Natarsha Belling

Natarsha Belling is one of Australia’s most respected television journalists and news presenters, known for her extensive career in broadcast journalism and her trusted presence on Australian television screens.

Beginning her media career with regional television, Natarsha worked as a reporter for Prime Television in Orange, New South Wales, before becoming a presenter with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Darwin. These early roles helped establish her reputation as a skilled journalist with a passion for delivering accurate and engaging news coverage.

Early Career in Journalism

After gaining valuable experience in regional media, Natarsha Belling joined Network Ten, initially working as a medical reporter. Her expertise in health reporting and strong on-air presence quickly earned her recognition within the network and among viewers.

Her ability to communicate complex stories in a clear and accessible manner helped her become one of Network Ten’s most trusted news personalities.

Network Ten News Career

In 2007, Natarsha Belling was appointed national presenter of Ten Morning News, succeeding Tracey Spicer. She presented the national bulletin from Wednesday to Friday, while also strengthening her profile as a leading news anchor.

The same year, she became the national presenter of Ten Weekend News, replacing Bill Woods. This appointment further cemented her position as one of the network’s key news presenters.

Television Presenting Roles

Throughout her career at Network Ten, Natarsha Belling expanded her television presence beyond traditional news bulletins. She regularly filled in as co-host on 9am with David and Kim and later appeared on a variety of current affairs and lifestyle programs.

From 2010, she presented regular news updates on The Circle, delivering the latest headlines to viewers and occasionally stepping into a co-hosting role. She also appeared as a guest contributor on The Project, showcasing her versatility across different television formats.

Breakfast Television

In 2012, Natarsha Belling joined Network Ten’s breakfast television lineup as the Thursday and Friday news presenter on Breakfast. Although the program concluded later that year, her professionalism and strong journalistic credentials remained highly regarded within the industry.

In 2013, she took on a prominent role as co-host of Network Ten’s breakfast program Wake Up, alongside Natasha Exelby and James Mathison. The show aimed to offer Australians a fresh approach to morning television and highlighted Natarsha’s ability to engage audiences in both news and lifestyle programming.

Return to Weekend News

In November 2014, Network Ten announced that Natarsha Belling would return as host of Ten Eyewitness News Weekend. Her appointment followed the departure of Mike Munro and marked another significant milestone in her broadcasting career.

As a weekend news presenter, she continued delivering comprehensive coverage of major national and international events, reinforcing her reputation as one of Australia’s most experienced and respected journalists.