Journalist and newsreader Sharyn Ghidella will return to Network 10 as presenter of Queensland’s 10 News First.
Starting in September, she will present Queensland’s 10 News First bulletin from the network’s Brisbane studios.
In 1990, Ghidella was recruited by Brisbane’s Channel 10 newsroom as an on-the-road reporter and update presenter.
Two years later, she transitioned to Nine in Sydney, starting as a reporter before being promoted to present Daybreak, and early-morning news program. She soon became the regular newsreader on the Today Show.
In 2007, she joined the Seven Network and presented the network’s Brisbane bulletin since 2013. Ghidella recently departed Seven after a 17-year tenure with the network.
“Returning to 10 News First feels like coming home,” Ghidella said.
“Network 10 provided me my first opportunity to work in a metropolitan newsroom and I have nothing but fond memories of my time there in the early 90s.
“To be returning to present a new local news service, with even more content relevant to Queenslanders, represents an exciting opportunity for me.
“Viewers recently have been very vocal about what they want in a news service, and 10 News First is tailoring its new local bulletin to meet those viewer needs.
“10 News First has long been committed to keeping its audience informed about the issues and events that matter to them, both at home and overseas, and I can’t wait to join this dedicated and highly professional team in the Queensland newsroom.”
Erin Edwards, executive editor at 10 News First Queensland, said she “can’t wait to start a new chapter” in Queensland.
“Sharyn is a masterful journalist. She deep dives into every story to give Queenslanders the facts without fuss. Sharyn loves Queensland. She understands Queensland.”
Martin White, head of broadcast news at Paramount Australia and New Zealand, added: “This is a great day for 10 in Queensland. We’re firm believers in local journalism and giving our audiences the best possible content – which aligns perfectly with Sharyn, Brisbane’s number-one newsreader.”