Ursula Heger takes the helm of the new 10’s Late News on Network 10, which begins live streaming this April 29.
Network 10 has finally confirmed a premiere date for the revival of its late-night news bulletin with the launch of 10’s Late News starting from Monday, 29 April.
As first confirmed by TV Blackbox, the news program will be streamed live on demand at 10.00pm AEST on 10 Play and 10 News First’s YouTube channel. The bulletin will then get a free-to-air broadcast from 10.30pm on Channel 10.
Ursula Heger, a senior journalist at 10 News First, will anchor the newly reintroduced news bulletin. Having been with the network since 2011, Heger has covered significant events, including the Ukraine conflict, the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, and other critical global stories.
Channel 10 states the bulletin aims to offer viewers a detailed wrap-up of the day’s major stories, delivered in a digital-first format that allows audiences to tune in from any device, at their convenience.
Ursula Heger has been with Network 10 since 2011, covering significant global events such as the war in Ukraine, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, and the COVID-19 pandemic, among others. Her extensive reporting background brings a depth of experience to the late-night news desk.
Ursula Heger shared her enthusiasm about her new role:
“I’m thrilled to have been chosen to bring you the late news as our presenter. Ten’s Late News with Sandra Sully was an important part of many people’s evening ritual for so many years.
She and the team brought you the news that mattered to you: from live coverage of September 11 to the financial crisis that impacted everyone’s lives.
I’m thoroughly looking forward to taking up the baton of 10’s new late news bulletin, as we bring you the latest breaking news, stories that matter, with analysis to help us all deal with an ever-changing world of new technology and shifting social norms.
I will work to ensure 10’s Late News is important viewing to all of you. Giving you the facts, so you can make decisions for your lives.“
Martin White, VP Broadcast News, expressed his views on the launch:
“10 is synonymous with Late News, and this new bulletin is a key part of our strategy of taking our news into the streaming future. Ursula is a highly respected, top-class journo who’ll do a great job of continuing 10’s proud legacy of late-night news.“
Rashell Habib, Head of Digital News & Strategy, also highlighted the adaptability of the program:
“The late news will play a major part in catering to the ever-growing audiences consuming 10 News First at all times of the day and night and on multiple platforms, whether in bed, on the couch or on a late shift. The late news will cater to everyone, wherever they are.“
