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Cyril reflects on how Nine’s leading parental leave program allowed him the opportunity to redefine family bonding, and use the extended time to travel Australia with his young family.

At Nine, "Walk the talk" is more than just a saying; it's a core value that shapes careers and fosters a culture of integrity and continuous learning. We sat down with Product Manager Kiri Winfield, a recent recipient of Nine’s "Walk The Talk" Spark award, to understand how this value guides her daily work and has propelled her career journey at Nine.

Reporter Penelope Liersch shares her insights on reporting on one of Australia’s most highly documented court cases, the trial of Erin Patterson. The podcast she co-hosts, "The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace”, reached a milestone one million downloads before the verdict. The achievement highlights the dedication she and co-host Erin Pearson (Court Reporter with The Age) have to storytelling that delves far beyond the typical daily news cycle.

With Agile Australia's 2025 conference centred around 'Delighting our Customers', two of Nine's Iteration Managers took to the stage to deliver an interactive workshop, 'The Rescue Mission Game,' highlighting the importance of people over process.

To mark the celebration of Pride month 2025 ‘Love, Respect, Empower’, Nine’s Pride Community co-chairs share their insights on how their ERG’s (Employee Resource Group) initiatives impact and make waves in the wider Nine community and beyond.

Kevin Lau, Engineering Manager and Claudio Russo, Product Manager share how working on the app has given the team the freedom to take ownership, bring new ideas to the table, and make a real impact.