Nine News to produce bulletin for 5AA radio

In something of a joint TV / radio first, Nine News Adelaide will produce a half hour bulletin with Kate Collins, Brenton Ragless to air at midday each weekday on Nova-owned radio Fiveaa.

Mediaweek reports the news, sport and weather bulletin is a market first and an opportunity to engage a broader audience with the breaking local stories.

Jeremy Pudney, Nine News director, said, “This bulletin will be produced and delivered by the team here at Nine News Adelaide, and presented live by Brenton Ragless, Kate Collins, Will McDonald and other familiar voices.

“Along with our television bulletins at 6pm and 4pm, plus daily reporting across nine.com.au and social media, this positions Nine Adelaide as a true multiplatform newsroom. More importantly, it once again demonstrates Nine’s commitment to news for South Australia.”

Fiveaa station manager Craig Munn said, “We are excited to enhance our station with a dedicated news program that is both local and immediate. This program will complement what we know to be a respected afternoon talent lineup on Fiveaa covering everything that is live and loca,”

Ragless and Collins have previously been simulcast on 1079 Life.

Other Nine News television bulletins have previously been simulcast on radio stations including 89.9 LightFM, Hope 103.2, and River 94.9FM.