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Proudly presented by McDonald Jones In our early years, the motoring enthusiasts in our crew loved getting amongst the action… capturing racing legends Jack Brabham and Jackie Stewart Jim Sullivan, a keen racer and rally driver, soon joined NBN News becoming our authority on the latest vehicles and, crucially, motor safety. He produced NBN’s community […]

Australia’s queen of Christmas, Delta Goodrem, is unwrapping her biggest festive celebration yet when Christmas with Delta returns on Sunday, December 21 at 7.00 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. After taking viewers to Los Angeles last year, Delta is bringing the magic back to home soil – transforming Channel 9 into a stylish, sparkling North Pole Down Under, complete […]

It was December 7, 1975, when NBN’s new colour cameras hit the sand at Merewether for the launch of Newcastle’s first surf lifesaving helicopter Dignitaries, including Lord Mayor Joy Cummings, were on hand for the celebrations, while NBN’s Ray Dinneen interviewed pilot John Dorney As fate would have it, the crew were tested minutes later, with an […]

The 9Network has announced the first part of its star-studded lineup for the nation’s favourite Christmas Eve tradition, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight presented by AAMI. Broadcasting live from the home of the Carols, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Wednesday, December 24, at 8.00pm, hosts David Campbell and Sarah Abo will return to guide Australia through another unforgettable night of festive cheer. […]

Proudly presented by McDonald Jones As we rediscover scenes from the early years of NBN News, one thing is for sure: our Journalists and Cameramen were dedicated to telling the true story of local life They mastered the art of capturing the magic, recording vibrant scenes of the community to be broadcast to living rooms […]

Jamie Durie is back on Nine for his biggest and most important project yet: tackling Australia’s housing crisis head on in the groundbreaking new series, Jamie Durie’s Future House, premiering Tuesday, November 25, at 8.30pm on Nine and 9Now. In this bold new series, Jamie brings together three brave families with the nation’s most daring builders, designers and […]

For generations, local sport has been the backbone of the community From our early years, NBN News was there capturing the passion and pride… From the turf battles of Hockey in Murrurundi to the pinpoint accuracy of the Newcastle City Archers, we followed the action from every angle We tracked the emerging skills of Junior […]

Buckle up for a rip-roaring new adventure ride when TopKnotz premieres on Thursday, November 27, at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. TopKnotz is an adrenaline-fuelled power trip across the waters of the South Pacific hosted by an all-star lineup including: Gold Logie winner Grant Denyer, culinary expert Miguel Maestre, professional surfer Felicity Palmateer, veteran stuntman Rob Palmer, and seasoned presenter Tom Williams. […]

Proudly presented by McDonald Jones During the early years of NBN News, our cameras were often part of the adventure, capturing the spirit of our local Cubs and Scouts From the bush to the coast, they were always honing essential skills: making camps, cooking over an open fire, and practicing knot tying techniques In Tuncurry, […]

It was an era of community spirit. Generations of girls across our region grew up learning valuable skills through the Brownies, Girl Guides, and the Girls’ Life Brigade Our film Cameras were often in local towns and suburbs, capturing the parades and ceremonies that built strong friendships and fulfilled lives It was all about connecting, […]