Nine says in a statement it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today. Follow Today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Albanese says Stefanovic saga ‘unfortunate’, but ‘words do matter’ The prime minister was asked by the ABC about Karl Stefanovic’s departure from Nine. He had this to say: It’s a matter, of course, for Channel 9, but words do matter, and what people who are very prominent in our public discourse do, and how they conduct themselves, matters as well. And it’s unfortunate, the way that what has been a very big career has ended in this way. It will be an important day. It will be a great couple of hours. I’m sure the whole of Australia will cheer on the Socceroos. … I know that Australian workers will be, of course, very passionate about the Socceroos, and I know that Australian employers will be generous in their approach to these things. Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-06-25 · 21:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0625-87462
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Australia news live: Karl Stefanovic says his podcast is ‘about freedom of speech’ after Nine announces his immediate departure
Karl Stefanovic has departed from his hosting role on Nine's "Today" show, with the network stating it was "no longer possible" for him to continue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented on the situation, calling it "unfortunate" and emphasizing that "words do matter" for prominent public figures.
Nick Visser (now) and Martin Farrer (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-25 · 21:53 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Karl Stefanovic has departed from his hosting role on Nine's "Today" show, with the network stating it was "no longer possible" for him to continue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented on the situation, calling it "unfortunate" and emphasizing that "words do matter" for prominent public figures. Albanese also noted that how individuals conduct themselves in public discourse is significant. Stefanovic himself stated his podcast is "about freedom of speech." The article does not provide specific reasons for his departure from "Today" beyond Nine's statement.
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Nine announced Karl Stefanovic's immediate departure from hosting Today.
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Albanese described Stefanovic's departure as 'unfortunate'.
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Prime Minister Albanese stated that 'words do matter' in public discourse.
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Karl Stefanovic's podcast is 'about freedom of speech'.
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