Courtside chemistry: Tim Blackwell and Lizzie Baxter publicly dating after romance heats up in Sydney

Nova radio host Tim Blackwell and Lizzie Baxter are dating publicly, following weeks of online flirtation and a series of public outings. The couple were photographed courtside on a sunny Monday in Sydney, enjoying a casual basketball game together. Tim, 44, and Lizzie, 28, appeared relaxed and upbeat as they shared smiles and light touches during play.

Lizzie wore an all-black ensemble designed to showcase her figure, pairing a crop top with matching pants, black platform shoes and a red baseball cap. Her long blonde hair was pulled into a sleek ponytail, and oversized sunglasses completed the sporty look. Tim kept things casual in a blue T-shirt, dark navy shorts, white sneakers and a matching cap, his five o%27clock shadow adding a rugged edge. The pair's on-court banter suggested they were enjoying both the game and each other’s company.

Days earlier, Lizzie celebrated Father%27s Day with a cheeky Instagram tribute to Tim, joking that he was their daddy. People close to the couple have said they began dating after Tim%27s marriage ended in September last year. Tim confirmed the relationship to the Daily Mail, saying Lizzie was his date for the ARIA Awards show in Sydney. Their red carpet debut followed a day after the Daily Mail broke the news of their romance after a Coogee date. The couple then attended an intimate Red Room gig at the Coogee Bay Hotel, hosted by rapper The Kid Laroi, alongside Tim%27s Nova colleagues.

Lizzie works as a content producer for Fitzy and Wippa in the same Sydney office as Tim, who is one third of the national drive show with Ricki-Lee Coulter and comedian Joel Creasey. The romance has unfolded in the public eye as Tim prepared for and hosted the ARIA Awards in Sydney. Lizzie%27s Instagram account previously included photos of the couple before she turned it private, a detail reflected in media coverage.

Tim%27s personal life has taken on greater public attention as his marriage to Monique reportedly ended last year. The new relationship with Lizzie comes as he balances high-profile hosting duties with his private life, with the pair making several public appearances and exchanging flirty online exchanges that have kept them in the spotlight.