NWS (TV station) facts for kids
| Adelaide, South Australia | |
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| Channels | Digital: 8 (VHF) Virtual: 9 |
| Branding | Nine |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | Nine (O&O) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Nine Entertainment Co. (Channel 9 South Australia Pty Ltd) |
| History | |
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First air date
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5 September 1959 |
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Former channel number(s)
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Analog: 9 (VHF) (1959–2013) |
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Call sign meaning
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The NeWs South Australia |
| Technical information | |
| ERP | 50 kW (digital) |
| HAAT | 505 m (both) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 34°58′57″S 138°42′30″E / 34.98250°S 138.70833°E |
| Links | |
| Website | 9now.com.au |
NWS is an Australian television station. It is based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Nine Network owns and runs this station. The letters NWS stand for The NeWs South Australia.
Contents
About Nine News Adelaide
NWS is best known for its news programs. The main news show is Nine News Adelaide. It brings you the latest news from Adelaide and around the world.
Who Presents the News?
Nine News Adelaide is presented by a team of journalists.
- Weeknight News: Kate Collins and Brenton Ragless share the main news desk.
- Weekend News: Will McDonald presents the news on weekends.
- Sports News: Warren Tredrea covers sports during the week. Tom Rehn takes over on weekends.
- Weather Forecast: Jessica Braithwaite tells you the weather on weeknights. Chelsea Carey presents the weather on weekends.
News Reporters
A team of reporters gathers stories for Nine News Adelaide. They work hard to bring you important information. Some of the reporters include Edward Godfrey, Rory McClaren, and Georgia Westgarth. There are also dedicated sports reporters like Jack Berketa.
Past Presenters You Might Know
Many famous faces have worked at NWS over the years. Some well-known past presenters include:
- Kevin Crease: A popular weeknight presenter for many years.
- Rob Kelvin: Another long-serving weekday presenter.
- Anne Wills: Known for presenting the weather in the 1960s. She became a very famous personality in Adelaide.
- Kym Dillon: A well-known sports presenter for over 20 years.
News Program Names Through the Years
The news program on NWS has had different names. Here are some of them:
- NWS-9 News, Sport and Weather (1959–1965)
- Channel 9 News (1960s-early 1970s)
- National Nine News (early 1970s, 1976–1980, 1987–2008)
- Nine Eyewitness News (1974–1976)
- Nine Action News (1981–1986)
- Nine News (2008–present)
