Nine has today announced the expansion of 9News Darwin to a dedicated one-hour local bulletin on weeknights at 6.00–7.00pm from Monday, October 5, 2020.
The bulletin, presented by Paul Taylor, will provide Darwin viewers with up-to-date local, national, and international news, sport, and weather reports captured by a team of reporters and crew on the ground.
Steve Shervill, Nine general manager Darwin, said: “Investing in more local stories has never been more important within this challenging COVID-19 climate and our team on the ground are well equipped to deliver news that matters, as it happens, from here in Darwin and throughout the Territory.”
Kate Limon, network regional news director, said: “9News Darwin is back, live and local, to shine a spotlight on stories that matter to all Territorians. Our journalists and camera operators are locals, they know the issues that affect the NT, and local audiences can continue to rely on 9News as their most-trusted news service.”
9News Darwin represents an increase in Nine investment in local content in Darwin.