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Nine appoints Jo Barton as Director of Sales – Sydney to further strengthen Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing

Nine has today announced that highly regarded sales leader Jo Barton has been appointed Director of Sales – Sydney, further strengthening the Nine sales team as it focuses on helping partners reach audiences across its Total Television, Total Audio and Total Publishing platforms.

Currently Group Business Director with complete responsibility for Nine’s largest agency group, Jo has been at Nine since 2016 and has previously worked with some of the world’s largest media businesses including BBC Worldwide, EMAP UK and Australia; ACP and Bauer Magazines and News Corp Australia.   

Michael Stephenson, Nine’s Chief Sales Officer said: “Given our unique set of market leading assets, all of our teams must be cross platform athletes, experts in helping our partners connect with their audiences across our platforms. Jo has a proven track record in helping Australia’s largest brands to use our assets to deliver real business outcomes.” 

“With her TV, radio, publishing and digital experience she’s ready to lead the largest sales team in the country. I’m proud that once again we are able to promote from within, testament to our ongoing commitment to improving the capability of our entire team.”       

Barton said she is “beyond excited” to be given the opportunity to lead Nine’s Sydney sales team and represent our leading Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing platforms.   

“I am really looking forward to implementing the Nine sales strategy across the Sydney market, working closely with our team and our partners to create integrated cross platform solutions which deliver real business outcomes,” she said. 

“It’s a massive year for Nine, and I am privileged to lead such a passionate, professional and driven team.”

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

Friday, May 24, 2024

Nine announces Director of News and Current Affairs

Nine today announces the appointment of Fiona Dear, currently EP of A Current Affair, as the new Director of News and Current Affairs.

This appointment comes at a time of rapid change in our news division as we continue to rise to the challenges of an ever faster, more dense media environment and an audience craving original news content that is delivered accurately and timely whenever and wherever they are.

‘Fiona is an outstanding news person, who has worked tirelessly here at Nine across all our broadcast news brands and perfectly understands our news culture of excellence. We are excited to see her lead the outstanding team of people in television news to bring the full range of news and current affairs to our audiences,’ said Michael Healy Director of Television on the appointment. ‘At Nine we pride ourselves on our news brand, that heritage lives in the hearts and minds of Australians and has done so for over 60 years.’

Fiona Dear began her career as a work experience kid at WIN Wollongong and since those heady days she has worked diligently through the WIN Network from Wagga Wagga as a reporter to Canberra for WIN as a reporter and Chief of Staff.

‘I got a call from Nine inviting me in to talk about life! And look where that took me, from Canberra to the COS in Sydney at the heart of our beating news brands, it was exhilarating and scary all at once. I was in no doubt I was working with the best in the business.’

‘I’m honoured now to be given this role, and I look forward to the challenges, the news that makes our business great and leading our people as we tell Australia’s stories every day.’

News and Current Affairs has an outstanding track record of delivering the very best original breaking news. From the recent outstanding breaking news coverage of the Bondi Junction attacks to the long form excellence in our Current Affairs portfolio of shows who work so brilliantly with our colleagues in Publishing and Radio.

Fiona will oversee the roster of Channel 9 programs from our 6pm News bulletins, breaking news teams, Today, A Current Affair and 60 Minutes.

Fiona has led the team at ACA for the past five and a half years including the handover from long time host Tracy Grimshaw to Ally Langdon who today presents the most successful Current Affairs program in Australia.

‘A Current Affair is a special family, it’s a team who care passionately about getting to the heart and soul of every story and I’m so proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of this brilliant team. I won’t be taking my eye off the ACA ball, but we will be announcing a new Executive Producer in due course,’ said Fiona today.

At Nine we continue to look for the best and most efficient way to structure our business and this alignment of News and Current Affairs within the broader Total Television business reflects the reality of how our programming teams work with the news division.

‘Fiona has been instrumental in developing some of our most important news brands. We are delighted that she will lead our News and Currents Affairs teams as they continue to build on the exceptional results they are delivering,’ said Michael Healy today.

For further information, please contact:
Victoria Buchan
Director of Communications
0408114864

Thursday, May 23, 2024

NRL on Nine celebrates Indigenous Round

NRL on Nine will celebrate First Nations communities this week when Indigenous Round lights up your screen, live and free on Channel 9HD and streaming on 9Now from tonight, May 23 at 7.30pm.

First up, freakishly fast Indigenous All Stars Josh Addo-Carr and Tyrell Sloan will feature on Thursday Night Football when the Bulldogs host the Dragons.

Friday Night Footy is live from the home of the Garigal People, 4 Pines Park, where the deep-running rivalry between the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm is ready to come to the fore once again. 

Storm legend Billy Slater will offer his commentary on the game from the venue, only on Channel 9, just days before he makes his final selections for the Queensland State of Origin team. Indigenous NRL legends Johnathan Thurston and Sam Thaiday also join the coverage to champion their proud heritage.

Nine’s Wide World of Sports will have exclusive access to the winning dressing rooms after the game.

The NRL Sunday Footy Show is live from 11.00am, before Sunday Arvo Footy at 3.00pm.

The NRL is calling on all fans to learn about the rich tapestry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in this week of celebrating their remarkable achievements on and off the field. It is also an opportunity to connect with Australians and New Zealanders of diverse races and backgrounds, fostering the power of unity. Learn more by visiting NRL.com/Indigenous.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 23

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – BULLDOGS v DRAGONS

Friday May 24

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – SEA EAGLES v STORM

Sunday, May 26

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – from 11.00am with Billy Slater, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.

HOSTPLUS QUEENSLAND CUP – 2.10pm, Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils.
Norths Devils will be chasing a fourth straight win when they travel to Ipswich to take on the Jets.

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – WARRIORS v DOLPHINS

 

Monday, May 27

7.30PM LIVE ON 9NOW – 100% FOOTY 
10.00pm on Channel 9HD in Sydney/Brisbane.Phil Gould and Paul Gallen go head to head after the latest NRL round with host James Bracey. All the latest scoops come from 9News reporter Michael Chammas.


PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW – STORIES OF ORIGIN SEASON 3 ‘ALFIE’

This season, Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number seven who became a giant footballing figure, Alan “Alfie” Langer. Stories of Origin Alfie is available on 9Now and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Nine NRL commentator Mathew Thompson.

9NOW | APPLE | SPOTIFY

INDIGENOUS ROUND ON THE 9NETWORK
MAY 23-26, LIVE AND FREE
WATCH ON CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM ON 9NOW

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and Nine Launch Olympics and Paralympics LIVE

The AOC, Paralympics Australia (PA) and Nine have launched Olympics and Paralympics LIVE, a joint offering set to ignite the Olympic spirit and encourage Australians to come together and support the Australia Olympic and Paralympics Teams competing at Paris 2024.

Olympics and Paralympics LIVE is an exciting offering to sport clubs of Olympic and Paralympic sports, schools, universities, community groups and local councils to gather and watch the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympics LIVE will be available during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August, followed by Paralympics LIVE which will be available during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from 28 August to 11 September.

Nine sport presenter Roz Kelly hosted today’s announcement and was joined by AOC CEO Matt Carroll, PA CEO Catherine Clark, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris, Nine’s Chief Marketing Officer Liana Dubois, prospective Olympians Genevieve Longman (water polo), Ruby Trew (skateboarding) and Tokyo Paralympian Jamieson Leeson (Paralympic boccia).

AOC CEO Matt Carroll says the excitement of the Paris Olympics can be shared with communities big and small across Australia.

“We are thrilled to launch Olympics and Paralympics LIVE to Australians nationwide,” Mr Carroll said.

“The AOC is delighted to partner with Paralympics Australia and Nine in this exciting initiative and look forward to seeing the many ways Australian communities support our Teams throughout the duration of both Games.

“This is a call to arms for sports clubs, schools, universities, communities as well as city and local councils to sign up and get involved. Through Nine, Olympics LIVE provides the action and we can help everyone who registers with assets and advice on how to promote and organize.

“From watch parties at local sports clubs to live sites in major cities, Olympics and Paralympics LIVE offers a unique platform for communities to unite, don the green and gold, and be inspired by the remarkable performances of our athletes in Paris, all live and free on Nine.

“It’s a simple process – just go to the AOC’s website olympics.com.au and register. Each sports club, school, university or community group will be supplied with everything they need to bring their event to life and share the Olympic spirit.

“I’d also like to extend our gratitude to the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for their support in this initiative,” Mr Carroll concluded.

Paralympics Australia CEO Catherine Clark said Paralympics LIVE will give everyone at home a chance to be a part of Paris 2024.  

“At the heart of what we all love about sport is how it makes us feel, how it lifts us, inspires us and connects us,” she said.  

“We can’t wait to have audiences across the country participating in Paralympics LIVE events in their local communities,” Ms Clark said. 

Nine’s Director, Growth and Retention Helena O’Dowd says Nine is very excited to be joining forces with the AOC and Paralympics Australia, bringing to life live sites right across the country during the Olympics and Paralympic Games. 

“Our ambition is to ensure we are giving all Australians the opportunity to enjoy and engage the Games with us whether in person at one of the live site locations, on the move on 9Now or in the comfort of your home watching on 9, 9Now or 9Gem.

“Our coverage will be bringing you expert commentary and a gateway to Paris for those back here at home,” she concluded.

President of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee Andrew Liveris says while the home Games are eight years away, Australians can celebrate well before then. 

“We are a sports loving nation and it won’t matter the time of day or night. Australians will cheer loudly and proudly for our Green and Gold athletes throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

“I can tell you that we are well underway with planning and preparation for our Games in 2032. A Games that will be Hosted in Brisbane but spread across and supported by Queenslanders and Australians alike in communities large and small. Everyone is welcomed, and inclusivity is at the core,” Mr Liveris concluded.

Find out more and submit an expression of interest for Olympics and Paralympics LIVE at Olympics.com.au

For more information please contact Strath Gordon at the AOC on 0414 266 638 or at strath.gordon@olympics.com.au

Thursday, May 23, 2024

PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION’s offbeat marketing and new programs rapidly grow young audience

PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION on 9Now has reported 43 million total streaming minutes and 51% audience between 18-39 (versus an AVOD industry average of 29%) since launching in late October. 

A fresh programming slate, mixed with experimental marketing and programming choices, has delivered on the channel’s mission to “stream chaos 24/7” and achieve speedy notoriety.

Official festival partnerships with Spilt Milk and Lost Paradise and a NYE street poster stunt got the brand in-front of 130,000+ young punters over summer. 

Complimenting their ongoing partnership with Australian Independent Record labels (AIR), original series’ Shooting Stars and Kick Ons TV have featured artists like PNAU, Rudimental and The XX’s Romy to forge fan groundswell on social media and a weekend party entry point for the channel.

Local comedy Rostered On, via web comedy collective Robot Army, was the channel’s consistently highest performing series among the target demo, and the addition of web series Internment, My First Time and Tales From 88 aim to emulate. 

For Gen Z females, TV-nostalgia is defined by what they watched in highschool, proven by April’s The OC and Pretty Little Liars audience surge. The live channel spike for 1992’s Single White Female shows discovery of older titles via Pedestrian Group’s brand network, including VICE, PEDESTRIAN.TV and Refinery29 for this same demo.

Weekend marathons have been a hit with the second-screen audience. To mimic the success of titles like Snoop Dogg: The Joker’s Wild, Murder House Flip and Champagne Ill, coming to PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION from June are non-scripted formats to scripted prestige comedy, plus cult feature films available now on-demand, via Sony Pictures, Filmrise and more. 

Upcoming shows on PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION include: Hot Ones, Woke, Gary Busey Pet Judge, Cheaters, Good Girls Revolt, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Above Average Presents, Iron Chef and more.

And upcoming features include: Party Girl, Burlesque, Center Stage, Marie Antoinette, Gigli, Glitter, Moon, I Know What I Did Last Summer and more.

In the spirit of streaming chaos, the inaugural PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION AWARDS will be held June 26th to celebrate the momentous happenings that have tickled the zeitgeist in the past 12 months. Presented by Uber Pool, LYNX and Cupio Wines, the awards show will air on PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION in early July, live and on demand. 

Audience metrics via OzTAM 
Images: FilmRise, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Slap Bang

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 Openair 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

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Nikki Rooke promoted to Nine’s Director of Sales – Total Television

Nine today announces that Nikki Rooke has been promoted to Director of Sales – Total Television, one of Australia’s most senior commercial roles.

Currently Director of Sales – Sydney, with commercial responsibility for Nine’s TV, streaming, audio and publishing assets, Rooke will lead Nine’s national total television sales team overseeing Metro TV, Regional TV and BVOD. She replaces Richard Hunwick who announced his resignation last week. 

Working alongside Jo Clasby (Director of Sales – Total Publishing), Ashley Earnshaw (Director of Sales – Total Audio), Nick Young (Commercial Director – Digital) and Lisa Day (Director – Powered), she will report to Nine’s Chief Sales Officer Michael Stephenson.

Having joined Nine two years ago from SCA, Rooke’s extensive media experience, exceptional leadership skills and proven track record leading large teams will ensure that Nine continues to lead the way by creating cross platform solutions for our clients.

Michael Stephenson said: “Nikki is the ultimate professional. She is one of our industry’s most senior commercial leaders and her track record speaks for itself. She is passionate about our people and she has an in-depth understanding of what marketers need. There simply isn’t a more perfect or more qualified person to lead our Total TV team than Nikki Rooke”. 

“Nikki joins Jo Clasby, Ash Earnshaw, Nick Young, Lisa Day and Warwick Sharp alongside Andrea Salmon, Bec Lawrie, Sean O’Brien, Clive Bingwa, Tim Rose and Matt Granger in our leadership team. The perfect team to help our clients leverage the power of Nine in our Olympic and Paralympic year.”     

Nikki Rooke said: “I’m thrilled to be leading Nine’s Total TV team and fill the very big shoes left behind by Richard Hunwick. I can’t wait to work with all our advertisers who understand and embrace the power of television and the sustainable, profitable returns it delivers to their businesses both in the short and long term. 

“I am also very excited to be working with such a talented sales team both market facing and those behind the scenes who work tirelessly every day to ensure our clients have the best experience possible.  

“It is such a great time to be stepping into this role as we countdown to Paris 2024, which will deliver to advertisers of all sizes a viewing experience never seen before across FTA television and BVOD with unprecedented scale and addressability.  This is only the beginning, with so much more content, more new product innovation and more new data opportunities to come. I can’t wait to get started.” 

She will begin her new role on July 1. Her replacement as Director of Sales – Sydney will be announced in the coming days. 

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

Monday, May 20, 2024

The Age maintains its lead as Victoria’s most read masthead

The Age has once again maintained its lead as Victoria’s most read masthead, with a cross platform readership of 4.7 million, according to Total News readership figures released by Roy Morgan today.

The Age has cemented its place as the nation’s second most read news brand after The Sydney Morning Herald and is ahead of its main competitor The Herald Sun by more than 720,000 people.   

The Monday to Friday print edition recorded a readership of 251,000, while the Saturday edition has 403,000 print readers. In the last four weeks 1.050 million people on average have read a print edition of The Age.  

Across The Age and the Herald, the country’s most prestigious food news brand, Good Food, recorded a Total News readership of 1.4 million, up 5.7% quarterly, while Traveller recorded quarterly growth of 3.9% with 1.15 million readers. 

Good Weekend recorded an average issue print readership of 708,000, while Sunday Life recorded an average issue print readership of 362,000 and Domain recorded readership of 489,000. 

“The news cycle has been relentless in the first quarter of 2024, and the millions of readers who turn to our mastheads for quality and accuracy have shown their willingness to invest in premium journalism,” said Executive Editor Luke McIlveen.

“We’re delighted with the subscription growth across The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald and we will continue to deliver the thoughtful, independent journalism our readers expect.

The Age editor Patrick Elligett said: “Our focus on quality, high impact journalism that matters to Victorians is making a real difference to the lives of people in this state. Reader endorsement of our approach is evident in the subscription and engagement growth we are seeing each week.”  

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16 million* Australians across print and digital.

The Total News readership figures are produced by Roy Morgan for ThinkNewsBrands.  

Source: Roy Morgan Research, All People 14+ for the 12 months ending March 2024. All audience data is based on the last 4 weeks averaged over the 12 months to March 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, May 20, 2024

The Sydney Morning Herald remains Australia’s No.1 most read masthead

The Sydney Morning Herald has once again cemented its position as Australia’s most read news brand, with a cross-platform readership of 7.27 million readers, according to the Total News readership figures released by Roy Morgan today. 

With one in three Australian readers choosing the Herald to stay informed, the masthead nearly doubles The Daily Telegraph readership (7.27 million versus The Telegraph’s 3.94 million) in Total News, in the latest figures in the 12-month period ending March 2024. 

The Monday to Friday print edition recorded an average issue readership of 383,000, while Saturday’s print edition recorded 485,000 readers. In the last four weeks, 1.56 million people on average have read a print edition of the Herald.  

The Sun Herald print edition increased its annual readership, up by 1% year-on-year and is read by 426,000 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 1.4 million, up 5.7% quarterly, while Traveller recorded quarterly growth of 3.9% with 1.15 million readers. 

Good Weekend recorded an average issue print readership of 708,000, while Sunday Life recorded an average issue print readership of 362,000 and Domain recorded readership of 489,000. 

“The news cycle has been relentless in the first quarter of 2024, and the millions of readers who turn to our mastheads for quality and accuracy have shown their willingness to invest in premium journalism,” said Executive Editor Luke McIlveen.

“We’re delighted with the subscription growth across The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age and we will continue to deliver the thoughtful, independent journalism our readers expect.”

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16 million* Australians across print and digital.

The Total News readership figures are produced by Roy Morgan for ThinkNewsBrands.  

Source: Roy Morgan Research, All People 14+ for the 12 months ending March 2024. All audience data is based on the last 4 weeks averaged over the 12 months to March 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, May 20, 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 readership figures released by Roy Morgan today.

With the masthead’s print & digital annual growth of 2% outpacing The Australian, which recorded falling readership over the year, 1.02 million people have read a print edition of the Financial Review in the past four weeks. 

Highlighting the strength of the Financial Review’s digital offering, 77% of AFR readers engage with the masthead’s online publication, which has grown since last quarter. 

The Monday to Friday print edition continued to record annual growth of 18% year-on-year, for an average issue readership of 262,000, while the AFR Weekend Saturday print edition has a readership of 179,000. 

The Australian Financial Review Magazine continues to dominate Australia’s monthly magazine insert figures, with a print readership of 503,000 and annual growth of 5% – compared to its direct competitor Wish that has had a readership drop of -25% year on year.    

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16 million* Australians across print and digital.

The Financial Review’s Editor in Chief, Michael Stutchbury, said: “The Financial Review’s newsroom is particularly pleased with the success of our digital strategy, shown by four consecutive quarters of growth in our digital-only audience. With our digital-only audience growing by 2.4 per cent a year, the Financial Review has the biggest digital audience of any national newspaper brand.”

The Total News readership figures are produced by Roy Morgan for ThinkNewsBrands. 

Source: Roy Morgan Research, All People 14+ for the 12 months ending March 2024. All audience data is based on the last 4 weeks averaged over the 12 months to March 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, May 20, 2024

Nine to screen Australia’s most comprehensive coverage of a Paralympics ever seen

With tomorrow marking 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the 9Network today reveals its full hosting and commentary line-up that will lead the most comprehensive broadcast of a Paralympic Games ever screened in Australia. 

Utilising the globally-renowned Wide World of Sports production team, the 9Network will screen the Paralympics across two curated linear channels – Channel 9 and 9Gem – and feature more than 20 dedicated high definition live streams on 9Now. Stan Sport will also screen the Paralympics.   

Across the 9Network, there will be more than 300 hours of Paralympics coverage, with 14 hours a day of live coverage across Channel 9 and 9Gem from the Opening Ceremony on August 28 to the Closing Ceremony on September 8. With 20 streams in full high definition, 9Now will screen every event as well as replays, highlights and behind the scenes.

Viewers will be guided through the competition by some of Australia’s most celebrated Paralympians and Olympians and Nine’s accomplished television hosting team. As Paris wakes up and competition begins, prime time coverage (5.00pm – 10.30pm AEST) will be helmed by Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian Ellie Cole alongside James Bracey and one of the world’s greatest Para-athletes Kurt Fearnley. 

They will then pass the baton to Paralympic gold medallist and former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott and Nine’s Sylvia Jeffreys live at the Mob Hotel in Paris – which will be the home away from home for the Australian Paralympic Team – who will take viewers from 10.30pm – 2.30am AEST. 

The day’s action will be rounded out with Paralympic gold medal swimmer Blake Cochrane alongside Nine’s Roz Kelly from 2.30am – 6.00am AEST.  

Our superstar line up of commentators and experts will reveal what it takes to excel on the world’s biggest sporting stage. The lineup includes Paralympian gold medalists Annabelle Williams, Ryan Scott, Troy Sachs, Kelly Cartwright, Katrina Webb and Tim Matthews; silver medalist John Maclean and Para-triathlete Kate Naess. 

Alongside them will be Olympic champions Sam Willoughby, who acquired tetraplegia after suffering a career-ending injury in 2016; Cate Campbell – commentating on the swimming – and Jess Fox, who will commentate during canoe events. 

Nine’s Director of Sport, Brent Williams, said: “The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has the ability to captivate the world and unite a sports loving nation. It provides a powerful platform to showcase our elite athletes competing on a global stage and to share their journeys with all of Australia. Nine and Wide World of Sports are proud to be the exclusive home of this incredible event and look forward to providing the most comprehensive Paralympic Games coverage ever seen in this country.”

A total of 22 para-sports are scheduled, with a total of 4400 athletes competing across 549 medal events. Viewers will not miss any event featuring an Australian, with 9Now providing 24/7 coverage.

On the path to Paris 2024, the Beyond The Dream documentary series continues in the lead up to the Paralympic Games, going beyond the headlines with unprecedented access to discover the untold stories of some of the world’s greatest Para-athletes. 

Australian Paralympian and three-time gold medallist Curtis McGrath opens his door to cameras to share his personal story in the lead up to the Paralympic Games. 

We also have full access to the inspirational Australian wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers, as we take a look into the back stories that make this team and Paralympic sport so compelling to watch. 

Director of Programming and 9Now, Hamish Turner, said: “As one of the world’s greatest unifying events, we are proud to screen every moment of every event of the Paralympic Games across 9Now’s 20-plus streams and our free to air channels. With our Beyond The Dream documentary series giving viewers a front row seat into the stories of some of the world’s greatest Paralympians in the lead up to the Opening Ceremony, the 9Network’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Games coverage will set the bar for future Paralympics. We cannot wait to cheer on the Australian Paralympic Team as they make our nation proud.”  

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will screen on the 9Network and 9Now live and free, and on Stan Sport, from August 28 – September 8. 

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

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing
amotte@nine.com.au 

Sunday, May 19, 2024