Clint Stanaway has resigned from Channel Nine after nearly 25 years, saying he will leave the network at the end of the year to prioritise his role on Nova’s Melbourne breakfast show and to regain his work–life balance.
The 42‑year‑old Weekend Today co‑host announced the decision in a statement, saying he had been managing a “huge workload” juggling television duties and his newly found passion for radio. Speaking on Nova’s Jase and Lauren show on Wednesday, Stanaway said the choice had been a long time coming and that he was relieved to have made it.
"I'm relieved, I've been thinking about it for a while now. I needed to make a decision, because looking back on how I was feeling and where my head was at, I was burnt out," he told listeners. Stanaway said he first started at Channel Nine in January 2001 as an 18‑year‑old and that, after more than two decades, he no longer felt the same passion for the role he once did. Since joining Nova in March 2024, he said he had become "very quickly addicted" to radio and now sees it as his future.
In his initial resignation statement, Stanaway said he intended to give priority to radio while seeking a healthier balance between work and personal life. "I want to get my life back. I want to do some normal things. I want to share some incredible moments with my family, friends, and one day, I want to be a dad," he said on air, adding that the demands of holding two full‑time media roles had made that difficult.
Stanaway began his media career in the news library at Melbourne’s GTV9 in the early 2000s, moved to WIN Television in Bendigo as a reporter, and later returned to 9News Melbourne as a news and court reporter. He was appointed Weekend Sport Presenter for 9News Melbourne and covered major events including the Olympic Games and the Melbourne Cup. He has also served as co‑host of Weekend Today and been part of the Wide World of Sports team.
He thanked colleagues at Nine for their support and said he had treasured his roles at the network. "I've met so many wonderful people, shared some incredible stories and experienced the most unforgettable moments. While I step away with a heavy heart, I suspect it won't be forever. The Nine family has been so good to me. I'll be forever thankful," he said.
Stanaway’s departure will see him concentrate on the Jase and Lauren breakfast program on Nova while stepping back from television presenting. He confirmed he will remain with Nine until the end of the year, after which he plans to prioritise radio and his private life.
The move closes a chapter that began when he walked into Channel Nine more than two decades ago, and signals a transition for Stanaway from a long television career toward full‑time radio broadcasting and a reduced public schedule.