Mark Ferguson (television presenter)
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Mark Ferguson (born February 21, 1966) is a senior anchor with National Nine News presenting the main 6pm news in Sydney.
After working with regional statons in New South Wales and Queensland, Ferguson joined the Seven Network in 1989 and reported for a number of Seven News programs, including 11AM and HINCH.
He moved to Seven in Sydney in 1991, before moving to the Nine Network in 1992. At Nine he became London correspondent and reported from the UK on a number of major stories including the death of Princess Diana.
In 1997 he returned to Sydney as a reporter and in 2001 became a presenter, initially on the Early Morning News at 6am, and later the Morning News at 11am.
During this time he was also a back up presenter for the main 6pm news, meaning he was anchoring the news during the time of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami disaster in south-east Asia. His effort during this coverage saw him appointed to the main job on a permanent baisis.
Outside of work, Mark and his wife have three children and he is a Good Will Ambassador for the Good Beginnings charity organisation. He also presents news on Triple M Sydney in the mornings.
| Preceded by Jim Waley |
National Nine News Sydney weeknight anchor 2005-present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by Kim Watkins/Jim Waley |
National Nine News Sydney weekend anchor 2003-2004 |
Succeeded by Mike Munro |
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