Clint Stanaway to depart Nine after nearly 25 years

Nine has confirmed that Clint Stanaway will leave the network at the end of 2025, closing a television career that has spanned almost a quarter of a century.

The Weekend Today co-host and 9News Melbourne Weekend Sport Presenter will step away to focus on his full-time role in radio.

From newsroom beginnings to major events

Stanaway began his career in the news library at GTV9 Melbourne before heading to WIN Television in Bendigo to sharpen his reporting skills.

Returning to Nine, he worked as a general and court reporter before moving into sport, where he was appointed 9News Melbourne’s Weekend Sport Presenter in 2010.

Over the years, he has covered some of the world’s biggest sporting moments, from Olympics and FIFA World Cups to AFL Grand Finals, Melbourne Cups and tennis Grand Slams.

In 2021, Stanaway expanded into breakfast television, co-hosting Weekend Today while continuing as sports anchor for Melbourne’s top-rating 6pm bulletin.

Reflecting on his time, Stanaway said: “I’ve always treasured my job, be it on 9News, as co-host of Weekend Today or as part of the Wide World of Sports team. I’ve met so many wonderful people, shared some incredible stories and experienced the most unforgettable moments. The thrill of live television is so addictive, it’ll never leave me.

“It's been a huge workload juggling both TV and being part of the Melbourne Nova breakfast team over the past couple of years. I am passionate about my new found love for radio and have decided to give it priority moving forward, while I also look to strike a better work/life balance. Unfortunately that means leaving Nine at the end of the year.

“While I step away with a heavy heart, I suspect it won’t be forever. The Nine family has been so good to me, and for that I’ll be forever thankful," Stanaway said.

Nine pays tribute

Hugh Nailon, Nine’s National News Director, praised Stanaway’s contribution across the newsroom and beyond: “Clint’s career at Nine is a stellar example of what can be achieved through sheer hard work and dedication. From the news library to the host chair of Weekend Today, he has excelled in every role.

“He’s a brilliant journalist and storyteller, and an equally brilliant presenter. He has a terrific instinct for a story and has been a wonderful mentor to many in our newsroom.

"While he will be sorely missed by the Nine family, we wish him every success in his next chapter and thank him for his outstanding service," Nailon said.

Stanaway’s departure will mark the end of a significant era for Nine, but as both he and his colleagues have suggested, it may not be the last time viewers see him on their screens.

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