Peter Overton is an Australian journalist and chief news anchor for Nine Network.
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Best Known For:The television program Nine News Sydney
Breakthrough:Appointed as the main anchor for Nine News Sydney in 2009
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 news anchor
- Date of Birth: April 5, 1966
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales
- 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
He attended Macquarie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
- Macquarie University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Economics
Career & Work
Peter Overton's career includes news and reporting roles with Nine Network and 60 Minutes.
Organization: Nine Network
Role: Chief News Anchor
Period: 2009–Present
Details: Sydney · Anchor of the flagship Nine News Sydney 6pm bulletin.
Organization: 60 Minutes
Role: Reporter
Period: 2001–2009
Details: Australia · Correspondent for the acclaimed current affairs program.
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
- Thredbo landslide - Nine News - 1997 - Extensive on-site reporting of the disaster
Peter Overton Family & Relationships
Peter Overton is married to Jessica Rowe. He has 2 children, Allegra and Giselle.
- Father: John Overton
- Children:
- Allegra (2007)
- Giselle (2009)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Peter Overton
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 5, 1966
- Age: 60
- Birthday: April 5
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Overton
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jessica Rowe
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jessica Rowe (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/PeterOverton
