| Nine Network | |
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| Launched | September 16 1956 |
| Owned by | PBL Media |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV), 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audience share | 27.3% Nationally (September 8, 2007, [1]) |
| Slogan | We Heart TV[1] |
| Broadcast area | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin |
| Website | ninemsn.com.au |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Analogue | Normally tuned to 9 |
| SD Digital | Channel 9 |
| HD Digital | Channel 90 |
| Satellite | |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 100 |
| Cable | |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 100 |
The Nine Network, or Channel Nine, is an Australian television network based in Willoughby, a suburb on the North Shore of Sydney. One of three major free-to-air commercial networks in Australia, its former slogan "Still The One" refers to the network's past ratings success, being the most popular television station on a national basis since the introduction of television in Australia. Nationally, the network has consistently proven itself the most watched television network, defeated only twice by its main rival, the Seven Network, since 1978 (in 2000 and 2007).[2][3]
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History
Origins
TCN-9, the first regularly transmitting television station in Australia, launched on September 16, 1956. John Godson introduced the station and Bruce Gyngell presented the first programme, This Is Television and in doing so becoming the first person to appear on Australian television. Later that year, GTV-9 in Melbourne began testing transmissions to telecast the 1956 Summer Olympics later forming the National Television Network alongside QTQ-9 in Brisbane and NWS-9 in Adelaide, the basis of the current Nine Network. In the late 1980s, STW-9 Perth became a Nine Network owned and operated station when Bond Media purchased the network. However, in 1989, Bond Media sold the Perth-based station to Sunraysia Television for AU$95 million, due to the Federal cross-media ownership laws, which restricted the level of national reach for media owners.[4]
2000s
Digital television was introduced to all of the network's owned and operated stations on 1 January 2001 - this was soon followed by the gradual introduction of widescreen and high definition programming.[5] Darwin station NTD was integrated into the network on New Year's Day 2003. Following the rebrand to Nine Darwin, the station decreased Network Ten programming from their line-up. On 30 January 2006, the network and its affiliate stations relaunched to coincide with Nine's 50th year of broadcasting. The decision to relaunch was made by interim CEO Sam Chisholm and late PBL Deputy Chairman Kerry Packer early in 2005. The new logo designed by Bruce Dunlop Associates lacked Nine's distinctive Nine dots, which had been an Australian television icon since 1970. The rebranding of Nine also saw National Nine News, A Current Affair, Today, Nightline, Wide World of Sports, and Sunday receive new designs. On 18 October 2006 James Packer sold 50% of the network's parent company PBL Media to CVC Asia-Pacific, in a deal valued $4.6 billion.[6] PBL Media later purchased regional network NBN Television, on 1 May 2007 for an estimated $250 million[7]. A further 25% of PBL Media was sold to CVC on 1 June 2007 for $515 million, effectively forgoing control of the day-to-day operations of the network.[8] On 27 September 2007, PBL Media announced their intention to start a high definition multichannel, to be launched in March 2008.[9][1]
Programming
- Further information: List of programs broadcast by the Nine Network
The Nine Network broadcasts a range of programming from Australian and overseas sources, which include American television network CBS. Nine's current Australian programming lineup consists of television shows including; Australia's Funniest Home Video Show, Getaway, McLeod's Daughters, Sea Patrol, Missing Persons Unit, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Temptation, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, The Footy Show and What's Good For You?. Australian content on Channel Nine is predominately comprised of non-scripted programs. American programming on Nine includes; Gilmore Girls, Close to Home, Cold Case, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: New York, ER, Men In Trees, Nip/Tuck, Survivor, The Closer, Weeds, Moonlight, Damages and Without a Trace. In an attempt to attract advertisers, as they are more interested in programmes for younger audiences, new programming will be targeted towards the younger generation in 2008[10]. Among the new programs in Nine's 2008 line-up are: Cashmere Mafia, The Return of Jezebel James, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Pushing Daisies, Canterbury's Law, New Amsterdam, Big Shots, Chuck [11]. and Aliens in America.
News & Current Affairs
- Further information: National Nine News
The Nine Network's news service is called National Nine News. For decades National Nine News has traditionally been the top rating news service nationally for Australians, however the Seven Network has overtaken them in the past few years.[12] National Nine News produces several news bulletins and programs including; Today, National Nine News (morning, afternoon and evening editions, plus Nightline). As well as this, the news service also assists in production of; A Current Affair, 60 Minutes, and Sunday. During the early hours of weekdays and Sunday mornings, Nine rebroadcasts some of American television network ABC's news and current affairs programming, including Good Morning America and 20/20.
Sport
- Further information: Nine's Wide World of Sport
Channel Nine broadcasts all sporting events under the Wide World of Sports brand. The flagship sports of the brand are National Rugby League, Cricket and formerly Australian Rules Football until Nine lost the rights in 2006. NRL games are broadcast in prime time in New South Wales and Queensland on Friday nights, however are usually screened after midnight (or not at all) in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Nine's other popular recurring sporting events include the Rugby League State of Origin, Telstra Swimming Championships, British Open, US Golf Open, US Tennis Open, Wimbledon, Commonwealth Bank Series cricket, and Test cricket. As well as this, the Nine Network, in joint partnership with subscription television provider Foxtel, has broadcast rights for the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics.[13]
Current schedule
| 6:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | |
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| SUN | National Nine News | Chappell-Hadlee Trophy | Sunday Night Movie | ||||||
| MON | A Current Affair | The King of Queens | The Big Bang Theory | Old Christine | Cold Case | The Closer | |||
| TUE | Police Ten 7 | In the Line of Fire | Superstorm | ||||||
| WED | Men in Trees | ER | Moonlight | ||||||
| THU | Getaway | Two and a Half Men | 'Til Death | Gossip Girl | |||||
| FRI | Australian Geographic | Friday Night Movie | |||||||
| SAT | Australia's Funniest Home Video Show | Survivor: China | Wife Swap | Saturday Night Movie | |||||
Note: News and Current Affairs are in Grey; Drama is in Blue; Sitcoms, Animation and Comedy are in Purple; Lifestyle programs are in Green; Factual programs and Documentaries are Yellow; Variety, Reality, Game shows and Talk shows are in Red; Sport is in Orange; Movies are in Pink. The above represents Nine's usual primetime schedule. It does not reflect one-off events or region specific programming, and program starting times may vary from those shown. For up-to-date information, see the Nine Network's online television guide. (link)
Availability
The Nine Network is simulcast in analogue, standard definition and 1080i high definition. Nine is broadcast in metropolitan areas via Nine Network owned-and-operated stations, these include TCN Sydney, GTV Melbourne, QTQ Brisbane, and NTD Darwin. Nine Network programming is also carried into other metropolitan areas and regional Australia by locally-branded affiliate networks and stations, including NWS Adelaide, STW Perth, WIN Television, NBN Television, and Imparja Television.
Logos
The Nine Network has used many logos throughout its history.
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Note: Pre-network logos can be found at the following articles; TCN, GTV, QTQ, NTD.
References
- ^ a b Knox, David (2007-11-30). Putting the Heart back into Nine. TV Tonight.
- ^ Enker, Debi (2007-12-13). The stars of 2007. The Age Online.
- ^ Knox, David (2007-12-03). 2007: Ratings Report. TV Tonight.
- ^ Webb, Richard. "Sunraysia settles STW-9 purchase", Australian Financial Review, 1989-04-20.
- ^ Digital TV to commence on 1 January 2001. Australian Broadcasting Authority. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
- ^ Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (2006-10-18). "PBL Media Release". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
- ^ SP Telemedia seals sale of NBN to PBL. AAP. theage.com.au (2005-05-10). Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
- ^ PBL sells a 25% interest in PBL Media to CVC. PBL (2007-06-01). Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
- ^ "Gyngell to lead network revival", Herald Sun, 2007-09-27. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
- ^ Knox, David. "Nine acquisitions target younger viewers", TV Tonight, 2007-06-01. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ Knox, David. "Nine acquisitions target younger viewers", TV Tonight, 2007-06-01. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ Seven Network (2005-11-28). "Year in review". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-07-01.
- ^ Nine, Foxtel to broadcast Olympics. Herald Sun (2007-10-13). Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
- ^ Mission incredible. The Age (2007-11-29). Retrieved on 2007-11-29.
Further reading
- Stone, Gerald (2000). Compulsive Viewing: the inside story of Packer's Nine Network. Ringwood, Victoria: Viking. ISBN 0-670-88690-4.
- Stone, Gerald (2007). Who Killed Channel Nine?: The death of Kerry Packer's mighty dream machine. Sydney Australia: Pan Macmillan. ISBN 9781405038157.
See also
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