[5] The program's straightforward style and format was a clear point of difference with competing programs on rival networks, Seven's chat show Tonight Live with Steve Vizard (which included short news bulletins) and Nine's The World Tonight with Clive Robertson, quickly drawing attention and viewers.

Ten's late night news would gradually introduce its own elements including business reports with Robert Gottliebsen[6] and weather forecasts with Ray Wilkie.

[13][better source needed] In September 2011, the network announced that due to declining ratings and increased competition, the bulletin would be axed.

The last edition of Ten Late News, presented by Tim Webster, aired on Friday 30 September 2011.

Main host Sandra Sully became co-host of Sydney's Ten News at Five, replacing Deborah Knight.

In September 2013, Danielle Isdale replaced Hamish Macdonald after he resigned and the bulletin was renamed Ten Eyewitness News: Late.