Jai Courtney, the Australian actor and Hollywood star, will be the host of Channel 9’s brand new adventure program, The Summit, in 2023.
Star of The Suicide Squad, Terminator Genisys and The Divergent Series, Courtney is one of our most versatile actors, with a career spanning more than 15 years.
As one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors, he was recently seen in Prime Video’s action thriller series The Terminal List alongside Chris Pratt.
Set amid the magical mountains of New Zealand’s South Island, The Summit is an epic action-adventure in one of the most beautiful locations on earth, the backdrop to some of the world’s biggest movie franchises.
Courtney will be joined by 14 strangers as they set out with backpacks containing an equal share of one million dollars. They must reach the peak of a distant mountain in 14 days to win the massive amount of cash.
Along the journey they’ll need to work as a team as they tackle dangerous terrain, wild weather conditions, and overcome adrenaline-charged challenges that block their path to the mountain peak – the holy grail.
In this thrilling marathon of endurance, survival and greed, morals will be severely tested, physical limits pushed to breaking point, and bonds busted. How many of these 14 mega-money chasers will reach the enticing summit in time – and who will walk away with the cash bulging in their backpacks?
This blockbuster challenge is a prime time event series filled with cliff-hangers. Welcome to The Summit … where getting up is just the beginning.
The Summit is a 9Network and Endemol Shine Australia (A Banijay company) original series, produced by Endemol Shine Australia.
For further information, please contact: Clare Gibbons Senior Publicist cgibbons@nine.com.au
Dom’s Debrief: the MAFS catch-ups premieres Tuesday, October 18, exclusively atnine.com.au/MAFS
Nine has today announced a new digital-exclusive video series fronted by Married at First Sight’s Domenica Calarco.
Premiering today, Dom’s Debrief: The MAFS Catch-ups is exclusive to nine.com.au’s Married at First Sight website. Episode 1 with Selina Chhaur is now live, with new episodes weekly.
Never afraid to ask the tough questions, Domenica’s candid short-form video series checks in with her former season nine participants to debrief on life post-MAFS. How have they changed since the experiment? Have they found love? Who’s sliding into their DMs? And in some cases, will they even answer her video call?
Domenica said: “Australia knows I’m not afraid to ask the tough questions, and I’m excited to be calling up the past contestants and having a bit of an honest chat.”
See whether conversation flows as Domenica catches up with participants including Brent Vitiello, Al Perkins, Ella Ding, Holly Greenstein and more. And find out where Domenica stands with her Married at First Sight groom Jack Millar in their anticipated reunion.
Nine.com.au Editorial Director, Kerri Elstub, said: “Australia can’t get enough of MAFS. We know Nine’s audience will love these video reunions to find out what happened when the cameras stopped rolling.”
Married at First Sight will return to Channel 9 and 9Now for season ten in 2023. Stream every episode on 9Now.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports is teeing up with Golf Australia on a two-year broadcast deal to deliver golf fans Live and Free coverage of the biggest events on both the 9Network and 9Now.
The nation’s two biggest golf tournaments, the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship from Royal Queensland in November, and the ISPS HANDA Australian Open in December at Victoria Golf Club and Kingston Heath, will join Nine’s suite of live sport this summer as golf soars to new heights.
Australia’s top players will be leading the charge, including current world No.3 Cameron Smith, Minjee Lee, Adam Scott, Marc Leishman and Hannah Green.
Australia’s Cameron Smith is back playing on home soil this summer
Nine’s Director of Sport, Brent Williams, said: “The Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship are premium tournaments with a rich history and Wide World of Sports is proud to be a broadcast partner for the next two years. The quality of Australian golf is at an all-time high, and the players confirmed to take part in these revered events ensure there will be plenty of interest from golf fanatics and sports lovers on both the 9Network and 9Now.”
Director of 9Now and Programming, Hamish Turner, said: “9Now is the best free destination for large-scale sports events in Australia, with the top four highest streamed programs of 2022. We will provide viewers with the best local golfing experience in this new partnership, all for free and in full high definition.”
Golf Australia CEO, James Sutherland, said: “The 2022 ISPS HANDA Australian Open is shaping up as a brilliant celebration of Australian golf. The free-to-air broadcast on Nine and 9Now will further enhance the status of this world-first event and ensure it is accessible to all Australians.”
PGA Commercial Director of Australasia, Michael McDonald, said: “This announcement is a huge win for golf fans, and we’re delighted that the PGA Tour of Australasia’s two major events, the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship and the ISPS HANDA Australian Open, will be available to millions of golf fans free-to-air on the 9Network or 9Now.”
Tournament dates Fortinet Australian PGA Championship November 24-27 Royal Queensland
ISPS HANDA Australian Open December 1-4 Victoria Golf Club and Kingston Heath
Charles Croucher was today announced as Chief Political Editor for 9News.
Stepping into what is one of the most sought after roles in Australian media, Charles replaces the outgoing Chris Uhlmann, who recently announced he would be retiring at the end of this year.
It is a role that was made famous by the legendary Laurie Oakes.
Darren Wick, Director of News and Current Affairs for Nine, said: “The most important reporting role at Nine is the Chief Political Editor in Canberra. We’ve built the reputation of 9News around excellent journalism and fearless commentary from Laurie Oakes and Chris Uhlmann. Charles Croucher is a brilliant political reporter and analyst. We’re very excited about the leadership he will bring to our dedicated team covering the Federal Parliament. This is a new era for 9News. We’re at a turning point in history as Australia defines its place in the world and our region where alliances are rapidly changing. Charles has excelled at every challenge throughout his career at Nine. He is the best person to break down the complicated language of politics and cut through the spin. Charles will show our viewers what’s really going on at all levels of government. His commitment and appetite for hard work are infectious. We can’t wait to get him started.”
Charles Croucher said: “When I first arrived at Parliament House, I counted the steps between my desk and Laurie’s. I was so lucky to be able to watch and learn from the absolute best. It’s a huge honour and challenge to follow in the footsteps of Laurie and Chris, but I’ll be helped by a remarkable team of reporters and camera crews. I’m excited to now help lead a very talented team, telling some of the most important stories impacting Australians during these challenging times.”
CHARLES CROUCHER BIO
Charles grew up in Branxton in the NSW Hunter Valley. He attended Hunter Valley Grammar School and then Charles Sturt University in Bathurst.
Charles started writing for the local Branxton newspaper as a sports reporter at the age of 16.
He then went on to work for radio 2BS in Bathurst, where he read the news during his first year at university. In 2007, he began hosting the weekend breakfast show on 2BS, before presenting the morning show five days a week during his final year at university in 2009.
Charles joined 9News Darwin in 2010 as sports reporter and weekend news anchor.
In 2012, Charles moved to Melbourne where he joined the A Current Affair team as a reporter.
From 2013 to 2018, Charles was based at Parliament House in Canberra as politics reporter for 9News.
In 2018 he took on the role of US Correspondent for9News, based in Los Angeles.
For the past two years, Charles has been based in Sydney as co-host of Weekend Today.
Charles has covered elections in every state and territory in Australia, as well as international elections across five continents.
For further information, please contact: Terry Stuart Senior Communications Manager tstuart@nine.com.au
Australia’s leading automotive news and reviews website Drive.com.au will air a television special on Channel 9 this weekend to help educate and inspire Australians on the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs).
The program ‘Drive Electric’ is hosted by the trusted Drive team of Trent Nikolic, and Emma Notarfrancesco, as they share the basics of EVs, including the types of cars, how to charge at home and on the road, as well as some of the unique challenges presented by Australia’s size and distance.
The team will also be joined by special guests Catherine King, Minister Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Tim Washington, CEO of JET Charge and Chargefox and Chair of EV Council; Scott Nargar, Hyundai Senior Manager of Future Mobility & Government Relations and Co-Founder and Director of the Australian Hydrogen Council; Paul Samson, Executive Director of the Volkswagen Group Australia; and Joshua Cunningham, Strategic Fuels & Mobility Marketing Manager at BP.
The information will also be published in a special eight page liftout in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age this weekend (15-16 October).
Presenter and Drive’s Director of Content, James Ward says: “EVs represent the biggest change to everyday transport since we swapped horses for horsepower – they’re fast, silent and cost efficient to run – but these are still early days, and there is plenty for Australians to learn and some barriers to still overcome.”
“The special program ‘Drive Electric’ has been created with Aussie drivers in mind. If you’re considering going electric for your next car, or even your next, next car, you need to think of what type will you choose, where and how will you charge it, and how can you get the most benefits and value for your whole family.
“Our goal was to help take the hassle out of the research process, and have sought out leading industry experts to share their knowledge on the journey to electrification, and what the future may look like for Australian drivers”, said Ward.
The future of motoring is happening right now, so plug-in with Drive as they get Australians ready for an electric future.
Drive Electric airs at 3pm this Sunday 16 October on Channel 9.
Premiering Monday, October 31 at 6.00pm on 9Now. New episodes from Monday to Thursday. Meet the Islanders for Season 4. Watch the promo here.
Prepare to fall in love with the nation’s sizzling hot singles when Love Island Australia returns for another season premiering on Monday, October 31 at 6.00pm exclusive to 9Now, with new episodes dropping nightly from Monday to Thursday, and also available later each evening on 9Go!
Aussie sweetheart Sophie Monk is back as host and Love Island’s own Cupid, alongside the narrator, Irish presenter Eoghan McDermott for this world-renowned reality TV show.
Sophie Monk said: “I can’t wait for everyone to meet this amazing new cast. The twists and turns this year are on another level, outrageous but in a good way. I love being back in Mallorca, it just feels like Love Island for me. It’s going to be an amazing series that no one will be able to keep their eyes off”.
Returning to the beautiful island of Mallorca, where our Islanders are hoping to find ‘the one’, they must couple up and stay together to secure their place in the villa or risk being dumped and sent away, all while surviving the temptations of sexy new bombshells arriving. They must also win over the viewers who will ultimately decide their fate and the winning couple.
At the end of the series, the winning couple, as voted by the public, are handed a pot of $50,000 to start their new lives together, but there’s a very big catch: one partner gets the whole say in either sharing the money 50/50, or walking away with the lot.
This year’s cast is one you’ll fall head over heels for with their seriously good looks and abs-olutely phenomenal bodies, but more importantly, some massive surprises in store!
Strap yourselves in as it will be a blistering summer of love with more hilarious challenges, dates, drama and romance than ever before.
Get ready Australia – it’s time to meet the hot new cast of Love Island Australia Season 4:
THE BOYS
Austen 22 Latino Lover Sydney, NSW “I’m a sucker for romance. I love romantic movies. If you didn’t cry during The Notebook then there is something wrong with you”
Mitchell 25 Kiwi Playboy Sydney, NSW “I’m looking for a girl who doesn’t take life too seriously, someone who can take the piss”
Jordan 25 Mullet King Gold Coast, QLD “I get along with guys really well – I love my bros. But at the same time, there’s nothing better than chasing tail”
Conor 26 Unreal Estate Agent Sydney, NSW “When I walk into a room, the heads turn. Look at me”
Andre 26 Sexy Psychologist Perth, WA “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. I wouldn’t mind meeting a girl I can settle down and make a futurewith, you never know. It’s going to be a crazy journey”
Callum 24 Welsh Pool Boy Brisbane, QLD “I can’t wait – meet some great birds and also work on my tan. It’s a win, win”
Tak 22 Tik Tok Rapper Brisbane, QLD “Girls look at me and think he’s dangerous. And girls love bad boys”
THE GIRLS
Claudia 23 Sicilian Stunner Adelaide, SA “Nobody has said no to me – ever”
Stella 24 Hopeless Romantic Brisbane, QLD “I think the experience will be amazing. I always have best people’s interest at heart and want to do right and show people appreciation and love”
Holly 25 Brash Brit Brisbane, QLD “I want to go in there and find love, but I’m not there to be people’s best friends and walked over either. If you don’t love me then that’s your fault, I’m not going to change myself”
Jessica 26 Feisty Firecracker Sydney, NSW “I’m small but I pack a punch. A lion doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of sheep”
Layla 20 Flirty Dancer Melbourne, VIC “I don’t believe in girl code. If there’s someone I have a connection with, what am I supposed to do?”
Phoebe 24 Footy Fangirl Sydney, NSW “I usually go for the athletes, a very stereotypical type of athlete – AFL players. I’m banning myself, maybe I’ll try a different sport”
Love Island Australia is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the 9Network.
LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, AT 6.00PM EXCLUSIVE TO 9NOW NEW EPISODES MONDAY – THURSDAY
Watch every Australia game and finals live and free.
Home soil, defending champions, one of the best cricket tournaments in the world – it doesn’t get any better than that. Be prepared to be hit for six when cricket’s ultimate prize will be up for grabs. The 9Network will bring the biggest and best matchups of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, covering 14 matches including every Australian game and the finals Live and Free on Channel 9HD, 9GemHD and 9Now.
The Aussies will defend their title on home soil, hosting the world’s best players from 16 teams around the world with matches taking place across the country from the MCG to the SCG, The Gabba, Adelaide Oval, Perth Stadium, Bellerive Oval in Hobart and Kardina Park in Geelong.
Led by captain Aaron Finch, Australia’s 15-man squad will also include Pat Cummins, David Warner, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, and adding firepower will be big hitter Tim David earning his long-awaited national call-up.
Australia will begin their campaign on Saturday, October 22 in a re-match of the last edition’s finals against New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The five-time ODI World Cup champions won their first T20 title last year beating the Black Caps in the final.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports coverage of the tournament will be hosted by Roz Kelly, joined by former Australian captain Mark Taylor, Australian representative across all three forms of international cricket, Callum Ferguson, as well as specialist T20 bowler and former Australian international Steve O’Keefe.
9NETWORK BROADCAST SCHEDULE
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 14 MATCHES INCLUDING EVERY AUSTRALIA GAME AND FINALS LIVE AND FREE ON 9NETWORK
Following the success of Nine’s pioneering Radio Internship Program earlier this year, Nine are now taking applications for the program’s third round, which will focus on building new talent within its radio newsrooms.
The paid internships run for six weeks at each of Nine Radio’s newsrooms – Sydney’s 2GB, Melbourne’s 3AW, Brisbane’s 4BC and 6PR in Perth – and provide candidates with the chance to gain invaluable experience while learning from the best talent in the industry.
Successful applicants will spend time with our industry-leading journalists in Nine’s radio newsrooms to learn how to chase stories, create fast and accurate news bulletins, and even create content with our producers and on-air talent. They will also be provided with hands-on training in not only journalism, but also radio producing and broadcasting.
Tom Malone, Managing Director of Nine Radio, said: “We’re delighted with the talent we’ve been able to uncover and nurture through the first two rounds of Nine’s Radio Internship Program. In fact, the program has proven so successful that all of our interns from the last round are staying on to work with the stations!”
“I’m proud of Nine’s commitment to helping build the next generation of radio professionals in Australia and looking forward to welcoming the next cohort of budding radio journos who will be trained up ready in time to get hands-on during the busy summer period.”
Applications are open now, get in quick so you don’t miss out! To apply for the Nine Radio station in your city, click on the link below:
Aussie Rules legend Leigh Matthews has signed a new two-year deal to continue his association with 3AW.
Matthews will feature with his special comments in AFL matches for 3AW on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons.
In addition, he will be a regular contributor to the all-new Wide World of Sports radio program to be hosted by Sam McClure and set to launch in November.
Leigh Matthews said: “It has been my privilege to be part of the AW Footy Team for many seasons and I look forward to continuing my involvement with the crew for the next two years.”
Stephen Beers, 3AW Station Manager, said: “Leigh is the voice of footy. When he talks, everyone listens. We are delighted that Leigh will be continuing to set the agenda on Wide World of Sports and 3AW Football”
Matthews played 332 games for the Hawthorn Football Club from 1969 to 1985. He would later go on to coach Collingwood from 1986 to 1995 and Brisbane Lions from 1999 to 2008. He played in four Grand Finals and was named in the AFL Team of the Century.
For further information, please contact: Terry Stuart Senior Communications Manager tstuart@nine.com.au
Good Food Kitchen, the program that takes you behind the scenes of Australia’s most respected food media brand, returns for a delectable second series this Tuesday, October 11 on 9Now.
Across eight episodes, viewers will witness Australia’s top chefs, recipe writers and photographers pull together delicious and contemporary food.
Hosted by Good Food contributors Adam Liaw, Danielle Alvarez and Julia Busuttil Nishimura, Good Food Kitchen will inspire you with simple and family-friendly dishes that anyone can make.
Good Food Kitchen will also feature guest appearances from many of your favourite Good Food contributors including Katrina Meynink and Jill Dupleix.
Plus you’ll hear from some of Australia’s best restaurant chefs including Tristan Rosier (Arthur), Brent Savage (Bentley Restaurant + Bar), Hugh Allen (Vue de Monde), Rosheen Kaul (Etta), Paul Farag (Nour), Claire Van Vuuren (Bloodwood), Nelly Robinson (Nel) and Ross Lusted (Woodcut).
Good Food Kitchen will provide tips on food photography and styling from Good Food’s resident photographer, William Meppem, and food stylist, Hannah Meppem.
From amazing lamb cutlets and savoury pancakes, to levelling up your barbecue with wagyu skewers and irresistible chicken tenderloins, Good Food Kitchen will help you become an even better cook.
New episodes will drop each Tuesday on 9Now.
For further information, please contact: Terry Stuart Senior Communications Manager tstuart@nine.com.au
Monday, October 10, 2022
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