Nine tap inhouse presenter for 6pm sports gig

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Dennis, J. (2026, October 16). Nine tap inhouse presenter for 6pm sports gig. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/nine-tap-inhouse-presenter-for-6pm-sports-gig-20261016-p6168x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-16 · by Julius Dennis

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Channel Nine is appointing Gold Coast journalist Bronte Gildea as its new permanent sports presenter for the 6pm news in Queensland, effective from early January. Gildea will replace Dominique Loudon who continues to present weekend sports coverage. The move sees Mikayla Sorby transitioning to a full-time sports presenting role at the Gold Coast newsroom. Brendan Hockings, Nine News Queensland’s director of news, praised Gildea's enthusiasm and dedication, highlighting her established presence in covering major sporting events including NRL and NRLW games.
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Channel Nine has appointed Bronte Gildea, a journalist and presenter from the Gold Coast, as the new sports presenter for its 6pm news in Queensland. Starting in the new year, Gildea will move from her current role to present sports coverage alongside Melissa Downes and Joel Dry, who are already part of the established team. Known for her work on Nine’s Wide World of Sport and NRL coverage, Gildea's appointment is seen as a strategic move by Nine News Queensland director Brendan Hockings, who praised her enthusiasm and dedication. Gildea expressed her excitement about joining the 9News Queensland desk, emphasizing her passion for sports journalism and connecting with viewers across various codes from local grassroots to major leagues.

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Channel Nine Gold Coast NRL Nine Queensland

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Gildea PERSON · 5× Gold Coast GPE · 2× Broncos ORG · 1× Bronte Gildea PERSON · 1× Channel Nine ORG · 1× NRL ORG · 1× NRLW ORG · 1× Nine ORG · 1× Pat Carrigan PERSON · 1× Queensland GPE · 1×

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Nine News Queensland director of news Brendan Hockings, said Gildea’s enthusiasm and dedication made her a great fit for the role. “I have every confidence that Bronte will continue to produce the high-impact sports coverage our loyal viewers rely on night after night,” he said.
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🔮 Channel Nine has announced Gold Coast journalist and presenter Bronte Gildea will take over as sports presenter for its 6pm news in Queensland.
2026-10-16 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Nine tap inhouse presenter for 6pm sports gig · assertive framing

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Channel Nine has announced Gold Coast journalist and presenter Bronte Gildea will take over as sports presenter for its 6pm news in Queensland. asserted
Gildea → announce → Queensland
Gildea will move from the Gold Coast newsroom to the big smoke to present the Monday to Friday sports news in the new year. asserted
Gildea → move → year
A regular fixture on Nine’s Wide World of Sport, NRL and NRLW coverage, Gildea, who is the partner of Broncos star Pat Carrigan, will join the established 6pm presenting team of Melissa Downes and Joel Dry. asserted
who → join → Downes
“I’m excited and honoured to be joining the 9News Queensland desk as a more permanent fixture. asserted
I → ’m → fixture
Queenslanders are fiercely passionate about their sport, and as someone who lives and breathes it every day, it’s an enthusiasm I share deeply,” Gildea said of her appointment. asserted
Gildea → live → appointment
“From local grassroots competitions to every major code, having the opportunity to cover the big stories, capture the moments that matter, and connect with our viewers every night is a privilege not to be taken for granted.” asserted
that → have → viewers
Nine News Queensland director of news Brendan Hockings, said Gildea’s enthusiasm and dedication made her a great fit for the role. “I have every confidence that Bronte will continue to produce the high-impact sports coverage our loyal viewers rely on night after night,” he said. asserted
he → say → night
Dominique Loudon will continue to present sports on the weekend for the broadcast station owned by Nine Entertainment, which also owns this masthead. asserted
which → continue → masthead
As part of the changes triggered by Gildea’s appointment, Mikayla Sorby will move to the Gold Coast newsroom as a full-time sports presenter. asserted
Sorby → trigger → presenter
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