Matthew White (journalist)
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Matthew White is an Australian journalist, and currently presenter of Today Tonight
and sports presenter.
before moving to radio and joining Newcastle's NEWFM to present breakfast news. He moved to television in 1992 when he became weekend sports presenter for NBN News.
After another radio stint at Triple M
, White joined Network Ten
as a sport reporter. He became weekend host of the network’s flagship program Sports Tonight
in 1993. He left Sports Tonight
in mid-2004. At his time at Ten, White covered sports including V8 Supercars, Formula One Motor Racing
, Spring Racing Carnival and AFL
.
White joined the Seven Network
in mid 2004 for Seven Sport
, and has been involved in the network’s Athens 2004 Olympics coverage, Australian Open
coverage and was host of Seven’s (now-defunct) flagship sports program, Sportsworld
. He also hosts and commentates the V8 Supercars again with Neil Crompton
, Grant Denyer
and Mark Beretta
as the V8 Supercar Series has moved to the Seven Network
. He also hosted evening events from Seven's main studio during the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
In addition, White also presented sport on Sydney's edition of Seven News
each weeknight from mid-2004 until mid 2008.
On 13 August 2007, White joined Melissa Doyle
as host of Sunrise filling in for David Koch. White filled in as co-host of Sunrise over the summer period, while David Koch was on holidays. Matt co-hosted alongside Melissa Doyle
and Kylie Gillies
. Additionally he presented weekend editions of Seven News
in Sydney over the 2007/08 Christmas/New Year period.
On 30 September 2008, the Seven Network
announced that White will replace Anna Coren
as the presenter of the East Coast edition of Today Tonight
. This meant he had to leave his regular position as sport presenter on Seven News
, although continues with V8 Supercar commitments.
In 2009, White was a competitor in the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars
while continuing his position at Today Tonight
. He finished in second position.
Today Tonight
Today Tonight is a controversial Australian News and Current Affairs program, produced by the Seven Network and shown weeknightly at in direct competition with rival Nine Network program A Current Affair....
and sports presenter.
Career
White began his journalism career at a local newspaper in ManlyManly, New South Wales
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Manly is located 17 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of Manly Council, in the Northern Beaches region.-History:Manly was named...
before moving to radio and joining Newcastle's NEWFM to present breakfast news. He moved to television in 1992 when he became weekend sports presenter for NBN News.
After another radio stint at Triple M
Triple M
The Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
, White joined Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
as a sport reporter. He became weekend host of the network’s flagship program Sports Tonight
Sports Tonight
Sports Tonight was an Australian sports information program broadcast on Network Ten . The program was broadcast on Weeknights at 10.30 pm; at 11.00pm , Fridays at 12.00am , and on Sunday from 7:30pm AEDT Sports Tonight was an Australian sports information program broadcast on Network Ten (and on...
in 1993. He left Sports Tonight
Sports Tonight
Sports Tonight was an Australian sports information program broadcast on Network Ten . The program was broadcast on Weeknights at 10.30 pm; at 11.00pm , Fridays at 12.00am , and on Sunday from 7:30pm AEDT Sports Tonight was an Australian sports information program broadcast on Network Ten (and on...
in mid-2004. At his time at Ten, White covered sports including V8 Supercars, Formula One Motor Racing
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
, Spring Racing Carnival and AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
.
White joined the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
in mid 2004 for Seven Sport
Seven Sport
Seven Sport is the brand that all sporting events broadcast on the Seven Network are broadcast under.-History:The Seven Network is a major player in Australian sports broadcasting. Before 1999, Seven telecasted all matches of the Australian Football League. However, in 2000 Nine and pay TV provider...
, and has been involved in the network’s Athens 2004 Olympics coverage, Australian Open
Australian Open
The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held in the southern hemisphere. The tournament was held for the first time in 1905 and was last contested on grass in 1987. Since 1972 the Australian Open has been held in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1988, the tournament became a hard court...
coverage and was host of Seven’s (now-defunct) flagship sports program, Sportsworld
Sportsworld
Sportsworld was an Australian Sunday morning sports information program shown on Seven Network. The program was broadcast from 9.00am - 11.00am following Weekend Sunrise on a Sunday morning, from Seven's Martin Place streetfront studios in Sydney....
. He also hosts and commentates the V8 Supercars again with Neil Crompton
Neil Crompton
Neil Crompton is a well-known V8 Supercars presenter and commentator for Australia's Channel Seven, having previously worked in a similar role at Network Ten...
, Grant Denyer
Grant Denyer
Grant Denyer is an Australian television reporter, personality and motor racing driver.-Television career:In 1997, Denyer began his career in the media, he gained a position at Prime Television in Wagga Wagga as a news reporter and journalist...
and Mark Beretta
Mark Beretta
Mark Beretta is an Australian media personality. He is known by the common nickname of Beretts.-Early life and career:Beretta was born in Geelong, Victoria on 16 June 1966. He was educated at St. Joseph's College...
as the V8 Supercar Series has moved to the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
. He also hosted evening events from Seven's main studio during the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
In addition, White also presented sport on Sydney's edition of Seven News
Seven News
Seven News is the television news service of the Seven Network in Australia.National bulletins are presented from Seven's high-definition studios in Martin Place, Sydney, while flagship 6pm bulletins are produced in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The network also produces Seven...
each weeknight from mid-2004 until mid 2008.
On 13 August 2007, White joined Melissa Doyle
Melissa Doyle
Melissa Jane Doyle is an Australian television personality.Doyle is currently co-host of the Seven Network's Sunrise, The Zoo and Where Are They Now.-Early career:...
as host of Sunrise filling in for David Koch. White filled in as co-host of Sunrise over the summer period, while David Koch was on holidays. Matt co-hosted alongside Melissa Doyle
Melissa Doyle
Melissa Jane Doyle is an Australian television personality.Doyle is currently co-host of the Seven Network's Sunrise, The Zoo and Where Are They Now.-Early career:...
and Kylie Gillies
Kylie Gillies
Kylie Gillies is a television presenter for the Seven Network based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She currently co-hosts The Morning Show with Larry Emdur.-Career:...
. Additionally he presented weekend editions of Seven News
Seven News
Seven News is the television news service of the Seven Network in Australia.National bulletins are presented from Seven's high-definition studios in Martin Place, Sydney, while flagship 6pm bulletins are produced in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The network also produces Seven...
in Sydney over the 2007/08 Christmas/New Year period.
On 30 September 2008, the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
announced that White will replace Anna Coren
Anna Coren
Anna Coren is an Australian journalist who is a reporter and a presenter for CNN International, based in Hong Kong, where she anchors the 1 a.m. CET/7 a.m. HKT and the 6 a.m. CET/12 p.m. HKT editions of World Report...
as the presenter of the East Coast edition of Today Tonight
Today Tonight
Today Tonight is a controversial Australian News and Current Affairs program, produced by the Seven Network and shown weeknightly at in direct competition with rival Nine Network program A Current Affair....
. This meant he had to leave his regular position as sport presenter on Seven News
Seven News
Seven News is the television news service of the Seven Network in Australia.National bulletins are presented from Seven's high-definition studios in Martin Place, Sydney, while flagship 6pm bulletins are produced in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The network also produces Seven...
, although continues with V8 Supercar commitments.
In 2009, White was a competitor in the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)
Dancing with the Stars is a Logie Award-winning, Australian light entertainment reality show airing on the Seven Network and filmed live from the HSV-7 studios in Melbourne...
while continuing his position at Today Tonight
Today Tonight
Today Tonight is a controversial Australian News and Current Affairs program, produced by the Seven Network and shown weeknightly at in direct competition with rival Nine Network program A Current Affair....
. He finished in second position.