Mark Beretta

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Mark Beretta
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Beretta in 2010
Born (1966-06-16) 16 June 1966 (age 59)
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
AllegianceAustralia
Branch Australian Army Reserve
Years of service2019–present
Rank Major
Awards Medal of the Order of Australia
Other workJournalist, sports broadcaster, TV personality

Major Mark Beretta (born 16 June 1966) is an Australian journalist, best known as a sports reporter on Seven Network program Sunrise , he has also been an officer in the Australian Army Reserve in public relations since 2019.

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In July 2008, Beretta began presenting Seven Early News sport alongside Natalie Barr at 5:30 am, which leads into Sunrise, where he is still the sports presenter. [1] Beretta joined with Tom Williams to host Rexona Australia's Greatest Athlete, in 2010. In 2011, he again hosted the show, this time alongside dual international Wendell Sailor. [2]

Career

Beretta formerly co-hosted Sunrise with current Nine News presenter Georgie Gardner from 2000 to 2002. From mid-2002 to 2004, he moved to presenting the sport on Seven News Sydney. [3] In mid-2004, he was replaced by Sports Tonight presenter Matthew White; he subsequently moved to Sunrise where he was appointed sports presenter.

Beretta hosted the coverage of the 1998 Nagano, 2000 Sydney and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, as well as the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games. [3]

In 2006, Beretta was the host of Seven Network's quiz show, The Master , [4] which ran for only one episode on a Wednesday night at 8:30 pm before being burnt off in a Monday night timeslot during the 2006–07 non-ratings season.[ citation needed ]

From 2007 until 2014, Beretta was part of the Seven Network's V8 Supercar commentary team, working alongside Matthew White, Neil Crompton, Mark Skaife and Mark Larkham. Beretta returned to commentary in 2021 when Seven resumed coverage of the championship from previous broadcaster Network 10. [5]

Beretta has also been a fill-in presenter on The Morning Show [ citation needed ] and Weekend Sunrise ,[ citation needed ] and a fill-in sports presenter on Seven News in Sydney.[ citation needed ] In 2013, Beretta hosted Seven's coverage of the Australian Open.[ citation needed ]

In 2025, Beretta reduced his regular appearances on Sunrise, limiting his on-air presence to Monday and Friday. The change reflected a shift in his professional commitments, with greater focus on external projects such as charity work and special event coverage for the Seven Network.

On 27 November 2025, Beretta announced his resignation from Sunrise, with his final appearance scheduled for 12 December. [6] He is expected to continue working with the Seven Network on special projects to be announced. [7]

Publication

In October 2010, Beretta released his book The Riders – Australia's Motorcycle Champions through publisher HarperCollins. [8] The Riders offers an insider's view of the world of motorcycle racing, with a collection of stories on 24 of Australia's greatest motorbike champions.

In October 2022, Beretta released the book 'Mark Beretta's Greatest Moments in Australian Sport' with Neil Cardigan, through publisher Affirm Press. [9]

Personal life

Beretta has two children. [10]

Since 2010, Mark has regularly taken part in the 1,400 km (870 mi) Tour de Cure bike ride from Sydney to Mooloolaba over ten days, to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. [11] [12] In 2011, he was appointed to the board of Tour De Cure. [13]

In 2019, Beretta joined the Australian Army Reserves. [14]

In October 2023, Beretta separated from partner Rachel. [15]

Recognition and awards

Beretta was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours, for "service to the community through charitable organisations". [16]

References

  1. ↑ "Sunrise plays catch up to Today Show". The Daily Telegraph . 12 July 2008. Archived from the original on 16 July 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2008.
  2. ↑ Schipp, Debbie (13 February 2011). "Sport superstars go head to head". Sunday Tasmanian . p. 18. Retrieved 18 June 2021– via Newsbank Australia.
  3. 1 2 "Mark Beretta". Australian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation . Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  4. ↑ Tucker Evans, Anooska (24 December 2006). "tvguide challenges The Master host Mark Beretta". The Courier-Mail . p. 6. Retrieved 18 June 2021– via Newsbank Australia.
  5. ↑ Pavey, James (27 February 2021). "Who's who: Introducing the 2021 broadcast team". Supercars Championship . Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  6. ↑ Moran, Johnathon (27 November 2025). "Sunrise star Mark Beretta leaves show to focus on family after father's death" . The Daily Telegraph . Archived from the original on 26 November 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  7. ↑ ""The time is right": Mark Beretta to depart Sunrise | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. 27 November 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  8. ↑ Malik, Sarah (4 September 2010). "Exploring power and passion". Townsville Bulletin . p. 54. Retrieved 18 June 2021– via Newsbank Australia.
  9. ↑ "Books-Sport". Affirm Press. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Here's why Sunrise's Mark Beretta is refusing to give Sam Mac any fatherly advice". Now To Love. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "How to support Mark Beretta and the Tour de Cure riders as they raise money to cure cancer". 7NEWS.com.au. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "Mark Beretta: Meet the Sunrise team". 7NEWS.com.au. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  13. ↑ "Our Board". Tour de Cure . Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "TV sports reporter Captain Mark Beretta's new job title". 2GB. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  15. ↑ "Sunrise star Mark Beretta and wife split after 22 years". 7NEWS. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  16. ↑ "Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours - the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
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