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Nine is expanding its AFL coverage even further in 2023, with 9Podcasts and 3AW today announcing a brand new line up of podcast hosts.

Each week, Australia’s biggest media personality, AFL journalist and commentator and former Collingwood President, Eddie McGuire will jump into the hot seat with three-time premiership player, and Norm Smith and Brownlow medalist, Jimmy Bartel. 

Released every Monday, the podcast will see the personalities react to the weekend that was, and set the agenda for the week to come by diving straight into the hottest topics in footy. It promises to be a no holds barred, no quarter given or taken, debate and discussion, that poses the big question: will Jimmy be able to handle Eddie?

Released every Monday, the podcast will see the personalities react to the weekend that was, and set the agenda for the week to come by diving straight into the hottest topics in footy. It promises to be a no holds barred, no quarter given or taken, debate and discussion, that poses the big question: will Jimmy be able to handle Eddie?

Eddie McGuire said, “Jimmy has become one of the strongest voices in football analysis. He understands the game as well as anyone, from being a champion player to his knowledge of list management not to mention his burgeoning media career. I’m excited to be discussing the game we love with an insider’s knowledge and supporter’s passion, while bringing the decision makers of the game to the debate.”

Joining the 9Podcasts AFL line up, is a fan favourite commentator, Anthony Hudson, who has called some of the most memorable moments in footy history. Huddo, as he is affectionately known, will sit down with the game’s greatest coaches and players to hear never-before-heard stories about iconic footy moments, life after footy, and plenty of banter and insight to get you hyped for the round ahead!

Huddo said: “I can’t wait to tell fantastic footy stories each week – talking with the game’s big names, reliving great moments and exploring the comprehensive 3AW archives starting with the 90’s which was an amazing era of football on and off the field.”

Eddie, Jimmy and Huddo round out 3AW’s spectacular coverage of the AFL, joining Jaqui Felgate, Matthew Lloyd, Leigh Matthews, Caroline Wilson, Tim Lane and a host of others, providing listeners with thought provoking debate and long form storytelling content that you can’t get anywhere else.

Nine’s new AFL podcasts by 9Podcasts will be available on all podcast platforms.

For further information, please contact: 
Caitlin Lynch, Senior Communications Manager, Nine
clynch@nine.com.au 

Monday, January 23, 2023

PREMIERING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT 9.00PM 
ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW 

Australia’s hearts will be captivated in this new series filled with hope about the most emotional human experience of all – trying to have children – when Big Miracles premieres on Monday, February 6, at 9.00pm AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Starting a family is one of life’s greatest milestones and the utmost dream for many, but what happens when that dream seems impossible?

Lisa McCune, one of Australia’s most popular and successful screen and theatre actress, narrates this heartfelt series about the ultimate quest to create new life.

Big Miracles takes us on an intimate, emotionally powerful journey. We follow 10 brave and determined Australian couples and individuals as they navigate the raw and emotional road of trying to fall pregnant against overwhelming odds, through IVF and other fertility treatments.

We also witness the miraculous work of dedicated doctors, nurses and scientists committed to making their baby dreams come true.

Each year, a staggering one in six Australians will experience infertility. From women with endometriosis to men with low sperm counts or same sex couples that rely on surrogacy. Today more than ever before people are seeking the help of highly skilled fertility specialists to start a family.

While the specialists rely on cutting-edge science and technology to turn pregnancy dreams into reality, these couples and individuals must rely on hope and pure determination as they go through a physical, emotional and financial rollercoaster ride to parenthood.

Get ready to have your heartstrings pulled in this remarkable series of hope, heartache and triumph.

Big Miracles is produced by Ronde Media for the 9Network.

BIG MIRACLES
MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 AT 9.00PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT HERE

For further information, please contact: 
Alessandra Muratore
Nine Publicity
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Its quarter final time on Day 9 of the 2023 Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka and Sebastian Korda bring the business end of the competition to life on Channel 9HD and 9Now.

In the night session from 7.00pm, the Greek God Stefanos Tsitsipas who has conquered all before him so far, will be looking to take the momentum he has built in Melbourne into his first finals match up against the Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka.

American world No.3 Jessica Pegula faces a resurgent Victoria Azarenka, who is looking to claim a big scalp as she aims to add to her tally of eight Grand Slam victories.

In the day session emerging American star Sebastian Korda takes on Karen Khachanov in an interesting match up where both players look to cement themselves as serious Grand Slam threats for years to come.

Also featuring in today’s quarter finals match ups is reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina who will go head-to-head with Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko.

Australian mixed doubles duo Lizette Cabrera and John-Patrick Smith begin Day 9 coverage from 11.00am as they look to progress into the semi-final stage of the competition.

On Channel 9HD, the coverage is hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while over on 9Gem is Nick McArdle, Emma Lawrence and Seb Costello.

In commentary is Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Jelena Dokic, Dylan Alcott, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Alicia Molik, Mark Philippoussis, Darren Cahill and Peter Psaltis.

Additional off-court reporting will come from Alicia Loxley, Matthew Pavlich, Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason and Madeline Slattery.

9Now has every match, every court available on device of your choosing, in full HD, with the new start-over button allowing fans to watch from the start of each session.

DAY SESSION
Starts 11.00am AEDT
L. CABRERA/J. SMITH (AUS) v L. STEFANI/R. MATOS (BRA)
ELENA RYBAKINA (KAZ) [22] v JELENA OSTAPENKO (LAT) [17]
KAREN KHACHANOV [18] v SEBASTIAN KORDA (USA) [29]

NIGHT SESSION
Starts 7.00pm AEDT
JESSICA PEGULA (USA) [3] v VICTORIA AZARENKA [24]
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS (GRE) [3] v JIRI LEHECKA (CZE)

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The Demon and the Djoker are ready to face off on Rod Laver Arena tonight, where they’ll light up the night session on Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open, live and free on Channel 9HD, from 7.00pm.

Australia’s sole remaining hope in the singles draw, Alex de Minaur, gets his shot at taking down a Goliath of world tennis in nine-time Australian Open champion and Men’s Singles favourite, Novak Djokovic.

De Minaur will need to draw on every ounce of home support as the 23-year-old, currently ranked No.24 in the world, looks to make the Australian Open finals for the first time in his career.

Djokovic has been nursing a hamstring injury but history suggests it would be foolish to write off the Serbian, who has one eye on his 22nd Grand Slam victory where he’d join Rafael Nadal at the top of the all time list.

Also featuring today is the top ten ranked fourth round match-up between Andrey Rublev (No.5) and Holger Rune (No.9) will feature in the day session with a quarter finals berth on the line.

While the race for the Women’s singles title has been blown wide open and the challengers will be circling the 2023 title in the day session from 11.00am on Channel 9HD.

First up is Arnya Sabalenka (No.5) against Swizerland’s Belinda Bencic (No.12), before world No.4 Carolina Garcia of France looks to book her spot in the finals.

On Channel 9HD, the coverage is hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while over on 9Gem is Nick McArdle, Emma Lawrence and Seb Costello.

In commentary is Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Jelena Dokic, Dylan Alcott, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Alicia Molik, Mark Philippoussis, Darren Cahill and Peter Psaltis.

Additional off-court reporting will come from Alicia Loxley, Matthew Pavlich, Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason and Madeline Slattery.

9Now has every match, every court available on device of your choosing, in full HD, with the new start-over button allowing fans to watch from the start of each session.

DAY SESSION
Starts 11.00am AEDT
ARYNA SABALENKA [5] v BELINDA BENCIC (SUI) [12]
CAROLINE GARCIA (FRA) [4] v MAGDA LINETTE (POL)
ANDREY RUBLEV [5] v HOLGER RUNE (DEN) [9]
DONNA VEKIC (CRO) v LINDA FRUHVIRTOVA (CZE) ON 9GEM
BEN SHELTON (USA) v J J WOLF (USA) ON 9GEM
ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT (ESP) [24] v TOMMY PAUL (USA) ON 9GEM

NIGHT SESSION
Starts 7.00pm AEDT
ALEX DE MINAUR (AUS) [22] v NOVAK DJOKOVIC (SER) [4]
HUNTER (AUS) /MERTENS (BEL) v GOLUBIC (SUI) / NICULESCU (ROU)

Monday, January 23, 2023

Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Coco Gauff and Felix Auger-Aliassimeare all in action on day five of the 2023 Australian Open with live and free coverage on Channel 9HD, 9GemHD, plus every match, every court is available to stream on 9Now. 

In the night session from 7.00pm, 2022 men’s finalist and Djokovic’s main title challenger Daniil Medvedev takes to the court against rising star Sebastian Korda of the USA. Korda is out to pull off an upset and emulate his father Petr, who was the 1998 Australian Open Men’s champion. 

Tonight’s third round session also pits Karen Khachanov against crowd pleasing American Frances Tiafoe. 

Greek powerhouse Stefanos Tsitsipas highlights the day session against his next assignment, Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands. While No. 6 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime comes up against Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo. 

Aussies Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell begin their doubles campaign, and in the women’s event, it’s a USA showdown between No. 7 seed and 2022 French Open finalist Coco Gauff and Bernarda Pera. 

On Channel 9HD, the coverage will be hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while on 9Gem, Nick McArdle, Emma Lawrence and Seb Costello will host Nine’s broadcast.

Commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Jelena Dokic, Dylan Alcott, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Alicia Molik, Mark Philippoussis, Darren Cahill and Peter Psaltis.

Additional off-court reporting will come from Alicia Loxley, Matthew Pavlich, Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason and Madeline Slattery.

Throughout the duration of the tournament, Channel 9HD and 9GemHD will have the best matches and biggest moments live and free across 276 hours of tennis coverage.

9Now will provide every point of every match, at any time on the device of your choosing, in full HD, with the new start-over button allowing fans to watch from the start of each session.

DAY SESSION
Starts 11.00am AEDT
JANNIK SINNER (ITA) [15] v MARTON FUCSOVICS (HUN)
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS (GRE) [3] v TALLON GRIEKSPOOR (NED)
COCO GAUFF (USA) [7] v BERNARDA PERA (USA)
PURCELL / THOMPSON (AUS) v DURAN (ARG) / OSWALD (AUT)
JESSICA PEGULA (USA) [3] v MARTA KOSTYUK (UKR)
FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME (CAN) [6] v FRANCISCO CERUNDOLO (ARG) [28]

NIGHT SESSION
Starts 7.00pm AEDT
KAREN KHACHANOV [18] v FRANCES TAIFOE (USA) [16] 
DANIIL MEDVEDEV [7] v SEBASTIAN KORDA (USA) [29]
HUBERT HURKACZ (POL) [10] v DENIS SHAPOVALOV (CAN) [20]
MARIA SAKKARI (GRE) [6] v LIN ZHU (CHN)

Friday, January 20, 2023

Alex De Minaur, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis are ready to roll again on day four of the 2023 Australian Open with live and free coverage on Channel 9HD, 9GemHD and to stream on 9Now. 

In the night session from 7.00pm, it’s an Aussie double-header with Alex De Minaur facing France’s Adrian Mannarino, before Thanasi Kokkinakis goes up against three-time Grand Slam champion, Great Britain’s Andy Murray. 

Nine-time Australian Open men’s champion and red hot men’s singles favourite Novak Djokovic meets France’s Enzo Couacaud in his second round match. 

Highlighting the day session, Aussie Alexei Popyrin will go head-to-head against No. 8 seed Taylor Fritz of the USA. 

The doubles events get underway from today with Aussie and four-time Grand Slam women’s double champion Sam Stosur partnering with France’s Alize Cornet in their first round match. 

On Channel 9HD, the coverage will be hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while on 9Gem, Nick McArdle, Emma Lawrence and Seb Costello will host Nine’s broadcast.

Commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Jelena Dokic, Dylan Alcott, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Alicia Molik, Mark Philippoussis, Darren Cahill and Peter Psaltis.

Additional off-court reporting will come from Alicia Loxley, Matthew Pavlich, Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason and Madeline Slattery.

Throughout the duration of the tournament, Channel 9HD and 9GemHD will have the best matches and biggest moments live and free across 276 hours of tennis coverage.

9Now will provide every point of every match, at any time on the device of your choosing, in full HD, with the new start-over button allowing fans to watch from the start of each session.

DAY SESSION
Starts 11.00am AEDT
ARYNA SABALENKA [5] v SHELBY ROGERS (USA)
CASPER RUUD (NOR) [2] v JENSON BROOKSBY (USA)
ALEXEI POPYRIN (AUS) v TAYLOR FRITZ (USA) [8]
STOSUR (AUS) / CORNET (FRA) v CHAN (TPE) / YANG (CHN)
ANDREY RUBLEV [5] v EMIL RUUSUVUORI (FIN)
KIMBERLY BIRRELL (AUS) v LINDA FRUHVIRTOVA (CZE)

NIGHT SESSION
Starts 7.00pm AEDT
ALEX DE MINAUR (AUS) [22] v ADRIAN MANNARINO (FRA)
THANASI KOKKINAKIS (AUS) v ANDY MURRAY (GBR) 
NOVAK DJOKOVIC (SRB) [4] v ENZO COUACAUD (FRA)
ONS JABEUR (TUN) [2] v MARKETA VONDROUSOVA (CZE)

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Patrick Elligett has been appointed Editor of The Age, it was announced today.

Elligett has been news director for The Age since 2020, and previous to that was World editor. Prior to joining The Age, he was editor of the New Daily.

Executive Editor of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Tory Maguire, said Elligett – who will begin his role on January 30 – is a leader who is naturally consultative and inclusive. 

“It was an incredibly competitive field of candidates for this role, and Patrick laid out a highly strategic, clear-eyed and bold plan for growing The Age’s audience and subscriber base while also boosting the masthead’s role in leading the big conversations in Melbourne, Victoria and the nation,” said Maguire.

“The Age is in good hands. Patrick demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of reader trends and the challenges it presents. I’m very confident that his plan is the right one to steer The Age through the next few years of economic uncertainty, shifting habits and demographic change.”

Elligett’s journalistic career has seen him edit large and small regional publications and report for digital, print and broadcast media in Australia and overseas.

“It is an incredible honour to be entrusted with the leadership of such a significant institution,” said Elligett. 

“Victorians look to The Age to provide responsible, fearless and rigorous journalism and that role is more important now than ever. I look forward to upholding The Age‘s fine journalistic traditions and finding new ways to connect with Victorians on the issues they care about most.

“I would also like to thank Gay Alcorn for her intelligent, determined leadership and profound contribution to the journalism of The Age during the past three years.”

Elligett replaces Gay Alcorn, who stepped down in December to take care of her unwell husband.   

“I would like to give a special thanks to Michael Bachelard and Mat Dunckley who have acted as editor and deputy editor for many months now with amazing commitment and good will,” said Maguire. 

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing
amotte@nine.com.au

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Day three of the 2023 Australian Open begins with exclusive coverage from 10.00am AEDT on Nine. 

Up first on court is No.1 women’s singles Iga Swiatek up against Camila Osorio. 

Thanasi Kokkinakis will resume his first round match, where he currently stands two sets up, against the Italian veteran Fabio Fognini. 

Rafael Nadal, defending Australian Open men’s champion and all-time winner of most Grand Slam titles will headline the day’s session against USA’s Mackenzie McDonald. 

Rounding out the day session, Aussies Jason Kubler faces Karen Khachanov, and in the women’s singles Olivia Gadecki faces Marta Kostyuk in their second round matches. 

Tonight from 7.00pm, it’s an Aussie feast of action. After his five-set first round thriller, John Millman will go head-to-head against world no. 7 Daniil Medvedev.

Rinky Hijikata who came back from two sets down in his first round match to claim victory will face Greek powerhouse Stefano Tsitsipas. 

On Channel 9HD, the coverage will be hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while on 9Gem, Nick McArdle, Emma Lawrence and Seb Costello will host Nine’s broadcast.

Commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Jelena Dokic, Dylan Alcott, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Alicia Molik, Mark Philippoussis, Darren Cahill and Peter Psaltis.

Additional off-court reporting will come from Alicia Loxley, Matthew Pavlich, Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason and Madeline Slattery.

Throughout the duration of the tournament, Channel 9HD and 9GemHD will have the best matches and biggest moments live and free across 276 hours of tennis coverage.

9Now will provide every point of every match, at any time on the device of your choosing, in full HD, with the new start-over button allowing fans to watch from the start of each session.

DAY SESSION
Starts 11.00am AEDT
IGA SWIATEK (POL) [1] v CAMILA OSORIO (COL) 
THANASI KOKKINAKIS (AUS) v FABIO FOGNINI (ITA)
JESSICA PEGULA (USA) [3] v ALIAKSANDRA SASNOVICH 
RAFAEL NADAL (ESP) [1] v MACKENZIE MCDONALD (USA)
JASON KUBLER (AUS) v KAREN KHACHANOV 
MARIA SAKKARI (GRE) [6] v DIANA SHNAIDER 
ALEKSANDER VUKIC (AUS)  v BRANDON HOLT (USA) 
OLIVIA GADECKI (AUS) v MARTA KOSTYUK (UKR)

NIGHT SESSION
Starts 7.00pm AEDT
JOHN MILLMAN (AUS) v DANIIL MEDVEDEV [7]
RINKY HIJIKATA (AUS) v STEFANO TSITSIPAS (GRE) [3]
COCO GAUFF (USA) [7] v EMMA RADUCANU (GBR)
DANIELLE COLLINS (USA) [13] v KAROLINA MUCHOVA (CZE)

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Day two of the 2023 Australian Open begins with on court action from 11.00am AEDT on Nine.

The Aussies are out in full force today, with Kimberly Birrell kicking off the day, followed by Jordan Thompson and Alexei Popyrin in their first round matches before Thanasi Kokkinakis goes up against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini to round out the day session. 

Lighting up the night session from 7.00pm, Alex De Minaur goes head-to-head against Taiwan’s Yu Hsiou Hsu. 

Novak Djokovic, nine-time Australian Open men’s champion making his return to Melbourne Park, headlines the night session against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain. 

On Channel 9HD, the coverage will be hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while on 9Gem, Nick McArdle, Emma Lawrence and Seb Costello will host Nine’s broadcast.

Commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Jelena Dokic, Dylan Alcott, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Alicia Molik, Mark Philippoussis, Darren Cahill and Peter Psaltis.

Additional off-court reporting will come from Alicia Loxley, Matthew Pavlich, Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason and Madeline Slattery.

Throughout the duration of the tournament, Channel 9HD and 9GemHD will have the best matches and biggest moments live and free across 276 hours of tennis coverage.

9Now will provide every point of every match, at any time on the device of your choosing, in full HD, with the new start-over button allowing fans to watch from the start of each session.

DAY SESSION
Starts 11.00am AEDT
KIMBERLY BIRRELL (AUS) v KAIA KANEPI (EST) [31]
JORDAN THOMPSON (AUS) v J.J. WOLF (USA)
ALEXEI POPYRIN (AUS) v CHUN-HSIN TSENG (TPE)
THANASI KOKKINAKIS (AUS) v FABIO FOGNINI (ITA)
ANDREY RUBLEV [5] v DOMINIC THIEM (AUT)
HOLGER RUNE (DEN) [9] v FILIP KRAJINOVIC (SRB)

NIGHT SESSION
Starts 7.00pm AEDT
ALEX DE MINAUR (AUS) [22] v YU HSIOU HSU (TPE)
NOVAK DJOKOVIC (SRB) [4] v ROBERTO CARBALLES BAENA (ESP)
ONS JABEUR (TUN) [2] v TAMARA ZIDANSEK (SLO)
CASPER RUUD (NOR) [2] v TOMAS MACHAC (CZE)

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

One of Australia’s most experienced Ad tech and digital executives, Esther Carlsen, has been appointed as Nine’s Commercial Director – Digital Audio, with a focus on the growth of Nine’s digital audio streaming business.

Reporting to Ashley Earnshaw, Director of Sales – Total Audio, Carlsen will be responsible for Nine’s digital audio strategy, building the digital capability of Nine’s Total audio team and leading the digital audio conversation with major agencies and clients.

She will work alongside Ben Campbell (Director – Advertising and Data Products) and Jordan King (Director – Programmatic and Digital Sales) to ensure that Nine has the most advanced streaming, digital and data products and the most advanced programmatic audio offering in the market, with her role a critical part of Nine’s Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE).

Her role will see her take leadership on strategic initiatives such as the evolution of measurement and Total audio trading.

Having worked in the digital markets for over two decades – including 10 years in programmatic – Carlsen has held numerous senior leadership positions with publishers, in data, global agency groups and independent agency businesses. She was most recently General Manager of Bench Media, a leading, independent programmatic marketing provider in Australia.

“I couldn’t be happier to welcome Esther home to Nine,” said Michael Stephenson, Nine’s Chief Sales Officer. “As consumers increasingly consume our live and local content via connected devices and our 1st party data asset continues to grow, the opportunities for brands are going to be massive. Esther has an open brief to define the future of Total audio.”

Beginning her career in ad sales at ninemsn, Carlsen has held roles including as Managing Director of Acxiom and LiveRamp, and was Managing Director of global programmatic media and technology platform Xaxis.   

Her appointment comes a day after Nine announced Nick Young will join as Commercial Director – Digital, working alongside Richard Hunwick (Director of Sales – Total Television), Jo Clasby (Director of Sales – Total Publishing) and Ashley Earnshaw (Director of Sales – Total Audio), giving Nine the most senior commercial firepower in Australian media.

“Given the strength of Nine’s radio assets and their digital footprint, I couldn’t be more excited to be joining the team at this time,” said Carlsen. “With digital transformation well and truly underway for the radio industry, the growth opportunities for the business as we start to harness the power of programmatic are endless. I’m looking forward to joining Nine’s impressive team and can’t wait to get started.” 

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing
amotte@nine.com.au

Tuesday, January 17, 2023