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The Nine Network, or '''Channel Nine''', is an Australia n 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 slogan " Still The One " refers to their past ratings success, being the most popular television station since the introduction of television in Australia. The network has consistently proven itself the country's most watched television network, defeated only once in 2000 by its rival, the Seven Network . At present, however Seven is set to win the 2007 ratings year. The network will move its production facilities to a purpose built site in Macquarie Park , joining subscription service Foxtel in 2008 , following the opening of the Epping To Chatswood Rail Link . The current Willoughby studios are used for national news bulletins as well as other shows such as Mornings With Kerri-Anne and The NRL Footy Show . HISTORY 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. Soon afterwards, STW-9 Perth joined the network in the late 1980s . It was Owned And Operated by Nine until its sale to Sunraysia Television in 1989 . Darwin station NTD-8 was integrated into the network at the start of 2003 . PROGRAMMING In 2005 Seven had a ratings resurgence on the back of popular US shows '' Lost '', '' Desperate Housewives '' and Grey's Anatomy , and a few Australian shows, Dancing With The Stars and Border Security , defeating Nine in consecutive weeks before a strong return to form from Nine as the year progressed. In Primetime like its broadcast rivals, Channel Nine relies heavily on overseas programming (mostly from the American CBS network). Nine's current Australian programming lineup consists of television shows including; '' 1 Vs 100 '', '' Australia's Funniest Home Video Show '', '' Getaway '', '' McLeod's Daughters '', '' Sea Patrol '', ''Missing Persons Unit'', '' Mornings With Kerri-Anne '', '' The Mint '', '' Temptation '', '' The Footy Show '' and '' What's Good For You? ''. Australian content on Channel Nine is predominately comprised of non-scripted programs. In November 2006, rival Network Ten won the rights to broadcast the New Year's Eve firework show. Nine had held the rights since the screening began in 1995. American programming on Nine includes; '''', '' ER '', '' Justice '', '' Men In Trees '', '' Nip/Tuck '', '' Rome '', '' Super Nanny '', '' Survivor '', '' The Apprentice '', '' The Closer '', '' Weeds '', and '' Without A Trace ''. New programs soon to air for Nine's 2007 lineup include; '' Kidnapped '', '' Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip '', '' The Nine '', '' Runaway '', and '' Smith ''. Most of these shows that appeal to younger audiences have been shelved to air in summer non ratings period. '' Damages '', a new series starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne will premiere on the Nine Network in late 2007 , only days after airing in the US. In an attempt to attract advertisers, as they are more interested in programmes for younger audiences, Nine have announced they will be trying to appeal to the younger generation in 2008. Among the new show in Nine's 2008 line-up are: Viva Laughlin , Cashmere Mafia , The Big Bang Theory , The Return Of Jezebel James , Sarah Connor Chronicles , Pushing Daisies , Canterbury's Law and Aliens In America . News & Current Affairs Channel Nine's news service is called '''', '' National Nine News '', and '' Nightline ''. National Nine News also assist in production of; '' A Current Affair '', '' 60 Minutes '', and '' Sunday ''. 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. It is speculated that the Wide World of Sports brand will be phased out in 2007 , to be replaced by the FOX Sports brand. 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 , Commonwealth Bank Series , Australian Summer Of Cricket , and Wimbledon . Current schedule Note: ''News & 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; ''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, 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 Station s, 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 affiliate networks (some of which are locally branded), these include NWS Adelaide, STW Perth, WIN Television , NBN Television , and Imparja Television . IDENTITY On January 30 2006 , the Channel Nine 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 28 January 2006 , television history website aus.tv.history displayed an image what it claimed to be the new Nine Network logo, which was, true to form, a number nine in a box without the dots. The nine is in the same font as the previous "9" logo. On May 19 2007 , the Nine Network reintroduced the nine dots back into their logo. The dots are only visible, however, when the logo animates on idents for shows through a translucent box that turns to display the solid "9" logo. LOGOS The Nine Network has used many logos throughout its history. Note: ''Pre-network logos can be found at the following articles; TCN , GTV , QTQ , NTD .'' REFERENCES FURTHER READING SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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