2020 with Today regularly beaten by both Sunrise and News Breakfast, although gradually the viewership gap has been reduced overtime.[58] In mid-September 2021, Today recorded first instance of leading viewership over Sunrise since 2018.[59]

Broadcasting

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Due to the fact that Australia has more than one time zone, the show is not broadcast live to the entire nation.

Live year round broadcasts are in New South Wales & ACT,Victoria and Tasmania.

Time Zone Changes

During daylight saving time, Queensland receives the show delayed by one hour. In 2007, the show began a trial and aired live into Queensland between 5:00 – 8.30am, with an extra Queensland-only half-hour.[60] This was unsuccessful, and in 2008 the show returned to its previous delayed telecast.

The Northern Territory has Today delayed thirty minutes during winter and one-and-a-half hours during daylight saving time.

Some parts of South Australia are also delayed by thirty minutes, and in Western Australia, the program is delayed by two hours during winter and three hours during daylight saving time.

In the case of major breaking news (e.g. cyclone), the program goes live into the state to help provide residents with up-to-date information.

International broadcasts

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In addition to Australia, Today is broadcast in Papua New Guinea on EMTV, and in Fiji on Fiji Television.[61]

See also

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