Online article of the announcement:
Plus Tarsh was doing work for Seven anyway, was she not? So taking her on full-time won’t cost that much more.
And that would have been up to Melbourne anyway, surely? I think they’re just biding their time until Mitch goes, then Mike can move to weekdays. Bam, Mike and Bec reunited.
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Not really the same thing though.
From Seven
Seven’s National News at Noon
Natarsha Belling to present 7NEWS’ new midday bulletin
Australia’s #1 news service today announced the launch of Seven’s National News at Noon, a new hour-long live news bulletin presented by acclaimed journalist Natarsha Belling, to air 12.00pm weekdays on Seven and 7plus from Monday.
Belling is one of Australia’s most trusted and versatile journalists and news presenters, with more than 30 years’ experience bringing Australians the news stories that have changed and shaped our lives.
Born and raised in country NSW, Belling’s skill and passion for news and sharing people’s stories have made her one of Australia’s most respected broadcasters for her work across television, radio and podcasting.
Seven’s National News at Noon will deliver viewers breaking news and updates from Australia and abroad.
From finance and health to consumer affairs and property, the new bulletin will also include interactive panel chats, special reports and feature segments on the stories that matter to all Australians from 7NEWS’ national news desk and team of reporters.
Seven’s Director of News and Current Affairs and Seven West Media Editor-in-Chief, Anthony De Ceglie, said: “We’re really honoured and excited that Tarsh has joined the 7NEWS team for what will be a brand new and truly national 12 noon news bulletin.
“At such a critical time in world and national affairs, particularly with a federal election around the corner, it’s only fitting that Seven is delivering more news to Australians in the most dynamic way possible.
“We believe there is a big opportunity to connect with viewers who want the latest news and breaking stories during that vital lunchtime period of the day,” he said.
Belling said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to join the 7NEWS team and be part of this innovative new news bulletin.
“Seven’s National News at Noon will be more than just headlines; it’s about breaking the major stories of the day and analysing and investigating the issues that matter most to our audience.“News never stops and I feel incredibly privileged to be working with such an outstanding team of journalists, producers and crew at 7NEWS to deliver the very latest as it happens,” she said.
With the launch of Seven’s National News at Noon, Australia’s #1 morning television program, The Morning Show, extends to 12.00pm each weekday, with hosts Kylie Gillies and 2024 TV WEEK Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur returning for their 18th year tomorrow after Sunrise.
Across Sunrise Early News, Sunrise, The Morning Show, Seven’s National News at Noon, 7NEWS at 4.00pm, 7NEWS at 6.00pm, The Latest, Weekend Sunrise and 7NEWS Spotlight, the unstoppable team at 7NEWS will keep delivering Australians the most trusted news resource in the country, with 7NEWS.com.au and the 7NEWS app providing breaking stories and in-depth analysis across a range of topics including current affairs, sport, business, entertainment and lifestyle.
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So inconsistent. What was wrong with 7NEWS at Noon?
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This didn’t age well. lol
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I see what you mean but I disagree. It was valid 24 hours ago. There wasn’t anything substantial at all about it then. Now there is. Ann said see you next year. There was nothing at all to indicate she was being replaced.
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There was an article around September last year stating that Ann might be retiring, hence the speculation of a lot of members on here. It was warranted David.
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Is she retiring?
Don’t believe so.
She might only now be doing Sydney Afternoon News.
Ann saying ‘see you next year’ turned out to be untrue for Melbourne 
devastated
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Exactly.
So when Ann said see you next year that automatically makes that article incorrect and therefore should have ended the speculation.
It just so happens she is dropping her work load. That’s entirely different to what the article suggested.
The moment Ann said see you next year and didn’t get a farewell for retiring was the moment the speculation should have ended.
So this time yesterday when I posted that there was nothing substantial about the rumours.
Disagree David. Still completely warranted as this a new bulletin.
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But she didn’t retire. The article said she was retiring. That didn’t happen. It didn’t mention she was dropping her workload so where did the speculation she wasn’t doing the midday bulletin come from? Nowhere.
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Tarsh is great but what a bizarre appointment given all the recent cuts and the talent already sitting around the network. The branding remains awful too. Truly heinous.
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You think people shouldn’t be appointed based on experience?
David. It’s okay mate. You got it wrong. Accept and move on.
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Kind of shits in the face of Liam, Hugh, Tegan and Amber etc who’ve been doing some great fill in work and deserve a permanent role.
What exactly did I get wrong? What was announcemed today was pure coincidence. There was nothing since Ann’s last bulletin when she said SEE YOU NEXT YEAR that indicated she was being replaced. And how about you cease using my name in a condescending way. Cheers.
Not when they’re allegedly in cost cutting mode and have plenty of people already there. I’ve named 4 above. 
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I take your point but you could make a similar argument about linear TV that you have with newspapers.
At least by putting it in the paper (and it’s online too plus Sunday papers still hold some magnetism in the market) they get some promotion from audiences who may not be watching.
Obviously it doesn’t have to be one or the other and plugging it on WS/TMS wouldn’t hurt but likely to be low yield - significant amount of viewers probably already watched the morning news.
I wonder if Ann will still do the news updates on TMS. Unlikely Tarsh can do these due to her radio commitments.