9News has today declared victory in the 2026 television ratings year across the 5 City Metro on the back of a complete sweep across all East Coast capitals.

Following recent wins in Sydney and Brisbane, 9News has now clinched Melbourne at the conclusion of Week 22 of the official survey year.

Beyond the East Coast, 9News Adelaide has secured the year in the key People 25-54 demographic alongside a 16.3% year-on-year 6.00pm Total People audience increase, while 9News Perth continues to grow.

As viewing habits evolve, 9News continues to secure its digital future across the Total TV ecosystem. In live streaming across the 5 City Metro, 9News has won every week of the 2026 survey year, averaging a BVOD audience of 150,200 per bulletin, growing by 59.9% year-on-year. Streaming growth is replicated across all markets with 9News increasing on 9Now in Sydney by +55.2%, Brisbane +66.4%, Melbourne +60.1%, Adelaide +60.5% and Perth +63.5%.

Fiona Dear, Nine’s Executive Director of News and Current Affairs, said:

 “Securing the 5 City Metro on the back of our clean sweep across the East Coast is an incredible achievement and speaks volumes about the relentless work of our newsrooms every day. What makes this result even more rewarding is our momentum nationwide – from Adelaide’s outstanding win in the 25–54 demographic to continued audience growth in Perth, alongside enormous digital streaming growth on 9Now.
“Whether tuning in on broadcast or streaming live, Australians are choosing 9News. This success is a credit to the whole team as well as the millions of viewers who tune in every night. We never take their loyalty for granted, and we remain dedicated to delivering news they can rely on.”

Total TV Average Audience
2026 Survey YTD

	5 CITY METRO	SYDNEY	MELBOURNE	BRISBANE
9News	925,400	248,300	278,000	224,000
7News	868,400	209,100	255,400	158,300

Source: OzTAM, 2026 Survey YTD M-F & Sun – Sat, Weeks 7- 30, excluding Easter, Overnight TTL TV, Total Ppl, AVD AUD, YoY performance, 5 City, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Nine News & Seven News. As of 26/07/2026.

Monday 27 July, 2026