Tim Webster
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Tim Webster (born 15 December 1951) is an Australian television and radio personality. He previously worked for Network Ten both as a news anchor on the Perth edition of Ten News at Five and the sports presenter on the Sydney edition of the program. He was also an occasional stand-in anchor on Ten's Late News as well as Sydney's 5pm bulletin and Sports Tonight. In 2008, Webster replaced Steve Price who moved to John Laws' former timeslot. Webster is currently presenting weekday afternoons (12:00pm to 3:00pm) on 2UE. The opening theme for his radio program is 'Jackie Wilson Sadi' by Van Morrison.
In the early 1980s, Webster co-anchored TEN-10 Eyewitness News alongside Katrina Lee. The pair enjoyed considerable success, often #1 in their timeslot.
On 20 January, 1992, Tim launched Australia's first regular, weeknight 5:00PM newscast, re-uniting with Katrina Lee to co-present TEN-10 Sydney's Ten Eyewitness News First at Five.
Tim is an old boy of The Scots College in Sydney, formerly a member of 'James Bee House'. Band Frenzal Rhomb have a song dedicated to Tim, claiming him to be a champion with something wrong with his eyes. Tim also has a larger than average sized head with a square appearance, leading to the nickname 'Boxhead'. He was also imitated by Eric Bana on the TV show Full Frontal in the 1990s, with prosthetics mimicking Webster's distinctive head, as well as constant exaggerated head movements by Bana.
In 2005, Webster became a co-anchor of Ten News Perth, alongside Charmaine Dragun. Between November 5, 2007 and May 5, 2008, he presented the Perth newscast solo following Dragun's death.
Webster announced his retirement from Ten News on 30 May 2008 after 27 years working for the network. Webster's retirement came shortly before studio production of the Perth bulletin moves back to Perth. Webster is now semi-retired but continues working for 2UE in Sydney.
| Preceded by Gordon Elliott |
co-anchor, Good Morning Australia, with Kerri-Anne Kennerly 1987 |
Succeeded by Mike Gibson |
| Preceded by not applicable |
newsreader, Good Morning Australia, 1981 |
Succeeded by Ron Wilson |
| Preceded by Terry Willesee |
co-anchor, Good Morning Australia, with Kerri-Anne Kennerly 1991 |
Succeeded by Mike Hammond |
| Preceded by John Mangos |
co-anchor, TEN-10 Ten Eyewitness News First at Five, with Katrina Lee 1992 |
Succeeded by Ron Wilson |
| Preceded by not applicable |
Sports Tonight Anchor 1993 - 2002 |
Succeeded by Ryan Phelan |
| Preceded by Ron Wilson |
Ten News Perth Co-Anchor 2005 - 2008 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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