Natasha Lee

5 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Natasha Lee

Nine’s sports editor Tony Jones has been dumped from the network’s Wimbledon coverage this year. The decision comes following his remark about Novak Djokovic during last year’s Australian Open – a ‘joke’ that landed like a lead balloon – and went on to make international headlines. During the Australian Open in January, Jones quipped, “Novak’s overrated. Novak’s a has‑been. Novak, kick him out,” sparking backlash as many took the comment to reference Djokovic’s 2021 deportation.

5 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Natasha Lee

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has denied speculation that long-time Australian Radio Network (ARN) breakfast duo Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones and Amanda Keller are heading to Triple M Sydney. The rumour, which resurfaced following recent survey results and commentary on industry podcasts, has been firmly rejected by SCA’s Chief Content Officer, Dave Cameron.

5 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Natasha Lee

As television’s night of nights edges closer, the Australian Radio Network (ARN) and the Seven Network have renewed their exclusive FM radio partnership for the 2025 TV WEEK Logie Awards, marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration between the two major media brands. With listener reach and audience amplification front of mind, the partnership is a clear example of how broadcasters are leveraging multi-platform integration to deepen audience engagement and maximise sponsor value.

5 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Natasha Lee

TelevisionKarl Stefanovic looks set to hold onto his kingpin status at Nine, with Steve Jackson reporting for The Australian he’s on the verge of locking in a fresh multimillion-dollar deal, worth around $3 million a year. That’s a tidy raise on his current $2.8 million paycheck, and a head-scratcher for some given Today continues to trail Sunrise in the breakfast ratings race.

5 days ago | mediaweek.com.au | Natasha Lee

Gary Jubelin didn’t set out to be a ‘podcaster’. But five years and 40 million global downloads later, the former homicide detective has become one of News Corp Australia’s most consistent audio performers with I Catch Killers, a podcast that peels back the layers of the criminal justice system with raw, unfiltered conversations.