Nine Entertainment Begins Job Cuts in Streaming and Broadcast Division
Nine Entertainment has started reducing staff in its Streaming and Broadcast division, impacting about 50 roles. The cuts primarily affect senior on-air and production personnel across various markets.
Details of the Restructure
The initial round of redundancies is part of a wider cost-saving effort by the network. Senior on-air and production staff are among those affected by the changes as Nine implements its significant restructure.
Notable Departures
- Jonathan Uptin, 9News Queensland sports reporter, will leave after his contract was not renewed. Uptin has been a prominent figure on Queensland television and worked in multiple Nine markets during his career.
- Kate Collins, Channel 9 newsreader in Adelaide, was dismissed days after presenting the station’s Christmas Pageant coverage. Sources reveal Collins was “blindsided” and “heartbroken” by the decision.
Local Backlash in Adelaide
“I reckon the biggest story in Adelaide right now is the way poor old Kate Collins has been treated by Channel 9,” said FIVEAA’s David Penberthy live on air. “I mean treated by Channel 9 nationally. It’s a classic example of the head office in Sydney treating us like you-know-what and as a result there’s one fewer South Aussie on our TV screens.”
Penberthy criticized the way the cuts were handled but also acknowledged the commercial pressures facing television in 2025.
Summary
Nine Entertainment’s job cuts in its streaming and broadcast sectors have stirred local backlash, highlighting the tension between cost-saving efforts and community expectations.
Author’s summary: Nine Entertainment’s staff reductions in broadcast and streaming divisions are met with sadness and criticism amid challenging commercial pressures.