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Olivia Ruello will join Future Women as Head of Employer Partnerships from September 2023. This appointment marks the former Business Chicks CEO’s return to media, events, and professional development for women, as well as signalling a new chapter for Future Women as it celebrates its fifth year of operation.

Future Women’s founder and Managing Director, Helen McCabe said, “Olivia brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and connections to this important new role. She is a rare content creator who understands the needs of clients as well as she does the audience”.

“Olivia will lead a new pillar at Future Women, managing the relationships with Australian employers which are absolutely fundamental to what we do. Olivia and her team will play a critical role in supporting more Australian employers to recruit, retain and promote women, in turn building a more gender equal workforce,” said McCabe.

Ruello joins Future Women from the NSW Government, where she held senior roles in talent management and acquisition. This experience will be essential, as Future Women expands its ground-breaking Jobs Academy program, which connects women who are out of work, with employers that are recruiting.

Ruello was the CEO of Business Chicks from 2016 to 2021 and before that, worked in culture and strategy at CommBank – now a major partner and collaborator of Future Women’s. A long-time champion of women, and advocate for gender equality, Perth-based Ruello will bring new energy and expertise as Future Women expands its operations across Australia.

Future Women’s Deputy Managing Director, Jamila Rizvi said, “I’ve wanted the opportunity to work with Olivia for a long time and am excited by the enormous possibilities that lie ahead. Olivia is smart and strategic, with the necessary experience to take Future Women’s multifaceted relationship with Australian employers to the next level”.

“Australian employers’ understanding of women’s safety and gender inequality has evolved significantly in the past five years. Future Women is determined to keep our country’s collective foot on the accelerator, so that more Australian women can access work that is flexible, fair, and meaningful,” said Rizvi.

Ruello said “I am honoured to join Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi, to establish, develop and lead this new employer partnerships division at Future Women. I look forward to contributing to the next stage of the company’s impressive growth by building partnerships with leading corporate and government organisations that are serious about making work actually work for Australian women.

Future Women provides professional development for women, trains the men they work with and the organisations they work for, to become gender equal. Through content, online learning, events and strategic partnerships, Future Women is proud to be helping tens of thousands of Australian women to connect, learn and lead.

Media opportunities:
Helen McCabe (Future Women’s Founder and Managing Director) Jamila Rizvi (Future Women’s Deputy Managing Director) are available for interviews.

For interviews please contact:
Emily Brooks
emily@futurewomen.com

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The most fiercely contested Ashes series in recent memory goes up a notch with the Fourth Test, exclusive, live and free from 7.30pm AEST Wednesday on the 9Network and 9Now. 

FROM 7.30PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 
STREAM ON 9NOW EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE
CATCH UP WITH MINI-MATCHES AND HIGHLIGHTS ON 9NOW

As the series lands at Old Trafford in Manchester, England need to win to keep it alive while Australia, leading 2-1, must avoid consecutive losses in order to wrap the series up.

Nine’s commentary team is hosted by Roz Kelly, with expert comments from former Australian captain Mark Taylor, Ashes winner Ian Healy and former international Callum Ferguson. Taylor will be joined on the ground by Louise Ransome, with 9News reporter Sam Djodan filing from Old Trafford.

Mark Taylor said: “Australia have another chance to wrap up their first Ashes series win in England since 2001 in Manchester. 

“However, England have renewed confidence and belief after their tight win in the Third Test at Headingley. Australia need runs from their big guns, namely David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith who were kept quiet last time out by the English bowling attack.”

THE ASHES FOURTH TEST ON NINE: BROADCAST TIMES
Every day of play in HD streamed on 9Now

Day 1 – Wednesday, July 19
Sydney                        7.30pm on Channel 9HD 
Melbourne                   7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane                      7.30pm on Channel 9HD 
Adelaide                      7.00pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth                           5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 2 – Thursday, July 20
Sydney                        7.30pm on 9GemHD
Melbourne                   7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane                      7.30pm on 9GemHD
Adelaide                      7.00pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth                            5.30pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 3 – Friday, July 21
Sydney                        7.30pm on 9GemHD
Melbourne                   7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane                      7.30pm on 9GemHD
Adelaide                      7.00pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth                            5.30pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 4 – Saturday, July 22
Sydney                        7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.00pm
Melbourne                   7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane                      7.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 10.00pm
Adelaide                      7.00pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm
Perth                            5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 5 – Sunday, July 23
Sydney                        7.30pm on 9GemHD
Melbourne                   7.30pm on 9GemHD 
Brisbane                      7.30pm on 9GemHD
Adelaide                      7.00pm on 9GemHD
Perth                            5.30pm on 9GemHD

AVAILABLE ON 9NOW

Don’t miss a moment of the Ashes on 9Now, with all the action available following every day of play including:

• Mini-matches of each day’s play
• Highlights of each day of play
• Full session replays
• Every wicket highlights
• Tubby’s Takeaway: Mark Taylor wraps up every day of play
• Plus mini-matches for each Test

SERIES SCHEDULE

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S ASHES LIVE AND FREE ONLY ON NINE

THE ASHES: FOURTH TEST
EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE – 9NETWORK AND 9NOW 
FROM 7.30PM AEST WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Women’s rugby league explodes when Nine becomes the new home of the NRLW for every game, live and free on the 9Network and streamed on 9Now, from Saturday, July 22.

ALL 48 GAMES FREE ON THE 9NETWORK
OR TO STREAM ON 9NOW

BEGINS SATURDAY, JULY 22 
WITH A TRIPLE-HEADER FROM 12.30PM

DEDICATED NRLW SHOW EVERY WEEK – NRLW WRAP

MARLEE SILVA JOINS NINE’S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS

Ahead of a landmark season for the NRLW with the most games played in the competition’s history, players from all 10 clubs were on hand with Nine’s Wide World of Sports to celebrate every game being available to watch for free on the widest reaching platform in the country. 

The 11-week season sees four new teams joining the NRLW competition from the Cronulla Sharks, Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers. 

The new Queensland teams, the Titans and Cowboys, start the season in a triple-header of NRLW games that will feature the reigning premiers, the Knights, at home to the Dragons, and the star-studded heavyweight club battle of Broncos v Roosters.

Nine’s commentary lineup for the 2023 NRLW season will feature former Jillaroos Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson, hosts Emma Lawrence, Danika Mason and newcomer Marlee Silva, plus Roosters captain Millie Boyle, along with support from the entire Wide World of Sports rugby league team. 

Speaking at Nine’s NRLW season launch, reigning premiership-winning captain Millie Boyle said: “I’m so excited for the 2023 season because the expanded schedule, the four new clubs and every game available for free has provided a platform to take the NRLW to the next level.”

“Every club has made significant changes to their rosters, so form guides from last year go out the window. It’s going to be a very closely contested season.

“The women’s game continues to grow, so we hope we can put on a great show and inspire the next generation of NRLW stars to follow in our footsteps.” In an action-packed season draw, the NRLW broadcast schedule will feature four Saturday triple-headers, regular Sunday double-headers leading into NRL Sunday Footy, three prime-time games on Channel 9HD, and two stand-alone Thursday night games during the 2023 NRL finals series. 

From the first week of August there will be nine weekly free-to-air games across the NRL and NRLW, with women’s fixtures leading into men’s games on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

Matching its commitment on the field, Wide World of Sports will broadcast a dedicated  women’s rugby league show on Channel 9 and 9Now titled NRLW Wrap, plus a weekly NRLW podcast with Sims and Silva titled NRLW Weekly. Every NRLW game will be available to stream anywhere at any time on 9Now. 

 LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK AND 9NOW
FROM SATURDAY, JULY 22, AT 12.30PM

Monday, July 17, 2023

Sydney’s 2GB has posted its highest cume for Survey 4 on record and dominated the market as the clear No.1 in total radio and streaming, with a share of 14.3 (up 2.1) and 20.5 respectively. The station posted share increases in all key shifts.

Ben Fordham Live is the definitive No.1 in Breakfast, with a share of 18.1 (up 3.1), while in streaming Fordham has posted an incredible 24.1 share, reinforcing the power of live and local content. 

Celebrating one of the longest winning streaks in history, Ray Hadley has notched up an outstanding 150 consecutive survey wins, to be No.1 in Mornings with a total radio share of 17.0 (up 1.5), and 24.2 in streaming.  

2GB Content Manager, Luke Davis, said: “Sydney has once again declared 2GB as its number one radio station, further proving our status as this city’s go-to destination for news, opinion, sport and entertainment, right across the day and the week.”

“It’s great to see share increases across all key timeslots. Ben Fordham and the team are back to number one in Breakfast, and what can you say about Ray Hadley?! 150 not out… his astounding unbeaten streak on 2GB Mornings reaches another milestone!

“Our team, on air and off, devotes all its energy towards putting the listeners first, and it’s fantastic to see such a resounding response.” 

Further highlights of Radio360 Survey 4 in Sydney: 

• Afternoons with Deborah Knight recorded a share of 8.8 (up 0.9)  (Mon-Fri 12-3pm). 
• Drive with Chris O’Keefe recorded a share of 8.7 (up 1.6) (Mon-Fri 3-6pm).
• Money News with Scott Haywood is No.1 with a share of 13.9 (up 0.1) (Mon-Thurs 7-8pm)
• Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a whopping share of 30.5 (up 7.9) (Mon-Thurs 8pm-12am)   
• Weekends with Michael McLaren is No.1 across both Saturday and Sunday, with an overall share of 16.3 (up 2.3 points) (Sat-Sun 9am-1pm)
• The Continuous Call Team (CCT) is the clear No.1 in NRL coverage 

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 4 2023, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm-12MN, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, CCT Fri 7-11, Sat 1-10, Sun 1-7, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+

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

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

• Nine’s talk stations record highest ever cume for Survey 4
• 2GB and 3AW outright No.1 stations and No.1 in Breakfast and Mornings
• 9Podcasts posts highest listenership on record in June

TOTAL RADIO 

Nine’s talk radio stations have recorded the highest ever cumulative audience for Survey 4 2023, up 3.1% year-on-year. 

Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW are the outright No.1 stations, recording a share of 14.3 (up 2.1) and 14.6 respectively.   

At 2GB, Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast, with a 18.1 share (up 3.1) and Ray Hadley notched up an incredible 150 consecutive survey wins, to be No.1 in Mornings with a 17.0 share (up 1.5). 

3AW Breakfast duo Ross and Russ are Melbourne’s No.1 yet again, with 19.8 and Mornings with Neil Mitchell, the clear leader with 17.0. 

Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “This is a stunning result for Nine Radio. Ray Hadley posts 150 consecutive survey wins; clear number one in Sydney and Melbourne, and even more Australians turning to our live and local content. The Breakfast, Morning and Football teams in Sydney and Melbourne in particular have recorded extraordinary results.”

“And across Total Audio, we have a record number of listeners for Survey 4 – but we don’t take the success for granted and thank our listeners who engage with us each day.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
18.3 (4 markets)	1.932 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “The Total Audio result for Nine Radio is remarkable. The streaming data shows that in the key markets we have double the share of our nearest competitors.”

In Sydney, 2GB recorded a 20.5 share of Streaming audience in Survey 4, while in Breakfast, Ben Fordham posted an impressive 24.1

Melbourne’s 3AW was even more dominant, with 22.7 share of Streaming audience, while Ross and Russ posted an incredible 33.4 in Breakfast.

“As more and more Australians turn to talk they’re embracing our content in the digital environment. It’s clear streaming is the future of our live and local strategy”, said Byrnes.

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
30.5	407,000

PODCASTS 

9Podcasts continued to deliver huge audience growth across June^, posting the highest listenership on record with 1.861 million (up 10% MoM) and 4.704 million downloads (up 7% MoM).

Hannah’s Story remains the most listened to show in the 9Podcasts stable, with the highest audience in June of 262,652 listeners (up 139% MoM) and 451,279 downloads (up 149% MoM). This is followed by the Ben Fordham Live podcast, with 227,192 listeners in June (up 59% MoM) and 430,721 downloads (up 33% YoY). 

A new episode of the blockbuster investigative podcast Liar Liar was released in late May, following the release of the state coroner report into Melissa Caddick’s disappearance. The new episodes and information on the case has continued to drive audience interest, with the podcast drawing in more than 106,389 listeners in June – over a year after the show’s initial release.

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 4 2023, Total Radio, Streaming, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, Nine Radio Afternoons Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Nine Radio Drive Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Cume (000s), Total Radio Commercial Share, Streaming Commercial Share, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR. Commercial share EXCLUDES DAB+ ONLY STATIONS
On record – dating back to survey 1 2004

^Source: Triton Podcast Metrics June 2023, Downloads, listeners, Total Nine, unless otherwise specified.

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

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Award-winning podcast returns, to ask: would you notice the red flags of an abusive relationship?

FW’s award-winning podcast There’s No Place Like Home returns for a second season to uncover the early signs of abusive relationships. Interweaving real life stories from victim-survivors with the testimony of experts, There’s No Place Like Home is a call to action for listeners: Would you notice the red flags in your, or a loved one’s, relationship?

In the new series, launching on Tuesday 11 July 2023, audiences will meet eight victim-survivors who have generously shared their own experiences. Through the lens of their stories, There’s No Place Like Home explores the most common forms of non-physical abuse, including surveillance, gaslighting, love-bombing and financial abuse.

“In this season of There’s No Place Like Home victim-survivors and their loved ones share harrowing stories of a kind of abuse that is too often dismissed or disbelieved,” says FW founder and Managing Director, Helen McCabe.

“Abuse doesn’t always look like cuts or bruises. In fact we know from evidence that when a woman is murdered by her intimate partner, it is often the first time that person has behaved violently towards her”.

There’s No Place Like Home is hosted by Tarang Chawla whose own sister Nikita was murdered by her husband in 2015. Episodes explore what non-physical abuse looks like, what it feels like, and – most importantly – what to do if you suspect it’s happening to you or someone you care about.

Statistically, an estimated eight million Australians will have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from the age of 15. One in every four women, and one in thirteen men, have experienced partner violence. And based on analysis in 2015, violence against women in Australia costs our country more than $22 billion every year.

“Right now there are countless Australians out there who are worried something isn’t right in their relationship or the relationship of someone they love,” says Future Women’s Deputy Managing Director and series producer Jamila Rizvi.

“There’s No Place Like Home is a resource – backed by the advice of experts – that will mean more of us are able to recognise the patterns of power and control that underpin abusive behaviour.”

There’s No Place Like Home is a Future Women collaboration with Commonwealth Bank, which is supporting long-term financial independence for victim-survivors of financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter.

“We are pleased to be supporting a second season of There’s No Place Like Home to help more Australians understand and acknowledge the many forms that domestic and family violence can take,” says CommBank Group Executive, Human Resources, Sian Lewis.

“Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of domestic violence and coercive control in Australia. CommBank Next Chapter is here to help end this abuse and support people on their road to long-term financial independence”.

There’s No Place Like Home articulates FW and CommBank’s vision for an Australian future in which domestic and family violence has been eradicated.

There’s No Place Like Home episodes will be released weekly from Tuesday 11 July 2023.

Listen to the podcast trailer and subscribe on Spotify, Apple or Google Play
Visit the official website
Follow @Futurewomen on Instagram and Twitter
More information on Commbank’s Next Chapter

Media opportunities:

Several victim-survivors featured in this podcast are available for TV, radio and print interviews and can be publicly identified. Other survivors can be interviewed under pseudonyms without revealing their identity.

Alex Bunton – Canberra
Alex is a professional Australian basketballer who met her perpetrator at the height of her career: she had just won a World Cup silver medal with the Opals but was in a vulnerable place personally, having had 11 knee surgeries and knowing that soon she’d have to retire. When she fell pregnant to her perpetrator and the violence escalated, she knew she had to leave. The tippling point was when her partner drained their bank account on her birthday. Alex can speak to love bombing, isolation, gaslighting, financial abuse and being a person in the public spotlight who has experienced abuse.

*Stacey (not her real name) – Melbourne
Stacey* is a victim-survivor who is now training to work in the family violence sector. She met her perpetrator when she was 20 years old and they have children together. Her abuse was exacerbated by her perpetrator’s addiction to alcohol and then to ice. Stacey can speak to financial abuse and abuse through the court system as well as surveillance and tech-facilitated abuse including email hacking and doctored photos.

Sue and Lloyd Clarke – Brisbane
Lloyd and Sue Clarke are the parents of Hannah Clarke and the grandparents of Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey, who were murdered by Hannah’s husband, the children’s father, in February of 2020. They campaign to HALT (these initials stand for Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey) domestic violence in this country, primarily by building awareness around coercive control through their Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation. They can speak to jealousy, technological surveillance, and the impact of non-physical abuse on broader family. They make the point that they too were victims of Hannah’s killer’s coercive control.

Helen McCabe (Future Women’s Founder and Managing Director) Jamila Rizvi (Future Women’s Deputy Managing Director) and family violence experts are also available to speak.

For all interviews, assets and audio or further information, please contact:
Alice Dodge – The Comms Suite
alice@thecommssuite.com.au

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Legendary broadcaster, Ray Hadley, has today celebrated an historic 150th consecutive ratings win – one of the longest winning streaks of all time.

Today’s ratings from Gfk Survey 4 saw The Ray Hadley Morning Show record a 17 share, up 1.5 points – solidifying Hadley’s dominance as Sydney’s No.1 live and local broadcaster for more than 19 years. His unbeaten streak started in Survey 4, 2004. 

On this significant milestone, Ray Hadley said: “In the greater scheme of things it’s not the most important story I’ll deal with today but it’s gratifying and means I’ve been number one since mid-2004. Let’s hope for 151!”

Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone, said: “Ray Hadley is a once in a lifetime broadcaster who is unmatched in versatility and work ethic. Ray’s loyalty to his listeners and their welfare is the cornerstone of his success. He deserves every success.”

Hadley remains the most decorated radio host in Australian Commercial Radio Award (ACRA) history, with 33 awards and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. 

After 19 successful years broadcasting at 2UE, Hadley joined 2GB in late 2001 and on 4th March 2002, The Ray Hadley Morning Show first went to air. Hadley is also the founding member of The Continuous Call Team (CCT) which re-shaped sports radio shows, and remains unbeaten since 1992. 

He still calls rugby league for 2GB and his tally includes thousands of NRL games, 33 Grand Finals and tomorrow night he will call his 96th State of Origin.

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 4 2023, Share, Cume (000s), Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, AP10+, unless otherwise specified

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

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The series may be won but there are still scores to be settled when State of Origin III is exclusive, live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now on Wednesday at 7.00pm AEST.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

CAPTAINS CAMS ON 9NOW: 
DALY CHERRY-EVANS AND JAMES TEDESCO

Billy Slater’s Queenslanders are gunning for a series whitewash, the first since 2010, in their quest for domination and a place in Origin history as only the fifth Maroons team in 42 years to win a series 3-0.

The New South Wales Blues have opted for a facelift by naming seven new players as coach Brad Fittler hunts a win to avoid embarrassment on home soil in Sydney.

Rabbitohs stars Cody Walker, Cameron Murray and Keaon Koloamatangi line up in the starting side skippered by James Tedesco, while Knights outside back Bradman Best makes his debut after stating his hatred for Queensland in the lead-up to the game.

Wide World of Sports’ exclusive Origin coverage will be hosted by James Bracey and feature the biggest names in modern rugby league history, with Origin legends Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Paul Vautin and Paul Gallen on hand to dissect every moment of the action.

Rounding out the team is Danika Mason, delivering all the breaking news in the lead-up to kick-off, along with Allana Ferguson, and Mathew Thompson in the commentary box, where he will be joined by two of the greatest ever NSW and Queensland representatives, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith. 

Plus, 9Now will stream the game live with three additional second-screen streams to choose from, ensuring viewers won’t miss a thing:

• Player Cam NSW – James Tedesco
• Player Cam QLD – Daly Cherry-Evans
• Spidercam – An eagle-eye view of play to take you that little bit closer to the action

And after the game you can catch up with 9Now mini-match for all the best bits in a 20-minute breakdown.

STATE OF ORIGIN III – NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND
LIVE from Accor Stadium, Sydney

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

THE BUILD-UP TO ORIGIN III ON NINE

100% FOOTY – Monday, July 10 at 9.00pm
The biggest opinions from the voices who count. Host James Bracey deciphers all the headlines with Phil “Gus” Gould, Paul Gallen and Danny Weidler.

SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all. 

FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH – The eighth rugby league Immortal, Andrew Johns, previews Origin III with special guests Millie Boyle, Danny Buderus and Adam Reynolds. 
9Now and YouTube.

QUEENSLANDER – The Sunshine State’s favourite sons, Wally “The King” Lewis and Darren Lockyer, give their Maroon-coloured preview of how the Queenslanders are shaping up for Origin III. Available on 9Now and YouTube.

STATE OF ORIGIN III
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, AT 7.00PM
EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD 

Monday, July 10, 2023

Uncover the full story of Lynette Dawson’s disappearance when the true-crime series The Murder of Lyn Dawson premieres this Sunday at 8pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

In January 1982, when Lynette Dawson, a loving mother and wife, vanished, her husband, Christopher Dawson, claimed that she had called him and told him she needed time away. While almost everyone, including the police, believed his story, those closest to Lynette knew it didn’t add up and that she would have never abandoned her two little girls. 

Over two Sunday nights, this special program presents revelations about the 40-year fight for justice by those who never wavered in their belief that Lynette didn’t walk out on her family. 

The Murder of Lyn Dawson is told through Chris and Lyn’s daughter Shanelle, the detective who helped bring Dawson to justice, Damian Loone, and the determined reporter who put the case in the spotlight with his viral podcast The Teacher’s Pet, Hedley Thomas. 

At the heart of the series is Shanelle Dawson, as she realises that what she has been told her whole life is a lie, and her journey towards the truth: that her mother loved her and would never have left on her own free will. In embracing this reality, Shanelle must also come to terms with the fact that her beloved father is a liar and a murderer. 

A mixture of archival imagery, recreations, news sources and interviews pieces together the case from the time Lynette went missing to the remaining unanswered question: where is her body? And will Dawson ever admit to his awful crimes? 

THE MURDER OF LYN DAWSON
BEGINS SUNDAY, JULY 9, AT 8.00PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
EPISODES 1-2 AVAILABLE ON NINE MEDIA ROOM

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

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Get ready, Australia. The country’s No. 1 renovation reality program is just around the corner and promises to be the most electrifying yet.

In 2023 The Block celebrates an incredible 19th season and viewers are set to be treated to a blockbuster series like no other.

The mother of all reality programs continues to reinvent itself and this year’s series promises a number of exciting firsts.

State versus state rivalry will be ignited as our five couples will each be flying the flag for their homeland states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

And in a move set to push our contestants to the brink, all teams will be given the arduous task of creating secondary accommodation on their properties. While adding value and something special to each home, will the extra workload be enough to tip one of our couples over the edge?

Set in the family-friendly suburb of Hampton East, this year’s series of the multi Logie Award winning program features five houses designed and built in the 1950s. Located on the aptly named Charming Street, these grand old dames are now aged in their 70s and are overdue for a contemporary update. Will our fresh-faced Blockheads be up to the challenge?

The five couples in contention for Block glory are: 

• Personal assistant Eliza (37) and integration producer Liberty Paschke (34) – sisters from VIC
• Firefighter Kyle (36) and teaching aide Leslie Cottone (34) – parents from WA
• First aid officer Leah (32) and builder Ash Milton (38) – parents from QLD
• Project manager Kristy (34) and safety officer Brett Beams (34) – married from SA
• Architect Steph (27) and start-up worker Gian Ottavio (27) – married from NSW

Gold Logie-winning host Scott Cam, back for his 17th series of The Block, is promising a series like no other. 

“This series is guaranteed to be a dead-set blockbuster,” he said.

“Our five new teams from across the country are all fired up to make their home states proud. But wait until you see their shock when they find out they’re building not one, but two new abodes, as we throw in a granny flat for good measure. And in a Block first, this year we give all teams their full building schedule ahead of time. Buckle up, Australia. The Block 2023 offers more twists, turns and curve-balls than ever before.”

Scott’s co-host Shelley Craft agrees that this year’s time warp back to the 1950s will provide plenty of surprises along the journey.  

“This series’ houses may seem charming on the surface, but our contestants will be in for a shock as they uncover a host of pitfalls not evident upon first inspection,” she said.

“While there are plenty of laughs to be had, viewers can expect an equal number of tears.”

Plus, for the first time in over a decade, a new judge joins Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker.

Real estate expert, Marty Fox, who has sold two houses on The Block before – Harry and Tash’s in Brighton in 2020, and Rachel and Ryan’s in Gisborne in 2022 – will tag-team judging on Sunday nights as Neale partly steps back this season. 

This year The Block also celebrates 20 years since the first series in Bondi went to air and changed the Australian television landscape forever. 

Executive Producer Julian Cress, who created the show with fellow EP David Barbour, says the 20-year birthday is a fantastic achievement. 

“We thought we were pretty lucky to get the show on air in the first year we made it,” he said

“Just getting The Block commissioned was a huge achievement and there is no way we thought we would still be here making the show 20 years later.

“But the great thing about it is we all still love making the show, and no two series of The Block are ever the same, as these five new teams will truly prove this year!”

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Thursday, July 6, 2023