Jeff Newman first joined TVW Channel Seven in 1967 and has worked in various roles within the media industry since that time.

One of Perth's most popular and experienced television personalities, Jeff admits to having done just about everything on television. During the 60s and 70s he successfully combined a managerial role with that of an on camera presenter.

Newman was Production Manager of TVW7 during the period that saw many local and Australian wide programmes produced in Perth.

He was instrumental in creating the program "What In The World", shown in many countries around the world.

One of the earliest memories viewers would have of Jeff Newman is his role as host of "It's Academic", the popular school quiz program that ran for ten years from 1969 - 1979.

He also hosted and produced Perth's New Faces and many national beauty pageant shows.

"It's Academic" was revived in 2001, once again with Newman as Executive Producer and compere. It was warmly embraced by the viewers and the show ran for four years.

His extensive experience in television has won him five Logies as the State's most popular male television personality.

Newman has been actively involved in community projects including Telethon, which he has anchored for 32 years. He is now a Trustee on the Board of Telethon.

Newman was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1994 for his contribution to Telethon and the Variety Club of Western Australia, which he founded 28 years ago.

He is also a Paul Harris Fellow and in 2002 he was awarded The Centenary Medal for his services to the community.

Jeff has been with SEVEN NEWS since 1982 as a newsreader and during the last eight as the weather presenter.

This is a task he is most comfortable with as it gives him the opportunity to inject some of his own anecdotal snippets to the viewers.

Newman is married with one daughter Brooke, who now lives in Sydney. Recently Jeff and his wife Pat celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

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