Tipping Point Australia presents a special prime-time episode next Tuesday, July 2, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The nation’s new favourite game show, hosted by tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, will see three of Australia’s greatest swimming legends all playing for charity in the lead-up to Channel 9’s Olympic and Paralympic coverage.
Bringing their competitive spirit from the pool to the Tipping Point machine are four-time gold medallist Libby Trickett, three-time gold medallist Emily Seebohm, and dual Paralympic gold medallist Blake Cochrane, who is also a Nine Paralympic co-host alongside James Bracey, Ellie Cole, Dylan Alcott, Sylvia Jeffreys and Kurt Fearnley.
Libby Trickett, known for her speed and tenacity in the pool, showcases her strategic prowess. Blake Cochrane, all determination and resilience, brings his analytical skills to the fore. And multiple world-record holder Emily Seebohm, celebrated for her backstroke and relay performances, uses her keen focus and precision.
With the Tipping Point counters, including the mystery counter, worth more than ever, who will make the biggest splash in the Tipping Point machine and secure the most money for their charity?
Tune in for an exhilarating episode of Tipping Point Australia filled with heartwarming moments, fierce competition and the spirit of giving, as these outstanding swimmers compete to make a difference beyond the pool.
Pedestrian Group held the inaugural PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION Awards presented by UberPool last night, honoring the people and moments that made the biggest impact in Australian pop culture in the past twelve months.
Hosted by PEDESTRIAN alum, writer and comedian Froomes with live performances by Barkaa and 1300, the ceremony at Darlinghurst’s Cell Block Theatre was attended by 200+ influencers and creatives, sponsored by UberPool, Cupio Wines, 9Nine, V Refresh, and Lynx Fine Fragrance Collection.
Winners include a breakdancer heading to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, a breakout Heartbreak High star, a groundbreaking drag queen, a phenomenon with over 12 million followers across her social platforms and more, selected by PEDESTRIAN for their excellence in their domains and influence on young Australians.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE CREATOR OF THE YEAR presented by Uber Pool WINNER: Anna Paul
James McManus, Executive Creative Director, said: “Our TV lineup and headlines make PEDESTRIAN the curators of chaos, and the home of pop culture. The first PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION Awards highlight the eclectic mix of stuff we bring audiences on every screen – our local music programming, real queer representation, the next wave of sports people, authors, creators and more – embodied by the insanely talented winners selected by them and our team.”
The awards ceremony will air on PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION on 9Now live and on demand from July 18 2024.
About Pedestrian Group Pedestrian Group is Australia’s leading youth-centered publisher and creator of TV Channel PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION, streaming chaos 24/7 on 9Now. It is home to PEDESTRIAN.TV, The Chainsaw, VICE Australia, Refinery29 Australia, Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia, and Kotaku Australia, as well as the Open Air Cinemas. It is wholly owned by Nine, Australia’s largest locally-owned media company.
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
Get ready to celebrate two decades of design, drama, and dazzling renovations when The Block returns for an incredible 20th season in 2024.
Australia’s favourite home renovation show is heading to the stunning coastal location of Phillip Island, a cruisy two-hour drive from Melbourne and home to the world famous Australian MotoGP and Penguin Parade.
In the new season of The Block, five couples from around Australia make the move to Phillip Island to build a new home that could change their lives forever come auction day.
The Blockheads will renovate five luxury family holiday homes – once again designed by longtime Block architect Julian Brenchley – from an abandoned resort just a few minutes’ drive from the town of Cowes.
Host Scott Cam is back for an incredible 18th season and will be joined by trusty co-host Shelley Craft for her 17th season on the show.
“When I drove into the site for the first time I knew it was going to be a big job for our contestants,” Scott said. “The houses are enormous and when you walk around the site, there are surprises at every turn, including a tennis court and a swimming pool.”
This year there are some big changes on the show. Keith Schleiger steps down from his longtime role as Foreman as he was unable to move to Phillip Island fulltime, so Dan Reilly will take on the role as sole Foreman.
Veteran judge Neale Whitaker has also handed the baton on, to real estate director Marty Fox. Marty will join Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer to judge the spectacular rooms with the brief of creating a perfect holiday home.
But fans don’t have to worry, both Keith and Neale will be making special guest appearances throughout the season.
The Block couples who will start the renovations on Phillip Island are:
Carpenter Jesse (29) and claims specialist Paige (27) – engaged couple from WA
Electrician Kristian (31) and restaurant manager Mimi (28) – newlyweds from SA
PlumberRicky (34) and IT worker Haydn (37) – best mates from VIC
Events account director and furniture designer Courtney (32) and landscape business development manager Grant (29) – married couple from NSW
Hairdresser and business owner Kylie (37) and electrician and plumber Brad (32) – married parents from QLD
The 20th season of The Block will also be celebrated with a number of fan favourites returning to the show to lend a helping hand for this monster build. Plus, as this season builds to the auction, a select group of the Allstars will be helping this year’s Blockheads to create something never seen on the Block before.
The returning Allstar Blockheads include: Steph and Gian (2023), Eliza and Liberty (2023), Jimmy and Tam (2020), Alisa and Lysandra (2013, 2014), Ronnie and Georgia (2020, 2021), Michael and Carlene (2014), Kyal and Kara (2014), Tom and Sarah-Jane (2022), Omar and Oz (2022), Dale and Sophie (2012) and Andy and Deb (2019).
The picturesque backdrop of Phillip Island is the perfect location to celebrate the 20th season of the ratings juggernaut created by Julian Cress and David Barbour. They have plans to celebrate everything Phillip Island has to offer and show it off to Australia and the world.
“Marking season 20, it felt like we really needed to do something special,” Cress said. “We weren’t going to settle for just any location as it’s a major milestone, and Phillip Island has exceeded all of our expectations.
“Not only is it the natural beauty of the place, but the warm welcome we were given from the local community made it a very special experience for the entire cast, the crew, hosts and judges.”
As well as the incredible holiday houses being built, this season is no exception to Block drama.
“We set out to build five holiday houses, but it certainly wasn’t a holiday for some of our contestants,” Cress said. “Without giving too much away, the audience is going to be in for some major surprises across this series.”
The first series of The Block premiered in 2003 from the Sydney suburb of Bondi and was an immediate ratings smash. Twenty seasons later, it is entrenched as a cultural phenomenon, as well as one of the most successful shows in Australian television history.
The Block has seen:
Over 900 episodes created
More than $34,000,000 in prizemoney won
176 Blockheads on the show
98 homes renovated
200 bathrooms built
98 kitchens built
Broadcasts in 170 territories around the world
The Block in Phillip Island is set to celebrate a milestone 20th season in 2024 and is coming soon to Channel 9 and 9Now.
Wimbledon 2024, the third major Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, begins on Monday July 1, from 7.30pm on 9Gem before moving to Channel 9 later in the evening.
Over the two-week tournament, grass-court glory awaits as the best of the best converge on the All England Lawn Tennis Club, with the winners taking home the Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy and the Rosewater Dish for the women.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports commentary team for Wimbledon will include Todd Woodbridge, Alica Molik, Tony Jones, Jelena Dokic, Samantha Stosur and Brenton Speed, with Roz Kelly and Brett Phillips hosting.
After reaching the quarter-finals at Roland Garros earlier this year, Alex de Minaur is among the 11 Australian players confirmed for the singles at Wimbledon. Completing the male Aussie lineup are Thanasi Kokkinakis, Jordan Thompson, Alexei Popyrin, Chris O’Connell, Rinky Hijikata, Max Purcell, Aleksander Vukic and Adam Walton.
After missing Wimbledon in 2023 due to a knee injury, Aijla Tomjanovic will return to the grass. Daria Saville is the other Australian woman in the tournament.
Coming off his first French Open title, defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is considered the man to beat. Alcaraz, 21, recently became the youngest male player to win major titles on all three surfaces, after claiming the US Open in 2023. His strongest opponent is the 2024 Australian Open champion and current world No.1 Jannik Sinner.
After her recent victory at Roland Garros, world No.1 Iga Świątek is aiming to add a grass court Wimbledon major to her trophy cabinet. Apart from the top seed, Australia Open champion and world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka and American Coco Gauff are among the fancied contenders.
The great Aussie champion Ash Barty will make a return to Wimbledon to play in the Invitational Doubles, playing for the first time since retiring after winning the 2022 Australian Open.
ON 9GEM AND CHANNEL 9 BEGINS MONDAY, JULY, 1 AT 7.30PM WIMBLEDON 2024
To find out more information on subsequent programming details for the tournament, check your local TV guides.
For further information, please contact: Claudine Blondeau Communications Manager, Nine Queensland cblondeau@nine.com.au
With just one month to go until the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024, Nine today announces its strongest team of journalists ever sent to an Olympic Games.
Featuring a team that has covered a combined 29 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and an astounding 60 major awards between them, the strength of Australia’s most respected news brands – The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday – will ensure Paris 2024 will be covered like no previous Olympic Games.
Leveraging the 9Network’s television coverage as the official broadcaster of the Olympic Games, the mastheads’ digital sites will feature Olympics footage and live streams unavailable to other publishers.
A special Paris 2024 hub will be available across the digital sites and apps, giving readers access to the full range of Olympics data, including a live medal tally plus searchable competition schedules and results.
The hub will feature round-the-clock coverage, including a daily blog, world-class visual storytelling and unique insights into what many are expecting to be one of the most visually spectacular Olympic Games to ever be held.
The team of 18 includes the Herald and Age chief reporters Jordan Baker and Chip Le Grand, Europe Correspondent Rob Harris, Sport Editors Chloe Saltau and Ian Fuge, and Eddie Jim, the reigning Walkley Award-winning portrait photographer of the year.
The full list includes Ian Fuge (Editor); Chloe Saltau (Editor); Megan Levy (Digital Producer); Eddie Jim (Photographer); Rob Harris (News, general sport, cycling); Jordan Baker (News, rowing, canoeing); Marta Pascual Juanola (News, general sport); Konrad Marshall (sport colour); Michael Gleeson (Athletics); Chip Le Grand (Swimming, sport politics); Greg Baum (Sport colour); Emma Kemp (Swimming, football); Tom Decent (Swimming, athletics); Andrew Webster (Sports columnist); Michael Chammas (General sport, rugby sevens, basketball); Chris Paine (Head of Premium Content).
In addition to the sports coverage, they’ll bring you all the colour from the streets of Paris and the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. Subscribers can also immerse themselves in incisive, colourful and thought-provoking analysis on the stories of the day.
“We have assembled the most trusted and accomplished team of journalists in the country to produce unrivalled stories and pictures from Paris,” said Luke McIlveen, Executive Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday.
“The likes of Greg Baum, Andrew Webster, Emma Kemp, Jordan Baker, Michael Gleeson and Michael Chammas will deliver in-depth coverage and breaking news to our millions of readers online and in print in a way that hasn’t been seen before. The team is excited to hit the ground running in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.”
Joining the metro masthead contingent will be stablemate The Australian Financial Review [afr.com], who will be sending Zoe Samios, Business of Sport Correspondent, and Europe Correspondent Hans van Leeuwen.
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
Nine’s podcast network, 9Podcasts, has leapt up Australian Podcast Ranker to take the No.5 spot for sales representation nationally, with 1,387,096 monthly listeners and 3,635,692 monthly downloads in May 2024.
The Ben Fordham Live catch up podcast was Nine’s highest ranking podcast at No.29 on the Australian Top Podcast Ranker(up 3 positions in May), attracting more than 194,000 listeners and 388,000 downloads.
Over on the Australian-made podcast ranker, Nine’s new investigative journalism podcast, The Missing Campers Trial debuted at No.53; ACRA winning series Stories of Origin made a return to the top All Australian Made ranker at No.142, and Footy Classified jumped the most positions in the ranker across Nine’s stable, up 14 places this month.
Nine’s Head of Podcasts and Digital Content, Mia Stern said: “The surge in listeners across 9Podcasts’ slate of programs is testament to Nine’s purpose – Australia Belongs Here – and our commitment to showcasing the richness and diversity of Australian news, stories and cultural moments like no other local media organisation can.”
This commitment was reinforced further this month with the 9Podcasts and 9News Queensland podcast collaboration, Hannah’s Story, taking home a prestigious Mid-Year Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Presenter Melissa Downes, producer Jessica Lodge, and editor Adam Buncher were awarded with the Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women for the compelling series, which has dominated the Australian podcast charts and resonated globally, earning numerous national and international accolades, including the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Spotlight category at the Australian Podcast Awards, and the Best Narrative Documentary podcast at the renowned New York Festival Radio Awards.
MAY 2024
DOWNLOADS
LISTENERS
News, Business, Finance
1.137M
456,000
True Crime
560,000
261,000
Nine Sport Podcasts
725,000
337,000
Nine Podcast Network*
4.1M
1.6M
Source: Australian Triton Podcast Ranker – Top Podcasts and Top Australian Made, May 1-31 2024, Downloads, Listeners. *Includes podcast downloads and listeners across all territories/regions
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
The Ampol Women’s State of Origin series is on the line and the only place to see the outcome is on Channel 9 and 9Now, exclusive, live and free for Game III this Thursday from 7.30pm AEST.
In the first ever decider for the Women’s series, the New South Wales Sky Blues and Queensland Maroons will wage war in Townsville where the 2024 series champions will be crowned.
The Maroons saved the series with a last-gasp field goal in Game II, and veteran Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw plus skilful backs Lauren Brown and Tamika Upton will lead the charge to lift the shield in front of the devoted Maroons faithful in Far North Queensland.
The Sky Blues will roll out a team of the biggest names in NRLW when Millie Elliot, Kezie Apps, Jaime Chapman, Emma Tonegato and Isabelle Kelly get their second chance to wrap up the series after dominating Game I.
NSW Sky Blues forward Millie Elliot said: “To be able to play game three in a sell-out in Townsville is a huge thrill. A three-game Women’s Origin series has been a long time coming, and to have so many people invested in the decider is very exciting. Queensland snatched victory from us in Newcastle last time out so we want to return the favour.”
Nine’s exclusive coverage, available on Channel 9HD or to stream on 9Now, will be hosted by Emma Lawrence and Danika Mason, assisted by rugby league experts Phil Gould, Johnathan Thurston, Allana Ferguson, Sam Thaiday and commentator Peter Psaltis.
AMPOL WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN III – QUEENSLAND v NEW SOUTH WALES Thursday, June 27 – Townsville, Queensland
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN GAME III EXCLUSIVE LIVE AND FREE THURSDAY, JUNE 27, AT 7.30PM
Viewers will be treated to an emotional and electrifying episode of Tipping Point Australia tomorrow, Tuesday, June 25, at 5.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
This episode will showcase the game’s largest ever jackpot temptation offer from Todd.
Playing head to head are 52-year-old psychic medium and energy healer from Victoria, Simone De Haas, 73-year-old cabaret performer Yvonne Britain from South Australia, and 28-year-old community engagement officer from Victoria, Alex Jovanovski.
In a heartwarming episode, Simone, supported by her family, is playing for a trip to Disneyland to honour her late daughter, Lily, who tragically died in 2017 at the age of seven. Lily’s dream was to go to Disneyland but she was too sick to get there.
Determined to make the trip to Disneyland to celebrate what would have been Lily’s 15th birthday, the spiritual healer shakes off the chakras and guides herself all the way through to the jackpot round, where Todd puts forward an offer that will make her wish come true and more.
Will Simone be tempted to take the temptation offer and fulfil her daughter’s cherished dream?
Join host and tennis legend Todd Woodbridge tomorrow night for a series first on Tipping Point Australia.
For further information, please contact: Amanda Poulos Nine Head of Television Publicity apoulos@nine.com.au
Australia’s biggest stadium will host Australia’s biggest sporting rivalry when Ampol State of Origin II is exclusive, live and free from the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, June 26, on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7.00pm AEST.
Billy Slater’s Queensland Maroons can seal a third straight series under his guidance with victory at the MCG, where the stage is set for their captain, Daly Cherry-Evans, to unleash the electrifying stars “Reece Lightning”, Reece Walsh, and “the Hammer”, Hamiso Tabui-Fidow.
After a crushing first-game loss in Sydney, it’s win or bust for the New South Wales Blues. In their time of need they will call on the magic of two Mitchells: Latrell Mitchell and Mitchell Moses.
Big in both stature and profile, don’t miss Nine’s exclusive sit-down interview in the pre-game coverage with Latrell Mitchell, who breaks his own media ban to give an insight into his journey back to a Sky Blue NSW jersey.
The Wide World of Sports exclusive Origin coverage will feature special guest commentary from injured Melbourne Storm and Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster.
Hosted by James Bracey, the biggest and best names in the game will form the commentary team for Origin II, with Origin legends Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Paul Vautin, Paul Gallen and Allana Ferguson on hand to dissect all the action.
On the sideline, Danika Mason is joined by Fittler and Lockyer, with Emma Lawrence outside the venue to soak up the pre-match atmosphere at the MCG.
In commentary for Origin II is Mathew Thompson, who will be joined by two of the greatest NSW and Queensland representatives ever, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith.
The Today Show will kick off game day from Federation Square in Melbourne, where Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo, Brooke Boney, Alex Cullen and Tim Davies are live from 6.00am to capture all the excitement and build-up to Origin II.
9News Queensland will also be at the heart of the action, with sports presenter Jonathan Uptin hosting live from the MCG on game night. Sport reporter Adam Jackson will join the Maroons’ camp, delivering the latest Origin updates for Queenslanders.
ARIA Award-winning band The Temper Trap will rock a packed-out MCG before kick-off, and basketball legend Lauren Jackson will check in before the Opals’ Paris 2024 Olympics campaign begins next month.
9Now will stream the game live, with three additional second-screen streams to choose from, ensuring viewers don’t miss a thing:
Player Cam QLD – Reece Walsh
Player Cam NSW – Latrell Mitchell “Trellavision”
Spidercam – An eagle-eye view of play to take you even closer to the action
After the game you can catch up with 9Now mini-match for all the best bits in a 20-minute breakdown.
Broadcast Details STATE OF ORIGIN II – NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND Wednesday, June 26 – LIVE from the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Sydney 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now Perth 5.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 5.30pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
MEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN II WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, AT 7.00PM EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM ON 9NOW
The team behind 9News Queensland and 9Podcast’s critically acclaimed podcast Hannah’s Story celebrated another significant achievement at last night’s Walkley Foundation 2024 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism.
They received the prestigious Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women. It adds to their other accolades for this groundbreaking production, which include the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Spotlight category at the Australian Podcast Awards, and the Best Narrative Documentary podcast at the renowned New York Festival Radio Awards.
Hannah’s Story, presented by 9News Queensland presenter Melissa Downes, produced by 9News Queensland producer Jessica Lodge, and edited by Adam Buncher of 9Podcasts, has become a beacon of impactful storytelling since its release in 2023.
Through six episodes, the podcast explored the tragic events involving Hannah Clarke and her children, shedding light on one of Australia’s most heartbreaking cases of domestic violence. Its compelling narrative has dominated the Australian podcast charts and resonated globally, earning numerous national and international accolades.
As the pioneering podcast from 9News, Hannah’s Story exemplifies the network’s commitment to investigative journalism beyond traditional formats. Its impact extends beyond recognition, playing a pivotal role in educational initiatives on coercive control. Integrated into programs by Queensland and Victoria Police, as well as Small Steps 4 Hannah, an advocacy effort led by Hannah Clarke’s parents, Sue and Lloyd, the podcast stands as a cornerstone in raising awareness and fostering conversations about identifying and understanding coercive control.
In a joint statement, Melissa Downes, Jessica Lodge and Adam Buncher said: “What a night! We are immensely grateful for the recognition received, which underscores the transformative power of storytelling in journalism.
“Hannah’s Story has taken on a life of its own, and we will forever be honoured to have been entrusted with sharing the Clarke family’s story, transforming tragedy into a narrative that offers support and education to others. It’s incredibly gratifying to see this podcast continue to make a meaningful impact and evolve into a lasting educational resource worldwide.”
Kylie Blucher, Managing Director of Nine Queensland, said: “Hannah’s Story is the podcast that keeps on giving. This latest award further underscores the transformative power of storytelling and reaffirms 9News Queensland’s role in connecting deeply with our community and beyond. It celebrates our team’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of our leading news bulletin and showcases our ability to attract and engage new audiences nationally and internationally. Melissa, Jess and Adam have every reason to be proud – and so do we.”
Mia Stern, Head of 9Podcasts, said: “Hannah’s Story continues to be deservedly recognised on a national and international stage with multiple awards under its belt. It has set the benchmark for 9News podcasts and paved the way for numerous new opportunities in our newsrooms nationwide, with multiple podcasts currently in development. On behalf of everyone at 9Podcasts, we are incredibly proud of our team and excited about what lies ahead.”
For further information, please contact: Claudine Blondeau Communications Manager, Nine Queensland cblondeau@nine.com.au
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