Relationships will be tested to boiling point as the hottest new singles ride the wave of lust, love and heartache in season six of Love Island Australia, premiering on 9Now on Monday, October 28, at 6.00pm AEDT dropping every Monday to Thursday.
Host Sophie Monk returns to welcome the Islanders to the Villa in stunning Mallorca in Spain. In order to couple-up, the girls are asked to “try before they buy” in a passionate first kiss with the boys, but with tough love and temptation defining this series, how many couples will survive as they are pushed to break-up or make-up?
Get ready to meet the Love Island Gods, two international Islanders from previous series who are match fit and ready for love. And then, a Love Island world first, “Hotel Amor”, will rock the Villa and send the Islanders into a spiral. You don’t want to miss it!
Sophie Monk said: “This season is all about tough love, but it’s in the Islanders’ best interest, as we want them to find the right person.”
ITV Studios Australia Creative Director, Alex Mavroidakis, said: “From start to finish, relationships will be tested and there will be no shortage of drama. Strap yourself in, it’s going to be an amazing ride.”
Amid the drama and excitement, there will be plenty of steamy romances and emotional moments to satisfy the show’s millions of fans. Expect some beautiful love stories, epic betrayals, and lots of laughs keeping viewers glued to their screens.
Last season Love Island Australia reached more than 4.4 million viewers, with exclusive access on 9Now.
Prepare to be hooked as you meet the hottest new singles taking part in season six of Love Island Australia:
THE GIRLS
Eilisha QLD 25 Support Worker
Xanthe NSW 21 Property Stylist
Mimi NSW 25 Brand Owner / Fashion Designer
Em NSW 26 Model / Content Creator
Hannah VIC 24 Nursing Student
THE BOYS
Niko NSW 28 Builder
Dylan NSW 25 Construction Worker
Zane QLD 24 Civil Construction Worker
Indigo QLD 23 Sales Manager
Kane SA 23 Carpenter
WEEK ONE BOMBS
Sophie QLD 22 Enrolled Nurse
Taylor VIC 28 Stevedore
THE LOVE ISLAND GODS
Sydney USA 24 Influencer / Model
Steph FRANCE 25 Model
Love Island Australia is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the 9Network.
LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, AT 6.00PM ON 9NOW EPISODES MONDAY TO THURSDAY
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For further information, please contact: Madison Long Publicity and Talent Coordinator madison.long@nine.com.au
Wide World of Sports will continue to give fans their footy fix when the Australian Men’s and Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII take on Papua New Guinea this Sunday, October 13 on the 9Network and 9Now.
A double-header of games will be available live and free from 1.30pm AEDT, when an exciting mix of youth and experience from the NRL and NRLW kick off the international post season fixtures in Port Moresby.
Coached by Brad Fittler, the Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII will feature some of the best up-and-coming players in the game including Lachlan Galvin (Wests Tigers) and the NRL’s 2024 top try scorer Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Gold Coast Titans), captained by Damien Cook.
The Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII will be captained by Jillaroos champion Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers), and will also feature Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans), Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra) and Lauren Brown (Gold Coast Titans).
Nine’s commentary team is headed up by former Australian Kangaroos legends Andrew Johns and Billy Slater, international rugby league representatives Ruan Sims, Millie Elliott, Allana Ferguson and commentator Brenton Speed.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 13
Women’s Australian Prime Ministers XIII v Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Sydney 1.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now Brisbane 12.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now Melbourne 1.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now Adelaide 1.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now Perth 10.30am LIVE and FREE on 9Gem HD, switching to Channel 9HD at 11.00am, stream free on 9Now
Men’s Australian Prime Minister’s XIII v Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Sydney 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now Brisbane 2.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now Melbourne 3.30pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now Adelaide 3.00pm LIVE and FREE on 9GemHD, stream free on 9Now Perth 12.30pm LIVE and FREE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
PRIME MINISTER’S XIII RUGBY LEAGUE SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM ON 9NOW
In a groundbreaking first, the 9Network is thrilled to announce its all-star hosting team for the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival. As the official broadcaster for one of the world’s most iconic sporting events, Nine has assembled an unparalleled team of hosts and experts to bring all the action, drama, and glamour of the carnival to viewers across Australia.
Leading the charge from the on-course studio will be legendary sports broadcaster Eddie McGuire, who will set the stage for four incredible days of racing. Joining him from the heart of the action in the Mounting Yard is James Bracey, while globally respected racing expert Francesca Cumani will provide expert analysis throughout the carnival.
Form analysts Grace Ramage and David Gately will ensure viewers have all the insights they need, while footy legend Billy Slater will take up an on-course role, interviewing winning jockeys on horseback. Tony Jones will also be in the thick of it, conducting interviews in the Mounting Yard, offering unmatched access to the stars of the sport.
Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador and Lexus Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne OAM will appear on the broadcast as part of her Victoria Racing Club role. Michelle will provide invaluable insights and expert analysis throughout the carnival, drawing from her historic 2015 win and deep knowledge of the racing industry.
Bringing the glamour and celebrity buzz to life, Clint Stanaway, Sylvia Jeffreys, Jelena Dokic, and Olympic champion Jessica Fox will deliver all the colour and excitement from the Birdcage and beyond.
A highlight of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is always the prestigious Fashions on the Field, and our team will be front and centre to showcase all the stunning styles and breathtaking designs as Australia’s best-dressed racegoers compete for the coveted title. From bold sartorial statements to timeless elegance, they’ll capture all the action, ensuring viewers don’t miss a moment of the fashion extravaganza that defines Cup week.
In addition to our live broadcast, viewers can enjoy an enhanced experience on 9Now, where we’ll be offering exclusive content throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Fans can access preview programs, archive footage, daily highlights, and race replays, ensuring they stay across all the action, anytime, anywhere. For fashion lovers, 9Now will also live streamFashions on the Field, providing a front-row seat to the style spectacle. Whether it’s on the big screen or on the go, 9Now will be the ultimate destination for all things Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The broadcast kicks off with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day on Saturday, November 2, followed by the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 5. Next is Crown Oaks Day on Thursday, November 7, and the carnival concludes with TAB Champions Stakes Day on Saturday, November 9.
Adding to the excitement, 9News Melbourne with Alicia Loxley and Tom Steinfort, along with Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo, Clint Stanaway, Sophie Walsh, and the entire teams from Today and Weekend Today, will broadcast live from Southbank Promenade at Crown and from Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. They will bring exclusive on-the-ground coverage and insights, immersing viewers in all the action and excitement of Cup week.
Brent Williams, Director of Sport for the 9Network, expressed his excitement about the upcoming coverage, stating: “The Melbourne Cup Carnival is one of the greatest spectacles in the sporting world, and we couldn’t be prouder to be the host broadcaster. With such an extraordinary line-up of talent, combined with our state-of-the-art production, we are set to deliver an unforgettable experience for all Australians. This is just the beginning of a thrilling partnership with the Victoria Racing Club and Tabcorp that will take this event to new heights for years to come.”
This marks the first year in a multi-year broadcast, media, and sponsorship deal between the Victoria Racing Club, Tabcorp, and Nine Entertainment to bring the Melbourne Cup Carnival to audiences from 2024 to 2029.
For further information, please contact: Ryley McKay Senior Publicist – Sport ryley.mckay@nine.com.au
Last night’s Leaders’ Debate, presented by 9News Queensland in collaboration with Brisbane Times and 4BC, was a resounding success, achieving outstanding ratings and highlighting Nine’s commitment to giving critical insights to voters for the State election on Saturday, October 26.
The one-hour forum gave Queenslanders direct access to both candidates, Labor Premier Steven Miles and Liberal National Party Leader David Crisafulli, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from the men who will shape the future of our State. The debate tackled the major issues, including youth crime, health, cost of living and more, enabling voters to evaluate their policies and vision.
The debate was the No.1 program on Thursday night locally with all key demographics and dominated its time slot with Total People, achieving a Total TV Reach of 319,000 and a Total TV Average Audience of 187,000.
Additionally, on 9Now, the BVOD Average Audience reached 12,000. These results reflect the high level of public interest and engagement.
Moderated by 9News Queensland’s Melissa Downes, the debate featured a dynamic exchange between the two leaders. The panel, which included 9News Queensland’s State Political Reporter Tim Arvier, 4BC Afternoons Presenter Sofie Formica and Brisbane Times Editor Sean Parnell, posed questions that extracted crucial details and set the stage for the remainder of the election campaign.
Managing Director of Nine Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Kylie Blucher, said: “This is a fantastic result for Nine Queensland. Our extensive media network came together seamlessly to deliver comprehensive coverage of The Great Debate, showcasing the strength and credibility of Nine’s brand throughout our State. These exceptional ratings not only underscore the power of public engagement but also highlights Nine’s leadership in the Queensland media. A truly great result all round!”
With 22 days until the election, viewers can look forward to ongoing, in-depth coverage from Nine Queensland. 9News Queensland, Brisbane Times and 4BC will continue to ask the hard-hitting questions that put Queenslanders first as they prepare to vote.
Catch The Great Debate – Election 2024: Queensland Decides on 9Now and stay tuned for more comprehensive coverage as the campaign unfolds.
They were once hailed as town heroes, individuals who dominated every sphere and commanded every room. However, the rot set in when they exploited their power to manipulate entire communities and prey on the most vulnerable. How did these abuses go undetected for so long? Why were credible reports silenced for so many years?
Rotten Apple, a compelling new podcast series from 9Podcasts and acclaimed investigative journalist Camille Bianchi – known for her award-winning work on The Nurse – delves into these pressing questions.
From Tasmania and beyond, this podcast series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities, and what happens to the whistleblowers who refuse to look the other way. It uncovers harrowing stories of abuse while shining a light on the courageous individuals who bravely share their truths.
Camille Bianchi said: “It is difficult to fathom the level and scale of child sexual abuse in Australia, but we cannot overlook the incredible bravery and resilience of victim survivors and the whistleblowers who have refused to turn a blind eye – often at great personal cost. Their stories deserve to be heard and acknowledged, and Rotten Apple provides that platform.”
Del Fordham, 9Podcasts Content Director, said: “Rotten Apple is more than just a podcast; it is an important celebration of the whistleblower and a poignant reminder of the emotional and psychological toll that comes with sharing one’s story. Through Camille’s incredible investigative work, this powerful project hopes to spark conversations and inspire action within communities, fostering an environment where silence is no longer an option.”
Rotten Apple is now available for streaming on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes released weekly.
3AW is dominating Melbourne’s airwaves as the outright No.1 radio station. Today’s release of the GfK Radio 360 Survey 6 results shows that 3AW has a leading audience share of 14.9 (up 0.2 on Survey 5) and a winning commercial streaming share of 29.8%.
The results mark 3AW’s best result of the year, while also delivering further audience growth across breakfast and mornings.
Each week, the station’s captivating mix of live, locally-driven talk radio draws a cumulative audience of 787,000 listeners across Melbourne – an increase of over 20,000 listeners from Survey 5.
Ross and Russ command Melbourne’s breakfast radio with an impressive 23.0 share – a rise of 1.3 points since Survey 5 and a massive 12.9 points ahead of their nearest rival. Each week, 558,000 Melburnians tune into the award-winning team, representing their highest cumulative audience since Survey 1 of 2023. Additionally, the duo captured an astounding 52.4% of the commercial streaming audience.
In his sixth survey in the mornings slot, Tom Elliott has firmly established himself as Melbourne’s No. 1, achieving a leading 18.3 share. Tom added an additional 22,000 listeners since the previous survey and now boasts a weekly audience of 552,000 – his highest cumulative audience since taking the reins of the slot. He also achieved a leading commercial streaming share of 32.7%.
Tony Moclair is the No.1 Afternoon talk program with a 9.8 share – 5.9 points ahead of his closest talk rival.
Jacqui Felgate solidifies her position as Melbourne’s No.1 Drive talk program, achieving an 8.5 share. Each week, 313,000 Melburnians tune into Jacqui’s fresh and engaging approach to talk radio.
Denis Walter is No.1 in Melbourne’s evening radio listening, holding the top spot with a 14.3 share.
Stephen Beers, 3AW Station Manager, said: “Survey 6 reaffirms 3AW as Melbourne’s leading radio station. Ross and Russ have set the pace in breakfast, achieving their largest audience in over 18 months. Together with Tom Elliott’s dominance in the morning slot and Jacqui Felgate’s continued success in the drive shift, these results highlight the dedication of our on-air talent and the teams behind the scenes. We’re deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our loyal listeners, which is something we never take for granted.”
Melbourne’s 3AW has had a bumper ratings win, while Sydney’s 2GB dominates the talk scene in today’s GfK Radio 360 Survey 6. And across the country, Nine’s talk stations are the go-to streaming destination for live listeners.
In Melbourne, 3AW’s Ross and Russ further increased their lead as the undisputed No.1, rising to a 23.0 share (up 1.3), while Tom Elliott commands the Melbourne Mornings slot with a winning 18.3. Overall, the station was the clear No.1 with a 14.9 share.
Ray Hadley has made history in Sydney, recording his 160th consecutive survey win in the 2GB Mornings slot with a share of 12.4 – an incredible feat likely never to be surpassed. In Breakfast, Ben Fordham remains firmly on top in talk with a commanding 12.2 share, while 2GB is No.1 in talk with a 10.2 share.
Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “At a time when audio has never been more competitive, 3AW’s dominance is extraordinary, thanks to gains in Breakfast, Drive and across the weekend in Survey 6.”
“In Sydney, and for the first time ever, positions one to four are only separated by 0.6 points! It’s a great time to be in Talk Radio and our loyal listeners know they can rely on us for Australia’s best live and local news, opinion and entertainment.”
COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE
TOTAL RADIO CUME
15.8 (4 markets)
1.813 million listeners each week
STREAMING
Nine Radio is the No.1 destination for live audio listeners across the country, with a commercial streaming share of 27.8 and cume of 405,000.
2GB and 3AW remain the No.1 stations in overall commercial streaming, with a 27.1 and 29.8 share, respectively.
Ben Fordham is the outright No.1 in Breakfast, posting a commercial streaming share of 30.3 and Ross and Russ increasing their No.1 position even further with an incredible 52.4 commercial streaming share (up 2.1).
Mornings at 2GB and 3AW also recorded a No.1 commercial streaming share with 31.4 for Ray Hadley and 32.7 for Tom Elliott.
Greg Byrnes, said: “We’ve had a great streaming story to tell since the introduction of Radio360 and that’s been reflected through this survey period. Talk is the clear number one format for streaming as more and more Australians engage with our live and local content through a connected device.”
COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE
STREAMING CUME
27.8
405,000
PODCASTS
August delivered the highest number of monthly listeners on record for Nine, with1.984 million listeners (up 21% MoM) tuning in to 9Podcasts’ incredible slate of news, entertainment, lifestyle, sport and investigative shows during the month.
Podcast downloads also surged to 4.817 million (up 17% MoM).The Ultimate Sacrifice led the charge, with 287,000 listeners in August – ranking in the top five highest number of listeners in a single month of all time across 9Podcast titles.
Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery also saw impressive numbers with 273,000 listeners in August, demonstrating the strength and quality of Nine’s cross-platform strategy when it comes to delivering original and engaging investigative podcasts.
The two most successful clubs of a generation will collide in the ultimate showdown, when the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm meet in the 2024 NRL Grand Final – exclusive, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now from 6.30pm AEDT on Sunday, October 6.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports will celebrate Grand Final Day with 16 hours of wall-to-wall live coverage of rugby league’s biggest day, culminating in the exclusive broadcast of the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final.
The pen is in the hands of the Panthers as they continue to rewrite history, the first team in 53 years to qualify for five successive Grand Finals, when ironically they take on the club who dealt them a heartbreaking defeat in the first year of their grand final run in 2020.
At the heart of the Panthers is their superstar halfback Nathan Cleary, who is on a mission to send his halves partner in crime Jarome Luai, and the fearless forward James Fisher-Harris out with a premiership.
Standing in their path is runaway Minor Premiers, the Melbourne Storm, with the electric attacking talents of Cameron Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes ready to strike at any moment.
Grand Final Day starts live from 7.00am AEDT at Accor Stadium in Sydney with Weekend Today, which will be followed by Wide World of Sports at 10.00am AEDT and the Sunday Footy Show at 11.00am AEDT.
On-field action begins with the NRL State Championship Grand Final at 1.20pm AEDT, between the Newtown Jets and Brisbane’s Norths Devils, before the NRLW Grand Final between the Sharks and Roosters at 3.55pm AEDT.
9Now will take fans further into the action with dedicated player cameras following Nathan Cleary and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Wide World of Sports will have the best in the business covering a blockbuster Grand Final Day, hosted by James Bracey, Danika Mason, Emma Lawrence and Marlee Silva. The best experts in commentary are headed up by rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns with premiership-winning captains Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, and Paul Gallen in tow, plus premiership winners Billy Slater, Phil Gould AM and Sam Thaiday, and women’s internationals Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson.
This unrivalled lineup of commentators, boasting 48 Grand Final appearances as players and coaches combined, will provide viewers with insight and analysis befitting the biggest day of the season.
Calling the live action will be Mat Thompson, Brenton Speed and Peter Psaltis.
And hang around after the game as we take viewers into the dressing sheds with the winning team to join the celebrations.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE: NRL GRAND FINAL DAY ON NINE Sunday, October 6 All programs live from Accor Stadium, Sydney.
WEEKEND TODAY SHOW: 7.00am AEDT Start the big day when Clint Stanaway, Sophie Walsh and the Weekend Today team go live from Accor Stadium with exclusive access to the ground for the ultimate fan Grand Final breakfast. Premiership winners Darren Lockyer and Sam Thaiday will join the show with women’s rugby league legend Ruan Sims.
SPORTS SUNDAY: 10.00am AEDT Host Roz Kelly is joined by Gus Worland on the panel at Accor Stadium for a monster edition of Sports Sunday with special guests NRL Premiership winners Johnathan Thurston and Cameron Smith, plus Womens internationals Millie Elliott and Allana Ferguson.
SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW: 11.00am AEDT Channel 9 Syd/Bris, 9Gem Melb/Adl Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler will deliver a supersized Grand Final edition of the Sunday Footy Show from Accor Stadium that features the whole Wide World of Sports rugby league team as we celebrate the 2024 season.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL: Newtown Jets v Norths Devils The best State Cup club team of 2024 will be decided when live match coverage begins in the State Championship Grand Final between this year’s Knock-on Effect NSW Cup premiers, the Newtown Jets, and the winners of the Hostplus Cup in Queensland, the Norths Devils.
Sydney 1.20pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 12.20pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 1.20pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 12.50pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 10.20am LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Commentary: Phil Gould, Cameron Smith, Darren Lockyer, Marlee Silva, and Peter Psaltis
NRLW GRAND FINAL: Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks Sydney 3.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 2.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 3.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 3.25pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 12.55pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
9NEWS: 6.00pm AEDT Before the big game begins, 9News will deliver all the major stories of the day in a special bulletin for NRL Grand Final Sunday.
PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT: From 6.30pm AEDT The Kid LAROI will light up Accor Stadium when the hip hop artist and proud NRL fan returns home to Australia to lead the 2024 NRL Grand Final Day entertainment. before we farewell our retiring players and chat to some special guests.
NRL GRAND FINAL: STORM v PANTHERS Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 6.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 4.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Commentary: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Mat Thompson Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason
2024 NRL GRAND FINAL EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE FROM 6.30PM LIVE COVERAGE FROM 7.00AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Upheaval in the list as election draws near, CFMEU implodes and inflation shifts dynamics between the treasurer and RBA governor
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been named as Australia’s most powerful person but Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is closing in according to The Australian Financial Review Magazine’s Power List revealed today.
Trade Minister Don Farrell remains at the top of the list of covert power players, while Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira – who raised the ire of mining magnate Gina Rinehart with his portrait of her at the National Portrait Gallery – is No.1 on the cultural power list.
This year’s Power List issue of AFR Magazine contains photographic portraits featuring topical backdrops illustrated by the Financial Review’s cartoonist, David Rowe. Rowe – a nine-time winner of the Australian Cartoonists Association’s Gold Stanley for best cartoonist of the year – drew the illustrations, which were then printed onto fabric and used as giant backdrops.
The portrait photos include Treasurer Jim Chalmers taming an inflation dragon, Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus relaxing on the beach and Anthony Albanese with a DJ’s turntable.
Said Rowe of his creative process: “I usually start with the character, so it took me a while to warm up given I had to leave them out of the cartoon. You have to lose the worry about what people will think.”
Other subjects photographed against a cartoon backdrop include the founders of the Betoota Advocate; the RBA governor Michele Bullock; ACTU national secretary Sally McManus and teals backer Simon Holmes à Court.
“There are quite a few debutants on this year’s list, which was also marked by big swings in the rankings given next year’s federal election,” said AFR Magazine editor Matthew Drummond.
The Power List consists of three main categories – Overt, Covert and Cultural – which are debated at length by two separate panels of well-connected insiders drawn from Australia’s political, business and cultural spheres.
The magazine’s Power Panel debated the shifting dynamics of power in 2024. RBA governor Michele Bullock moved into second place on the Overt List while Treasurer Jim Chalmers has fallen from second to fifth position.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton – who only just scraped onto last year’s Power List – is ranked fourth after outperforming expectations and leading the Coalition against Labor in the latest Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll. His rise comes as ACTU national secretary Sally McManus plummets on the list to eighth position thanks to a national scandal that has engulfed the CFMEU.
Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather is a new addition to the Power List, taking out ninth position thanks to his rising stature and popularity with younger voters locked out of the housing market. BHP chief executive Mike Henry also debuts on the Overt Power List in light of his campaigning against the government’s industrial relations reforms.
Trade Minister Don Farrell once again takes out the top spot on the Covert List. But it is the rise of mining magnate Gina Rinehart that captured the attention of our Panel, because of her active anti-renewables stance and her push into the cultural sphere through funding Olympic athletes. Her covert power sees her positioned as second, one ahead of Anthony Albanese’s chief of staff, Tim Gartrell.
Teals backer and reluctant Power Lister Simon Holmes à Court comes in at seventh with the panellists agreeing that his support of high-profile teals is frustrating the Coalition and Labor alike.
Panellists who decided the Overt and Covert Lists were Joel Fitzgibbon and Christopher Pyne – both former ministers – Scott Morrison’s former private secretary, Yaron Finkelstein, director of AGL Kerry Schott, chancellor of Western Sydney University Jennifer Westacott; pollster Kos Samaras, data strategist Annie O’Rourke, Labor insider Lidija Ivanovski and the Financial Review’s Phillip Coorey and editor-at-large Michael Stutchbury.
The panel that decided the Cultural Power list included Warner Music Australasia president Dan Rosen, Curio Pictures managing director Jo Porter, director of National Gallery of Victoria Tony Ellwood, acting commissioner Infrastructure Australia Gabrielle Trainor and the Financial Review’s Mark di Stefano and Matthew Drummond.
Leading the Cultural Power list is Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira, followed by Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox. Fellow Olympian Ariarne Titmus and singers Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue, the Betoota Advocate’s Archer Hamilton and Charles Single, Federal Court judge Michael Lee and Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys also feature in the Top 10.
The Australian Financial Review Magazine Power Issue is available nationally on Friday, September 27 and onwww.afr.com
The UK version of the world’s favourite marital experiment, Married at First Sight UK, is back with a brand new season, streaming exclusively for Australian viewers on 9Now from Monday, September 30, with new episodes dropping from Sunday to Wednesday.
Returning for its ninth season, captivating fans with its unique blend of romance, drama and surprise twists, following 16 singles as they meet for the first time at the altar, plunge into married life and navigate the complexities of relationships with the guidance of the experts.
Australia’s Mel Schilling alongside fellow relationship experts Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas have all returned to be at the helm of the social experiment, matching and guiding the couples throughout their journey.
Mel Schilling said “I’m so excited to introduce our latest UK brides and grooms to the Aussie MAFS audience. All the drama and romance you’ve come to expect from the show, but with a UK twist. I just know you’re going to fall in love with all of them”.
The 16 brave singles walking down the aisle and entering the experiment this season are:
The Brides: careers advisor Polly (28); head of alternative investments Richelle (48); fitness coach Eve (31); letting operations coordinator Charlie (30); dog walker Kristina (31); aesthetics practitioner Sacha (29); sales manager Emma (31); beautician Holly (29); office manager Lacey (27).
The Grooms: barber Adam (33); project engineer Orson (41); aviation operations Alex (28); head gardener Caspar (34); engineer Nathan (24), mechanic Kieran (28); painter and decorator Ross (32);
Pop the champagne and get ready for all new MAFS UK.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK SEASON 9 PREMIERES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 4.00PM AEST AVAILABLE TO STREAM FOR FREE ON 9NOW
