Nathan Templeton (journalist)

Australian journalist (1979–2024)

Nathan Templeton

Born|

Nathan Luke Templeton[1]

(1979-05-09)9 May 1979

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Died| 9 April 2024(2024-04-09) (aged 44)

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Other names| Tempo
Education| Deakin University
Occupation(s)| Sunrise Melbourne correspondent
Seven Sport reporter
Years active| 1999–2024
Employer(s)| 10 News First Melbourne (2004–2012)
Breakfast (2012)
Seven News Melbourne (2012–2016)
Seven Sport (2012–2024)
Sunrise (2016–2022)
Spouse| Kate Templeton
Children| 2

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.