Peter Overton AM is an Australian television journalist and News Reader and has worked at the Nine Network for nearly 35 years. After completing a Bachelor of Economics degree at Macquarie University, he moved into the media. He began his career at Sydney radio station 2UE, then Channel 7 Adelaide and began at Nine as a news reporter in 1991.
In 2001, Peter was appointed as a Reporter for the prestigious 60 Minutes program and covered numerous major world events, including the Bali Bombings and September 11.
In 2009, Peter was appointed Chief News Reader of Nine News, Sydney and has dominated the highly competitive 6pm slot for 15 years.
Peter was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Macquarie University in 2019 for services to media and his extensive charity work and received an AM in the Australia Day Honours in 2020 for significant service to the broadcast media and community. He is also a Wing Commander, Specialist Capability Officer in the RAAF Reserve.
Peter is married to Jessica Rowe and they have two daughters. He has a strong sense of community and is patron and ambassador for a number of Australian charities.
Talking Points
Fireside Chat with Peter Overton AM
The Humanity of Leadership and The Power of Listening.Fireside Chat with Peter Overton AM
In this 45 minute Q&A presentation Peter discusses the importance of leadership and human connection in this fast changing world.
The power of listening and how to achieve the very best results thru team work.
As one of Australia’s most trusted and recognisable faces in news and public affairs Peter Overton AM holds a unique position in the Australian community. He’s been the voice people turn to for reliable information at
times when events that affect us all become breaking news.
As a community leader Peter has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate from Macquarie University, and an Order of Australia. He is also a Wing Commander, Specialist Capability Officer in the RAAF Reserve.
Peter Overton provides the perfect balance of authority and expertise with humanity and sincerity. It’s a powerful combination from a professional journalist with over 35 years broadcasting experience and telling the stories
that have shaped our world.
MC & Host
Few Australian broadcasters carry the trust of an audience the way Peter Overton AM does. As Chief News Reader of Nine News Sydney, he has anchored the state's most-watched 6pm bulletin for more than 15 years, following a decade reporting for 60 Minutes on events including September 11 and the Bali Bombings. As an MC and Host, Peter brings that same composure to the stage. He reads a room, keeps a program moving with precision, and handles the unscripted moments with the calm of someone who has spent a career live to air.
MC & Host
