9Network‘s talent had smiles mixed with styles at 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington racecourse, today – Tuesday, November 4.
Trackside at the Nine marquee is Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo,Danika Mason and Jayne Azzopardi (Today), Ally Langdon (A Current Affair), Sam Armytage (The Golden Bachelor), Jelena Dokic (Grand Slam Tennis), Steven Bradbury (Winter Olympics on Nine), Tom Steinfort and Alicia Loxley (9News Melbourne), Evelyn and Duncan (MAFS) Dan Reilly (The Block), Sylvia Jeffreys (Today Extra), Emma Verran (NRLW/State of Origin & Olympic Rugby Sevens Gold medallist), Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson (NRL on Nine), Bear (The Golden Bachelor), Clint Stanaway (Weekend Today), amongst a stellar cast of 9Network talent.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is the second of four huge days of live and free coverage of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival available on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Get your sunnies out…it’s going to be a hot Spanish summer! As viewers fall in love with season seven of Love Island Australia, sponsors are experiencing why it’s one of the hottest shows in the world for brands connecting with hard-to-reach younger audiences.
With Love Island Australia premiering on 9Now last Monday at 6pm before screening on Channel 9 later that night, the series continues to carve out an enviable 16-39 demographic viewership to deliver a full funnel solution for brands.
This year’s launch episode of Love Island Australia (which screened last Monday, October 27) has recorded a whopping Total TV Audience audience of 658,000, up 18% Year on Year, and is the highest rating launch episode on 9Now in franchise history. The first four episodes on 9Now have reached over 1M Australians, with nearly 60% of the audience under 40. So far, season 7 on 9Now is up a massive 65% Year on Year.
As the sexy singles flirt up a storm and try to resist temptation and wicked sins in the Mallorcan villa, Love Island Australia continues to attract new brands that can leverage a globally-renowned format while maximising opportunities for their products to reach audiences in a safe, contextual environment.
Joining season seven for the first time will be Subway and Specsavers.
Subway’s first sponsorship of Love Island Australia will feature integration including a Subway Pool Party, where the Islanders will play Spin the Sub. Subway is also sponsoring the annual Love Island Men’s Pageant – Mr Sublime! – while Sophie Monk is lending her voice to their TVCs running through TX timing.
Specsavers’ Contact Lenses will be seen throughout the Villa and the brand is also sponsoring a “I Can See Clearly Now” optometry-themed challenge.
Also signing on as sponsors are Besa & NEFT, with Besa mi vino the wine seltzer and NEFT Vodka cocktails available to the Islanders as they enjoy their steamy party nights by the villa pool.
To keep the singles looking their hottest, Rimmel and LYNX return for their second seasons. Rimmel products will be displayed in the Girls’ Glam Room, while throughout the series, they will have Get Ready Cam moments where the girls show how they use Rimmel products.
This year, LYNX has taken its in-show presence to the next level. In addition to its signature spot on the boys’ bedroom dresser, the brand now plays a more dynamic role—featuring in-show before a date and a challenge to ensure the boys are at the top of their fragrance game.
Nine’s Director of Content Partnerships and Client Experience, Sarah Stewart, said: “Love Island Australia continues to offer brands a unique BVOD first opportunity that consistently delivers a hard-to-reach audience via a cast of strong influencers who seamlessly integrate brands within the series and extend the show’s impact across social media.”
Love Island Australia 2025, again narrated by Eoghan McDermott, is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the 9Network.
Love Island Australia is available for streaming on 9Now, dropping at 6pm AEDT every Monday to Thursday.
Source: TVMAP VOZ Program Analyser, OzTAM VOZ Data 5.9, National, Nine Only, 27/10/2025 – 2/11/2025 v 28/10/2024 – 3/11/2024,Total People & People 0-39,Total TV, When Watched.
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
It’s a case of being dressed to the nines at Howden Victoria Derby for the 9Network‘s talent, with the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival officially underway at Flemington racecourse, today – Saturday, November 1.
Trackside at the Nine marquee is Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo (Today Show), Rodger Corser (The Floor), Sam Armytage (The Golden Bachelor), Ariarne Titmus (Swimming), Sylvia Jeffreys (Today Extra), Ryan Papenhuyzen (NRL), Jaime Chapman (NRLW/State of Origin), Richard Wilkins, Clint Stanaway and Alison Piotrowski (Weekend Today), plus Tom Steinfort and Alicia Loxley (9News Melbourne) amongst a stellar line up of 9Network talent.
Howden Victoria Derby Day is the first of four huge days of live and free coverage of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival available on Channel 9 and 9Now.
For further information, please contact: Ryley McKay Nine National PR Manager – Sport
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age’s Good Weekend magazine will celebrate the best short break locations Australia has to offer in its annual 52 Weekends Away special issue, out this Saturday, November 1.
The 35th annual edition, which runs at 56 pages, features inspirational short break ideas with reviews of accommodation from luxury adults-only to family friendly.
With many Australians now reaching the end of a long year, 52 Weekends Away is the perfect guide to plan a summer holiday and 2026 mini-breaks.
This year’s carefully curated selection, compiled in collaboration with the team at stablemate Traveller, features new or revamped properties around Australia.
The short break has changed markedly over the three decades since Good Weekend published its first 52 Weekends Away issue on November 17, 1990. With an expanding list of chic city hotels that have an emphasis on resort style living, and an ever-growing list of sophisticated getaways a short drive from metropolitan centres, Australians have never had so much choice to enjoy a domestic break.
Good Weekend editor Melissa Stevens said: “A weekend away is an Aussie institution – and Good Weekend’s 52 Weekends Away aims to give options for mini-breaks to suit all budgets and itineraries. Whether you are after a city-based stay to catch up on a show or check out some new restaurants or want to get off-the-beaten track to decompress and disconnect, you will be sure to find something that fits the bill.
“This year’s issue features a collection of short break ideas designed to provide plenty of inspiration for those looking for a circuit breaker from the hectic pace of life.”
Good Weekend 52 Weekends Away edition will be available in this Saturday’s edition of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and online at www.traveller.com.au
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
Nine is set to shine at the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival with the unveiling of their majestic marquee at Flemington Racecourse’s renowned birdcage today, ahead of four huge days of live and free coverage.
Nine’s post-race interviewer Billy Slater was front and centre on horseback for the reveal, ahead of his second year in the saddle aboard his trusted horse Sam. Alongside him, the 9Network host team of Eddie McGuire, James Bracey, and Francesca Cumani provided guests with the first look inside, detailing the design of the marquee which stands as a living expression of Nine; a space where Nine’s stories and spirit take physical form.
Bringing the comforts of home to life that feel distinctly Nine, Nicole Slater’s two striking pieces titled Alyssa and Light, from her Stables Collection, depict a celebration of the beauty and spirit of horses, while both levels display several sculptural elements that are a subtle nod to the brand’s iconic logo.
Led by Ed&EdStudio, the design celebrates collaboration and creativity. Partnering with international florist Chloe Szukilojc of CSStudio, the team crafted a series of elegant floral vignettes that embody both sophistication and a sense of lived-in luxury, a reflection of Nine’s unique balance between authenticity and aspiration.
Nine’s marquee boasts a premium viewing lounge, where guests can take in the spectacular views of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Nine will host guests across the carnival from its vast programming slate that includes The Block, The Golden Bachelor, The Olympics, NRL/NRLW and State of Origin, Today, The Floor, 9News, Australian Open Tennis andFooty Classified (AFL) amongst many others within the 9Network.
As the official broadcast partner, the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival gets underway with Howden Victoria Derby Day on Saturday, November 1 at 11:30am AEDT, ahead of Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 4, live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Host Eddie McGuire will bring all the latest updates from Nine’s expert studio, while in the mounting yard James Bracey will chat to all the biggest names, while international horse racing expert Francesca Cumani, delivers her last-minute observations.
Expert tips on the field will come from David Gately and Ally Mosley, while Tony Jones will get up close with all the action, speaking to trainers, owners, jockeys and special guests.
All the glitz, glamour and exclusive celebrity access from within the Birdcage will come to life with Clint Stanaway, Sylvia Jeffreys and Jelena Dokic. While in the commentary box Matthew Hill will call the 165th running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Today, Weekend Today and 9News Melbourne, will broadcast live from Melbourne’s Southbank Promenade and Flemington when Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo, Danika Mason, Alicia Loxley, Tom Steinfort, Clint Stanaway, Alison Piotrowski and Lizzie Pearl, will bring their personal insights to Cup week and tell the stories happening behind the scenes.
Canva’s Melanie Perkins & Cliff Obrecht’s wealth surges by $4.5 billion in one year, while Oscar Piastri debuts on the Financial Review Young Rich List.
Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht rank #1 on the Young Rich List for the sixth year worth a combined $18.5 billion, up from $14 billion.
Margot Robbie is Australia’s richest entertainer under 40, worth $193 million.
F1 driver Oscar Piastri debuts on the List with an estimated wealth of $122 million, while Daniel Ricciardo has increased his wealth despite no longer racing by $7 million to $194 million. But, basketball is still the biggest creation of sport wealth, with six basketballers on the Young Rich List.
There are 21 Young Rich Listers who have made their wealth through retail, contributing $4.5 billion to the total wealth of the top 100 in 2025.
Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht have topped the Financial Review 2025 Young Rich List for the sixth year in a row, growing their estimated net worth by $4.5 billion in just one year to $18.5 billion.
The couple, aged 38 and 39 respectively, have a $13.9 billion lead on the next Young Rich Lister, Ed Craven, the co-founder of online cryptocurrency casino site stake.com who has an estimated wealth of $4.6 billion.
The full Financial Review Young Rich List will be available tomorrow, Friday, October 31 on afr.com and in a special edition of The Australian Financial Review Magazine.
In third spot are Immutable brothers Robbie and James Ferguson with $1.7 billion combined, while controversial Melbourne billionaire Adrian Portelli has increased his wealth to land fourth with $1.4 billion. Airwallex co-founder Jack Zhang rounds out the top five, with an estimated wealth of $1.3 billion.
Combined, the fortunes of the top 10 hit $31.7 billion, up 9.7 per cent from $28.9 billion in 2024.
Oliver Curtis – who as Roxy Jacenko’s husband is a regular fixture in tabloid stories – debuts at #12 on the List with an estimated net worth of $444 million thanks to his AI infrastructure company Firmus.
Margot Robbie maintains her role as Australia’s richest entertainer under 40, with a wealth pile of $193 million, to come in at #36.
Australia’s wealthiest Young Rich sport star is once again basketball star Ben Simmons, worth $260 million (#20) followed by F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, who despite retiring from the sport, managed to increase his wealth by $7 million to $194 million (#35). Golfers Cameron Smith and Jason Day (#41 and #42) are worth $176 million and $167 million respectively. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri debuts on the List at #56 worth $122 million.
There are 22 people making their Young Rich debut in 2025 – the most since 2022 – and they are collectively worth $4 billion. Among them are AI entrepreneurs, a former Macquarie banker, The Block judge Marty Fox and a couple behind a collagen beauty brand.
Ukrainian immigrant Anna Podolsky, 34, the founder of pet food company Lyka comes in at #30 on the list, worth $220 million.
To qualify for theYoung Rich List in 2025, you need a fortune of at least $44 million, up from $38 million in 2024. The tech sector’s dominance continues, contributing more than $28 billion, or 62 per cent, of the total net worth of the list in 2025.
“It’s been another record-breaking year for the wealthiest Australians aged 40 and under, whose collective fortunes have risen 1700 per cent in the 22 years since the first Young Rich List was published by BRW. When the list launched in 2003, the total net worth of the 62 people featured was only $2.5 billion,” Rich List editor Yolanda Redrup said.
“The list has charted the spectacular rise, and fall, of some of the country’s most notable business identities. Through its history it’s detailed the journeys of the founders behind Atlassian, SEEK and MYOB, but also the collapse of the empires of entrepreneurs including Eddy Groves, Craig Gore and Zhenya Tsvetnenko.
“Their stories highlight the dedication and sacrifice needed to build your own business, and the sometimes fleeting nature of wealth when it is still primarily tied to equity.”
The Financial Review Young Rich List2025 Highlights TOP 10 (worth a collective $31.7 billion, using exact wealth figures)
1 Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht, 38 & 39, $18.5 billion – Canva 2 Ed Craven, 30, $4.6 billion – Stake.com 3 Robbie and James Ferguson, 33 & 28, $1.7 billion – Immutable 4 Adrian Portelli, 36, $1.4 billion – LMCT+ 5 Jack Zhang, 40, $1.3 billion – Airwallex 6 Nick Molnar, 35, $1.1 billion – Block 7 Andrew Tulloch, 35, $953 million – Thinking Machine Labs, Meta 8 Paul Stovell, 39, $637 million – Octopus Deploy 9 Jessica Sepel and Dean Steingold, 36 & 40, $486 million – JSHealth 10 Nik Mirkovic and Alex Tomic, 30 & 32, $470 million each – Hismile
The Financial Review Young Rich List is available on www.afr.com and in a special edition of AFR Magazine this Friday, October 31.
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
Australia’s most trusted and successful mastheads – The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age – are offering traineeships in partnership with Canon Australia to give the next generation of visual journalists a chance to develop their skills in award-winning, digitally-focused newsrooms.
The two 12-month Visual Journalist traineeships, aimed at talented, emerging photographers and videographers, will commence in January 2026. The traineeship program will be funded as part of a three-year partnership with Canon Australia that also includes providing industry-leading imaging equipment to Nine Publishing staff photographers.
With recruitment conducted by the Herald and The Age’s photo editors and senior editors, the traineeships are a unique opportunity for those with a strong passion for photography and video storytelling to contribute to the mastheads’ high-quality visual journalism.
The traineeship program is an opportunity to learn the craft of visual journalism alongside – and be mentored by – the country’s top photojournalists, video producers and editors, focusing on developing visual reporting skills as the trainees work across different parts of the newsroom.
The Herald and The Age have a combined total readership of 12 million, and a rich heritage of quality, independent photo journalism.
“The Herald and The Age have an extraordinary history of photographic excellence and this is an incredible opportunity for us to unearth the next generation of visual journalists. Words are important, but a good news picture is everything,” Executive Editor Luke McIlveen said.
“In partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Canon Australia is proud to champion authentic visual journalism by equipping Nine’s journalists with our latest imaging gear and empowering the next generation of image-makers,” said Aaron Berthelot, Senior General Manager – Consumer Sales & Marketing, Canon Oceania. “Through professional Canon kits and dedicated investment in their development, we’re giving two aspiring visual journalists the tools and confidence to tell compelling stories and help shape the future of trusted news.”
For more information please visit the Nine Careers website or apply directly to the mastheads below:
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
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With global revenues of more than $US28.5 billion in 2024, Canon has ranked among the world’s top 10 in the U.S. patent rankings for 41 consecutive years.
9Podcasts has launched In The Good Books with Luke Bateman, a compelling new podcast hosted by the former NRL athlete, reality TV personality, and viral BookTok star, Luke Bateman. This series is not merely a book club; it’s an intimate journey of reinvention exploring how literature has transformed a life – from the high-pressure world of professional sport to finding purpose and community in fantasy worlds.
Luke Bateman brings his surprising and candid perspective to the mic, reflecting on a personal evolution that saw him move from hiding his reading habit to becoming a leading voice in the online literary sphere. The podcast examines how books across all genres – from gripping fantasy to insightful self-improvement guides – provide courage, connection, and a blueprint for a new chapter.
Each week, Bateman shares the classics and bestsellers that shaped his world and sits down with bestselling authors and fellow passionate bookworms to explore their own literary journeys, creating a welcoming and honest space for anyone who loves getting lost in a good story.
Luke Bateman said: “I’m overjoyed to share my new podcast, ‘In The Good Books’ with the world. It’s such a fulfilling and meaningful project for me, and to finally share it with everyone is scary but incredibly exciting! Hearing how books, stories and magic have touched people’s lives is so invigorating and I can’t wait to bring that to a wider audience.”
Nine’s Head of Podcasts, Richard Stansbury said: “We are very excited to welcome Luke Bateman to our growing slate of original podcasts with ‘In The Good Books’. Luke has built a huge and highly engaged community who share his passion for reading and quality books. We look forward to evolving that passion into a weekly podcast, packing listeners into Luke’s tractor and going on a ride from romance and fantasy to self improvement and thriller.”
IN THE GOOD BOOKS LAUNCHES TODAY WITH NEW EPISODES DROPPING EVERY WEDNESDAY ON APPLE PODCASTS & SPOTIFY
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
In a dramatic conclusion to this season of The Block, five brand-new builds went under the hammer in Daylesford this weekend at a tense auction, with some couples walking away with big profits and others left empty-handed.
In a rare move, all five couples unanimously agreed prior on the auction order, a united front heading into the biggest day of the year. But the mood quickly changed once they found out their reserves were set at $2.99 million.
Britt and Taz in House 3 started the day with a bang. Their bids soared to $3,410,000 and the final hammer delivered a massive $420,000 profit for the cops from WA. The winning bid came from a new buyer to The Block scene, injecting fresh energy into the competition.
Robby and Mat in House 5 followed, and were met with the familiar face of serial Block investor Danny Wallis. The IT entrepreneur known for his philanthropic support of the show over the years secured the home with a trademark bid of $3,099,999. The best mates from SA pocketed a profit of $109,999.
Then the momentum slowed with new parentsEm and Ben in House 1. Bidding reached only $2.97 million before the auction was dramatically paused. After deliberation, a vendor bid of $3.10 million was placed, but there was no further interest and the house was passed in.
Sonny and Alicia in House 4 entered the auction with a $50,000 reduced reserve of $2.94 million from winning Week 12, but the auctioneer started strategically with a vendor bid of $3.05 million. This set the stage for one of The Block’s most consistent buyer advocates, Frank Valentic, Director of Advantage Property Consulting, to enter the fold and place a bid of $3,060,000.This secured a $120,000 profit for the parents from Queensland.
Finally, Han and Can in House 2 closed the day with immense pressure. Like House 4, their auction started directly with a vendor bid of $3.10 million, but with no buyer uptake the house was also passed in for the couple from WA.
After the final hammer, the coppers and parents from Newman in WA scooped the $100,000 prizemoney and a take-home a total of $520,000, plus the title of the first team from WA to win The Block.
Winners Britt and Taz said: “It’s phenomenal to walk away with a reward like this for all the hard work we have put into it. This is life-changing for us, it’s incredible. It’s our mortgage paid off.
“But it’s mixed emotions though as we really wanted everyone to walk away a winner and sell their houses.
“I thought our auction set the tone for everyone else. We took it upon ourselves to do that, and we were shocked more than anything. We had worked as a team right to the end, so it’s just a bit hard for us to see what has happened today.”
Taz said he was very proud of Britt, as he wasn’t as eager to get onto the show.
“We had put it on the back burner for the last few years as it was never the right time, but it got to the point where I couldn’t say no to Britt anymore. She never faltered from day one. She had a vision and she did it.”
Britt said: “I’m so proud of Taz too. He worked so hard. We sacrificed so much to be here and to get this result. While our hearts are breaking for our team mates we are also so proud of ourselves.”
Recapping the day, host Scott Cam said: “Today was more realistic of what mums and dads are going through when they are selling their homes. Some are successful and some are not. But we want all of our contestants to be successful.
“We filmed with them for three months and got to know all of them so well, but unfortunately Em and Ben and Han and Can weren’t able to do it today. But they still have the opportunity to be rewarded for their hard work as the houses go back on the market.
“Congratulations to Britt and Taz on their very well deserved win and the beautiful home they created.”
Executive Producer,Julian Cress, said: “Auction day is hard for all of us. There is no other day of the year we wake up feeling physically ill when we go to work. We are worried sick because we get so close to our contestants over the months and we want everyone to do well.
“It’s bittersweet to see two coppers from the Pilbara make half a million dollars at auction, which is amazing, but then to watch a young couple like Emma and Ben, who just had a baby, pass in, as well as Han and Can. It was an up and down and sometimes very tough day for some.”
The final results leave three teams with big profits, while House 1 and House 2 now enter into a post-auction negotiation period. This season’s winnings record a combined total of $749,999. The Block has now awarded an incredible $40,377,138.06 in total winnings.
PREVIOUS BLOCK WINNERS 2003 – BONDI – Adam & Fiona, $256,000 2004 – MANLY – Jamie & Andrew, $178,000 2010 – VAUCLUSE – John & Neisha, $305,000 2011 – RICHMOND – Polly & Waz, $115,000 2012 – SOUTH MELBOURNE – Brad & Lara, $606,000 2013 – ALL STARS (BONDI) – Phil & Amity, $395,000 2013 – SKY HIGH (SOUTH MELBOURNE) – Alisa & Lysandra, $395,000 2014 – FANS v FAVES (ALBERT PARK) – Steve & Chantelle, $736,000 2014 – GLASSHOUSE (PRAHRAN) – Shannon & Simon, $435,000 2015 – TRIPLE THREAT (SOUTH YARRA) – Darren & Deanne, $935,000 2015 – THE BLOCKTAGON (SOUTH YARRA) – Dean & Shay, $755,000 2016 – PORT MELBOURNE – Will & Karlie, $815,000 2017 – ELSTERNWICK – Josh & Elyse, $547,000 2018 – GATWICK (ST KILDA) – Hayden & Sara, $645,000 2019 – OSLO (ST KILDA) – Tess & Luke, $730,000 2020 – BRIGHTON – Jimmy & Tam, $1,066,000 2021 – FANS v FAVES (HAMPTON) – Mitch & Mark, $744,444 2022 – TREE CHANGE (GISBORNE) – Omar & Oz, $1,686,666.66 2023 – HAMPTON EAST – Steph & Gian, $1,750,000 2024 – PHILLIP ISLAND – Maddy & Charlotte, $1,650,000
Saddle up on the 9Network for the race that stops a nation in 2025, when all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival are live and free, from Saturday November 1, at 11.30am AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Howden Victoria Derby Daybegins the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival coverage, with Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 4, followed by VRC Crown Oaks Day on Thursday, November 6, and TAB Champions Stakes Day on Saturday, November 8 anchoring the event.
The 9Network has assembled a comprehensive commentary line-up befitting this beloved cultural event across four spectacular days of world-class racing, fashion, and entertainment.
Host Eddie McGuire will bring all the latest updates and excitement from Flemington in Nine’s expert studio, while in the mounting yard James Bracey is joined by leading international horse racing expert Francesca Cumani, who will deliver her last-minute observations of the horses via her deep technical knowledge, prestige and fresh perspective on form, training techniques, and the global contenders.
The revelation of the 2024 coverage returns when rugby league legend and former trackwork jockey, Billy Slater is back on track for his insightful on-track interviews with the winning jockeys post race. Expert tips on the field will come from David Gately and Ally Mosley, who will deliver the best preview for punters, while Tony Jones will get up close with all the action, speaking to trainers, owners, jockeys and special guests to bring the story of every race to life for audiences at home.
Off track all the glitz, glamour and exclusive celebrity access from within the Birdcage will come to life with Clint Stanaway, Sylvia Jeffreys and Jelena Dokic showcasing the colour of one of Australia’s most loved events.
Matthew Hill will call the 165th running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup, when the richest handicap race in the world comes to life once again.
The Fashions on the Field competition will showcase the extraordinary style of racegoers, when the 9Network roves the Birdcage and the Fashion Garden to capture the elegant designs. 9Now will be the one-stop hub for all your Melbourne Cup content including previews, documentaries, interviews with winning jockeys and trainers and the history that makes this race so special.
In addition, the teams from Today, Weekend Today and 9News Melbourne, will broadcast live from Melbourne’s Southbank Promenade and Flemington. The team includes Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo, Danika Mason, Alicia Loxley, Tom Steinfort, Clint Stanaway, Alison Piotrowski and Lizzie Pearl, who will bring their personal insights to Cup week and tell the stories happening behind the scenes.
Nine’s Director of Sport, Brent Williams, said: “After a hugely successful first year of our partnership, we’re excited to keep the momentum going and build on our relationship with the Melbourne Cup carnival. It is truly unlike any other event in Australia, highlighted by the race that continues to stop the nation. We look forward to bringing every captivating moment, both on the course and around the precinct to the whole of the country over four thrilling days of racing, fashion and sports entertainment across the platforms of Nine.”
Crack the whip and get into the spirit of the carnival from Friday, October 24 with Race to theMelbourne Cup Carnival episode 1 and the 2025 Melbourne Cup Official Film on Sunday, October 26. Then, we will go racing for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival with Howden Victoria Derby Day on Saturday, November 1 at 11:30am AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now, and continuing through to TAB Champions Stakes Day on November 9 – all live and free.
For further information, please contact: Ryley McKay Nine National PR Manager – Sport
Friday, 24 October, 2025
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