Sandra Sully
Sandra Sully – Australian Journalist and Network Ten News Presenter
Sandra Sully is one of Australia’s most respected television journalists and news presenters, best known for her long career with Network Ten. She has covered major national and international events, anchored flagship news bulletins and reported on some of the most significant breaking news stories in modern history.
She currently presents Ten Eyewitness News Sydney and has built a reputation for authoritative, calm and trusted news delivery across decades of Australian broadcasting.
Coverage of Major Global News Events
Sandra Sully is widely recognised for her live coverage of major world events. She was the first Australian television journalist to report on the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States, remaining on air as breaking news unfolded and continuing live coverage as details emerged.
She has also reported on major commemorative events, including the anniversaries of both the Bali bombings and the September 11 attacks, reinforcing her role in covering globally significant news stories.
Television Hosting and Special Broadcasts
Throughout her career, Sandra Sully has hosted and presented a range of major television events and special broadcasts.
She co-hosted Australia’s Melbourne Cup Carnival television coverage, becoming the first woman to do so, a role she held for seven consecutive years. She has also presented major network events including the federal budget broadcast, royal wedding coverage from London and Oprah Winfrey’s “Big O” event held at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Her versatility has made her a trusted presenter for both breaking news and live entertainment broadcasts.
Ten Eyewitness News and Career at Network Ten
Sandra Sully is a long-standing figure at Network Ten, where she has held multiple senior presenting roles. She currently presents Ten Eyewitness News Sydney, one of the network’s flagship evening news bulletins.
Earlier in her career, she presented Ten Eyewitness News in the 1990s before taking on the network’s leading Sydney 5pm weekday bulletin. Her role as senior editor and presenter of Ten Late News with Sports Tonight spanned nearly two decades, alongside sports presenter Brad McEwan.
Her work across these programs helped establish her as one of Australia’s most recognisable and respected news presenters.
Crime Reporting and Wanted Program
In June 2013, Sandra Sully co-hosted the crime-focused television program Wanted alongside fellow Network Ten journalist Matt Doran.
The program featured unsolved criminal cases and included interviews with victims’ families, appealing to the public for assistance in helping solve investigations in collaboration with Crime Stoppers.
This role highlighted her ability to handle sensitive storytelling with professionalism and compassion.
Documentary Work and International Reporting
Sandra Sully has also worked extensively in documentary production and international reporting.
In 2010, she travelled to Timor to produce the documentary Independent Future, which explored how the newly established nation was coping in the post-liberation period.
Her documentary work reflects her broader commitment to in-depth journalism beyond daily news reporting.
Sandra Sully’s Legacy in Australian Journalism
With decades of experience in television news, live reporting and documentary production, Sandra Sully has become one of Australia’s most trusted media figures. From breaking global news stories to hosting major national broadcasts, her career has shaped modern Australian journalism.
