James Glenday (journalist)
James Glenday is an Australian journalist and television presenter.[1]
Glenday is co-host of the ABC's breakfast program News Breakfast alongside Bridget Brennan.[1][2]
Early life and education
Glenday grew up in Dubbo, New South Wales[3], and later studied Communications and International Studies at the University of Technology Sydney.[4] He was a resident of St Andrew's College at the University of Sydney in 2004.[4]
Career
Glenday joined the ABC in the late 2000s and has reported across television, radio and digital platforms for more than a decade.[1] His early career included several years in the Canberra Press Gallery, where he covered federal politics for ABC TV and radio.[1]
He later served as a foreign correspondent in Europe from 2015 to 2018 and in North America from 2018 to 2020, reporting on major political events, international crises and global affairs.[1][4] His overseas reporting included coverage of Brexit, terrorist attacks in Europe, the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and the Grenfell Tower fire in London.[4]
After returning to Australia, Glenday became the weeknight presenter of ABC News ACT in Canberra.[1] He was described as a familiar face to ACT audiences and his departure from the bulletin in late 2024 was noted by local media and ABC Canberra's social media channels.[5][6]
In December 2024, the ABC announced that Glenday would replace Michael Rowland as co‑host of News Breakfast from 20 January 2025.[7][2] He presents the program alongside journalist Bridget Brennan, having previously filled in on both News Breakfast and Weekend Breakfast.[1][5]
Awards
Glenday has received the Andrew Olle Scholarship.[4]
Personal life
Glenday lives in Melbourne with his wife and children.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "James Glenday – ABC News". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- 1 2 Knox, David (2 December 2024). "James Glenday for News Breakfast?". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Donnelly, Keryn (5 March 2026). "Boris Johnson, Peppa Pig, and Parliament House: ABC's James Glenday has seen it all". New Idea. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "James Glenday (Fr 2004)". St Andrew's College. St Andrew's College within the University of Sydney. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 Donnelly, Keryn (5 March 2026). "Boris Johnson, Peppa Pig, and Parliament House: ABC's James Glenday has seen it all". New Idea. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "James Glenday's final 7pm bulletin". ABC Canberra (Facebook). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "James Glenday to replace Michael Rowland as News Breakfast co-host in 2025". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2026.