10 News presenter Narelda Jacobs is heading back to Perth as the network shifts its weekend bulletin closer to home, marking a step toward local presentation with a familiar face returning to the desk.
Jacobs replaces Georgie Tunny, who presented a separate Perth bulletin after the national edition, with TV Blackbox understanding sport and weather will remain Sydney based for now, while the bulletin continues to be fully controlled remotely from interstate.
For Jacobs, it marks a homecoming after years on the same desk presenting Perth’s weeknight news, followed by several years in national roles for the network on Studio 10 and 10 News Lunchtime from Sydney.
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From 10:
Network 10 today announced that journalist and presenter Narelda Jacobs will return to Perth to present a reinstated local 10 News weekend bulletin.
Narelda returns to Western Australia after taking parental leave following the arrival of her baby daughter with her wife, Karina.
A familiar face to Western Australian viewers, Narelda brings more than two decades of experience in broadcast journalism with Network 10, including more than ten years presenting 10 News First in Perth.
Most recently, she presented the national 10 News First Midday bulletin from Sydney.
From April, Narelda will lead the reinstated local weekend bulletin, bringing her experience and connection to Western Australian viewers every Saturday and Sunday.
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Narelda Jacobs returns to familiar territory, stepping back into the Perth spotlight to front 10’s evolving weekend bulletin (image – 10)
Natalie Forrest will continue as the weekday presenter of 10 News Perth, ensuring audiences can rely on the strong and familiar leadership that has helped make the bulletin one of the state’s most trusted news services.
Narelda said:
“After six years presenting national news from Sydney, I’m excited to be coming home with my family.”
“News doesn’t stop breaking over the weekend and I’m thrilled to be able to deliver it live and local, to the west from the west.”
Lachlan Reid, Executive Editor, Perth said:
“We are excited to have Narelda back home and most importantly back in the newsroom.”
“10 News is dedicated to serving the Perth community and Narelda is the perfect fit to give us a live and local feel over the weekend.”
Martin White, VP News, Paramount Australia said:
“Narelda is one of the best journos and presenters around and is a trusted local voice in Perth.”
“She’s perfect to front our live and local WA weekend bulletin, to give people the news they need about their local community.”
10 News Perth weekend bulletin hosted By Narelda Jacobs returns from Saturday, 18 April at 5pm AWST on 10
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