Big cuts at Nine, ‘all roles’ impacted
Channel 9 staff have been warned 20 jobs in TV news and current affairs will go, with more redundancies to come.
www.perthnow.com.auHere’s what’s known about Channel 9 news job cuts:
- Reports in late April 2026 indicated Nine Entertainment’s Channel 9 planned to cut up to 20 positions in its TV news and current affairs division as part of a broader restructure. The cuts were focused mainly in the Sydney and Canberra newsrooms, with all roles in the news and current affairs division reportedly under review during the first wave of redundancies. These moves were described by Nine as an effort to streamline operations and adapt to changing media consumption, though unions signaled concern about impact on journalism and workloads.[1][3]
- The moves followed earlier redundancies in 2025, part of a wider efficiency push across broadcast and streaming units, including about 50 roles in late 2025, signaling ongoing transformation within Nine’s operations.[9][1]
- Industry coverage noted mixed reactions, with Nine emphasizing investments in technology and “Future News” workflows to create a more agile multi-platform operation, while critics warned about potential negative effects on coverage quality and staff morale.[4][1]
- Multiple local outlets in Australia picked up the story around late April 2026, generally confirming that up to 20 news and current affairs roles would be affected, with more cuts anticipated as part of the broader restructure.[3][6]
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