Channel Nine

Thursday, August 06

Lego Masters builds a new audience for Nine

A wholesome yet oddly compelling show featuring teams of contestants building structures from Lego pieces has become Australia’s surprising new television hit. So what is the secret of its success?

Fairfax shareholders approve Nine merger

Fairfax Media has less than three weeks left as an independent entity after its shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the 175-year-old company’s merger with Nine Entertainment.

A rendering of the proposed development on the former Channel Nine site. Image: SA Planning Commission.

Councillors prepare to fight Channel Nine site development

Lord Mayor Martin Haese will bring his councillors out of their New Year’s break early for a special meeting to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the old Channel Nine site in North Adelaide.

Lisa Wilkinson: My phone has gone into meltdown

Less than 24 hours after her shock departure from Nine’s Today show, Lisa Wilkinson says she’s feeling “great” – but she has declined to comment on reports her decision was due to an unresolved pay discrepancy.

Peter Costello steps into chair at Nine

Nine Entertainment has appointed former treasurer Peter Costello as chairman ahead of what are expected to be sweeping changes to media regulation.