It has been announced that Channel Nine news programs Sunday and Nightline have both been axed.
The Sunday program, which finishes its tenure on Sunday August 3rd, ran for 27 years, and acted as a pivotal "news breaker", with many politicians choosing to appear on the program to announce major policy initiatives.
The Nightline program, which ends tonight, will be replaced by a higher frequency of scheduled newsbreaks - providing viewers with more regular news opposed to a comprehensive bulletin.
Sunday will be replaced by a weekly one hour news bulletin on Sundays at 8 am.
The Networks Director of News and Current Events, John Westacott, said the decision to close Sunday was difficult but inevitable.
"There is no joy or feeling of professional achievement to end programs with such illustrious histories" he said.
"During its 27 years on-air Sunday has been at the forefront of ground breaking and award winning television; much envied for its journalistic bravery and professional diligence"
Mr Westacott said that Sunday's replacement, Sunday Morning News, would be a more up-to-the minute news service, but retaining Laurie Oaks' landmark political interviews.
Nine Network Chief Executive, David Gyngell, said that the Nine Network would absorb the great majority of Sunday staff into more senior positions across the network.
"I am genuinely saddened by the decision we have had to make, a decision not taken lightly", he said.
More to come...