13 Facts About Steve Liebmann

Steve Liebmann was born on 4 May 1944 and is an Australian retired television presenter, journalist and radio broadcaster.

Steve Liebmann became a journalist in Cooma on Radio 2XL while still in high school.

Steve Liebmann hosted "Teen Scene" from 5:30 pm to 6:00pm on week days, playing the latest records.

Steve Liebmann relocated to Canberra in 1962 and worked at radio 2CA, before moving to Sydney later in 1962 to take up a position with radio station 2UE.

Steve Liebmann presented an afternoon news and public affairs program on the station which became the top show in its timeslot.

Steve Liebmann eventually became director of news and public affairs at the station.

Steve Liebmann joined the Nine Network in late 1981, to become the inaugural co-host of the national breakfast show Today, alongside Sue Kellaway, staying with the program until the end of 1986, when he joined the Ten Network to anchor TEN-10 Sydney's Eyewitness News, alongside Geraldine Doogue.

Steve Liebmann rejoined Today in 1990 and remained at the Nine Network, presenting the program across Australia five days a week, until February 2005.

Steve Liebmann cited a mild heart attack as the reason for his retirement from the show at the age of 60.

Steve Liebmann presented Ten Weekend News in Sydney during 2006, and hosted Crime Investigation Australia on Foxtel, focusing on infamous Australian crimes.

Steve Liebmann had a contract with 2UE, as well as doing some corporate work and public speaking.

Steve Liebmann is the recipient of several journalistic awards, including the "News Presenter of the Year" from the Australian Commercial Radio Industry and the Penguin Award for Special Recognition for Contribution to News.

Steve Liebmann was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.