Bill McDonald

Bill McDonald is a seasoned news presenter and sports journalist with a career spanning decades in both television and radio. Starting in journalism in 1984 at Queensland Newspapers, he quickly transitioned to radio, becoming a news copywriter at 4BK in 1986. Bill’s television career began in 1987 when he was appointed as Channel Ten Toowoomba’s sports editor, anchor, and reporter. His next big step came with the Seven Network in Brisbane, where he covered national AFL coverage, including Grand Finals, and contributed as a feature reporter for Sportsworld.

In 1996, Bill joined Network Ten’s First at Five News as a sports anchor, producer, reporter, NBL commentator, and AFL boundary rider. By 2003, he was promoted to co-anchor of Ten’s Newshour, and today, he presents Brisbane’s Ten News at Five alongside Georgie Lewis.

In addition to his television work, Bill is a regular AFL commentator and co-host of a weekly sports show on radio. He also wrote sport-themed columns for various publications and served as Queensland AFL correspondent for The Melbourne Age for four years.

Outside of his professional work, Bill enjoys staying active with running, reading, and spending time at the beach with his wife Julianne and their three sons. With his extensive experience and expertise in both news and sport, Bill McDonald is a trusted and familiar face in Australian broadcasting.