NBN News Newcastle to be hardest hit by changes set to impact regional news positions in NSW and NT.
More changes are looming at WIN News following its announcement of a dedicated half hour bulletin at NBN News.
According to Mediaweek, journalist numbers in Newcastle are tipped to drop from 10 to 4 roles, with camera operators reduced from seven to three.
The sports presenter team, currently comprising two full-time roles, would be eliminated entirely and replaced with a single Journalist / Sport position.
A full-time Hair & Makeup role would drop to part-time.
Gone altogether are the MEX Operator roles, the part-time Archivist, and the Executive Assistant to the news director.
A WIN spokesperson told TV Tonight, “A meeting was held with all NBN News staff today to announce a new operating restructure that will enable NBN News to deliver dedicated 30-minute local news, sport and weather bulletins each weeknight.”
Across the broader WIN network, the plan would also remove around 10 journalist positions and nine camera operator roles across New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
Coffs Harbour, Lismore, and Central Coast would each lose one journalist. Tamworth drops from three journalists to two. Camera operators in Coffs Harbour would shrink from three to one.
Port Macquarie and Taree are the only bureaus to emerge with their numbers intact.
“While the restructure impacts some roles, WIN is prioritising redeployment opportunities across the Network and will conduct the process transparently and collaboratively,” said the spokesperson.
“The WIN Network has entered a formal consultation period, inviting employee feedback on the proposal by June 15, 2026.
“Out of respect for the consultation process, no further comment will be made at this time.”