Tim Webster

Tim Webster (born 15 December 1951) is a former Australian television and current radio personality. He previously worked for Network Ten both as a news anchor on the Perth edition of "Ten News at Five" and the sports presenter on the Sydney edition of the program. He was also an occasional stand-in anchor on Ten's "Late News" as well as Sydney's 5pm bulletin and "Sports Tonight". In 2008, Webster replaced Steve Price who moved to John Laws' former timeslot. Webster is currently presenting weekday afternoons (12:00pm to 3:00pm) on 2UE. The opening theme for his radio program is 'Jackie Wilson Said' by Van Morrison.

In the early 1980s, Webster co-anchored TEN-10 "Eyewitness News" alongside Katrina Lee. The pair enjoyed considerable success, often #1 in their timeslot.

On 20 January, 1992, Tim launched Australia's first regular, weeknight 5:00PM newscast, re-uniting with Katrina Lee to co-present TEN-10 Sydney's "Ten Eyewitness News First at Five".

Tim is an old boy of The Scots College in Sydney, formerly a member of 'James Bee House'. Band Frenzal Rhomb have a song dedicated to Tim, claiming him to be a champion with something wrong with his eyes. Tim also has a larger than average sized head with a square appearance, leading to the nickname 'Boxhead'. He was also imitated by Eric Bana on the TV show "Full Frontal" in the 1990s, with prosthetics mimicking Webster's distinctive head, as well as constant exaggerated head movements by Bana.

In 2005, Webster became a co-anchor of "Ten News Perth", alongside Charmaine Dragun. Between November 5, 2007 and May 5, 2008, he presented the Perth newscast solo following Dragun's death.

Webster announced his retirement from "Ten News" on 30 May 2008 after 27 years working for the network. Webster's retirement came shortly before studio production of "Ten News Perth" returned to the network's studios at Dianella in June 2008. Webster is now semi-retired but continues working for 2UE in Sydney. He is appearing on Channel 10 News once again, from Thursday 7 August. It is speculated that Webster was offered a lump sum of $288,000 for his services over the Olympics period.

"Webster" is also a common slang term for the smoking of marijuana, for reasons obvious to listeners of his radio program. He is a fan of the Sydney Roosters.