WIN News bringing local news back to Nine Darwin with a 5.30pm weekday bulletin – WIN Network will bring local television news back to Nine Darwin later this year, with a full 30-minute WIN News bulletin airing at 5.30pm weekdays.
Featuring local news, sport and weather, the bulletin represents a long-term commitment to Darwin and surrounding communities. Recruitment is already underway for journalists and camera operators who will live and work in the city.
For Darwin viewers, the change means a dedicated local half-hour on Nine Darwin each weeknight, with Tipping Point moving to 4.30pm to make room. It is also the latest move for WIN News, which updated its presenter line-up in August when Steve Hart departed.
The announcement builds on WIN’s commitment to local news, with 23 bulletins across regional Australia, including three capital cities.
WIN says Darwin deserves local commercial news
WIN Network CEO Andrew Lancaster said locally based news gathering would be central to the Darwin service.
As a capital city, Darwin deserves a local television news service on a commercial channel which reflects its people, its priorities and its community.
Andrew Lancaster, CEO, WIN Network
Mr Lancaster said the new team would be based in the city.
We are recruiting journalists and camera operators who will live and work in Darwin, with their feet on the street, building relationships and understanding the stories that matter most to the city and surrounds.
Andrew Lancaster, CEO, WIN Network
WIN has a longstanding commitment to local news across regional Australia. Bringing local news back to Nine Darwin builds on that commitment and represents a long-term investment in the community.
Andrew Lancaster, CEO, WIN Network
Building on WIN’s support for Darwin
WIN Darwin Manager Steven Shervill said the new service would build on WIN’s longstanding support for the city.
WIN already sponsors 48 events and organisations in Darwin, supporting the people who help our city thrive.
Steven Shervill, WIN Darwin Manager
Through those partnerships, we see the energy, generosity and pride that make Darwin special. Bringing local news back gives us another way to contribute, highlighting local achievements, exploring challenges and giving community voices a wider platform.
Steven Shervill, WIN Darwin Manager
We’re excited to extend our support for Darwin and give viewers a local bulletin they can make part of their weekday routine.
Steven Shervill, WIN Darwin Manager
When the WIN News Darwin bulletin starts
The full 30-minute WIN News bulletin is due to start later this year. The confirmed launch date and further details about the team will be announced in the coming weeks.
As part of the schedule change, Tipping Point will move to 4.30pm, with WIN News airing at 5.30pm weekdays.
Meanwhile, journalists and camera operators interested in joining the Darwin team can find the journalist and ENG camera operator roles advertised on SEEK.
For more TV Central Channel 9 news, head here. For more on the regional network, visit WIN.
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