Media Street: McClure’s next role locked in after radio farewell
Footy journalist Sam McClure’s next role has been decided after he farewelled his 3AW radio post. Find out more in the latest edition of Media Street.
Nine Entertainment
Nine’s sales boss suddenly calls it quits
Nine Entertainment has lost another senior executive – the seventh high-profile departure in 2024 – with long-serving sales boss Michael Stephenson leaving after 18 years.
Williams takes his shot at ABC
ABC chairman Kim Williams has taken his big opportunity to recast the organisational culture of the public broadcaster and it must not go to waste.
Ex-Nine CEO is the media change agent the ABC needs
If former Nine boss Hugh Marks can manage the ABC’s cultural maze, the broadcaster will emerge as an entirely different organisation.
Former Nine boss to lead ABC
The Treasurer has defended the appointment of Hugh Marks as the ABC’s managing director after his controversial departure from Nine Entertainment.
Treasurer won’t ‘second-guess’ ABC move
The Treasurer has defended the appointment of Hugh Marks as the ABC’s managing director after his controversial departure from Nine Entertainment.
Hanson demands televised apology from Thorpe over ‘criminal’ claim
Pauline Hanson’s legal team has demanded apologies from Lidia Thorpe and Channel 9 host Karl Stefanovic over the senator’s claim that the One Nation leader had been ‘convicted of racism’.
Hutchy vs Classified: Seven pits big-name recruit against old show
Craig Hutchison is set to go head-to-head with his former Channel 9 show after being confirmed as the host of one of Channel 7’s new footy offerings for 2025.
Footy TV wars: Nine signals intent to take on Cornes and Channel 7
The 2025 footy TV wars are heating up, with Channel 9 making a major move to take on Kane Cornes and a revamped Channel 7, as the search for Cornes’ replacement continues.
Hird’s footy comeback confirmed by new role
James Hird’s return to footy will take another step next year, with the Essendon legend and former coach set to take a role on the silver screen. Find out more in Media Street.
‘Wish I’d known, we did look for it’: West stays on as Nine chair
Nine Entertainment chair Catherine West has been re-elected to the media company’s board, despite facing a barrage of questions at its AGM about her failure to act on the organisation’s rotten workplace culture.
Gordon lieutenant to have prominent role in reshaping Nine
Bruce Gordon-backed executive Andrew Lancaster is expected to have an increasingly influential role in the reshaping of Nine Entertainment.
Nine staff outrage at news boss ‘anger’
The head of Nine Entertainment’s TV news division has voiced her fury after the exit of Darren Wick and said she felt ‘cheated’ after taking over from him.
Nine may bring Domain back to the fold
Nine Entertainment’s next move could be to bring Domain Group back in house to diversify the business away from the volatile earnings of its television unit.
Nine boss confirms multiple ‘investigations’ under way
Acting CEO Matt Stanton has revealed it’s been a ‘tough couple of days’ amid findings of extensive misconduct including sexual harassment and bullying at the business.
Ex-Nine junior staffer: boss raped me
An investigation is under way after a former employee at the media company claims she was raped by a male manager after a Christmas work event.
Can Nine really change its shocking ways?
There is little confidence the same board that fundamentally allowed an appalling corporate culture and poor leadership to thrive, can also fix it.
Damning report: Nine lives for network of creeps and bullies
Furious staff at Nine Entertainment have accused the media giant of failing to act on serious workplace instances of unwanted sexual touching, indecent exposure, bullying and stalking, with alleged perpetrators still holding senior positions.
‘Distressing’: Nine’s bombshell report to be released
The findings of the troubled TV network’s independent review into workplace misconduct will be released this week and staff offered extensive support.
Nine exec made redundant before cultural review published
One of Nine’s senior managers has announced she is leaving the business just weeks before the company hands down its review into workplace bullying and sexual harassment.
Gould overlooked for NRL grand final coverage
He’s the most powerful voice in rugby league but Phil Gould has been bumped down the pecking order for Sunday’s NRL grand final.
Sport Confidential: Alfie’s days as Broncos trainer appear over
Broncos bosses have appealed for Allan Langer not to walk away from Red Hill, as the club legend weighs up his future following the shock sacking of Kevin Walters. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Sneesby finally torches Nine career
After 3½ years as Nine Entertainment chief – which followed his reign as boss of Stan – Mike Sneesby has handed in his ID pass at the front desk.
‘List-cloggers’: Eddie’s brutal jab at defectors as carnage engulfs Nine
The mass exodus from Channel 9’s flagship show Footy Classified has rocked football media, with serious questions raised to bosses at Nine. Scott Gullan dives into the carnage.
Channel 7’s poaching raid prompts crisis talks at Channel 9
Channel 9 have held crisis talks around its flagship footy show Footy Classified, with the show to go ahead despite three of its stars playing a role in rival Channel 7’s football coverage in 2025.
‘I was completely and utterly overwhelmed’: Comedian Brian Nankervis on meeting Bob Dylan
Writer, TV/radio host and comedian BRIAN NANKERVIS on fate, meeting Bob Dylan and what keeps him sane.
Pellegrino’s future in spotlight as Domain faces privatisation
Following the announcement of the departure of Nine boss Mike Sneesby, attention is now turning to the online real estate spin-off Domain and its CEO Jason Pellegrino.
Buzz’s highs, lows: Sharks snub highlights unfair finals schedule
The integrity of the NRL’s scheduling was debatable all year, but now the level of unfairness has carried over to finals with the Sharks’ stadium snub. BUZZ ROTHFIELD reveals his highs and lows from the week in sport.
Sneesby had to go: Top Nine investor backs exit
Martin Currie chief investment officer Reece Birtles says that given the multiple challenges facing Mike Sneesby, his departure from Nine was not altogether a shock.
Mike Sneesby stands down as Nine CEO after ‘challenging’ year
Embattled Nine Entertainment chief executive Mike Sneesby will leave the broadcaster and newspaper group within weeks as it moves into the next phase of its transformation.
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