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East meeting West, magic men Cameron Munster and Latrell Mitchell up to their dazzling tricks, and Nicho Hynes shines on Sunday Arvo Footy, this week in NRL Round 5 on Channel 9HD or streaming for free on 9Now.

THURSDAY: ROOSTERS v EELS, FRIDAY: RABBITOHS v STORM
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OVER 140 GAMES AVAILABLE FREE IN 2023

In the closest start to an NRL season in years, the round begins on Thursday Night Footy with a classic East v West battle between the Roosters and the Eels. 

Both teams are chasing back-to-back wins. James Tedesco’s Roosters want to stamp more authority on their new home ground, Allianz Stadium, while Mitch Moses, whose golden point field goal sunk the premiers last week, will be plotting to take down the Tricolours in tandem with Clint Gutherson.   

Rugby league fans are in for a magic show on Friday Night Footy when two attacking wizards, the Storm’s Cameron Munster and Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell, produce their book of tricks.

The Storm have won seven of their last eight games against the Rabbitohs, but the Bunnies are on the hunt for back-to-back wins against the Storm for the first time in club history.

Sunday Arvo Footy shines this week with Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes planning a feeding frenzy when his Sharks meet the Warriors. 

The Warriors have started the season solidly with three wins, but face a tough task against the well-drilled Sharks at their home, a ground that has been dubbed the Bermuda Triangle for away teams by commentators. 

Nine’s Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to the ground for its commentary team this week, one of more than 140 rugby league games it is bringing viewers for free in 2023. 

NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 5
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD OR TO STREAM ON 9NOW

Thursday, March 30
KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY– ROOSTERS v EELS, LIVE from Allianz Stadium. 
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Sonny Bill Williams and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.
Sydney                       7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now 
Melbourne                  7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                     7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                          4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Friday, March 31

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS v STORM, LIVE from Accor Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Allana Ferguson and Peter Psaltis. 
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason. 
Sydney                       7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                  7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                     7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                          4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Sunday, April 2

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – SHARKS v WARRIORS, LIVE from Pointsbet Stadium. 
Host and commentators: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Ruan Sims, Brad Fittler, Phil Gould and Mat Thompson. 
Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Paul Gallen.
Sydney                        3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                      3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                   3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                      2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                           1.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE

THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater, with host Mark Levy. Listen here.

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 on 9NOW
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler. Available on 9Now or as a podcast.

IMMORTAL BEHAVIOUR on 9NOW
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through his unique lens. Now available as a podcast.

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, April 2, from 11.00am AEDT
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence. 

100% FOOTY – Monday, April 3, from TIME  AEDT
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Danny Weidler has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control. 

STREAM NRL FOR FREE ON 9NOW
FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 30, at 7.30PM AEDT

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Two powerhouses of Australian media, PEDESTRIAN and The Betoota Advocate are blasting into your eye and ear holes tomorrow with their new entertainment vodcast collab, The Show Off, available on 9Now and all good podcast services. 

After years of not-so-passive aggressive online banter between the two sites, PEDESTRIAN’s Head of Editorial, Josephine Rozenberg-Clarke along with The Betoota Advocate’s Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter Effie Bateman and Sports Reporter (and token bloke) Wendell Hussey will form an unholy union to give viewers and listeners their spicy takes on the biggest moments in streaming, film and pop culture each week.

From which new series you need to be obsessing over right now, to an in-depth dissection of *that* pivotal Pedro Pascal moment, to which celeb has been canceled so hard they’re now worthy of an “In Memoriam” – no entertainment stone will be left unturned on The Show Off.

It’s the collab Aussies didn’t know they needed – perfect for hardcore pop culture stans to noobs that can’t keep up with their mates’ pub chat and everyone in between. The Show Off promises to keep you in the loop on anything you’ve missed, and everything you give a rat’s about across streaming, film, TV and more. 

Josephine Rozenberg-Clarke, Head of Editorial, PEDESTRIAN.TV said, “PEDESTRIAN and The Betoota Advocate have been taking the piss out of each other for years online, so we thought it was time to fire shots at each other in podcast format, too. And what better topic to bicker over? Young Aussies are obsessed with entertainment and are all streaming about 50 shows at once, so we’ve joined forces to round up all that’s good (and more importantly, bad) in the land of TV and pop culture each week.”

The Betoota Advocate’s Wendell Hussey said, “A collaboration with PEDESTRIAN is not something we ever thought we’d be doing, but thanks to the current media and economic climate, here we are. So, it’s time to bury the hatchet and bring our trademark style of reporting to the world of Pop Culture — for the diehards and the mildly interested significant others.”

The Show Off launches on Thursday 30 March so fire it up on 9Now or follow the vodcast and prep yourselves for a cracking good time. 

Thirsty for even more entertainment tea? We’ve got you with the PEDESTRIAN x Diamantina Media vodcast, We’ve Done the MAFS.

This weekly vodcast unpacks the chaos of Married At First Sight Australia featuring hosts Jules Rangiheuea and Chantelle Schmidt as they go behind the headlines, and, of course, share their own savage opinions.

Listen and subscribe to The Show Off and We’ve Done the MAFS wherever you get your podcasts. 

About Pedestrian Group
Pedestrian Group is Australia’s leading youth-centered publisher. It is home to PEDESTRIAN.TV, The Chainsaw, VICE Australia, Refinery29 Australia, Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia, and Kotaku Australia, as well as the Open Air Cinemas. It is wholly owned by Nine, Australia’s largest media company.

About The Betoota Advocate
The Betoota Advocate is one of Australia’s most widely read news publications and recently voted in the top 10 most culturally influential people in Australia (AFR 2021). It has become a trusted source of information and humour for over 2 million Australians across IG, Facebook, Twitter, Podcasts, website and soon TV streaming. Betoota is known for their honest and entertaining takes on breaking news, current affairs and pop-culture.

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

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Australia’s favourite entertainment show, the Logie Award winning LEGO® Masters, is returning April 10 at 7.30pm for its fifth and biggest season yet on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

In a world first, the winners and top teams from previous seasons plus a new wildcard duo will face off in a supersized competition to determine the best of the best in LEGO® Masters: Grand Masters. 

Hamish Blake is back as host, alongside judge Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, for the toughest challenges ever, and new twists and turns to truly test this elite group of champion builders.

Ryan said: “Being Grand Masters, the expectation is already there. They all know they need to bring something new and exciting, something beyond their best, something we’ve never seen before, and they sure do.”

This year the challenges are tougher than ever, testing each contestant’s skills like never before. They include LEGO® worlds suspended high above the ground; an exciting movie mayhem scene using motors and explosives; and a rocket being launched into the sky. 

There will also be special guest appearances from Sophie Monk, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and – to celebrate 100 years of Disney storytelling – the iconic character Mickey Mouse. 

Hamish said: “To be invited back this season for Grand Masters I think really solidifies me as the best host that has ever hosted LEGO®Masters Australia, and that is a huge honour.” 

LEGO® Masters: Grand Masters will hit unbelievable heights of creativity as the best brick builders in the nation raid the ever-expanding brickpit to get one up on each other. Expect the greatest builds in LEGO® TV history as they battle for the most prized trophy of all.

LEGO® Masters: Grand Masters comes from producers Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Company). The series is adapted from an original UK format from Tuesday’s Child Productions and The  LEGO® Group. 

LEGO® MASTERS AUSTRALIA GRAND MASTERS – TEAMS

For further information, please contact:
Alexandra Reed 
Nine Publicity 
alexandra.reed@nine.com.au

Monday, March 27, 2023

Eleven years after Frozen Planet’s unprecedented look into life at the North and South Pole, Frozen Planet II returns to the Arctic and Antarctic on Tuesday, April 4, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

Presented by Sir David Attenborough, this documentary series observes the amazing species that thrive in these freezing frontiers, and captures the wildlife dramas that play out in the coldest parts of Earth in our high mountains, frozen deserts, snowbound forests, and ice-cold oceans. 

The Arctic and Antarctic are the last true wilderness regions, places so desolate and unforgiving that only a heroic cast of animals can exist there. From polar bears to penguins, Siberian tigers to snow monkeys, each species must overcome unique challenges to survive their extreme environments.

As temperatures continue to rise through global warming, parts of our frozen planet are vanishing before our eyes. Frozen Planet II reveals the true impact on both wildlife and humans, and speaks to scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding these climate changes, and what they mean for the world.

Filmed in ultra-high definition, the cameras capture new animal behaviours, displays of intimacy and sensational natural spectacles, for the very first time. This six-part series is a chance to experience the wonder of our planet’s frozen realms as they stand on the brink of major change. All of the frozen habitats share one thing in common – the threat posed by today’s climate change. 

Frozen Planet II is made by BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit, co-produced by BBC America, the open University, Migu Video, ZDF and France Televisions.

FROZEN PLANET II
PREMIERE TUESDAY, APRIL 4, AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9
Live Streaming on 9Now

For further information, please contact:
Terry Stuart
Channel 9 Publicity
tstuart@nine.com.au

Thursday, March 23, 2023

As TINA: The Tina Turner Musical is set to come rollin’ Down Under, you’re invited to take a stilettoed step back to see how powerhouse performer Tina Turner turbocharged Australia’s enchantment with rock ’n’ roll on Saturday, March 25, at 4.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Tina Turner: The Best Is Yet To Come, hosted by TODAY News and Entertainment Presenter Brooke Boney, will light up your hearts as it revisits the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s greatest moments in Australian pop culture and spotlights the enduring stamp she has put on the nation since her extraordinary heyday in the 1980s.

Set to a killer soundtrack from her long list of great hits, this pulsating special gives viewers a backstage pass to Turner’s fabulous five-decade career. From selling 100 million records to starring in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, a chapter in one of the biggest movie franchises of all time, and belting out the famous anthem that forever changed the NRL, Tina was a showstopper whatever she did.

Tina Turner: The Best Is Yet To Come invites a selection of Australia’s most celebrated singers including David Campbell, Casey Donovan, Vanessa Amorosi, Darren Hayes and Christine Anu, along with Nine’s Richard Wilkins, to tell their own tales about Tina’s influence on them and reflect on how she was and always will be simply the best.

Viewers will also get a generous glimpse of the latest gripping chapter in her incredible career: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, which reveals the moving story of a woman who dared to defy her boundaries and rewrite the rules of rock ’n’ roll superstardom.

The producers behind the heart-pumping musical, fresh from success in London’s West End, show us how they discovered the Aussie singer who landed the prized starring role in the local production – becoming Australia’s very own, triumphant Tina Turner.

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, opens at the Theatre Royal Sydney in May 2023.

For more information, please visit: www.tinathemusical.com.au.

TINA TURNER: THE BEST IS YET TO COME
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, AT 4.00PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The Dolphins and Broncos will wage war in the first ever Battle of Brisbane on Friday Night Footy, in an epic week of footy that includes the Grand Final rematch, free for all to watch on Channel 9 or to stream for free on 9Now.

DOLPHINS V BRONCOS: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY 
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OVER 140 GAMES AVAILABLE FOR FREE IN 2023

At a sold-out Suncorp Stadium for the most highly anticipated fixture of the season so far, the undefeated Dolphins and Broncos meet in the NRL’s first ever Brisbane local derby. 

Nine’s Wide World of Sports has exclusive access to the ground for this must-watch game and its rivalries galore. Master coach Wayne Bennett versus the up-and-coming Kevin Walters, the big-brother Broncos premiership powerhouse versus little-brother Dolphins in their first season, plus the marquee men of the Broncos up against the no-frills workmen of the Dolphins. 

Nine, your home of rugby league in Queensland, will have all bases covered in this monumental clash with the all-maroon commentary lineup of Cameron Smith, Paul Vautin and Peter Psaltis at the ground, and host James Bracey joined by Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler and Danika Mason across every angle, with exclusive access to the dressing sheds and the players.

Queensland State of Origin coach and NRL on Nine expert, Billy Slater, says: “The Dolphins are playing with a lot of fight and spirit. With Wayne Bennett at the helm their unbeaten run is no fluke. 

“The Broncos can turn it on like anyone. They’ve got so much spark in their side with their centres Kotoni Staggs and Herbie Farnworth, plus all these exciting young players who are only getting better. But they’ll need to bring a gritty style of play or the Dolphins will surprise them.

“It’s about who owns Brisbane. These two teams had this game circled a long time ago.”

This week the 2022 Grand Final rematch kicks off NRL Round 4 on Thursday Night Footy in the battle of Sydney’s West between the Eels and Panthers from 7.30pm AEDT. 

Since losing to the Panthers in the Grand Final the Eels have been winless. They’re now desperate to get off the mark against the premiers who are fresh and ready to sink the claws in coming off the bye.

Can Mitchell Moses and Maika Sivo produce the elusive magic to put Eels back in the winners circle, or will Nathan Cleary and his mountain prove to be their kryptonite again?

In the third game of the round on Nine, Sunday Arvo Footy comes live from Newcastle for Knights v Raiders. After hiccups to start the season each side has one win and both need another victory to build up hopes for their fans this season.

Though ravaged by injury the Knights won’t cop any excuses playing for their first home win of the year against Ricky Stuart’s Raiders, who need to build momentum after a gutsy win over the Sharks.

The Eighth Immortal and Knights hero, Andrew Johns, will be a commentator at this game along with Knights NRLW premiership-winning captain Millie Boyle.

NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP 2023 ROUND 2
STREAM FOR FREE ON 9NOW

Thursday, March 23

KIA THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – EELS v PANTHERS, LIVE from CommBank Stadium. 
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Phil Gould, Billy Slater, Paul Gallen and Mat Thompson.
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason.

Sydney                       7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                  7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                     7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                           4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Friday, March 24

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – DOLPHINS v BRONCOS, LIVE from Suncorp Stadium.
Host and commentators: Host James Bracey. Commentators: Cameron Smith, Paul Vautin, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thuston, Sam Thaiday and Peter Psaltis. 
Sideline: Brad Fittler and Danika Mason. 

Sydney                       7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                     6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                  7.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide                     7.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth                           4.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

Sunday, March 26

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – KNIGHTS v RAIDERS, LIVE from McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. 
Host and commentators: Host Danika Mason. Commentators: Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Brad Fittler, Millie Boyle, Allana Ferguson and Mat Thompson. Sideline: Emma Lawrence and Millie Boyle.

Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane   2.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne  3.00pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Adelaide2.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now
Perth  12.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD and 9Now

THIS WEEK: NRL ON NINE

THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST
Get the hot take on the latest round from the greatest fullback ever to play the game: current Queensland Origin coach Billy Slater, with host Mark Levy. Listen here.

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 on 9NOW
Prepare for a wild dive into the weird and wonderful world of rugby league with Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns and NRL legend Brad Fittler. Available on 9Now or as a podcast.

IMMORTAL BEHAVIOUR on 9NOW
Andrew Johns is joined weekly by Danika Mason to look at what’s shaping the NRL landscape through his unique lens. Now available as a podcast.

THE SUNDAY FOOTY SHOW – Sunday, March 24, from 11.00am AEDT
Host Danika Mason has Andrew Johns, Billy Slater and Brad Fittler in tow to dissect all the news and big issues of the round so far. Feature story and news updates from Ruan Sims and Emma Lawrence. 

100% FOOTY – Monday, March 25, from 10.30pm AEDT
The strongest opinions from the people who count. Phil Gould and Paul Gallen square off while Michael Chammas has breaking news and host James Bracey keeps it all under control.

QLDER
Each week, Maroons legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer provide their expect analysis on the happenings at the Broncos, Cowboys, Titans and competition newcomers, the Dolphins, alongside 9News Queensland’s Adam Jackson.

THE BATTLE OF BRISBANE 
STREAM NRL FOR FREE ON 9NOW
LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD
FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 24, at 7.30PM AEDT

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Biggest revamp of superbrand food title in a decade, with 10 new columns, new features surrounding more than 10,000 recipes and revamped localised reviews.

It has been Australia’s authority on food and drink culture for decades, and now food superbrand Good Food enters a new era of leading the culinary space with a revamp of the Good Food digital offering.    

From today, goodfood.com.au is fully integrated into The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAtoday websites, with new tech and product features; a revamped navigation of localised restaurant reviews; regular columns from some of food’s biggest names, and new editorial features including more cooking tips, eating out guides and trends coverage.  

Over the coming weeks, 10 new columns from the biggest names in Australian food will roll out. Bestselling cookbook author with more than five million social followers, Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats fame, is expanding her exclusive partnership with Good Food to include a new weekly recipe column and video. Her new column, the SOS Series, will focus on recipes that are under 12 ingredients, cost less than $20 for four people and take under 30 minutes to make.  

Renowned chef Curtis Stone is writing a new regular recipe column called Classics with Curtis. 

The two culinary superstars will join Good Food’s regular columnists including one of the country’s most loved-cooks, Adam Liaw, who will begin a special series called The 10 dishes everyone should master, former MasterChef winner Emelia Jackson with a new baking column, as well as some of the most trusted names in food and drink such as Callan Boys, Scott Bolles, Emma Breheny, Jill Dupleix, Terry Durack, Besha Rodell and Katie Spain.

The content will be complemented by state-of-the-art tech features including an enhanced recipe section, allowing readers to save, comment and connect with other food enthusiasts on more than 10,000 recipes, while improved navigation will direct readers to localised restaurant and bar reviews from around Australia. 

“Good Food is Australia’s most prestigious publisher of news, reviews and recipes and is one of the most-loved sections of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age,” said Tory Maguire, Executive Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WAToday.

“By bringing it home where it belongs, on the websites of our mastheads, we’re giving our subscribers more value than ever before, and all Good Food readers a bigger, brighter and more delicious food experience.”  

With the annual Good Food Guide being the home of Australia’s most recognised and respected awards for more than 40 years, with the coveted chef’s hat, Good Food is a cross-platform brand like no other spanning print, digital, television, events and retail. 

The new-look site, which has faster loading speeds, provides new opportunities for brands to connect with a high-value audience that is addressable, from immersive branded content to contextual alignment through newsletter sponsorship. 

With a monthly cross-platform readership of 1.5 million* and a social media presence of nearly 700,000 people, new functionality features ripe for brand interaction include digital collections – a curated collection by the Good Food team of recipes, drinks or dining out related stories that surround a particular culinary theme or destination.  

“Good Food is the most trusted food media brand in Australia,” said Jo Clasby, Director of Sales Total Publishing. “A credible and much-loved brand like Good Food, that spans across print, TV, events, the Good Food Guide and now a new interactive digital platform, is the perfect environment for brands to align with to ensure they target audiences with an enviable scale and reach.”

The new-look Good Food site and insert launches today, through  smh.com.au/goodfood;  theage.com.au/goodfood;  brisbanetimes.com.au/goodfood  and  watoday.com.au/goodfood

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

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Pedestrian Group, ANZ’s largest youth-focused publishing group, has hired Dane Robertson to lead the company’s sales department in Melbourne, further developing agency and client partnerships as well as driving new business relationships in market.

Dane previously held the position of Head of VIC, QLD, SA Partnerships at The Brag Media. Prior to that, he worked at Val Morgan Digital and Val Morgan Cinema for multiple years. He is a well respected leader in the market with a proven track record of developing and delivering successful creative brand campaigns.

Pedestrian Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rachel Tikey said, “Dane is a highly respected sales leader in the Melbourne market and comes to our business with glowing client reviews, we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him join the Pedestrian Group team as our Head of Partnerships in Victoria. We are excited to see the impact he will make and the growth he will drive for our business and clients. Welcome aboard, Dane!”

Dane Robertson said, “I’m so incredibly excited to join the Pedestrian Group team. I’ve always admired the network from afar and now have the opportunity to help contribute by leading the Victorian Partnership’s team to new heights.”

Dane’s appointment comes as Pedestrian Group continues to grow and expand its commercial offerings. With his extensive experience and proven track record, Dane is well positioned to help the company achieve its ambitious growth plans.

*About Pedestrian Group*
Pedestrian Group is Australia’s leading youth-centered publisher, reaching a unique audience of more than 4.16 million Aussies per month, and more 18 to 39-year-olds than any other publisher. It is home to PEDESTRIAN.TV, The Chainsaw, VICE Australia, Refinery29 Australia, Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia, Kotaku Australia and Business Insider Australia, as well as the Open Air Cinemas. It is wholly owned by Nine, Australia’s largest media company.

*Nielsen Digital Content Ratings, Monthly Tagged, December 2020, All Brands, Text, People 2+, Census

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

Monday, March 20, 2023

3AW is once again Melbourne’s undisputed No.1 radio station, with GfK Survey 1 marking the station’s 68th consecutive survey win. The station recorded a share of 16.6 commanding its highest cumulative audience on record for a Survey 1, remaining No.1 across Breakfast, Mornings, Drive, Evening and Weekends.  

The ACRA award-winning Breakfast duo, Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft again dominated breakfast posting a share of 23.7, more than double their nearest breakfast rival. The double ACRA award-winning Neil Mitchell continues to command Mornings with a share of 18.2 up 0.7 points, while Tom Elliott in Drive grew 2.5 points to post a share of 14.8 to become Melbourne’s No.1 Drive. 

Stephen Beers, 3AW Station Manager, said: “It’s a great start to 2023 for 3AW. We dominated from breakfast to the evenings and 3AW has once again proved why we are the station Melbournians tune into. It’s an outstanding survey for Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft who are a clear number 1 and more than double the nearest competitor. 

“With Neil Mitchell’s incredible run of commanding Mornings and Tom Elliott in Drive both a clear number 1, our line-up is also dominating Nights, Weekends, Overnights while Wide World Of Sports with Sam McClure a narrow second. Thanks to all the teams who worked over summer to keep 3AW the favourite destination for radio in Melbourne.”

Further highlights of Survey 1 in Melbourne are:  

• Dee Dee Dunleavy is Melbourne’s No.1 Afternoon talk program, with a share of 10.8 (Mon-Fri 12.00pm–3.00pm).  
• Denis Walter grew his share by 6.8 points to 22.1 and remains Melbourne’s No.1 Evening program (Mon- Thurs 8.00pm–12.00am; Friday 7.00pm-12.00am).  
• 3AW Weekends is Melbourne’s No.1 with a share of 15.0 (up 2.0).

Source: GfK Radio Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 1 2023, Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm-12MN Fri 7pm-12MN, Weekends 5.30am-12MN, Market Share %, AP10+  

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

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Nine’s radio stations have posted the highest cumulative audience for a Survey 1 on record – with 1.961 million tuning in nationally – and taken out the number one spot in Melbourne, and number one talk station across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

Melbourne’s 3AW remains on top, recording its 68th consecutive win with a share of 16.6 and the highest cumulative audience for a Survey 1 on record. Breakfast duo Ross & Russ posted a winning share of 22.7, and Neil Mitchell grew his share and continued to dominate Mornings with a share of 18.2 – up 0.7.

Sydney’s 2GB is the number 1 talk radio station, increasing its cumulative audience in the key 25-39 demo by a staggering 47%. 

Ben Fordham Live is the number one talk show in Breakfast in Sydney, with a share of 14.0, and Ray Hadley delivered an incredible 147th consecutive survey victory in Mornings with a 14.0 share.

Brisbane’s 4BC has also recorded its best Survey 1 cume on record and taken out the number one position in talk, with a 6.9 share.

And Perth’s 6PR rounds out the number one talk position across the country, holding the top spot across Breakfast, Mornings, Afternoons and Drive. 

Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s Head of Content, said: “At a time when radio has never been more competitive, our audiences are getting bigger. These are stunning results in Melbourne, right across the week and into the weekend. In Sydney, Ray has extended his record of number ones even further, and around the country our refreshed lineups are building new audiences. It’ll be a big year and we’re up to the challenge.”

Source: GfK Radio Ratings, Survey 1 2023, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9.00am, Mon-Fri 9.00am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm-12MN Fri 7pm-12MN, Market Share %, Cume AP10+ unless otherwise specified

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

Thursday, March 16, 2023