Nine Entertainment
Ex-Nine boss Hugh Marks in the frame for top ABC gig
The media executive has been linked with the vacant managing director role at the national broadcaster.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Ray Hadley knocked off top spot after 20 years
Retiring 2GB star Ray Hadley has lost his first radio ratings survey since 2004, breaking a streak of 160 wins.
- by Calum Jaspan and Nell Geraets
Second Nine news executive leaves after cultural review
Nine’s Sydney news boss Simon Hobbs will depart this week, making him the second major news director to leave the company in as many weeks.
- by Calum Jaspan
Footy wars heat up as Nine makes strategic move
The TV networks’ battle for football eyeballs has escalated, with Nine making a programming change to complement the recruitment of star signing James Hird for season 2025.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
Radio
Feared by politicians, loved by listeners: now it’s time for Ray Hadley’s mic-drop
He’s the radio broadcaster who wielded a big stick. Now, Hadley is retiring from 2GB and shifting the power balance of Sydney radio.
- by Jordan Baker
Analysis
Radio
Ray-liable Hadley’s exit a defining moment for Nine’s radio business
The radio veteran delivered 160 consecutive survey wins in the crucial morning slot for Nine and will be difficult to replace.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Media & marketing
Shareholders vent fury at Nine AGM
Matt Stanton has promised more savings under a plan to “expedite the evolution” of Nine, but investors have delivered a stiff protest to the media company’s management.
- by Calum Jaspan and Colin Kruger
Ray Hadley quits 2GB in bombshell announcement to listeners
His departure comes as a surprise after only recently signing a contract extension.
- by Jordan Baker
No one was more surprised than Matt Stanton to see him land the Nine job. But is he up to the task?
Just over two years ago the acting Nine CEO was desperately ill and surgeons told him he might die.
- by Anne Hyland
Liberal MP defends downtrodden giant health insurers
Should private health companies pay the full bill for using public hospital beds? Not according to Liberal MP Damien Tudehope.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Samantha Armytage to host Golden Bachelor as Nine rolls dice on love, drama in 2025
After more than two decades at Channel Seven, the former Sunrise host has made the switch to Nine.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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