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Nine Radio No.1 in Sydney and Melbourne & No.1 streaming nationally

TOTAL RADIO

Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW are top of the medal tally as the No.1 stations in GfK Radio 360 Survey 5, with Breakfast and Mornings also claiming gold in both cities following an incredible run as the official audio broadcaster of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

2GB commanded Sydney’s airwaves with a 13.3 share, and 3AW increased its lead as Melbourne’s No.1 with a 14.7 share (up 1.0).

Across Breakfast, Ben Fordham Live dominates with a leading 15.6 share, while 3AW’s Breakfast with Ross and Russ holds the top spot in Melbourne with a share of 21.7 (up 2.1).

The Ray Hadley Morning Show hit another incredible milestone as No.1 for the 159th consecutive time, with a 15.7 share, and Mornings with Tom Elliott remains the undefeated No.1 with Melburnians, securing a 18.4 share (up 2.7).

Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “These results show that in Australia’s most competitive radio markets, listeners are locked on to our talk stations for the trusted news, information and insight we deliver each day.”

“At 2GB and 3AW, the Breakfast and Morning programs are again clear number one. In Sydney and Melbourne we’ve dominated the ratings all year and that’s been reinforced even further today.

“The Paris Olympics coverage played a part in this survey, and we are extremely proud of how our radio team delivered. It’s great to see our loyal listeners tuned in to us for the duration of what was an historic Games for Australia.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
17.5 (4 markets)	1.848 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio remains the definitive No.1 destination for live audio listeners across the country, with its commercial streaming share surging to 30.5 (up 3.6).

2GB and 3AW are No.1 in overall commercial streaming, with a 32.8 (up 3.1) and 32.5 (up 6.0) share respectively, as well as across all main standard sessions.

Breakfast and Mornings saw listener numbers increase, with Ben Fordham posting a commercial streaming share of 40.3 and Ross and Russ recording a dominant commercial streaming share of 50.3 (up a staggering 14.5).

Mornings at 2GB and 3AW also recorded a No.1 commercial streaming share with 35.7 for Ray Hadley (up 6.9) and 38.0 (up 4.4) for Tom Elliott, respectively.

Greg Byrnes, said: “Nine Radio’s streaming result goes from strength to strength with this survey highlighting 9% growth across the network. We’re again the clear number one streaming network with 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR all recording gains.”

“Our live sport offering is without peer, with Survey 5 including every heart-stopping moment from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. What’s pleasing is that more and more listeners are turning to talk via streaming to engage with their favourite sporting code or the news and information relevant to their lifestyle.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
30.5 (up 3.6)	423,000 (up 9%)

PODCASTS

The Nine Podcast Network reached over 1.6 million listeners and 4.1 million downloads in July, and had two programs topping both the Spotify and Apple podcast ranks.

The Ultimate Sacrifice debuted on the Australian Made podcast ranker at No.53, attracting over 100,000 listeners and over 200,000 downloads, and Just Married:The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery debuted at No.95 with 54,000 listeners and 76,000 downloads.

Further highlights include 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live appearing at No.49 with 113,000 listeners and over 278,000 downloads and The Ray Hadley Morning Show reaching 48,000 listeners and 114,000 downloads. 3AW is Football reached over 50,000 listeners and 129,000 downloads, while Mornings with Tom Elliott followed closely with 45,000 listeners and 115,000 downloads. Breakfast with Ross and Russ jumped an incredible 44 places on the ranker, reaching 43,000 listeners and 104,000 downloads.

Nine’s Head of Podcasts and Digital Content, Mia Stern said: “These results underscore the indispensable power of longform, narrative storytelling. In an era of shrinking attention spans, podcasts are bucking the trend as listeners are spending more time deeply engaged with our programs.’’

TOTAL DOWNLOADS	TOTAL LISTENERS
4.1 million	1.63 million

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 5 2024, 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, July 2024, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.

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

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

US Open tennis 2024 live and free on the 9Network

New York, New York beckons for the latest instalment of Grand Slam tennis with the US Open, live and free on 9Go!HD and 9Now from Tuesday, August 27.

Over 14 days, the cream of the crop will battle it out on the hardcourts of Flushing Meadows in New York, with the tournament broadcast live and free on 9Go!HD and 9Now, and every match available to stream ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport, with centre court available in 4K UHD.

Jelena Dokic, Georgie Parker and Brett Phillips will provide expert commentary for Nine’s Wide World of Sports coverage each day of play, while 9News will cover all the action as the big stories develop.

In the men’s singles,Carlos Alcaraz (World No.3), Novak Djokovic (World No.2) and Jannik Sinner (World No.1) are ready to lock horns for the final Grand Slam title of the year.

For Alcaraz, a US Open title would cap an all-time season, making it his third major of the year. Alcaraz and 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal winner Djokovic have been dominant performers of the past two Grand Slam seasons, each claiming three major titles, two US Open crowns among them.

The lone unclaimed Grand Slam tournament over that span, this year’s Australian Open, went to Sinner. 2020 US Open finalist Alexander Zverev (World No.4) and 2021 champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev (World No.5) loom as legitimate contenders for this year’s title, and plenty of potential spoilers could threaten in the men’s draw. Among them are the American quintet of Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.

Flying the Aussie flag will be World No. 10 Alex De Minaur, returning after being sidelined for a month with a hip injury, plus Alexei Popyrin and Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Jelena Dokic said: “Alex, I would usually say, has a great chance to at least get to the last eight, especially on hardcourt which suits his game. But the injury that has kept him off the court since Wimbledon is a big factor, especially with hardcourts and his reliance on movement and fitness. The draw will be key for Alex, if he can get a match or two to play himself in.

“Let’s not forget Popyrin and his Masters 1000 win in Canada. He will now be seeded at the US Open. He has a big game, big serve and forehand, and I look forward to seeing what he can do in New York on the fast hardcourts.”

The women’s singles title is wide open in a field featuring World No.1 Iga Świątek, looking to add a hardcourt major to her trophy cabinet. World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka and American favourite Coco Guaff (World No.3) are also among the fancied contenders.

After her loss in the Wimbledon finals, Italian Jasmine Paolini (World No.5) will make a return to the hardcourts, with Elena Rybakina (World No.4) also a major threat.

This year eight Australians will compete in the women’s singles, making it our biggest representation at the US Open since 1989. They are Daria Saville, Aijla Tomljanovic, Taylah Preston, Ariana Rodionova, Maya Joint, Kimberely Birrell, Destanee Aiava and Priscilla Hon.

Jelena Dokic said: “I am looking forward to all the Aussies playing, and hopefully Ajla can make a good run too. She is always dangerous, especially if she can get a few matches under her belt.

“It’s an incredibly open tournament this year for both men and women. I think there will be surprises and upsets and there are quite a few players with an opportunity to win.”

US OPEN 2024
STARTS TUESDAY, AUGUST, 27 AT 1.00AM
ON 9GO!HD & 9NOW

WITH EVERY MATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT
STREAMING LIVE AND AD-FREE ON STAN SPORT

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

Monday, August 26, 2024

Crunch time in the race for top 8

It’s crunch time in the competition as the fight to make the final eight turns do or die, in a crucial Round 25 of NRL on Nine, live and free on the 9Network.

In Friday Night Footy, the Brisbane Broncos are on the razor’s edge, with stars Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Ezra Mam sidelined by injury. Tristan Sailor comes in at fullback and Selwyn Cobbo returns to the wing for a Suncorp Stadium showdown with the Parramatta Eels.

The Eels, led by Mr 100 Per Cent Effort, Clint Gutherson, are out of finals contention but hungry to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon. They’ll be counting on dynamic Blaize Talagi to keep up his impressive scoring form, with 11 tries in 12 games.

After leading the coverage of Australia’s most successful Olympic Games campaign in Paris, James Bracey returns to host the Wide World of Sports broadcast. He’ll be joined by Johnathan Thurston, Paul Vautin and Cameron Smith. Danika Mason and Darren Lockyer will report from the sidelines, with Peter Psaltis in commentary.

On Saturday Night Footy, the Rabbitohs face the Knights, who must win to have a sliver of a chance of making the top eight. The Rabbitohs need plenty of support for hooker Damian Cook, who has been their best player of late. For the Knights, Jack Cogger returns at five-eighth.

On Sunday Arvo Footy, the Dragons – who last made the finals in 2018 – aim to cap their last game at WIN Stadium with a win over the high-flying Sharks, who are clinging onto a top four berth.

For the Dragons, tough forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner returns to the bench and the new Ben Hunt-Jack Bird halves combination offers dangerous potency. Cronulla get a host of players back, including Braydon Trindall, Kayal Iro and Tom Hazelton.

Round 25 kicks off with a tough Thursday Night Footy test for the battling Tigers against the classy Sea Eagles, captained by a red-hot Daly Cherry-Evans who has scored in their last 11 encounters. The Tigers, facing a third consecutive wooden spoon, need crafty hooker Apisai Koroisau on song to have any hope of springing an upset.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 22
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – TIGERS V SEA EAGLES

Friday, August 23
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS V EELS

Saturday, August 24
SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS V KNIGHTS

Sunday, August 25

WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – From 10.00am AEST, hosted by Roz Kelly. Mark Taylor and Gus Worland debate all the juicy topics in sport.

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – From 11.00am AEST. Join Danika Mason, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater as they dive into all things rugby league with the NRL stars.

HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – From 3.10pm AEST. Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Brisbane Tigers, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – DRAGONS V SHARKS

Monday, August 26

100% Footy – 9.45pm AEST on Channel 9HD in Sydney and Brisbane. Phil Gould, Paul Gallen and James Bracey debate the biggest issues in rugby league alongside the game’s most influential figures.

NRL ON NINE: ROUND 25 ON THE 9NETWORK
LIVE & FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, 9GEMHD & 9NOW

Follow NRL on Nine on Instagram, Facebook & X

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Raiders Rising premieres on Channel 9 and 9Now

The Canberra Raiders and Nine’s Wide World of Sports will give footy fans an insight into the club’s inaugural NRLW season with the premiere of Raiders Rising on Channel 9 this Saturday, August 24, from 3.00pm AEST.

The documentary details the Raiders’ ride from securing a licence to building their playing roster and the challenges faced in the rough and tumble world of professional rugby league as they entered the NRLW competition in 2023.

Developed by production company Good Shout in association with the Raiders, the cameras were rolling through every moment of their first season, getting insights from key players, staff and personnel as the women of the famous Green Machine made their mark in the game.

Wide World of Sports’ Head of Partnerships and Strategy, Simon Fordham, said: “As the home of NRLW, Wide World of Sports is committed to building the profiles of the players to allow fans to connect with their heroes on every level.

“These amazing athletes battle it out on the field and then go home to juggle everyday pressures including family and work just like the rest of us. Raiders Rising is a great insight into what goes into the on field performances at the top level every week.”

Raiders Rising is available to watch on demand on 9Now when it premieres from 3.00pm AEST this Saturday.

Every NRLW game is available live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

BROADCAST DETAILS: RAIDERS RISING
Saturday, August 24
Sydney/Brisbane 3.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now

RAIDERS RISING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, AT 3.00PM AEST
ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

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

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Beyond The Dream | Curtis McGrath Unstoppable

MEET THE SOLDIER-TURNED-SPORTING STAR AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
PREMIERE MONDAY, AUGUST 26, AT 8.45PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
FINAL DOCUMENTARY IN BEYOND THE DREAM SERIES FOR PARIS 2024

Always one to chase adventure, test his limits and dream big, Australian Paralympian Curtis McGrath shares his incredible, inspirational story of overcoming adversity in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, in Curtis McGrath Unstoppable, premiering Monday, August 26, at 8.45pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Produced by 60 Minutes, this documentary offers exclusive first-time access into Curtis’s professional and personal life. We learn first hand of the resilience and determination that saw McGrath become a Paralympian in 2016, after losing both his legs while deployed as a soldier in Afghanistan. Now, a three-time Paralympic gold medallist and twelve-time world champion, Curtis is heading into Paris 2024 with a target on his back as the one to beat. Racing in, not one, but two completely different events, he continues to impress both on and off the water.

At 18, Curtis McGrath joined the Australian Army as a combat engineer, and in 2012 he was sent to war-torn Afghanistan in a frontline role. It was there his life was changed forever in an instant, when he stepped on an improvised explosive device he’d missed during clearance which blew off both his legs. Lucky to survive, Curtis joked with his mates he would go on to become a Paralympian. No one realised his gallows humour was a prophecy of what was to come.

Astonishingly, within eight short months Curtis mastered his chosen sport of para-canoe and was breaking records as the new world champion, and in just four years, was representing Australia at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games winning his first gold medal.

Now set to co-captain the Australian Paralympic team in Paris 2024, we sit down to talk with those closest to him including his wife Rachel Martin, parents Paul and Kim McGrath, and fellow Afghanistan veteran Mac Pitcher, who have all supported Curtis to become the elite athlete and man he is today.

We also meet the Paddle Australia coaches and team working with Curtis to keep him and our para-athletes on top of their game: Anna Wood, the National Para-canoe Coach; Jesse Fleming, the Strength and Conditioning Coach; and some of the sports science team. They offer insight into how Curtis’s extraordinary strength of mind, natural talent and unparalleled dedication continue to play a key part in his impressive success. And we get exclusive access into his intense training routine in the lead-up to this year’s Paralympic Games alongside fellow Paralympians also off to Paris.

This one-hour special showcases Curtis’s extraordinary life and spirit. It’s a story of fierce determination, incredible resilience, unstoppable grit and endless optimism. Having maintained his position as an elite athlete for an impressive ten years now, consistently overcoming challenges to be his best, he makes his new life post accident and meteoric rise to fame appear almost effortless.

Beyond his dream of becoming a Paralympian, the humble Curtis McGrath continues to set and chase goals for himself. Seemingly unstoppable, he’s driven to get the most out of his ability and life. The next big challenge Curtis will face following his return from competing in Paris is fatherhood, as he and the love of his life, Rachel, are expecting their first baby, a boy.

Beyond The Dream goes beyond the headlines to discover the untold stories that have led to some of the greatest Olympic and Paralympic moments. With unprecedented access, capturing the raw spirit of some of the greatest athletes of all time.

Beyond The Dream | Curtis McGrath Unstoppable is produced by 60 Minutes for the 9Network.

BEYOND THE DREAM | CURTIS McGRATH UNSTOPPABLE
PREMIERES MONDAY, AUGUST 26, AT 8.45PM
ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

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

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

9Network announces world class Paralympic Games coverage line up for Paris 2024

DYLAN ALCOTT, SYLVIA JEFFREYS, ELLIE COLE, JAMES BRACEY, BLAKE COCHRANE,
TODD WOODBRIDGE, ROZ KELLY AND KURT FEARNLEY LEAD NINE’S LIVE AND FREE COVERAGE

Australia’s Home of the Olympics and Paralympics, the 9Network, will make the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games the most prominent in history, with an unrivalled lineup of commentators to cover all the action from Wednesday, August 28.

Nine’s exclusive broadcast features live and free coverage across one curated linear offering on Channel 9 and 9Gem. Plus, more than 20 dedicated high-definition live streams on 9Now, where every event is available, as well as replays, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Stan Sport will also screen the Paralympic Games.

Across 22 para-sports, 4,400 para-athletes will compete in 549 medal events– and viewers will not miss a single event featuring an Australian athlete. There will be more than 300 hours of Paralympics coverage, beginning with the Opening Ceremony on August 28, right through to the Closing Ceremony on September 8.

Based in the thick of the action will be the 9Network’s host set, inside the Australian Paralympic Team hotel in Paris, for all the action and reaction to our biggest moments, and plenty of fun along the way.

Before the cauldron is lit at the Opening Ceremony, Nine will present two feature episodes of the documentary series Beyond The Dream, where viewers will be taken behind the scenes with our Aussie wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers, from Monday August 19.

Then, Australian Paralympian three-time gold medallist, Curtis McGrath, opens his doors to share his personal story like never before on Monday, August 26, at 8.45pm AEST.

When the action begins in Paris, Australian audiences will be guided through every moment by some of our most celebrated Paralympians and Olympians, who are key parts of the 9Network’s accomplished hosting team.

*(L-R) Channel 9’s Annabelle Williams, Cate Campbell, Dylan Alcott, James Bracey and Ellie Cole in Paris ahead of the Paralympic Games beginning on August 28.*

PARALYMPIC HOSTS
Available on Channel 9HD, 9GemHD and to stream on 9Now
All times in AEST

5.00pm-10.30pm
Australia’s most decorated Paralympian Ellie Cole and host James Bracey in Sydney are joined live from Paris by three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley and Olympic gold medallist Todd Woodbridge.

10.30pm-2.30am
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott and Sylvia Jeffreys live in Paris alongside Woodbridge and Fearnley.

2.30am-6.00am end of session
Roz Kelly and two-time Paralympic gold medallist Blake Cochrane.

Joining them is an unrivalled lineup of commentators and experts, including Para-swimming gold medallist Annabelle Williams, Wheelchair rugby gold medallist Ryan Scott, two-time Wheelchair basketball gold medallist Troy Sachs, Para-athletics gold medallists Kelly Cartwright, Katrina Webb and Tim Matthews, seven-time Paralympian Christie Dawes, Para-rowing silver medallist John Maclean, and Paralympians Kate Naess and Felicity Johnson.

Alongside them will be four-time Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell – to commentate on Para-swimming – and triple Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox, who will commentate during the Para-canoe events. Olympic silver medallist and dual BMX World Champion Sam Willoughby joins the team to cover Para-cycling.

Calling live events will be Sean Maloney (Wheelchair rugby and Para-canoe), Brenton Speed (Para-swimming), David Culbert (Para-athletics), Mitch Tomlinson (Wheelchair basketball), Scott McGrory (Para-cycling), Shane McInnes (Para-rowing) and Peter Psaltis (Para-triathlon). Senior reporter Nick McArdle will deliver the latest breaking news throughout the broadcast.

Paralympic gold medallist and Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott, said: “Discovering Paralympic sport genuinely saved my life. So when the widest reaching media outlet in the nation is willing to give a platform such as the 9Network and 9Now, it furthers the reality that our sporting disciplines deserve to become mainstream.

“The Paralympic Games are so powerful, not just for our community, but for non-disabled people to learn as well. As a nation it’s time to get ready to join our Paralympians on the journey and shout from the rooftops about their incredible feats against the rest of the world.

“Watch because the sport you’ll see is elite. Watch because you’ll be entertained. But also watch because you will learn a thing or two about disability along the way, and thanks to the power of broadcast, our community will get the chance to be seen and celebrated.”

Nine Director of Television, Michael Healy, said: “There is no other sporting event that unites the world quite like the Paralympics. We are honoured to provide a platform that showcases and elevates these outstanding para-athletes and their captivating stories. We will provide more opportunities than ever before across Nine’s suite of broadcast, radio, publishing and digital assets to ensure Australians don’t miss a single moment.”

The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Nine Press Kit is now available here.

PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW
EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY PARALYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS ON 9NOW

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

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Financial Review remains Australia’s most read premium business title

The Australian Financial Review is the country’s most read premium business masthead recording a cross platform readership of 3.5 million people, according to Total News Publishing readership figures released by Roy Morgan today.

The premium business masthead has experienced four consecutive quarters of growth across its Total News Publishing audience, with 985,000 people reading a print edition of the Financial Review in the past four weeks.

Highlighting the strength of the Financial Review’s digital offering, 78% of AFR readers engage with the masthead’s online publication, which has once again grown since last quarter – the fourth consecutive quarter of online growth.

The Monday to Friday print edition recorded annual growth of 9% year-on-year, for an average issue readership of 268,000, while the AFR Weekend Saturday print edition recorded quarterly growth with a readership of 182,000.

The Australian Financial Review Magazine continues to dominate Australia’s monthly magazine insert figures, with a print readership of 500,000 – compared to its direct competitor Wish that has had a readership drop of -20% year on year. Fin! Magazine has also seen quarterly and annual growth (8% and 10% respectively).

Editor-in-chief James Chessell said: “These results reflect the high quality and award-winning journalism in The Australian Financial Review. With our focus on growing our subscriber base, our digital strategy continues to gain strength as is evidenced by nearly 80% of our audience engaging with our sites.”

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.02 million* Australians across print and digital.

The Total News Publishing readership figures are produced by Roy Morgan for ThinkNewsBrands. Readership figures from Roy Morgan show news now reaches 21.7m Australians aged 14+ each month, with strong readership across every profile group.

Source: Roy Morgan Research, All People 14+ for the 12 months ending June 2024. All audience data is based on the last 4 weeks averaged over the 12 months to June 2024. *This figure includes: nine.com.au, SMH Print & Digital, The Age Print & Digital, AFR Print & Digital, Brisbane Times, WA Today, Domain Digital, Good Weekend VIC & NSW, Sunday Life VIC & NSW, Domain NIM VIC & NSW, AFR Magazine, Fin! Print Platforms include: SMH Print, The Age Print, AFR Print, Good Weekend VIC & NSW, Sunday Life VIC & NSW, Domain NIM VIC & NSW, AFR Magazine, Fin!

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

Monday, August 19, 2024

The Age maintains its lead against its competitor nationally

The Age has once again maintained its lead against its main competitor nationally, with a multi-platform readership of 4.63 million, according to Total News Publishing figures released by Roy Morgan today.

The Age has cemented its place as the nation’s second most read multi-platform news brand after The Sydney Morning Herald and is ahead of its main competitor The Herald Sun by 650,000 readers.

The Monday to Friday print edition recorded a readership of 240,000, while the Saturday edition has 389,000 print readers. In the last four weeks 990,000 people on average have read a print edition of The Age and in total, one in five Australians get their news from The Age.

Across The Age and the Herald, the country’s most prestigious food news brand, Good Food, recorded a Total News Publishing readership of 1.6 million, with its readership up 16% quarterly, while Traveller also recorded quarterly growth of 12% with 1.29 million readers.

Good Weekend recorded an average issue print readership of 690,000, while Sunday Life recorded an average issue print readership of 356,000 and Domain recorded readership of 455,000.

“The Age is unquestionably Victoria’s premier news brand. In a year in which The Age celebrates its 170th birthday, it has exposed the corruption at the heart of the CFMEU and the union’s unseemly ties to state and federal Labor,” said Executive Editor Luke McIlveen.

“Led by The Age’s chief investigative reporter, Nick McKenzie, the Building Bad series began on the streets of Melbourne but quickly spread to Canberra and every CFMEU branch in the country.”

“This was a truly great piece of journalism – and our loyal readers at The Age know other newspapers gave up on this standard of investigative reporting a long time ago.”

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.02 million* Australians across print and digital.

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

Monday, August 19, 2024

The Sydney Morning Herald dominates to remain Australia’s No.1 most read multi-platform news brand

The Sydney Morning Herald has once again cemented its position as Australia’s most read multi-platform news brand, with a readership of 7.2 million, according to the Total News Publishing figures released by Roy Morgan today.

With one in three Australian readers choosing the Herald to stay informed, the masthead dominates the multi-platform news brand landscape and nearly doubles The Daily Telegraph readership (7.18 million versus The Telegraph’s 3.94 million) in the latest figures in the 12-month period ending June 2024.

The Monday to Friday print edition recorded an average issue readership of 381,000, while Saturday’s print edition recorded 477,000 readers. In the last four weeks, 1.47 million people on average have read a print edition of the Herald, while The Sun Herald print edition is read by 395,000 people every Sunday.

Across the Herald and The Age, the country’s most prestigious food news brand, Good Food, recorded a Total News readership of 1.6 million, with its readership up 16% quarterly, while Traveller also recorded quarterly growth of 12% with 1.29 million readers.

Good Weekend recorded an average issue print readership of 690,000, while Sunday Life recorded an average issue print readership of 356,000 and Domain recorded readership of 455,000.

“The Sydney Morning Herald’s dominance over our rivals is testament to the unique bond between our skilled journalists and our audience. Our readers trust us to write the truth – sometimes at great personal risk to our journalists and their sources – and we try to live up to that expectation every day,” said Executive Editor Luke McIlveen.

“Nowhere was this more evident than our exclusive series on the corruption and criminality at the heart of the CFMEU, which has been the most important piece of journalism in Australia in 2024.”

“In a fiercely competitive and uncertain media landscape, the Herald remains true to the principles carved out in our newsroom 193 years ago.”

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.02 million* Australians across print and digital.

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

Monday, August 19, 2024

NRLW Competition heats up in Round 4

As Nine’s record-breaking Olympics coverage comes to a close, the NRLW is set to deliver another top lineup of matches this weekend, live and free on the 9Network.

Coverage starts on Saturday at 11.00am AEST with the Roosters v Tigers clash. Veteran Samantha Bremner, having returned to competition after her 2022 retirement, will be out to make an impact for the Roosters, alongside standouts Jessica Sergis and Tarryn Aiken. The Wests Tigers, coming off a loss to the Titans, need a victory to climb the ladder. Losana Lutu will be a dangerous asset for the Tigers, a rising playmaker.

Next up at 12.45pm, the Raiders host the Sharks at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The Green Machine have three wins from their last five home games. Viewers can expect to see prop Sophie Holyman back on the field after being unable to finish the game in last week’s loss to the Knights. Meanwhile, Sharks coach Tony Herman will be focusing on maintaining his team’s strong defence, especially with fullback Jada Taylor sidelined for the season with an ACL injury.

For a comprehensive preview of the weekend’s matches, viewers can turn to the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 10.30am on Saturday, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva.

On Sunday, the NRLW action continues with a double-header at Brisbane’s Totally Workwear Stadium. The Cowboys will take on the Eels at 12.00pm, with Cowboys winger Jakiya Whitfeld aiming to add to her try-double in Round 2. And can Eels centre Rory Owen, who scored in her first two appearances, back it up for Round 3?

Then it’s a Sunshine State showdown between the Broncos and Titans. The Broncos, chasing their first win of the season, are without Brianna Clarke, who is serving a two-match suspension for a shoulder charge. The undefeated Titans will field an unchanged featuring superstar centre Jamie Chapman, who has 12 tries under her belt from her past eight games.

Wrapping up the round, the Newcastle Knights get the home-game advantage against a Dragons team looking to bounce back from another loss last weekend.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 10

ROOSTERS V WESTS TIGERS