TV audiences in Melbourne will mark the end of an era when Mal Walden steps down as senior newsreader for Network Ten.
The network announced on Monday that Walden, who has spent 40 years in Melbourne's newsrooms, including 25 years with Ten, will be stepping down at the end of 2013.
"I've had a wonderful journey which began more than 53 years ago, including the past 40 years on Melbourne television," Walden said in a statement.
The senior newsreader thanked Ten for the support it offered him and for allowing him to choose when he was to leave.
Ten said Walden will continue to present the news in Melbourne for three days a week until December.
Recently-appointed Ten CEO Hamish McLennan said in a statement Walden's departure was a "sad day" for Ten.
"For the past 25 years, he has brought the big news stories to Ten's viewers with authority, integrity and passion."
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