Peter Overton Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Peter Overton is an Australian journalist best known for playing Anchor in Nine News Sydney.

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Best Known For:The television program Nine News Sydney

Breakthrough:Joined Channel Nine as a news and sports reporter in 1991

10 Quick Facts About Peter Overton

Full Name: Peter Overton
Nationality: Australian
Profession: News anchor and journalist
Known For: The television program Nine News Sydney
Current Role: Chief newsreader
Date of Birth: April 5, 1966
Age: 60 years old
Place of Birth: England
Marital Status: Married
Spouse / Partner: Jessica Rowe

Peter Overton Age

Peter Overton is about 60 years old as of 2026. Peter Overton was born in 1966.

Education

His educational background includes studies at North Sydney Boys High School and Macquarie University.

North Sydney Boys High School
Macquarie University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Economics
- Field of Study: Economics
Macquarie University
- Qualification: Honorary Doctorate
- Period: 2019

Career & Work

Peter Overton's career includes news and reporting roles with Nine Network and Sky Channel, a television network.

Organization: Nine Network

Role: Chief Newsreader, Nine News Sydney

Period: 2009–Present

Details: Sydney, Australia

Organization: Nine Network

Role: 60 Minutes Reporter

Period: 2001–2009

Details: Australia and international assignments · Reported from around the world for 60 Minutes, covering major international events including September 11 and the Bali bombings.

Organization: Nine Network

Role: News and Sports Reporter

Period: 1991–2001

Details: Sydney, Australia · Joined the network in 1991, working as a reporter and regular news presenter.

Organization: Sky Channel

Role: Reporter and Presenter

Period: 1987–1991

Details: Australia · Worked in reporting and presenting for Australia's satellite television service.

Organization: 2UE

Role: Sports Newsreader

Period: 1985–1987

Details: Sydney, Australia · Began reading weekend sports reports while undertaking radio work experience.

Rise to Fame

Peter Overton rose to prominence for his role on the television show Nine News Sydney.

Notable Works

TV Show: Nine News Sydney (Anchor, 2009-Present) — Leading news bulletin in the Sydney market

Notable Coverage

September 11 terrorist attacks - 60 Minutes Australia - 2001 - Reported on the September 11 attacks during his international reporting career
Bali bombings - 60 Minutes Australia - 2002 - Covered the Bali terrorist bombings and their consequences
Thredbo landslide - Nine News - 1997 - Co-anchored coverage of the Thredbo disaster from Sydney with Tracy Grimshaw

Awards & Achievements

Member of the Order of Australia — Australian Honours and Awards — 2020 — Significant service to the broadcast media and community

Peter Overton Family & Relationships

Peter Overton is married to Jessica Rowe. He has 2 children, Allegra and Giselle.

Father: John Overton

Children:
- Allegra
- Giselle

Lesser Known Facts

Was born in England and moved to Australia with his family when he was two years old.
His first broadcasting opportunity came during work experience at Sydney radio station 2UE in 1985.
Supports Australian charitable organisations, including Kookaburra Kids and Feel the Magic.