Network 10 has today revealed that accomplished weather presenter, Liz Cantor, is joining 10 News First Queensland to bring viewers what they need to know about their local and national weather.
Network 10 has already delivered the breaking news that respected journalist, Sharyn Ghidella, will anchor the 10 News First Queensland bulletin live from the Brisbane studios, but hold on to your umbrellas, because there’s more!
Starting this Monday, 2 September, Liz will be the ray of sunshine Queenslanders need, drawing on her 15 years of experience presenting the weather and a passion for predicting the unpredictable.
Speaking about the new appointment, Liz Cantor said:
“I feel honoured to be part of a return of local news to Queensland. I am really excited to take weather out into our community, involving more people and showcasing great places. I want 10 to be the home of ’the people’s weather’ and I can’t wait for that interaction to begin.”
“I was in awe of 10 News FIrst’s Executive Editor, Erin Edwards, as a journalist, and I truly believe in the fast-paced fun environment 10 is known for, she will challenge this team to achieve their full potential and deliver that to viewers.”
“I began working with Sharyn Ghidella in 2007. People know her as a calm, composed, intelligent news anchor – and she is all these things – but I also know her as someone witty and always encouraging and supportive to the females around her.
“I’ve always called her the crown straightener… if it’s crooked, she won’t let you go without quietly straightening it for you! That’s the person she is. I marvelled at how she managed to juggle motherhood and work, and it definitely was a picture I referenced when coming back to work after having my own children.”
Erin Edwards, Executive Editor 10 News First Queensland, said:
“A surfer since she could walk, Liz has been reading weather charts since childhood. Liz knows the forecast is as important for families at the beach as it is for farmers in the bush, which she has explored extensively. We are thrilled to share her decades of knowledge with 10 News First Queensland viewers.”
Martin White, Head of Broadcast News, Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said:
“Liz is a great addition to our Queensland team, bringing the vital weather details from across the region. She’ll be based on the Gold Coast, with her trademark energy and expertise.”
Network Meteorologist and climate expert Josh Holt will continue in his role as Sydney weather presenter as well as giving unparalleled insights into Australia’s weather systems across all markets.
10 News First weather presenter Josh said:
“It is great to see the bulletin back in our local studio and Liz joining the team. I am looking forward to seeing her get out and about telling our local stories.”
Liz made waves long before her weather career. Liz travelled the globe as a competitive surfer sponsored by Billabong, and in 2003, she became the first female Surf Judge to take on the World Surf League’s international circuit.
With a Journalism degree and a Meteorology Course under her belt, Liz was always drawn to media. Her early career saw her making a splash in Australian films and TV dramas before catching her big break after winning the reality show, The Mole.
Since 2005, Liz has been a staple of Queensland’s screens, presenting everything from Channel 7’s adventure lifestyle programs Creek to Coast and Weekender to weather segments and national Gold Lotto and Powerball draws.
Now, with nearly 20 years of live television experience under her umbrella, Liz is ready to embark on her next challenge with 10 News First Queensland.
TV Blackbox understands that Veronica Eggleton, who is currently a reporter and producer at 10 News First in Brisbane, will be presenting sport on the new local bulletin however this is yet to be confirmed by 10.
This is great news for 10. Not watching 7 news now
Great news!!!
That pairing is a perfect “10”
Best Karma ever 🤣
Just a mere few years after the massive clean out of a dozen or more staff – including the shuttering of an entire news studio which was in desperate need of the capex that was just about to be approved.
Good on you Ch10…they will work well together
Congrats Liz! Exciting news 🌟
Gee she must have been desperate to work at 10..
Michael Butters a move from a bitsa role with Seven to a high-profile 5-day a week gig? I can see the motivation…
TV Blackbox wasn’t she the weather girl for gold coast
Darren Hay hardly high profile.
Michael Butters much better to work for seven where you get promoted falling forward !
And the benefits of “per diems” 😝
🚨Champagne prosthetic celebrations for all the injured staff 🚨
Michael Butters – it’s a job.
The evening 5pm news bulletin on C10 is on a hiding to nothing in that time slot.
The Chase Australia owns that space.
Now C10 is building a high profile team they need to grow into the 6pm slot.
9 news is ok, 7 news is a pig swill now that it’s degenerated into a freak show especially with that Friday night throwback piece with Mark Humphries. Not hating on Humphries but it’s a pathetic attempt at being different and it doesn’t work. He’d be better on ABC radio.
10 if they aren’t planning my suggestion already I think they should seriously give it some serious consideration.
Go Liz!!!
Hi Liz C Lysaught
Where’s the male. ?
Brett Hughes he has still got his job at 7.
Only women and Bertie got chopped
Maree Martin How do you know that? I’m sure more than those 3 were sacked.
Brett Hughes I’m only aware of those 3 from 7 Brisbane and now we have crap news with a horoscope every night and a stupid git on Fridays…went to ch9
Brett Hughes I believe Steve Hart is also going. Maree Martin
Colin Maynard Steve Hart has resigned, Liz Cantor resigned, Shane Webcke is only going to be on occasionally and being replaced by Willie Mason, Sharon sacked and Burtie sacked 😳😬
Great to see Liz and Sharon back with us.
Veterans station
Losing most of our friendly faces on 7 tv. Sad😢😢
they need Webbie now 💪
Congratulations Sharon 👍
Great
News out of Queensland instead of Sydney
About time. But wish it was 6pm
I was so happy to turn to channel 10 and see both of you beautiful ladies.
Another one who doesn’t really have a clue what she is talking about
Your a true professional Sharyn welcome back to the news desk I will get getting my news @5 pm weekdays welcome
To Liz as well you ladies rock 👍👍
good luck ladies you do a great job
Welcome . Channel 10s win , 7s big loss .
You just need a sports reporter… get Shane w.
Liz Cantor is very popular and loved by everyone, so genuine, well done Channel 10!
Love that Liz is on 10, bright bubbly lady doing a great job. Sharon and Liz you are very much appreciated for your professionalism
Poaching no one. 7 is poorly managed and destroying itself.