But while his departure marks the end of a much-loved television chapter, what comes next appears to be less about chasing another big opportunity and more about something far more personal: finally having time to slow down and put down some roots.

Seven years of life on the move

Tim confirmed that Friday, September 18, 2026, will be his final morning on Today, bringing an end to more than seven years as one of Nine’s familiar weather presenters.

During that time, he has travelled extensively for the program, taking viewers from regional Australian communities to international destinations and reporting from some of the country’s biggest events and most unusual locations.

He has also become known for throwing himself into the experience, from adventurous segments to encounters with wildlife and communities far from the traditional television studio.

Nine has previously described his lifestyle as effectively “living out of a suitcase” — a fitting description for a career built around constant travel.

The unexpected part of the job

Yet there was something Tim gained from that relentless travel that had nothing to do with television.

Years ago, he revealed that one of his assignments unexpectedly changed his personal life when he met the person who would become his partner.

The revelation added a surprising twist to a career that had been defined by constantly being somewhere else.

Tim, who described himself as a Sydney boy, eventually made another major change: he left his old home behind and moved to Brisbane with his partner.

In that sense, the job that so often took him away from home also played a role in helping him discover where home could eventually be.

Now, the meaning of “home” is changing again

That history makes Tim’s decision to step away from Today particularly interesting.

After years of airports, early mornings, hotel rooms and constantly changing locations, he now appears ready for a different rhythm.

When announcing his departure, Tim said he was leaving “on a high” and “on my terms”.

He also made it clear that he was looking forward to new adventures — but that his first priority was simply taking a break.

For someone whose career has been built around movement, the idea of slowing down may be the biggest change of all.

What comes next remains a mystery

Tim has not announced another television role or revealed that he is leaving Nine altogether.

For now, his immediate plan appears refreshingly simple: step away, rest and enjoy some time without a camera crew following him around.

That leaves plenty of possibilities for the future.