ASX 200 climbs 0.8% as Telstra slips – Alan Kohler bows out, David Chau steps into the 7pm spotlight

The Australian share market opened on Monday with a modest rally, nudging the ASX 200 up 0.8% even as Telstra shares fell.

The rise shows that the broader market can stay upbeat despite a dip in the country’s flagship telecom.

In other finance‑desk news, long‑time 7 pm presenter Alan Kohler announced his retirement. The network has named David Chau as the new host, tasking him with translating the numbers for viewers each evening.

Investors will be watching both the index’s modest gain and Telstra’s next move, while also tuning in to see how Chau’s style fits the late‑night slot.