Popular Newcastle presenter Gavin Morris could be among the high-profile casualties of Nine’s latest restructuring measures.
According to numerous media sites on 11 November, the former weatherman, who took up the position of NBN News co-anchor alongside Natasha Beyersdorf in 2022, was one of several apparently affected by ongoing redundancies within the station’s broadcasting and streaming divisions.
It’s believed at least 50 jobs will be cut in a proposed bid to reduce duplication across its platforms, drive greater collaboration and deliver commercial growth for the group.
Earlier in the week, it was reported another much-loved television personality, Sydney’s Amber Sherlock, would also exit the network.
Nine, however, will not comment publicly on any individual departures out of “respect” for the consultation process.
Mr Morris has been working in the industry for more than three decades, beginning his career as a DJ with some of Australia’s leading radio stations including 2MMM-FM, K-Rock and NEW-FM.
Before joining the team at NBN News in 2009 as the 6pm weather presenter, he was the senior forecaster with The Weather Channel, covering some of the nation’s biggest natural disasters including the Victorian Black Saturday bushfires and the devastating storms that hit the Brisbane suburb The Gap.
He also regularly appears on the Today Show, reporting on weather events, as well as being the summer host of Weekend Today.
Many viewers were quick to notice his absence from Monday and Tuesday night’s bulletin, leaving Ms Beyersdorf alone in the hot seat.
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