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Nine Radio’s 3AW and 2GB are Australia’s most listened-to Breakfast shows, according to GfK Survey 4 2025, with hundreds of thousands of listeners choosing to start their day with the very best in live and local news, insightful opinion, compelling sport, and quality entertainment.

Breakfast with Ross and Russ remains the undisputed leader in Melbourne with a dominant 17.2 share, with Ben Fordham Live also securing the top spot in Sydney at 14.7.

Overall, Melbourne’s 3AW and Sydney’s 2GB are the No.1 talk stations in their markets, recording a 11.9 and 11.6 share, respectively. 3AW also continues its market dominance in Mornings with Tom Elliott the outright No.1 with Melburnians, with a 13.9 share.

With finals season just around the corner, listeners are glued to Nine Radio’s comprehensive NRL and AFL live commentary and analysis, which is No.1 across the weekend on 2GB and 3AW. 

Greg Byrnes, Nine’s National Content Manager, said: “Number one Sydney breakfast and number one Melbourne breakfast – that’s wonderful recognition for Ben, Ross, Russ and their teams. And we’re also dominating football coverage with 2GB and 3AW the number one stations for NRL and AFL across the weekend.     

“Radio’s never been more competitive and we welcome the challenge. With the footy, household budgets and world affairs, there’s plenty to talk about and we thank our listeners for tuning in each day.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
14.7 (4 markets)	1.658 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio is the undisputed national streaming leader with a commanding 28.6% commercial share.

2GB and 3AW are at the forefront, with impressive streaming listenership shares of 32.0% and 28.9% respectively. This strong performance isn’t limited to a single timeframe, with robust streaming figures across all key shifts, including:

• Ben Fordham Live: 48.5%
• Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 41.2%
• Mornings with Tom Elliott: 36.6%
• Mornings with Mark Levy: 31.7%

Greg Byrnes said: “Our digital product continues to evolve as more and more Australians find us via a digital device. It’s the best way to listen, the content sounds great and it means no matter where you are you’re always connected. 

“Over the next few weeks we’re rolling out some exciting tech updates so our football coverage will sound even better come the finals. We lead the market on streaming and our product is getting better all the time.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
28.6	382,000

PODCASTS 

Nine’s Podcast Network delivered impressive growth figures in June 2025, demonstrating continued strength in listener engagement and downloads.

Downloads saw a robust 3% year-on-year increase, hitting 4.12 million, complemented by a further 3% year-on-year rise in listener numbers, now at 1.63 million.

The network’s popular catch-up radio podcasts continued to resonate strongly with listeners, further cementing the enduring appeal of Nine’s audio content.

June 2025 Catch-up Podcasts – Top 3 by Listeners:

• Ben Fordham Live: 147,000 listeners (up 3% year-on-year)
• 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 55,000 listeners (a robust 48% increase year-on-year)
• 3AW is Football: 50,000 listeners
• 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott: 46,000 listeners
• 2GB Mornings with Mark Levy: 29,000 listeners

Nine Audio’s Head of Digital Growth, Mia Stern, said: “We are incredibly pleased with the continued growth of our on-demand radio content in June. These results underscore the strength of our stations programming, and the changing nature of listener behaviour. Listeners increasingly enjoy the flexibility to tune in live, on the go via our apps and with the convenience of catching up later with on demand access to their favourite shows”

“The significant year-on-year growth, particularly in listener numbers and downloads, highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality audio experiences that resonate with a broad audience.”

JUNE 25 TOTAL DOWNLOADS	JUNE 25 TOTAL LISTENERS
4.12 million	1.63 million

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 4 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Market Share % Total, Market Share Streaming %, Commercial Streaming Share %, Cume (000s) Total and Streaming, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, June 2025, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.

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

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

Get ready for an exhilarating showdown when three stars of The Block trade their hard hats for buzzers in a special prime-time episode of Tipping Point, Tuesday, July 23, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

In this thrilling charity edition of Australia’s favourite game show, hosted by Todd Woodbridge, three Block favourites will go head to head for a chance to win the $40,000 jackpot and donate it to their chosen charities. 

Scott Cam, legendary host of The Block, is on site to see if he can nail the jackpot for his chosen charity, Find Ya Feet.

Shaynna Blaze, award-winning interior designer and judge, will bring her competitive spirit to the Tipping Point machine to support Voice of Change.

And foreman favourite Dan Reilly is aiming to win big for NICU, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Women’s Hospital, after losing his baby daughter, Billie.

When the tools are down, the buzzers come out! Which Block star has the knowledge to topple the Tipping Point machine and stash the cash for their charity?

Expect laughter, rivalry and a nailbiting finish in a special television event you won’t want to miss. 

For further information, please contact:
Alexandra Maiolo
9Network Publicity
alexandra.maiolo@nine.com.au

Monday, 21 July, 2025

9News has today claimed an unbeatable victory in the 2025 television ratings year, winning the crucial 5 City Metro market.

The 6.00pm bulletin has also secured ratings wins in Australia’s three largest markets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

At the conclusion of the 21st week of the 40-week official ratings survey, 9News has won every single week in the 5 City Metro, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This gives 9News an unassailable lead for the year in terms of weeks won.

The network is also celebrating significant audience growth in Adelaide and Perth, with the 6.00pm bulletin recording impressive year-on-year increases of 16.4% and 20.5% respectively.

This dominant performance highlights the trust viewers place in 9News to deliver comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-the-minute news coverage every night.

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

“Winning the 5 City Metro and Australia’s three largest cities is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the trust viewers place in us every night. I am incredibly proud of our news teams in every market. Their relentless dedication is the foundation of this success in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

“We are also seeing incredible momentum in Adelaide and Perth, with significant audience growth that speaks to the quality of their local news coverage. It’s a huge credit to those teams and their connection with their communities.

“This result belongs to everyone who contributes to making 9News a leading source for news and information. We are deeply grateful for the loyalty of our audience and will continue to work tirelessly to earn their trust.”

Total TV Average Audience
 2025 Survey Year

	5 CITY METRO	SYDNEY	MELBOURNE	BRISBANE
9News	894,000 up 11.8% year-on-year	250,000 up 8.9% year-on-year	284,000 up 6.1% year-on-year	206,000 up 19.3% year-on-year
7News	845,000 up 5.0% year-on-year	194,000 up 2.8% year-on year	257,000 up 13.3% year-on year	166,000 up 0.5% year-on-year

Source: TVMAP VOZ Program Analyser, VOZ Data 5.9 © OzTAM Pty Limited [2023], Metro 5 Cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Total People, Nine Content, Seven Content, SYTD, as at 18/07/2025 v STLY,(weeks won through to end of week completed week), Sun-Sat, 6PM News bulletin, Average Audience, Total TV Overnight, Excludes Spill.

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

Monday, 21 July, 2025

Nine’s Podcast Network delivered impressive growth figures in June 2025, demonstrating continued strength in listener engagement and downloads.

Downloads saw a robust 3% year-on-year increase, hitting 4.12 million, complemented by a further 3% year-on-year rise in listener numbers, now at 1.63 million.

Original content continued to be a key driver of audience growth and engagement, with The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace reaching #40 on the June Triton All Australian Podcast Ranker with over 148K

June 2025 Original Podcasts – Top 3 by Listeners:

• Nine News: 166,000 listeners (a remarkable 98% increase year-on-year and 5% month-on-month growth)

• The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace: 148,000 listeners

• The Morning Edition: 101,000 listeners (up 8% year-on-year)

The network’s popular catch-up radio podcasts continued to resonate strongly with listeners, further cementing the enduring appeal of Nine’s audio content.

June 2025 Catch-up Podcasts – Top 3 by Listeners:

• Ben Fordham Live: 147,000 listeners (up 3% year-on-year)

• 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 55,000 listeners (a robust 48% increase year-on-year)

• 3AW is Football: 50,000 listeners

Nine Audio’s Head of Digital Growth, Mia Stern, said: “We are incredibly pleased with the continued growth of our podcast network in June. These results underscore the strength of our diverse content offering, from compelling original series like ‘The Mushroom Trial’ to the trusted news and current affairs coverage provided by 9News and our popular radio catch-up programs.”

“The significant year-on-year growth, particularly in listener numbers and downloads, highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality audio experiences that resonate with a broad audience.”

Source: Triton Podcast Ranker, June 2025, downloads, listeners; Triton Podcast Metrics, network downloads, listeners, June 2025, unless otherwise specified

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

Wednesday, 16 July, 2025

The 9Network presents The Trial of Diddy, a gripping and explosive investigation into the staggering downfall of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, this Sunday, July 13, at 9.10pm. 

This must-see documentary delves deep into the bombshell allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering that have shattered the reputation of one of the music industry’s most powerful figures. From his meteoric rise to global stardom to the FBI raids and high-stakes trial that has captivated the world, The Trial of Diddy uncovers the ugly story behind the sensational headlines.

With unprecedented access to key insiders, this special investigation presents a compelling chronicle of the accusations that brought down his empire. Through exclusive interviews, it pieces together a timeline of events, from the infamous “freak off” parties to the ongoing federal prosecution.

Reported by Nine’s Christine Ahern, the program features confronting testimony and expert analysis from those closest to the case, including:

• Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes: A key witness and former exotic dancer who provides a harrowing firsthand account of his involvement in the “freak offs” with Cassie Ventura and Sean Combs.
• Elie Honig: Former federal and state prosecutor who offers his expert legal analysis, having led numerous federal racketeering cases in the same New York court where Combs has been on trial. 
• Cheyenne Roundtree: The senior investigations reporter for Rolling Stone who conducted a bombshell six-month investigation into Combs and has been inside the courtroom every day of the trial.
• Derrick Parker: The original “Hip-Hop Cop”, a former NYPD detective from the Rap Intelligence Unit who reveals his experiences with Diddy during the volatile East Coast vs. West Coast feud of the 1990s.
• Jay Quan: A respected hip-hop historian who provides crucial context on the culture and industry that Combs dominated for decades.

Don’t miss this riveting and shocking special: The Trial of Diddy, on Sunday, July 13, at 9.10pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Reporter: Christine Ahern 
Producers: Tracey Hannaford and Alex Chance
Editors: Dave Milkins and Sonia Serrao   

For further information, please contact:
9Network Publicity
Aimee Ball
aimee.ball@nine.com.au

Thursday, 10 July, 2025

Get ready to celebrate more than one incredible milestone for Australia’s favourite renovation show, The Block, in the beautiful country town of Daylesford in Victoria. 

The Block is back for its 21st season – which includes its 1,000th episode – and will premiere Sunday, July 27, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Daylesford, about 80 minutes from Melbourne, is known as one of Australia’s top weekend getaway destinations and the capital of spas and mineral springs. 

For the first time in the show’s history, the teams this year will build homes from scratch that are exactly the same in layout and size, once again designed by longtime Block architect Julian Brenchley.

Also new this year, all-nighters are outlawed, and the building site will be locked every night. This means time-management skills from the contestants are a must, or some rooms won’t be completed in time. 

Host Scott Cam is back for his 19th season, joined by co-host Shelley Craft in her 18th season with The Block. Plus, Dan Reilly continues in his role as sole foreman, while Marty Fox, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer return for the make-or-break weekly room judging.

“Since all the houses have identical layouts, it really comes down to the contestants’ own creativity where they’ll have to think outside the box to catch the judges’ eye for a win,” Scott Cam said. “They have to produce something spectacular from week one.”

Shelley believes the unique twist of the houses being new builds will resonate with Block viewers and also help the contestants. 

“For the contestants it’s a fresh start every week,” she said. “Rather than a dirty, grubby, messy start where they had to demolish a room and rebuild it in a week, coming into a clean frame is a much better mindset to be in.”

The five teams who will build a house in Daylesford are: 

• PlumberSonny (44) and dental practice manager Alicia (42), married couple from QLD
• Barber Robby (37) and hairdresser Mat (41), best mates from SA
• Geologist Han (29) and social media and marketing analyst Can (31), couple from WA
• Police officer Britt (30) and police officer Taz (30), married couple from WA
• Dance teacher Em (33) and engineer Ben (32), married couple from VIC

The Block’s executive producer and creator, Julian Cress, said the five couples cast this year have brought the show back to basics for season 21.

“What the audience can expect this year is what I would call a classic Block series,” he said. “We have a really diverse cast of hard-working people who are very competitive, engaged with their design, and of course we will have some high and lows.” 

Julian said Daylesford was an idyllic location for The Block. The production and the entire crew moved there for three months during the build and were embraced with open arms. 

“There is a reason why Daylesford is the number one weekend tourist decision in Australia – it’s a very beautiful town with an amazing community. We hope to show how incredible Daylesford is to not only Australia, but to the rest of the world.” 

And this year there will be another first for Australian television: a purpose-built Sponsor Village onsite, which transforms how sponsor interaction is done on a program like The Block.

Some facts and figures about the history of The Block: 

• 186 contestants
• 103 homes renovated 
• 210+ bathrooms built
• 103 kitchens built
• Broadcast in more than 170 territories around the world
• Over $39 million in prizemoney given away

The Block moves to Daylesford and premieres on Sunday, July 27, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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Learn more about The Block at: nine.com.au/theblock

For further information, please contact:
Lucy Charles
9Network Publicity
lucy.charles@nine.com.au

Thursday, 10 July, 2025

Nine’s audio division has finalised its national commercial leadership team, marking a pivotal step as the sales function transitions to a new strategic model to bolster Nine Audio’s market presence and capitalise on growing audio consumption.

Following the recent announcement of Amanda Unwin as Sydney Sales Director, Nine Audio is pleased to confirm the appointment of several highly experienced sales and operational executives to lead its refreshed market approach:

• Christine Lester will join as Melbourne Sales Director in mid-August. Christine brings extensive experience from SCA, where she led Independent and Direct teams since 2018, and previously held senior sales roles at ACP, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of the Melbourne client base.

• Michael Graham will also join in mid-August as Brisbane Sales Director. Moving from his commercial leadership role at Car Expert, Michael previously held senior leadership positions at SCA, ARN, and Nova in the Brisbane market, positioning him to significantly enhance Nine Audio’s local team.

• Noel Quick, currently a Group Business Director at Nine Perth, assumed the role of Sales Director for Nine Audio on July 1. A long-standing senior leader in the Perth market, Noel brings extensive experience from his time leading SCA in the region. He will continue his GBD responsibilities across the broader Nine group until September 30, when he transitions to full-time as Sales Director Nine Audio.

• Jonathon Mandel has been appointed National Head of Digital Sales, joining from independent digital agency Bolster, where he served as Head of Media. Prior to Bolster, Mandel was Head of Digital Product and Operations for LiSTNR. He will be instrumental in driving revenue outcomes for Nine Audio’s digital audio product from September 29.

• Rick Lenarcic, currently National Head of Direct Sales, will transition into the role of Head of Sales Operations. Over the past six months, Rick successfully refreshed the national direct sales approach and in his new capacity, he will oversee the Traffic, Commerce, Research, Engineering/Technology, and Syndication teams across the Radio business. Rick brings over 30 years of media experience, including roles as COO of Grant Broadcasters/ARN Regional and Head of Regional Media SCA.

• Chris Gregson will lead the Powered Audio team, integrating with the existing creative assets of the Nine Radio business to form a formidable creative services group for the market.

• Brian Gallagher, Nine Audio Commercial Director, said: “It is an absolute privilege to have attracted executives of this caliber to lead the commercial teams at Nine Radio. As the team progressively onboards over the next couple of months, we will see a new level of competitiveness emerging from our commercial teams across the country. With radio listening continuing to deliver great reach and digital audio audiences growing strongly, our integrated sales approach, led by the industry’s best, positions us to capture great growth in the year ahead.”

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

Wednesday, 9 July, 2025

It was the trial that gripped Australia and captured the attention of the world. Now, following the guilty verdict, we take you inside the courtroom with Murder by Mushroom, the compelling documentary of the sensational trial which premieres tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 8) at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

This one-hour special, filmed over the course of the trial, delivers the full story as you’ve never heard it, with previously unseen recounts from the proceedings and an FBI-style profile analysis of Erin Patterson. It delves into the mysterious events surrounding the fatal lunch in the quiet country town of Leongatha, where three guests died and a fourth was left fighting for his life after consuming a dish of beef wellington laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms. 

The documentary features the only person to speak at length with Patterson, investigative journalist Sam Cucchiara, known for his work on A Current Affair, who details his strange viral interview with her. 

Adding to the depth of analysis is FBI-trained criminal profiler and former homicide detective Kris Illingsworth, who explores what has become one of Australia’s most bizarre and riveting crime cases. 

Illingsworth analyses the case in an attempt to determine if these deaths were a terrible, tragic accident, or if Patterson deliberately killed her lunch guests. She examines the strong connection each victim had not just to Patterson but to the Baptist Church, and for the first time considers if religious retribution could have been a possible motive. She also discusses Patterson’s alleged dumping of a food dehydrator, examining it not just as a potential disposal of evidence but as a psychological distancing from a dark crime.

The documentary features exclusive insights from other key contributors, including 9News court reporter Amber Johnstone and Daily Mail reporter Tita Smith, who shares her chilling account of Patterson’s world inside her home. 

Additional contributors include Ashlea Hansen, a highly respected senior journalist; Nathan Hersey, Deputy Mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council; Scott Rae, a local mushroom enthusiast; and Simon Claringbold, a death cap mushroom survivor from Canberra.

The intriguing Murder by Mushroom will bring audiences right up to date with the public knowledge of the case, offering a comprehensive look at events following the conclusion of the sensational trial of Erin Patterson. 

The program has been sold to Channel 5 (UK), Three/Warner Bros Discovery (NZ) and will be sold to other international partners via ITV Studios Global Partnerships. 

Murder by Mushroom is produced by Perpetual Entertainment for the 9Network.

For further information, please contact:
Lucy Charles
9Network Publicity
lucy.charles@nine.com.au

Monday, 7 July, 2025

It’s a showdown for the shield in Sydney when the biggest rivalry in Australian sport explodes in The Decider – State of Origin III, when the New South Wales Blues meet the Queensland Maroons – exclusive, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now – on Wednesday, July 9, at 7.00pm AEST.

With the series tied 1-1, it all comes down to the final 80 minutes of play where the star studded NSW Blues are out to clinch back-to-back titles, against a desperate Queensland outfit coming off a nail biting Game 2 victory.

Nathan Cleary will be tasked with pulling the trigger on Blues big guns Latrell Mitchell, Stephen Crichton, Payne Haas, Brian To’o, Angus Crichton and Jarome Luai in front of a sold out home crowd at Accor Stadium.

While preparing for a raid from North of the border, Billy Slater’s Maroons are out to emulate the folklore of their famous Queensland spirit to score another underdog victory.

Cameron Munster will lead from the front when returning enforcer Josh Papalii and debutant Gehemat Shibasaki are thrust into the spotlight alongside Harry Grant, Valentine Holmes speedster Hamiso Tabui-Fidow to get the job done.

Wide World of Sports’ exclusive Origin coverage will be hosted by James Bracey and feature the biggest names in modern rugby league history, with Origin legends Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Paul Gallen, Brad Fittler, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer and Johnathan Thurston on hand to dissect every moment of the action.

Danika Mason will deliver live updates from the sideline alongsideFittler and Lockyer, while Emma Lawrence and Allana Ferguson join the panel to analyse the key match-ups with Nine’s unrivaled line up of rugby league experts. In the commentary box Mathew Thompson is flanked by former NSW and Queensland captains,Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith.

In the pregame show, feature pieces deliver an insight into the incredible tale, 43 years in the making, of rugby league Immortal Arthur Beetson handing down his Queensland front row jersey to Tino Fa’asuamaleaui via his father.

Moments before kick off, Steve Mortimer’s daughter, Erin, will perform the national anthem 40 years after her father guided the NSW Blues to their first series victory with members of the historic 1980 team to gather on the field prior to the match.

Both coaches will open the doors to Wide World of Sports in both camps, with viewers getting unprecedented access to exclusive content when Thurston and Johns cross live from inside the Queensland and NSW team sheds. Channel 9 will cross live during the broadcast to both Origin coaches, Billy Slater and Laurie Daley.

Get closer to the action with 9Now’s exclusive camera angles focussed on Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster and Spider Cam available direct to your phone while watching the main event on the big screen. Download the app or head to 9now.com.au

o   Player Cam QLD – Cameron Munster
o   Player Cam NSW – Nathan Cleary
o   Spidercam – An eagle-eye view of play to take you that little bit closer to the action

After the game you can catch up with the mini-match for all the best bits in a 20-minute breakdown and the post game show on 9Now straight after the broadcast.

AMPOL STATE OF ORIGIN III – NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND
LIVE from Accor Stadium, Sydney

Sydney                 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane               7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne            7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide               6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth                    5.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 5.30pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now

THE BUILD-UP TO ORIGIN III ON NINE

100% FOOTY: FROM THE GROUND – ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY – Monday, July 7, 8.45pm AEST. 100% Footy is on ground at Accor Stadium, Sydney ahead of Origin III with Phil Gould, Cameron Smith, Paul Gallen, journalist Danny Weidler, host James Bracey and special guests.
Available on Channel 9 in Sydney/Brisbane, 9Now Nationally and YouTube.

FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH LIVE STUDIO SHOW – Tuesday, July 8, 8.45pm AEST. 
NSW Blues legends Brad Fittler and the Eighth rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns preview Origin III with host Danika Mason joined by NFL Las Vegas Raiders and NRL players in studio with a live audience.
Available on Channel 9 in Sydney/Brisbane, 9Now Nationally and YouTube.
 
9NEWS – Will be live from Accor Stadium on game night. No need to worry about any dramatic, last-minute team changes – we’ll have our eyes and ears all over the build-up from the second the teams arrive at the stadium on 9News. 

SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all. 
 
QUEENSLANDER – The Sunshine State’s favourite sons, Wally “The King” Lewis and Darren Lockyer, give their Maroon-coloured preview of how the Queenslanders are shaping up for Origin III with 9News reporter Adam Jackson. Available on 9Now and YouTube.

THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST – ORIGIN SPECIAL FROM MAROONS TEAM CAMP
Get the hot take from the greatest fullback ever to play the game, Queensland coach Billy Slater, hosted by Peter Psaltis. Listen here.

STATE OF ORIGIN III: THE DECIDER
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, AT 7:00PM AEST
EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE ON NINE

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist and Digital Manager – Sport

Friday, 4 July, 2025

Murder Down Under returns with a gripping new two-part special, Natural Born Killer: The Murder of Stephanie Scott, on Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16 at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

This harrowing true-crime documentary explores the devastating case that shocked Australia to its core: the brutal and senseless murder of Stephanie Scott, a vibrant, 26-year-old school teacher and bride-to-be from the quiet farming town of Leeton in New South Wales.

Stephanie was preparing for the happiest time of her life. With just days to go before her wedding, she visited her workplace, Leeton High School, one last time to finalise her lesson plans before taking time off for her honeymoon. She never came home.  

The Murder of Stephanie Scott follows the remarkable work of Detective Inspector Tim Clark and Detective Sergeant Justin Milne, who quickly realised this was no runaway bride. They came to uncover a horrifying truth, which led them to school cleaner Vincent Stanford, a socially isolated man harbouring violent fantasies.

The series offers a behind-the-scenes account of how local police and detectives, driven by instinct, speed and sheer determination, pieced together a case that not only brought justice for Stephanie but probably saved other lives.  

Through exclusive access to police interviews, gripping firsthand accounts and dramatic recreations, viewers are taken step-by-step through the investigation, from the first filed missing person report to Stanford’s chilling taped confession.

The special also examines Stanford’s violent past in the Netherlands, including disturbing incidents that raised serious questions about missed warning signs for offenders arriving from overseas.

Esteemed Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist Dimity Clancey, who covered the story at the time, and 9News Sydney 6.00pm presenter Peter Overton both feature in the series, explaining how the case unfolded in the media and gripped the nation.

With insights from those who knew Stanford, and interviews from leading international criminologists, this is a harrowing portrait of how a seemingly quiet man plotted his murderous horror, in plain sight.

Murder Down Under – Natural Born Killer: The Murder of Stephanie Scott is produced by Perpetual Entertainment for the 9Network.

MURDER DOWN UNDER
NATURAL BORN KILLER: THE MURDER OF STEPHANIE SCOTT
TUESDAY, JULY 15 AND WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 AT 8.30PM
CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Aimee Ball 
9Network Publicity 
aimee.ball@nine.com.au

Wednesday, 2 July, 2025