Michael Usher will be joined by Angie Asimus as she takes up a seat on the 7NEWS Sydney desk on weekends.
From tonight, the duo will co-anchor weekend editions of Sydney’s 7NEWS on Friday and Saturday evenings, live from 6.00 pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Asimus will also continue her role as 7NEWS Sydney weather presenter alongside co-anchors Mark Ferguson and Angela Cox, appearing each week on Sundays to Tuesdays.
Asimus said: “I’ve worked on every news bulletin at the network in some capacity, at every hour of the day, from reading Sunrise news to reporting live on The Latest.
“This next chapter is a dream come true. To be appointed weekend co-anchor of our flagship 6.00pm news bulletin alongside Michael Usher is an enormous privilege and I plan to continue working hard to deliver the news to our loyal Sydney and NSW viewers.
“Journalism has given me a front row seat to so many memorable moments in history, and now I’m taking up a different seat next to someone whom I respect immensely,” she said.
“Michael and I have worked together in the newsroom for many years, and I think we’ll make a great team on the news desk. I’m thrilled and can’t wait to get started.”
Usher said: “What a great appointment and promotion for Angie! It’s a great move for her and for 7NEWS.
“I’m excited about co-anchoring the Friday and Saturday 6.00pm bulletins with Angie. I know our viewers are very fond of her because she’s a terrific news presenter and reporter, and I think we make a good team.
“I’ve always admired Angie’s class in handling live news from stressful events like floods, bushfires and cyclones. She now brings all that experience from wild outdoor reporting to the studio news desk,” he said.
Seven Network director of news and current affairs and Seven West Media editor-in chief, Anthony De Ceglie, said: “Angie is one of the most respected news people in the country, and I’m confident that together with Michael, they will bring a fresh new energy to Sydney’s weekend bulletins.
“Their partnership further strengthens our already outstanding presenting team, keeping viewers informed and delivering trusted coverage across all seven days.”