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Four games of Footy for free on the 9Network for the rest of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Season.

Nine will up the ante on the run to the NRL Finals with more footy for free when Saturday Night Footy is available on Channel 9 and 9Now in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from Saturday, August 9 at 7.00pm AEST.

In a win for footy fans accessing the NRL for free, the 9Network will add Saturday Night Footy to the schedule to sit alongside NRL on Thursday and Friday nights, Sunday afternoons, including the Melbourne Storm every week for free on Channel 9 Melbourne and every NRLW fixture for the remainder of the 2025 season. 

Nine Director of Sport, Brent Williams, said: “The NRL Premiership season has been one of the most compelling on record and Nine is proud to be expanding our extensive NRL coverage with a LIVE and FREE match every Saturday night for the remainder of the season

“Offering NRL fanatics and general sports fans all around the country, FREE Footy on a Saturday night and the opportunity to come on the journey with us as we head into what promises to be an incredibly exciting NRL Finals series. 

“Nine is the only place to see every Finals match and every NRLW match live and free.”

Indigenous Round begins tonight for NRL round 23 and NRLW Round 6. Thursday Night Footy features the Dragons v Sharks in a local derby, the ladder leading Canberra Raiders face the Manly Sea Eagles on Friday Night Footy Bulldogs v Warriors to kick start Saturday Night Footy and Eels v Cowboys on Sunday Arvo Footy.

NRL ON NINE: BROADCAST SCHEDULE
From Thursday, August 7

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – STORM v BRONCOS
Every Storm game is free and on Channel 9 Melbourne for the rest of the season
Syd/Bris/Melb       7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adel/Perth            LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RAIDERS v SEA EAGLES
Syd/Bris               7.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne            7.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adel/Perth            LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BULLDOGS v WARRIORS
Available on Channel 9 in Melbourne
Syd/Bris/Melb, 7.00pm AEST LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Adel/Perth LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – EELS v COWBOYS 
Syd/Bris 3.30pm AEST LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Melbourne 3.30pm AEST LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now
Adel/Perth LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now

NRLW ROUND 6
Stream every NRLW game for free on 9NowSaturday, August 9
Dragons v Sharks 12.45pm AEST LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD
Knights v Wests Tigers 3.15pm AEST LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD
Bulldogs Warriors 5.15pm AEST LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD
Followed by NRL Saturday Night Footy Bulldogs v Warriors

Sunday, August 10
Titans v Roosters 11.50pm AEST LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD
Raiders v Broncos 1.45pm AEST LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD
Eels v Cowboys 6.15pm AEST LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD

NRL SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY ON NINE

FOUR GAMES OF NRL FOR FREE EVERY WEEK
WATCH ON CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM ON 9NOW FROM AUGUST 9

For further information, please contact: 
Ryley McKay
Nine Senior Publicist and Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Thursday, 7 August, 2025

Nine celebrates six wins at Australia’s most prestigious television awards night, the 65th TV Week Logie Awards, held at The Star Sydney on Sunday, August 3. 

Accepting the newly named and highly-coveted Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, host of A Current Affair, Ally Langdon dedicated the win to Ray Martin: “We are so incredibly privileged to hold the jobs that we do, and Ray you showed us how to do it. We care about the people we do stories with, we care about the little guys, we get them results and there is nothing that means more.” 

The haul included Best Sports Coverage for the 9Network, 9Now and Stan Sport’s joint coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Accepting the award, hosts Ally Langdon and James Bracey said: “To all the Olympians and Paralympians, thank you for the most extraordinary performances that you could have given our country… Thank you so much for watching us, because we loved doing it.” 

Travel Guides continued its winning streak, receiving its fourth consecutive TV Week Logie Award for Best Lifestyle Program. Executive Producer Hugh Brodie said “We are the luckiest people in the world to be able to travel the world and call it a job… I get stopped all the time and people tell me, Travel Guides is the only show on TV where we sit down as a family and watch it together with our kids. I think it’s a really special thing that we have that connection with our audience.” 

LEGO® Masters Australia took out the TV Week Logie Award, for the Best Competition Reality Program. Host Hamish Blake said: “For everyone that lets this show be a part of their family’s ritual, thanks very much we really appreciate it”.

Tennis legend Todd Woodbridge won his first Logie – the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. The host of Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games said: “What a great honour it is to be able to have won an award named after one of the greats of television. I feel quite special.” 

Also winning her first TV Week Logie Award, Jelena Dokic won Best Factual or Documentary Program for Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story. In her powerful acceptance speech she said: “This is a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health, to not just have this story heard but for them to reclaim their life, to find their voice and to actually not just survive but to thrive.” 

Nine Managing Director, Streaming and Broadcast, Amanda Laing said: “Tonight’s result is a tremendous achievement for the 9Network and Stan. Winning six Logies across News, Sport and Entertainment is a testament to the talent, creativity and hard work of our people both on and off screen. I want to thank our extraordinary teams, our production partners, and most importantly, the millions of Australians who choose to watch our content every day.

These wins reinforce the enduring power of storytelling and reflect the strength and creativity that define Nine. The Logies showcase the best of Australian stories, Australian talent, and deliver premium entertainment to audiences, something that runs through our veins at Nine.”

About Nine:

When it comes to connecting brands with the passions of Australians, there’s no other media company like Nine. As the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning news, business and finance, lifestyle, entertainment and sport, we pride ourselves on creating and curating quality content, accessed by consumers when and how they want.

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company with investments spanning television, video on demand, print, digital, and radio. Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Australian Financial Review, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Honey, Pedestrian Group, and Drive, subscription video platform Stan, talk-back radio and majority investments in Domain and Future Women.

About Stan:

Stan is Australia’s leading and only locally owned streaming service, offering a world-class lineup of original productions and exclusive international content. Its acclaimed Stan Originals include Black Snow, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Thou Shalt Not Steal, Invisible Boys, Ten Pound Poms, Love Triangle, and Bump. Stan partners with major studios such as Sony, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, AMC, Warner Bros Discovery, Disney, Amazon MGM, All3Media, and the BBC to bring premium entertainment to Australian audiences.

Stan Sport delivers live and on-demand coverage of premier events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Grand Slam tennis, UEFA Champions League, Super Rugby, motorsport, and the Professional Fighters League.

Monday, 4 August, 2025

As The Block returns for its 21st season, the longevity of the format has proven to consistently deliver results for brands, with this year’s series featuring a raft of new big-name sponsors and an innovative ‘sponsor village’ concept that provides integration for brands to tell their stories like never before.

With new brands Bunnings, Chemist Warehouse, Google, MG Motor, Snooze and Simparica Trio joining The Block this year, the series will feature the ‘Sponsor Village Saloon’, a collection of shops from McCafe, Chemist Warehouse, Bunnings mini-store and The Block Pop-Up Store revolving around a prop Saloon found at a nearby museum/cafe.

The Village becomes the central hub for contestants throughout the series, illustrating how brand integration in The Block sets the bar for entertainment formats.    

Estimated by producers to have injected nearly $8 million into the local Daylesford economy [including using local tradespeople, suppliers, caterers, accommodation and more] during production of this series, Gemba insights reveal returning brands that are associated with the show experience an upswing in consideration from consumers.   

Insights commissioned by Gemba for Nine has found that brands featured in the series are more likely to be purchased by Block audiences. It found that brands and products featured are 67% more likely to be used by Australians against Gemba benchmarks, and that despite consideration increasing across the board, returning Block sponsors saw a 40% increase in consideration.  

A group of diverse brands return this year as major partners including ALDI, Arnott’s, TRUECORE® steel and COLORBOND® steel, CommBank, Domain and McCafe.

Sarah Stewart, Powered’s Director of Content Partnerships and Client Experience, said The Block is one of Australia’s great television success stories that can provide a safe premium environment for brands. 

“The breadth of major Australian brands aligning with the series is a testament to its enduring cultural relevance and impact. In its 21st season we’re thrilled to welcome many exciting new partners, while also celebrating the loyalty of long-standing brands. This combination proves once again The Block is one of Australia’s most sought-after environments for brands,” she said. 

Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, The Block provides a premium platform for brands that can leverage Nine’s unrivalled ecosystem to achieve reach at scale, and is one of the most consistently successful programs on Australian screens.

Filmed in Victoria’s picturesque Daylesford – known as one of Australia’s top weekend getaway destinations – the new series features five new teams who are for the first time building homes from scratch – each on over 2,300 sqm blocks of land.

Stewart Gurney, Nine Powered’s Director of Strategy and Effectiveness, said The Block is a powerful platform for driving product usage and brand consideration.

“Sponsorships and integration on the block are exceptionally well received by viewers. Our research proves that brand integrations within the show are more engaging and recalled versus stand alone TVCS and this translates into product/brand usage,” he said.

“Claimed usage of brands and products featured in the block is 67% higher versus other sponsorship properties. Another superpower of The Block is the cumulative impact it offers returning sponsors. The Block is brilliant at driving brand consideration across the board, but returning sponsors see on average a +40% improvement year on year.”

The Block screens Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday-Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Follow @TheBlock on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter
Learn more about The Block at: nine.com.au/theblock

*Gemba stats from 2024 and cumulative figure from 2019-2024

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

Tuesday, 29 July, 2025

A Current Affair, Australia’s most-watched daily current affairs program, has launched a new weekly podcast, That’s ACA, taking listeners and viewers behind the scenes of the show’s most talked-about stories.

Hosted by seasoned reporters Steve Marshall and Lizzie Pearl, That’s ACA offers a candid look into the world of television reporting. Each week, the hosts dissect the biggest stories, share their personal experiences on the road and talk to the program’s stable of reporters about the weird and wonderful assignments that capture the nation’s attention.

“There’s a saying in the ACA office, ‘that’s so ACA’,” explains co-host Steve Marshall.

“It’s those stories that are quintessentially Australian, that make you laugh, make you cry, that fire you up, or just make you shake your head and say… ‘Only in Australia’. This podcast is a celebration of those moments and a chance for our viewers to be part of the conversation.”

Co-host Lizzie Pearl adds, “Our viewers are so invested in these stories and we’re constantly asked what happens when the cameras are off. This podcast is our chance to finally pull back the curtain, share the hilarious or heartfelt moments that don’t make it to air and really celebrate the craft of storytelling with our audience and our colleagues.”

The podcast provides a new way for audiences to connect with the brand and its dedicated team of journalists.

“A Current Affair has been a staple in Australian living rooms for decades,” said Executive Producer, Amy McCarthy.

“That’s ACA is a natural evolution for the brand, allowing us to connect with our audience on a deeper level and on new platforms. It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase the incredible work and unique personalities of our reporting team, strengthening the bond we have with our viewers beyond the nightly broadcast.”

New episodes of That’s ACA are released every Friday morning. The first three episodes are available now:

Episode 1: The Art of the Bounce
How A Current Affair reporters approach this signature move seen on the show. Plus people power – how viewers are literally saving lives. And can one story make all the difference? We also answer your curly questions.

Episode 2: Whistleblowers, Wine and Wins
Some of our biggest scoops come from people or whistleblowers who have the courage to stand up to the big guys. Plus, Lizzie’s rather tipsy long-lunch with a group of Nonnos. And stairway to heaven?…or hell? Justice for Bernice.

Episode 3: It’s Not Personal, It’s Strictly Business
Ally Langdon sits down with former American mobster and member of the Colombo crime family, Michael Franzese. He retired from the mob life in the mid nineties after a stint in jail and has since become a motivational speaker for youth, schools and prisons. He was in Australia recently and here is the full interview.

That’s ACA is available across all major podcast platforms and in video format on YouTube.

Listen/Watch Now:
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACurrentAffair9
Listen on Spotify: https://nine.social/ZhC
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://nine.social/ZhD

For more information and a full article on the new podcast, visit 9Now

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

Monday, 28 July, 2025

The Australian Financial Review Magazine has marked its 30 year anniversary with a 120-page special edition featuring an exclusive cover story with OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, an in-depth look at the vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and a revealing feature on Monica Lewinsky on how the world has changed from when she worked in the Oval Office 30 years ago.  

“When AFR Magazine launched in 1995, it effectively created a new format for insert magazines in Australia utilising the highest quality paper and bigger, more luxurious pages,” said AFR Magazine editor Matthew Drummond. “After three decades of sitting down with prime ministers, blue-chip corporate leaders, creative trailblazers and the entrepreneurs of sport, it’s still in a league of its own. It’s the home of the Rich List, the Young Rich List and the Power list. AFR Magazine enjoys great support from advertisers, and its articles are among the most-read stories on afr.com. According to Roy Morgan its print readership is over three times larger than that of our main competitor.” 

The exclusive profile interview with Altman was written by the Financial Review’s technology editor, Paul Smith, who travelled to the company’s office in San Francisco. Altman discusses his brief sacking as CEO of OpenAI, the advent of general artificial intelligence when machines can out-think humans and the future of work. In his extensively researched 5800-word feature, Smith explores how Altman is simultaneously viewed in tech circles as a flawed leader who tells different things to different people, and also as a visionary who is building the most consequential technology since the advent of the internet.  

Matthew Drummond takes an indepth look at the vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics with a host of Queensland leaders including organising committee president Andrew Liveris, Olympics powerbroker John Coates, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. Drummond’s piece looks at how Brisbane – the smallest city to be awarded the Olympics since Helsinki in 1952 – is going through monumental change to become a global city and how it will progress to host the world’s largest sporting event. 

The edition also features Monica Lewisky, who talks to the Financial Review’s US correspondent Jessica Gardner about how she took back control of the story of what happened in the Oval Office in 1995. Lewinksy discusses surviving shame and how she’s built a career in media production, including the launch of her new podcast series, Reclaiming.  

“The calibre of the people who want to sit down with AFR Magazine is proof that even in the digitally-fuelled AI era, a printed magazine sets the standard for journalism, for storytelling, for creative inspiration and enjoyment,” said Drummond. 

After three decades of shaping and reflecting Australia’s cultural and business successes, the edition is a highlight of Nine’s commitment to creating impactful, best-in-class prestige partnerships in the luxury sector. 

The 30th anniversary issue features a gold-foiled cover with gatefold partner Rolex as well as special execution by Range Rover. It contains advertisements from a slew of luxury brands as well as a 44-page Watch supplement created by the Financial Review’s watch editor Bani McSpedden and watch writer Luke Benedictus. The Watch supplement marks the official launch of the Financial Review’s About Time Watch Weekend involving 12 prestige brands. Now in its 3rd year, the event is now exclusive to Financial Review subscribers because of strong demand for bookings. 

“For 30 years, local and international advertising partners have recognised and aligned themselves with the balance of substance and style brought to life in AFR Magazine,” said Chloe Moo, Nine Publishing’s client director of luxury. “The size and strength of our 30th anniversary edition is testament to our enduring partnerships with leading luxury brands.”

The issue was launched at a 30th anniversary celebration dinner held at Bennelong at Sydney Opera House on July 22 and co-hosted with Range Rover, which was among the first luxury brands to advertise in AFR Magazine. Among the 100 guests were members of the Rich List, Young Rich List, Power List and leaders from across business, finance, design, hospitality, the arts and sport as well as senior Nine executives. 

Select guests were driven to and from the event in Range Rovers. Bennelong was the venue partner and House of Arras was the beverage partner. During the dinner Drummond hosted a talk with Andrew Liveris AO about his vision for the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics. 

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

Friday, 25 July, 2025

Ben Fordham Live remains undefeated in 2025 as Sydney’s No.1 Breakfast program, leading both radio and live audio streaming with a 14.7 share and remarkable 48.5 commercial streaming share. 

Overall, 2GB is the city’s No.1 talk station, delivering a 11.6 share, with Mornings, Afternoons, Drive and Evenings all taking out the No.1 talk position.

Footy fans are also flocking to 2GB ahead of finals series for the best NRL commentary and analysis from The Continuous Call Team, which is the outright No.1 in football coverage across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 

2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes, said: “It’s another stellar day for Ben and the Breakfast team who’ve been unmatched all year and remain well clear of their nearest rival. The Continuous Call Team is again number one, while John Stanley in Nights recorded his best figures of the year. Sydney radio has never been more competitive and 2GB has never shied away from a fight – it’s sure to be an exciting push to the end of the year!”

Further highlights from GfK Survey 4 include:

•  John Stanley is No.1 in Nights with 24.2 (up 2.0) – his best result of the year. 
• Phil O’Neil is No.1 in Overnights with 13.8.
• The Garden Clinic with Graham Ross is No.1 on Saturday and Sunday with 16.1.
• Healthy Living with Dr Ross Walker is No.1 on Sunday nights with 13.3 (up 1.7)

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 4 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12MN, Tue-Fri 12MN-5.30am, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 6am-8am, Sun 6pm-9pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .

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

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

3AW continues to set the daily agenda in Melbourne, with the station once again confirmed as the city’s undisputed No. 1 in Breakfast, Mornings, Evenings and AFL.

The latest GfK Radio 360 Survey 4 results, released today, cement 3AW’s position as Melbourne’s premier destination for live, local and compelling talk radio. The station has posted a strong overall audience share of 11.9 and a commanding commercial streaming share of 28.9%.

Each week, a massive 694,000 Melburnians tune into 3AW, drawn to its agenda-setting mix of breaking news, sharp opinion and lively conversation that keeps the city informed and entertained.

3AW’s dominance is driven by its powerhouse lineup, securing the No. 1 position across key dayparts. 

In the key Breakfast battleground, Ross and Russ remain in a league of their own. They posted a huge share of 17.2, leaving their closest rival 6.7 share points behind. The show connects with a loyal weekly audience of 444,000 and is an absolute powerhouse in the digital space, capturing a 41.2% share of commercial streaming.

The winning momentum continues into Mornings, with Tom Elliott cementing his No. 1 position in the timeslot. He achieved an impressive share of 13.9, with his agenda-setting program connecting with 434,000 listeners every week. This leadership extends to the digital space, where he commands a powerful 36.6% of commercial streaming.

In the Afternoons slot, Tony Moclair posted a share of 7.6. His unique blend of engaging discussion and high listener interaction continues to resonate strongly with audiences across Melbourne.

In the highly competitive Drive timeslot, Jacqui Felgate achieved a strong result, posting a share of 8.6 (up 0.4 on Survey 3). The program is a daily destination for more than a quarter of a million Melburnians as they end their workday.

3AW’s winning form continues in Evenings, with Denis Walter once again proving he owns the timeslot. He achieved an incredible share of 18.7, making his show the undisputed choice for Melbourne nights.

On weekends, Melbourne continues to start its day with Darren James, whose show has again secured its position as the No. 1 choice for weekend breakfast listening.

3AW Football dominated the weekend, finishing as the No. 1 broadcast on Thursday and Friday nights while also winning the overall football ratings across Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – a great team effort.

3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “I’m incredibly proud of the entire 3AW team. These results show that when it matters most – when Melbourne is starting its day and setting the agenda – their trusted choice is 3AW. To be the clear No. 1 in Breakfast, Mornings, Evenings and AFL is a testament to the powerful connection we have with our listeners. We’re hugely grateful for that loyalty and will continue working hard every day to earn it.”

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 4 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Wed 8pm-12MN, AFL Thur-Fri 7pm-12MN, Sat 12-8PM, Sun 12-7PM, Weekends 5.30am-12MN, Cume (000s), Market Share % Total Radio, Commercial Streaming share %, AP10+ , unless otherwise specified. 

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

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

TOTAL RADIO 

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