Channel Ten staff given shock ultimatum amid sweeping job cuts - one week after The Project was axed
On Monday, employees at the network's South Australian office were informed that two production workers would be let go - unless they accepted offers to relocate to either Sydney or Melbourne.
The move forms part of broader cost-cutting measures across the company, with similar relocation ultimatums issued in Brisbane and Perth.
A total of eight positions are reportedly at risk across the three cities, with veteran video editors believed to make up the bulk of the affected roles.
The shake-up follows a turbulent year for the struggling network, which announced last week that The Project would be pulled from the schedule after 16 years and more than 4,500 episodes.
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Its final episode is set to air on June 27, and will be replaced by a single national 6pm news bulletin.
Meanwhile, Channel Ten is moving forward with its major rebrand as the network prepares to launch a new current affairs show.
The Project hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald are set to exit the network, while comedian Sam Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows.
The last episode will air on June 27, with the panel show being replaced by a new current affairs show.
After announcing The Project was ending last Monday, Ten released another statement announcing a new look news program.
The premium news program, titled 10 News+, is set to hit screens on Monday, June 30, at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
10 News+ will be broadcast across the country after Network 10's 5pm local news bulletins, offering a deeper analysis of some of the biggest stories of the day.
According to Paramount Australia, the segment aims to 'redefine evening news by providing comprehensive analysis, trusted reporting, and long-form investigative journalism'.
Keeping up with Australia's constantly evolving mediascape, the news program will be available via broadcast and streaming, as well as on digital and social platforms.
The show's lineup will include former 7News journalist Denham Hitchcock and Walkley Award-winner Amelia Brace, who will be regular faces during the 6pm bulletin from Sunday to Thursday.
Ursula Heger and Hugh Riminton will take the lead during the Friday broadcast.
The anchor team will be supported by reporters including Ashleigh Raper, Bill Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank, and Claudia Vrdoljak.
Ten's Entertainment Editor Angela Bishop will also bring insight into the biggest stories in entertainment, including red-carpet events and exclusive interviews with Hollywood's elite.
Speaking of the new program, Paramount Australia's Vice President of News Martin White gushed over the 'fantastic team' fronting the program and the 'hard work' that had gone on behind the scenes to bring it to air.
'We're going to do what we do best - put the truth first, our audience first, and tell important stories well,' he said of the new offering.
'We've assembled a fantastic team, led by Denham and Amelia, and I can't wait for audiences to see their hard work.'
10 News+ premieres Monday, 30 June at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
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