Nathan Templeton (9 May 1979 – 9 April 2024) was an Australian journalist.

Templeton was a veteran Seven Sport reporter for over 12 years. He previously was the Melbourne correspondent on the Seven Network's breakfast program, Sunrise.

Born on 9 May 1979^[2] in Geelong,^[3] Templeton attended Geelong College for his high school years^[4] where he was an accomplished Footballer and Cricketer representing the school in both the 1st XVIII and 1st XI teams. Following Geelong College, Nathan studied journalism at Deakin University, earning a bachelors degree in communications.^[5]

Early in his career, Templeton worked at Network Ten where he appeared regularly on the network's Breakfast program and also presented reports for 10 News First in Melbourne.^[6]

In June 2012, Templeton moved to the Seven Network to join Seven News Melbourne as a sports reporter. He covered major sporting events including the Australian Open.^[7]

In May 2016, Templeton joined Sunrise as its Melbourne correspondent, replacing Rebecca Maddern who defected to the Nine Network.^[8] He regularly substituted as sports presenter on both Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise.^[9]

Templeton was the poolside interviewer for the Seven Network at both the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro and the 2020 Olympic Games held at Tokyo in 2021,^[10] and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.^[11]

In November 2022, Templeton stepped down as Sunrise Melbourne correspondent and was replaced by Teegan Dolling. He continued in a behind-the-scenes role with the network until his death in 2024.^[12]

A life-long fan of the Geelong Football Club, Templeton was a ground announcer at GMHBA Stadium and emcee for various functions.^[13]

Templeton was married to Kate and had two children.^[14]

On 9 April 2024, Templeton was found dead in Zillah Crawcour Park by the Barwon River in the Geelong suburb of Newtown after suffering a medical episode while out walking his dog.^[14]