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Australia’s swimmers will take on the best in the world on the road to Paris 2024 in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, exclusive, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now from Fukuoka in Japan.

AUSTRALIAN DOLPHINS VS WORLD ON 9NETWORK AND 9NOW

STREAM ANYWHERE, ANYTIME FOR FREE ONLY ON 9NOW

With competition this week in water polo, diving, marathon and artistic swimming on 9Now, the action really heats up from Sunday, July 23, when the fastest fish dive into the pool for the finals, which will be broadcast in prime time from 9.00pm over eight nights. 

The opening night of coverage features the box-office women’s 400m freestyle event with Australia’s Ariarne Titmus against American superstar Katie Ledecky and Canadian world record holder Summer McIntosh in a mouthwatering race.

Australia has the fastest females in the world, with Emma McKeon, Kaylee McKeown, Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan all set to star in Fukuoka. 

The men’s field will include our 200m breaststroke world record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook, 100m freestyle Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers, 400m freestyle reigning world champion Elijah Winnington, and the son of former world champion Hayley Lewis, Kai Taylor.

Shaping up to our best men are Chalmers’ 100m freestyle rival, Romania’s David Popovici, and Irish 1500m distance sensation Daniel Wiffen.

Also in action is Aussie young gun and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sam Short, 19, who will contest the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle events and is tipped to be one of the stars of the Paris Olympics. 

In commentary for Nine’s Wide World of Sports will be swimming legends Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney and Ellie Cole, joined by race caller Mat Thompson and host Nick McArdle.

Ian Thorpe said: “Fukuoka is a very important place in the history of both World Aquatics and my own. I took part in my first international competition there as a 14-year-old and it was also the location where I was fortunate enough to be the first swimmer to win six gold medals at one World Championships and broke multiple world records.

“I look forward to seeing how the Australian swim team can perform against the rest of the world in their lead-up to next year’s Olympic Games.”

Paralympic swimming legend Ellie Cole spoke of her excitement at joining Thorpe and Rooney. 

“It’s an honour to be on the legendary Nine Wide World of Sports Commentary team for the World Aquatics Championships and bring the excitement, passion and love for our sport to viewers around the world,” she said.

Brent Williams, Nine’s Director of Sport, said: “The Australian Dolphins squad already comprises a host of household names and superstars, but the emerging talent is just as exciting. Wide World of Sports will be showcasing these champions taking on the very best in the world across Nine’s broadcast platforms.

“This is the biggest event on the aquatics calendar in 2023 and our experts Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney and Ellie Cole will cover every race. Whether you are a fan of swimming, diving, water polo or artistic swimming, you can catch all the action live and free, anytime or anywhere on 9Now.”

The 2023 World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka will be available to watch exclusive, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now until July 30.

Fans will receive coverage of every heat and every final every day.

WHERE TO WATCH: WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS FUKUOKA ON NINE

Diving until July 22 – Streamed on 9Now 
Quota positions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are up for grabs in the diving, with Rio bronze medallist Maddison Keeney headlining a 10-strong Australian team.

High Diving from July 25-27 – Streamed on 9Now
Two-time world champion Rhiannan Iffland will be in action in the women’s 20m high dive. Iffland has won the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series for the last six years and is unbeaten at the midpoint of the 2023 season.

Water Polo until July 29 – Streamed on 9Now
In the water polo, the Aussie men’s team will be hoping to bounce back from a loss to Greece in the opening match when the Sharks play the USA on Wednesday. 

Artistic Swimming until July 22 – Streamed on 9Now
Australia will compete in Tuesday night’s final of the mixed team technical event, while on Thursday spots for Paris go on the line in the team free routine.

Marathon Swimming until July 20 – Streamed on 9Now

Swimming – Broadcast on 9Network and 9Now

WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS FUKUOKA
WATCH ON THE 9NETWORK, STREAM ON 9NOW
LIVE AND FREE UNTIL JULY 30 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

As the home of the NRLW, Nine’s commitment to growing the 2023 season – which kicks off this Saturday – will see all 48 games screened live and free, a dedicated weekly women’s rugby league show and brand integration spread across an unrivalled Total TV, Total Audio and Total Publishing landscape. 

Featuring market-leading and innovative live-in-play Total TV opportunities for brands that only Nine can deliver, the NRLW provides a powerful platform for brands to connect with one of the fastest growing elite sports in Australia. The 9Network and 9Now will screen more than 100 hours of this season’s NRLW live and free.

With the globally-renowned Wide World of Sports team producing a dedicated weekly women’s league show, NRLW Wrap, hosted by former Jillaroos Ruan Sims and Allana Ferguson, and Emma Lawrence, the program will complement the 11-week season. Ruan, Emma and Allana will also feature in the NRLW-specific commentary team alongside Roosters captain Millie Boyle, newcomer Marlee Silva and WWOS’ Danika Mason. There will also be a dedicated podcast NRLW WEEKLY.

As teams finalise preparations before this weekend’s kickoff, sponsors and partners of Nine’s broadcast can be revealed, with five of Nine’s NRL home and away season sponsors – Harvey Norman, Telstra, McDonald’s, Westpac and Chemist Warehouse – extending their commitment into the NRLW. 

Creative brand integration will enhance the broadcast, including a new half-time Chemist Warehouse & Ostelin ‘Strong Moment’ which will celebrate inspirational moments of strength from the first half. Westpac will help launch their NRLW sponsorship by bringing their Red Zone integration to Nine’s coverage, helping unpack all of the action from the attacking 20 metres for fans at home.

“The NRLW has proven itself an elite competition featuring the world’s best female rugby league players and athletes. It has been fantastic to see our partners get behind the expanded season as the women’s game is supercharged to new heights. I can’t wait to watch this exciting new chapter and evolution of women’s sport in Australia across the Total TV screens of Nine,” said Matthew Granger, Nine’s Director of Sales – Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Nine’s Director of Content Partnerships – Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Anne Gruber, said: “Since the NRLW first hit our screens, the competition has gone from strength to strength and this year Nine is proud to support the biggest evolution of the sport and allow brands the opportunity to leverage this incredible platform. Our suite of marketing solutions, talent and expertise positions Nine as the new Home of NRLW,” Gruber said.

The NRLW kicks off this Saturday, July 22 live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now. Every NRLW game will be available to stream anywhere at any time on 9Now. 

High res pic HERE

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

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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