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Michael Atkinson joins Weekend Today as co-host
He'll co-host alongside Alison Piotrowski ahead of 2026.
by Mediaweek – Feb 6, 2026

North Korea executes citizens for watching Squid Game and listening to K-Pop
The consumption is widespread but clandestine.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 6, 2026

Peppa Pig enters a new era with inclusive storyline
Peppa's younger brother, George, will be the key.
by Vihan Mathur – Feb 5, 2026

TV Ratings Tuesday 3 February: MAFS leads as Nine wins night across key demos
Married At First Sight led all audiences and demos, giving Nine a clear Tuesday night ratings win.
by Mediaweek – Feb 4, 2026

Bob Iger finally lets it go: Josh D’Amaro named Disney CEO
The House of Mouse has a new heir. D’Amaro takes the throne and Iger exits in March.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 4, 2026

TV Ratings Monday 2 February: MAFS launch dominates
MAFS launched with a huge 2.89 million reach as Nine took control of the first major ratings night of 2026.
by Mediaweek – Feb 3, 2026

Vows vs vocals: MAFS flexes muscle in ratings opener
Nine’s drama juggernaut hits 2.8m reach to top Seven’s Idol in the first head-to-head clash.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 3, 2026

Nine shuts down Karl Stefanovic replacement rumours at Today
'Sarah and Karl continue to lead the incredible Today team in what will be a big year'.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 3, 2026

TV Ratings Weekend 30 Jan - 1 Feb: Australian Open finals smash weekend TV numbers
Nine dominated the weekend as Australian Open finals coverage, led by the men’s final, delivered massive national audiences.
by Mediaweek – Feb 2, 2026

MAFS season 13: Nine’s $4 billion trade play starts tonight
While viewers bet on the drama, the network bets the house on a $4bn Total TV strategy
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 2, 2026

Claims Nine is gearing up to replace Karl Stefanovic on Today
Apparently, succession scenarios are already being 'war-gamed'.
by Mediaweek – Feb 2, 2026

Nine extends Wimbledon rights in Australia to 2029
The tournament will air across the 9Network, on 9Now and on Stan Sport.
by Mediaweek – Feb 2, 2026

Network 10 drops The Amazing Race Australia from 2026 slate
The broadcast giant says travel logistics mean the reality franchise won’t air in 2026.
by Mediaweek – Jan 30, 2026

TV Ratings Wednesday 28 January: Australian Open night session leads total TV
Nine’s Australian Open night session topped Wednesday’s total TV with 1.24 million viewers and strong BVOD performance.
by Mediaweek – Jan 29, 2026

TV Ratings Long Weekend 23-26 January: Australian Open and BBL deliver big holiday audiences
The Australian Open and BBL final drove strong audiences across the Australia Day long weekend.
by Mediaweek – Jan 27, 2026

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