Sarah Harris
Sarah Harris – Australian Journalist and Television Presenter
Sarah Harris is a well-known Australian journalist and television presenter with a long career across major Australian networks including the Nine Network, Seven Network and Network Ten. She has worked across news reporting, live broadcasting, morning television and entertainment programming.
Her career has included covering major breaking news events, presenting live television segments and co-hosting nationally recognised morning shows.
Early Career in News Reporting
Sarah Harris began her television career in June 1999 at Prime Gold Coast News, where she worked as a freelance television reporter and presenter.
She later returned to the Seven Network in Brisbane, where she worked as a cadet news reporter and writer, developing her skills in journalism and broadcast reporting.
Nine Network News and National Reporting
In 2001, Sarah Harris joined the Nine Network, where she worked as a reporter, researcher and fill-in presenter on Extra. She also contributed to National Nine News as a reporter and worked as the Brisbane-based reporter for Today.
During this period, she travelled extensively across Queensland covering major news events and breaking stories.
Her reporting highlights include live coverage of the Cairns Tilt Train derailment in 2004 and the state funeral of former Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen in 2005.
Sydney News Roles and National Exposure
In 2007, Sarah Harris relocated to Sydney, where she became a reporter for Today and a fill-in news presenter across multiple Nine Network programs.
She regularly filled in on Nine Morning News, Nine Afternoon News, Nine News Sydney and Weekend Today, strengthening her profile as a versatile national news presenter.
Morning Television and Fill-In Hosting Roles
By 2012, Sarah Harris had become a regular fill-in presenter for Sonia Kruger on Mornings. She also stepped in for Leila McKinnon on Weekend Today during maternity leave coverage.
Her adaptability across live television formats helped establish her as a trusted and experienced broadcaster in Australian morning television.
Transition to Network Ten and Studio 10
In August 2013, Sarah Harris left the Nine Network to join Network Ten’s new morning program Studio 10.
She joined as co-host alongside Ita Buttrose, Joe Hildebrand and Jessica Rowe, becoming a central figure in the program’s launch and early success.
Her role on Studio 10 marked a significant shift into lifestyle, entertainment and panel-style television.
The Project and Shark Tank Australia
In addition to Studio 10, Sarah Harris has also appeared as a fill-in host on Network Ten’s The Project, further expanding her presence in Australian television entertainment.
In November 2014, she was announced as the host of Shark Tank Australia, where she guided entrepreneurs through pitches to leading investors, showcasing her ability to handle business and reality television formats.
Sarah Harris’ Career in Australian Television
With experience across news, current affairs, morning television and entertainment programming, Sarah Harris has built a strong and diverse career in Australian broadcasting. Her work across the Nine Network and Network Ten has made her one of Australia’s most recognised and versatile television presenters.
