9News Queensland has won 21 weeks so far this year.
9News Queensland and 9 Gold Coast News have already laid claim to winning the 2026 ratings year, based on weeks won*.
9News Queensland has won 21 weeks across all key demographics and Total People, its 7th consecutive ratings victory.
Its average nightly audience across the 7-days at 213,700 in Total People marks a +4.3% year-on-year growth.
In live streaming, 9News Queensland has also won every week of the 2026 ratings year with an average BVOD audience across Total TV across the 7-days of 34,400 per bulletin, growing by 67% year-on-year. The growth on 9Now continued across all key demos: People 25-54 (+61.2%), People 16-39 (+57.1%) and Grocery Shoppers 18+ (69%).
Presenters Melissa Downes and Joel Dry said: “We are incredibly grateful to our viewers for their ongoing support. Knowing that Queenslanders turn to us every night for their news is a responsibility we don’t take lightly. We’re thrilled to be part of such a dedicated team and look forward to continuing to tell the stories that matter most to our communities.”
This year also marks 30 years of 9 Gold Coast News, now led by presenters Eva Milic and Paul Taylor. Nine claims a year-to-date Total People primary channel FTA share of 64.0%.
Brendan Hockings, Director of 9News Queensland, said “Winning the ratings year is a testament to the relentless hard work of our entire newsrooms in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Reaching seven consecutive years as No.1 at 6pm, alongside the Gold Coast’s incredible 30-year milestone, shows that our commitment to local journalism resonates deeply. We don’t take this trust for granted, and we will continue to show up for Queenslanders every single day with the news that impacts their lives.”
Nine’s data is for weeks 7-29 excluding Easter despite recent industry moves to a full Calendar year.
* ‘Weeks won’ is a measure not always by other sources, which look to audience average. On that front Nine’s two bulletins still look to be winning.