| Tom Steinfort | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, news presenter |
| Years active | 2007−present |
| Employer | Nine Network |
| Television | Nine News Melbourne |
Tom Steinfort (born 1983) is an Australian television journalist and news presenter.
Steinfort is currently a co-presenter on Nine News Melbourne with Alicia Loxley. He was previously a reporter on 60 Minutes.
Career
Steinfort began at the Nine Network in 2007 as a general news reporter for National Nine News Melbourne. Later on, he became the station's Europe and US correspondent, as well as a reporter on A Current Affair, a co-host on Weekend Today and news presenter on Today before moving to 60 Minutes in 2020.
In January 2019, Steinfort was appointed as news presenter on Today, however he was replaced at the end of the year after the show underwent dismal ratings. He was replaced by Tracy Vo, whose tenure herself also did not last long due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing her to return to Western Australia.
In November 2023, it was announced that Steinfort and Alicia Loxley would replace Peter Hitchener to present on weeknights and Hitchener will move to weekends from January 2024.
Personal life
Steinfort is a supporter of the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
References
- Cartwright, Lexie (18 November 2023). "Veteran Channel 9 Melbourne newsreader Peter Hitchener steps down". news.com.au. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Tom Steinfort". 60 Minutes. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- Knox, David (5 January 2019). "Deb Knight, Tom Steinfort join Georgie on Today". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- "Real reason Channel 9's Today show failed in 2019". news.com.au. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- "Today show suffers another blow". NewsComAu. 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- "Nine News announces new Melbourne anchors, Alicia Loxley & Tom Steinfort. | TV Tonight". TV Tonight. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- "9News Melbourne announces new presenting line-up". www.9news.com.au. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-18.