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The Age’s journalism has been recognised by the Melbourne Press Club with a record 44 nominations at this year’s Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism. 

The masthead, which celebrates its 170th anniversary later this year, dominated the shortlist, with nominations across 22 categories, alongside that of The Sydney Morning Herald and Good Weekend.  

Work by journalists, photographers, artists and designers at the mastheads have been shortlisted, including nominations for The Age’s Nick McKenzie and the Herald’s Kate McClymont in the Graham Perkin Journalist of the Year category.

The Age’s Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall are both finalists for the Harry Gordon Sports Journalist of the Year alongside the Herald’s Tom Decent.

“This list of nominations is a ringing endorsement of The Age’s relentless pursuit of public interest journalism and commitment to providing a truly Victorian perspective on news, sport and life in this state,” said The Age editor Patrick Elligett.

“I’m immensely proud to work with the accomplished nominees, and indeed all the reporters, editors, photographers and others in our newsroom who uphold these commitments every day.”  

Full list of nominations can be found HERE

The 29th Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism will be held on Friday, March 15.

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

Monday, March 4, 2024

From the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip, get ready to hit the jackpot for Nine’s 2024 NRL season launch on Channel 9HD and 9Now this Sunday from 3.00pm AEDT.

Superstars of the NRL’s two heavyweight clubs, Reece Walsh, James Tedesco, Adam Reynolds, Joey Manu and Ezra Mam, will have plenty of aces up their sleeves when they run out onto Allegiant Stadium, just weeks after it hosted the NFL’s Superbowl LVIII.

The history-making fixture is not to be missed, and footy fans can enjoy a huge day of footy from 1.00pm, with a special behind-the-scenes look at the epic 2023 NRL Grand Final in the final episode of a special two hour screening of Undisputed, plus live crosses to Las Vegas on the Today Show and the season premiere of the rebranded Sunday sports panel show: Wide World of Sports.

On the sideline in Las Vegas for Nine’s Wide World of Sports will be Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason. 

In commentary is rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns, Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater and Mat Thompson, while Broncos legend Darren Lockyer joins the panel with host James Bracey.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Sydney/Melbourne AEDT      3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now
Brisbane AEST                      2.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD, stream free on 9Now

SPECIAL SCREENING – UNDISPUTED: PANTHERS 2023 FINALS DOCUMENTARY

Before 2024 season kick-off, Wide World of Sports will exclusively go behind the scenes with the defending champions in Undisputed, Penrith Panthers, reliving their incredible comeback 2023 Grand Final win from with a two hour screening covering their 2023 finals run at 1.00pm AEDT Sunday, when episode 3 of Undisputed is shown on Channel 9HD.

Fans can also stream Undisputed on 9Now. Watch here

LAS VEGAS NRL 2024 SEASON KICK-OFF
SYDNEY ROOSTERS v BRISBANE BRONCOS
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, FROM 3.00PM AEDT
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD AND 9NOW

Thursday, February 29, 2024

NRL on Nine is in a league of its own. With the 2024 Telstra NRL Premiership season kicking off this weekend, brands have more league to leverage across Nine’s unrivalled Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing assets than ever before.

With more than 145 games free and live for all Australians on the 9Network – including the exclusive expanded Women’s State of Origin three game series as well as the blockbuster NRL Grand Final and men’s Origin series – brands partnering with Nine not only have more opportunities to connect with viewers, but will experience a marketing platform underpinned by the globally-renowned Wide World of Sports brand.     

This year will see Full Season Partners Harvey Norman, McDonald’s, Sportsbet and Telstra return, each leveraging the breadth of Nine’s content ecosystem of NRL, NRLW, the exclusive men’s and women’s State of Origin, the NRL Grand Final and every finals game. 

This coverage enables brands to connect with league fans across WWOS’s huge ecosystem of over 30 weeks of continuous content, including a reach of more than two million listeners per week across Nine’s total audio platform. 

Nine’s NRL coverage on 9Now last year saw growth of 36% year-on-year, and a Total Television audience of more than 5.5 million Australians tuned into the Grand Final.   

“Over the last three years WWOS has established an unrivalled mega marketing platform for brands,” said Matt Granger, Nine’s Director of Sales – Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

“In 2024, we have more partners leveraging Nine’s rugby league content ecosystem across Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing than ever before. Our returning and new partners are testimony to the power of the reach and effectiveness of Nine and WWOS to deliver for brands. Following a record season in 2023, we can’t wait for round one to start in Vegas.”

Chemist Warehouse, Isuzu UTE, Kia Australia, RAM Trucks, Tradie Beer, Youi Insurance and Westpac are also returning as sponsors, while Lion is joining as a new sponsor. 

NRL on Nine provides brands with a platform to connect with rugby league fans through a 24/7 ecosystem that includes Wide World of Sport every Sunday, SundayFooty Show, 100% Footy, NRLWrap and extra 9Now programming – such as the exclusive Panthers documentary: Undisputed, podcasts through 9Podcasts and a Total Audio proposition through WWOS Continuous Call Team, as well as powerful opportunities through Total Publishing.

Nine’s commitment to help grow the NRLW will see every game live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now, as well as the exclusive broadcast of the new extended three game NRLW State of Origin.  

The 9Network’s NRL season kicks off this Sunday, March 3. 

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

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Get ready to embark on a journey of transformation and inspiration when Renovate or Rebuild returns for its highly anticipated second season, Saturday, March 2, at 3.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Renovate or Rebuild features a dynamic team of experts including interior designer James Treble, former Blockheads and fan-favourites Jimmy and Tam, and renowned Brisbane architect Paul Butterworth.  

Together, they guide homeowners through the challenging process of deciding whether to renovate their  existing homes or embark on the adventure of rebuilding from scratch. 

In the season premiere, viewers will meet Lisa and her rescue dog Nala. Lisa is the owner of a tired Queenslander in inner-city Brisbane in need of a makeover. With the help of Jimmy and Tam, she faces the  challenge of revitalising her beloved home, before deciding whether to renovate or rebuild.  

Each week viewers will watch the experts helping families from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria  blend passion, creativity, and a touch of rivalry as they transform their homes from drab to fab.  

Renovate or Rebuild is a local series for the 9Network made by North Light Productions. 

ALL NEW: RENOVATE OR REBUILD 
RETURNS SATURDAY, MARCH 2, AT 3.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
#RENOVATEORREBUILD @CHANNEL9 

For further information, please contact:
Bayley Howe
9Network Publicity  
bayleyhowe@nine.com.au

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION has you covered this Mardi Gras weekend, with everything to get hyped, party on, and recover to streaming free, live and On Demand via 9Now.

All weekend long, we’ll be streaming tailored queer content including Out TV shows, first run of a new Aussie LGBTQIA+ interview series, queer music playlists and originally shot queer comedy with the clowns from the Two Queers Comedy Festival, Nina Oyama, Lou Wall, Jenna Suffern, and Brendan Hancock. 

Alex Arnott, Channel Manager for PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION said: “Pride and PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION are a match made in queer heaven. We’re stoked to be bringing a range of content from Australia and beyond to uplift LGBTQIA+ stories and add to the magic and mayhem.”

On Saturday night, it’s time to grab your dancing shoes as we bring the party to your place with back to back bangers fit for a kween. PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION’s Pride Party will feature tunes from the likes of G Flip, Dyan Tai, Jawbreakers, Touch Sensitive, PNAU, and Peking Duk. Catch it Live on PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION.

Then, when you’re in need of a hangover remedy, join us on the couch on Sunday for a drag extravaganza with Call Me Mother, the Canadian drag competition show that’s giving RuPaul a run for her money. Catch the marathon of season 2 kicking off Sunday from midday. 

Finally, to wind down the weekend we’re launching a brand new show, VA Media’s My First Time – a series showcasing remarkable queer Aussie’s, like Aurelia St Clair and Kween Kong, sharing their stories. Full of heart, and moments to make you laugh, cry and think, you can catch the first episode from 8pm live and On Demand.

PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION – streaming live and On Demand on 9Now.

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

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

It is every family’s nightmare. A mother goes out on her regular morning jog, and never returns. In a special edition of Under Investigation on Wednesday night, Liz Hayes and a team of experts travel to the Victorian regional city of Ballarat to delve into the mysterious disappearance of 51-year-old Samantha Murphy.

The team, which includes veteran missing persons specialist Valentine Smith, former Victorian detective Damian Marrett and mineshaft explorer Raymond Shaw, will examine bush trails and retrace Samantha Murphy’s steps when she set out from her home on her early morning run on February 4.

The team will also hear from Sissy Austin, who survived a brutal attack while also jogging in the bushland a year before Samantha Murphy’s disappearance. Her exclusive presence at the Under Investigation War Table offers the team invaluable insights and local knowledge.

Under Investigation will also analyse the critical evidence that may ultimately solve this mystery. Technology specialist Nigel Phair will follow Samantha’s digital footsteps and the vital data collected from the phone she was carrying and the watch she was wearing – extraordinary digital clues to her last movements.

As the pressing question lingers – Where is Samantha Murphy? – Liz Hayes and her team of experts embark on a quest to uncover the answer in this special edition of Under Investigation, Wednesday at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

#UInvestigate with Liz Hayes on @Channel9 & 9NOW
LIKE Under Investigation on Facebook
FOLLOW Under Investigation on Instagram
FOLLOW Under Investigation on Twitter

For further information, please contact:
Madison Long
9Network Publicity
madison.long@nine.com.au

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Even more Australians are tuning into the Nine Podcast Network in 2024, with Triton data for January showing 16% growth month-on-month across both catch up radio podcasts and the original podcast slate.

The listener surge underscores Nine’s commitment to delivering high-quality, entertaining, informative and captivating content that resonates with all Australians as the network builds its position as a premier destination for local podcast content. 

Nine Radio catch up podcast listeners grew 43% MoM, boosted by impressive growth across 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live up 71%, 3AW’s Breakfast with Ross and Russ up 73%, and Wide World Of Sports up 75%.

9Podcasts original podcasts delivered a remarkable 114% listener increase, compared to the same time last year, powered by a growing slate of premium podcasts, including 9News Podcast, Prime Time with Bec Wilson and The Elliot Exchange. 

In addition to this impressive audience growth, 2024 sees returning favourites, Six Tackles With Gus, The Official Married At First Sight Podcast, and Neil Mitchell Asks Why, and a premium slate of new must-listen content including Try Before You Die, The Missing Campers Trial and AdMission.

“We are thrilled to see such significant growth in our audience numbers, reaffirming the popularity and relevance of our content in the Australian podcasting landscape,” said Mia Stern, Head of Podcasts at Nine Podcast Network. 

“As we continue to expand our offerings, we remain committed to delivering premium content that entertains and informs our listeners, while providing advertisers with unparalleled opportunities to connect with our engaged and diverse audiences in intimate listening moments.”

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, January  1-31 2024, Downloads, Listeners. 

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

Monday, February 26, 2024

Nine has today announced the appointment of Ian De Vlieger to Director of Enterprise Technology Services. De Vlieger will join Nine’s technology leadership team and report to Chief Information and Technology Officer, Memo Hayek.

De Vlieger is a senior IT professional with more than two decades’ industry experience and will take on a strategic role at Nine, overseeing responsibility for its IT Service Management, Digital Workplace/End User Compute, and Applications Support teams. 

As Director of Enterprise Technology Services, De Vlieger will be instrumental in driving the convergence of Nine’s technology and business objectives to continue to deliver world-class experiences for audiences, partners and employees, leading into the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

Prior to joining Nine, De Vlieger has held senior IT roles at a range of major corporations, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Coca-Cola Amatil, Ausgrid, Wesfarmers and Qantas.

Nine’s Chief Information and Technology Officer, Memo Hayek said: “Ian is an exceptional leader with proven success in leading teams to deliver innovative IT solutions and drive optimal commercial outcomes. His expertise has been honed in dynamic IT environments across aviation, energy, FMCG and managed services, and he brings a customer-first approach to developing and implementing IT strategies that will be invaluable at Nine. We look forward to him joining the team.” 

On his new role, Ian De Vlieger said: “I’m delighted to join the Nine team during this exciting time with the Olympics and Paralympics fast approaching. I look forward to working with the technology teams and the broader business to deliver innovative digital solutions for our customers.”

Ian De Vlieger commences as Nine’s Director of Enterprise Technology Services on 26 February. 

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

Monday, February 26, 2024

The Age has once again maintained its lead as Victoria’s most read masthead, with a cross platform readership of 4.8 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 800,000 people.   

The Monday to Friday print edition recorded growth of 2% year-on-year – a faster acceleration than its competitor – to record a readership of 281,000, while the Saturday edition saw annual growth of 3% with 431,000 print readers. In the last four weeks 1.152 million people on average have read a print edition of The Age.  

Across The Age and the Herald, the prestigious Good Weekend has grown its audience and continues to be Saturday’s most read magazine insert across News South Wales and Victoria, attracting an average issue print readership of 767,000, which is up 6% on this time last year. 

Sunday Life recorded an average issue print readership of 395,000; Domain recorded annual growth of 2% with an average issue print readership of 521,000, while the country’s most prestigious food news brand, Good Food, recorded a Total News readership of 1.7 million.

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.2 million* Australians across print and digital.

“Our own readership analysis shows Victorians are highly engaged with our unique coverage of Victoria on both our print and digital platforms,” said Patrick Elligett, editor of The Age.

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

Source: Roy Morgan Research, All People 14+. All audience data is based on the last 4 weeks averaged over the 12 months to December 2023. *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!. Good Food data is based on July 2023 – December 2023 due to the relaunch of the site.

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

Monday, February 26, 2024

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.

In the last four weeks, 1.1 million people have read a print edition of the Financial Review, with the masthead’s print & digital quarterly growth of 3% outpacing The Australian, which recorded no growth for the same period.

The Monday to Friday print edition continued to record massive annual growth of 31% year-on-year, for an average issue readership of 261,000, while quarterly growth of 7% marks the Financial Review’s highest quarterly result since 2019. 

The AFR Weekend Saturday print edition has a readership of 183,000, posting annual growth of 13%. 

Highlighting the strength of the Financial Review’s digital offering, 76% of AFR readers engage with the masthead’s online publication, which has grown since last quarter. 

The Australian Financial Review Magazine continues to dominate Australia’s monthly magazine insert figures, with a print readership of 519,000, which has seen quarterly growth of 4% – its fifth consecutive quarter of growth – and annual growth of 21%. This is the highest quarterly growth result since December 2019.    

Nine’s Total Publishing assets reach a de-duplicated audience of 16.2 million* Australians across print and digital.

The Financial Review’s Editor in Chief, Michael Stutchbury, said the masthead had posted two successive quarters of quarterly growth, driven by award-winning journalism such as its PwC and Qantas coverage.

Premium digital subscriptions also grew strongly over the second half of 2023, as highlighted by Nine Entertainment’s results last week. 

“Notwithstanding last year’s talk about news fatigue, we’ve started 2024 with record digital readership according to our internal dashboard,” Stutchbury said. 

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

Source: Roy Morgan Research, All People 14+. All audience data is based on the last 4 weeks averaged over the 12 months to December 2023. *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! 

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

Monday, February 26, 2024