Nine News Content and Appearance

[TV.Cynic]

Well Nine News did it! Congrats on an amazing week with their highest rating of the year and a national win 15,000 ahead of Seven News at 6pm.

News Ratings Comparisons

Week 22 National Nine News has its first national win since the Paris Olympics. The bulletin was up 15,000 from last week for its best rating of the year. 10 News also improved by 6,000 while Seven dropped by 18,000 and ABC by 13,000. [image] Compared to week 22 2024 [image] 5 cities Nine secured another metro win. Brisbane was a standout performer for Nine while 10 Sydney showed a huge year-on-year increase. [image] Compared to week 22 2024 [image]

[TV.Cynic]

NINE EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN PRESENCE WITH NEW WASHINGTON D.C. BUREAU

Nine is significantly strengthening its international news gathering capabilities with the launch of a new, dedicated bureau in Washington D.C. This expansion will provide audiences with unparalleled access to the epicentre of American politics.

Positioned just 300 metres from the Oval Office, the 9News Washington D.C. Bureau will take viewers from the White House to their house, offering a front-row seat to one of the most significant periods in modern political history.

As the United States grapples with the aftermath of a deeply consequential election, alongside escalating global tensions and pivotal social and economic shifts, Nine’s presence in the capital will ensure Australians receive comprehensive, on-the-ground coverage of the decisions and events that increasingly shape our world.

The new Washington D.C. bureau will complement Nine’s long-established Los Angeles bureau, which has served as a hub for over forty years, attracting Australia’s most experienced and respected journalists. The US bureaus provide extensive coverage for 9News, 60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Today and all of Nine’s digital and social platforms.

Fiona Dear, Nine’s Director of News and Current Affairs, said: “This expansion takes our viewers to the doorstep of the White House and offers a front-row seat to the news and decision-making that is increasingly shaping our lives back home. We are committed to bringing Australians the most comprehensive and insightful coverage of global affairs.”

Nine is also thrilled to announce that accomplished journalist Lauren Tomasi will be the new Washington Correspondent. Tomasi is perfectly placed to lead this new venture.

During her time as a U.S. Correspondent based in Los Angeles, Tomasi has reported from the heart of major events, from the glamour of red carpets to the devastation of natural disasters, mass shootings and terror attacks. She has been a vital part of Nine’s acclaimed U.S. election coverage, reporting live from campaign rallies and pivotal courtroom moments across the country.

The 9News Washington D.C. Bureau is set to launch later this month.

[cmo]

This is brilliant from 9. Great to see nine expanding its news gathering.

I’d like them to also establish an Asian base so they’ve got key aspects from around the world with North America, Europe and Asia.

[BJT2]

Yes big news. I’m sure Nine will also launch this bureau for its print and radio media outlets. Makes sense with the daily Donald’s comedy show.

[Nathan_Kiamco]

Will they be broadcast in a Studio or outside the White House??

[SA_TV]

Probably both, like every other bureau.

@cmo

I’d like them to also establish an Asian base so they’ve got key aspects from around the world with North America, Europe and Asia.

Yes Tokyo or Hong Kong would be useful.

[Snoozenooze]

Wouldn’t Singapore make more sense, particularly given their newspapers have an office there?

[SA_TV]

or Singapore.

[jason120au]

Was she a new appointment or was she based in the US anyway? Having multiple people in the US with one based in LA and one based in Washington DC makes sense. Save on flights as well. I know that Seven did have 2 or 3 US correspondents and I would say Nine would be the same. I watch Nine every night but don’t really notice who their current US correspondents are. Having one based in the East Coast makes alot of sense instead of them flying from LA. Sounds more like a cost saving exercise to me.

[killy06]

Yes, she is one of their current US Correspondents.

[Nathan_Kiamco]

I thought Jono Kersley would take the job

[SA_TV]

@Nathan_Kiamco

I thought Jono Kersley would take the job

Why?

[killy06]

Now that Nathan mentions it, does seem a little interesting that Jonathan was overlooked - he’s regularly reporting from Washington / anything on Trump.

Even fronted Nine’s recent program on Trump’s first 100 days in office.

[Nathan_Kiamco]

It’s like he’s the Charles Croucher of the group there in the U.S.

[TheChewyApple]

@SA_TV

Why?

Given he is a former political reporter and as others have noted has regularly reported on the Trump Administration, he would have been the logical choice.

[SA_TV]

Maybe he’s settled with family or a partner in LA and doesn’t want to move? Or maybe he’s ready to come back to Aus.

[Nathan_Kiamco]

But very happy to Lauren taking that role

[killy06]

Maybe all of those things, but without knowing it’s still interesting given everything mentioned above.

[Tvjunkie]

Maybe he’s joining 10

[nationalnews]

Lauren is better anyway