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Nathan Templeton (journalist)

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Nathan Templeton
Born
Nathan Luke Templeton[1]

(1979-05-09)9 May 1979
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Died9 April 2024(2024-04-09) (aged 44)
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Other namesTempo
EducationDeakin University
Occupation(s)Sunrise Melbourne correspondent
Seven Sport reporter
Years active1999–2024
Employer(s)10 News First Melbourne (2004–2012)
Breakfast (2012)
Seven News Melbourne (2012–2016)
Seven Sport (2012–2024)
Sunrise (2016–2022)
SpouseKate Templeton
Children2

Nathan Luke Templeton (9 May 1979 – 9 April 2024) was an Australian journalist. He was a Seven Sport reporter for over 12 years and was the Melbourne correspondent on the Seven Network's breakfast program, Sunrise.

Early life and education

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Born on 9 May 1979[2] in Geelong,[3] Templeton attended Geelong College for his high school years[4] where he was an accomplished footballer and cricketer representing the school in both the 1st XVIII and 1st XI teams. Following Geelong College, he studied journalism at Deakin University, earning a bachelor's degree in communications.[5]

Career

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Early in his career, Templeton worked at Network Ten, where he appeared regularly on the network's Breakfast program and also presented reports for 10 News First in Melbourne.[6]

In June 2012, Templeton moved to the Seven Network to join Seven News Melbourne as a sports reporter. He covered major sporting events including the Australian Open.[7]

In May 2016, Templeton joined Sunrise as its Melbourne correspondent, replacing Rebecca Maddern who moved to the Nine Network.[8] He regularly substituted as sports presenter on both Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise.[9]

Templeton was the poolside interviewer for the Seven Network at both the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro and the 2020 Olympic Games held at Tokyo in 2021,[10] and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.[11]

In November 2022, Templeton stepped down as Sunrise Melbourne correspondent and was replaced by Teegan Dolling. He continued in a behind-the-scenes role with the network until his death in 2024.[12]

A life-long fan of the Geelong Football Club, Templeton was a ground announcer at GMHBA Stadium and emcee for various functions.[13]

Personal life and death

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Templeton was married to Kate and had two children.[14]

On 9 April 2024, Templeton was found dead in Zillah Crawcour Park by the Barwon River in the Geelong suburb of Newtown after suffering a medical episode while out walking his dog.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "TEMPLETON, Nathan Luke – Death Notices". Geelong Advertiser. Herald Sun. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  2. ^ @nathantemp7 (9 May 2016). "Very good effort from the wife at 4am! Getting up early, not getting home late #thanks #old" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Templeton, Nathan (22 June 2016). "OK, I admit it, I gave the Cats the flick". Geelong Advertiser. Geelong, Victoria: Nationwide News Pty Ltd. p. 18. Born at Geelong's St John of God and raised as a footy-mad kid in Grovedale
  4. ^ Coster, Alice; Gullen, Scott (11 April 2024). "Nathan was so loved". Herald-Sun. Melbourne, Victoria: Nationwide News Pty Ltd. p. 5. Templeton attended Geelong College and was friends with many former Cats stars including premiership captain Cameron Ling
  5. ^ Balaam, Kellie (10 April 2024). "Channel 7 Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton remembered for team spirit, talent as tributes flow". The West Australian. Perth: Seven West Media. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  6. ^ Knox, David (10 April 2024). "Vale: Nathan Templeton". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  7. ^ Knox, David (22 December 2012). "Seven's summer of Tennis: guide". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  8. ^ Perry, Kevin (31 May 2016). "Nathan Templeton named as Melbourne Correspondent for Sunrise". DeciderTV. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  9. ^ Beers, Lucy Mae (10 April 2024). "Former Channel 7 Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton dies". 7NEWS. Seven West Media. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  10. ^ Perry, Kevin (15 July 2021). "Channel 7 confirms commentary team lineup for Tokyo Olympics". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  11. ^ Chrisp, Kitty (10 April 2024). "TV reporter Nathan Templeton found dead by river aged 44". Metro. London: DMG Media. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  12. ^ McKnight, Robert (2 November 2022). "EXCLUSIVE – SUNRISE bolsters reporting team with new permanent members". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Vale Nathan Templeton". Geelong Football Club. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  14. ^ a b Graham, Ben (10 April 2024). "Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton found dead in Geelong". news.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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