Nine today announced that esteemed journalist, Weekend Today host and 9News Melbourne Weekend Sport Presenter, Clint Stanaway, will be departing the network at the end of the year after a distinguished career spanning nearly 25 years. Stanaway will leave Nine to focus on his full-time role in radio.

Nine today announced that esteemed journalist, Weekend Today host and 9News Melbourne Weekend Sport Presenter, Clint Stanaway, will be departing the network at the end of the year after a distinguished career spanning nearly 25 years. Stanaway will leave Nine to focus on his full-time role in radio.

Stanaway’s journey with Nine is a testament to his versatility and dedication, beginning in the news library at GTV9 in Melbourne. He honed his reporting skills at WIN Television in Bendigo before returning to 9News Melbourne as a general reporter and court reporter.

A lifelong passion for sport saw him move into the sports department, where he was appointed Weekend Sport Presenter for 9News Melbourne in 2010. Throughout his sports journalism career, Stanaway has been at the forefront of major global events, covering Olympics, World Cups, Grand Slams, Melbourne Cups and numerous AFL Grand Finals.

For the past three years, Stanaway has brought his warmth and professionalism to national audiences as the co-host of Weekend Today, a role he has managed alongside his ongoing duties as the weekend sports anchor for Melbourne’s top-rating 6.00pm news bulletin.

Hugh Nailon, Nine’s National News Director, paid tribute to Stanaway’s extensive contribution:
“Clint’s career at Nine is a stellar example of what can be achieved through sheer hard work and dedication. From the news library to the host chair of Weekend Today, he has excelled in every role.

“He’s a brilliant journalist and storyteller, and an equally brilliant presenter. He has a terrific instinct for a story and has been a wonderful mentor to many in our newsroom. While he will be sorely missed by the Nine family, we wish him every success in his next chapter and thank him for his outstanding service.”

Clint Stanaway said:
“I’ve always treasured my job, be it on 9News, as co-host of Weekend Today or as part of the Wide World of Sports team. I’ve met so many wonderful people, shared some incredible stories and experienced the most unforgettable moments. The thrill of live television is so addictive, it’ll never leave me.

“It’s been a huge workload juggling both TV and being part of the Melbourne Nova breakfast team over the past couple of years. I am passionate about my new found love for radio and have decided to give it priority moving forward, while I also look to strike a better work/life balance. Unfortunately that means leaving Nine at the end of the year. 

“While I step away with a heavy heart, I suspect it won’t be forever. The Nine family has been so good to me, and for that I’ll be forever thankful.”

Stanaway will finish his duties with Nine at the end of the year.

For further information, please contact: 
Terry Stuart
Senior Communications Manager
tstuart@nine.com.au

Tuesday, 9 September, 2025