Peter Hitchener @phitchener9 Twitter profile

Last Seen Profiles

@stwmaniax

@KhokanDasAITC

@karin952911812

@LucasJi44897537

@WHLOOKS

@maju0411

@sameel_khan008

@SukaIbuIbuTua2

@stw_pdg

@Yoru_deffus

@BinorRaja

@penyukastw21

@Jouhani33

@DvalFemboy

@bitburton

@sly_karrina

@kanashirain_

@aniketkrishna

@KryssyLaReina

@JacqulyneA10897

@osmanos12623427

@sachapie

@JaneeseMik94669

@AkeilaDonn99980

@warisjokhio98

@stwmaniax

@LMoffor

@JPSMjournal

@BinorRaja

@KohimaEdTrust

@Usmanmsheh41194

@mahfuzduzgun

@PasutriAsli2

@jfk_153

@AdamCeasar

@uN09RTGnFoobid0

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Thanks so much for your well wishes... I am feeling better already. I am most grateful for your support.

527

173

5K

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

1 year

To be absolutely clear, the first I heard of my so-called retirement was reading about it in @theheraldsun this afternoon. It is my great honour and a privilege to present the news, and I still hope to for a few more years

173

107

2K

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Thanks so much for all the support, most grateful. I’m well and resting up today, and look forward to returning to @9NewsMelb tomorrow night. Take care

113

54

2K

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Remembering... ten years on

82

92

2K

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

10 months

I keep hearing that I’ve retired, so let me set the record straight… I am not retiring and have no intention of doing so! As an avid believer in making the most out of life, I am looking forward to being busier than ever in 2024! Happy New Year 🤩

94

44

1K

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Most honoured to be this year’s @cityofmelbourne Moomba Festival with @fifi_box - come and join in the fun 11th to 14th March!

127

41

993

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 months

So sad at the passing of John Blackman at the age of 76. The ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday’ star was adored by audiences and the crew for his incredible wit, and I have wonderful memories of working with John on radio. RIP

36

49

856

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Looking forward to being back in the chair tomorrow night for @9NewsMelb after a great break... I hope you can tune in at 6

49

15

778

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

So sad to learn of the passing of Brian Henderson. I have wonderful memories of working with him. Credible, reliable and reassuring on-air, away from the cameras Brian was humble and engaging with a great sense of humour. Brian Henderson made a huge contribution to our industry.

35

83

716

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

11 months

A coffee before my last Monday night bulletin of @9NewsMelb . Check out the awesome coffee mug, a gift from TJ... I've been so lucky working with such amazing colleagues. I hope you’ll join me for the weekend news on Nine in 2024

46

23

703

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

What a storm! This is what parts of Melbourne have just endured... hope everything is ok at your place

79

98

677

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Aaah the 1970s... there were never enough check patterns, huge lapels and wide ties.. and as for the hair! Enough said

65

17

664

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Just in case a 45 Year Challenge ever gets underway, here’s my contribution - a Nine Newsbreak from 1974. Check out the hair, jacket, shirt and tie! @9NewsMelb #70s

56

37

607

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

I hope you’re having a wonderful Easter... I’m taking a break but will be back on-air @9NewsMelb on Monday 12th... take care

59

16

603

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

That time I got to hang out with some cheeky puppies for a photo shoot @LortSmith - fun and games on the floor! Hope you’ll support the important work of the Lort Smith team #animalhospital #adoption

28

40

575

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

Thanks you so much for your kind words of support. I’ve loved every minute of my 45 years here and I’m honoured to be a member of the @9NewsMelb team. Looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow night.. see you at 6!

58

23

567

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

Wishing you a wonderful festive season wherever you are! #enjoy #family #friends #seasonsgreetings

61

6

524

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

8 months

Please mark my tie tying out of 10… make sure you watch till the end and decide if it’s up to your standard! PS don’t be afraid to add some emojis! 🤩😂🤩

108

45

518

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

This brings back memories… taken in 1998 when I was appointed to succeed Brian Naylor presenting the 6pm news. For 20 years Brian had shared the day’s events with us… since then it’s been my honour to do so. See you tonight at 6 for @9NewsMelb #ninenews #at6

19

16

516

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

We’re ready for 6, and would love you to join us... @9NewsMelb @LNixon9 @cstanaway @AllanRaskall #friends #team #pleasejoinus #at6 #itsgreattobeback

41

14

501

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

10 months

Wishing you, your family and friends a wonderful festive season! Happy holidays, stay safe and let the good times roll… #naughty #nice 🎄🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🌲🌲🎁🎁🎄🎄🎉🎉🎄🎄🥳🥳

58

15

496

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

11 months

More than 100 years between us presenting news, sport and weather! Not a bad effort, especially as we look so young 😂🤩😂

42

23

500

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Feels like yesterday… but this photograph was taken in the early 1970s, not long after I joined Nine! Still undecided about the hair and that shirt though! I hope you can join the team at 6 for @9NewsMelb

40

15

472

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

That time when I was on the prize board of Saaaaaale of the Century... memories of the 1980s #saleofthecentury #channelnine #ninenews #throwback

44

14

468

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

They say it’s refreshing and good for you… watermelon, pineapple and ginger. Would you try it?

117

3

461

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

A throwback to the happy days when I had two Staffies - Max and Mariah... happy days indeed, although clearly I hadn’t learned how to do up my shirt buttons or brush my hair back then. Hope you are staying well and happy #throwback #staffies #max #mariah #staffiesunday

49

15

459

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

Tuesday Throwback: tying a tie, as taught to me by Sir Eric Pearce back in the 1970s. Does anyone in your family still wear a tie?

55

28

457

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Everyone @9NewsMelb will miss these two stars of our newsroom…. @Brett_McLeod who is off to London for Nine, and @andrew_lund soon to be taking up a new role at Melbourne Airport. Thanks to you both and Chookas!

26

25

462

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

18

55

442

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Bert Newton: thank you for everything you have done for your millions of viewers, and your service to the television industry. An unrivalled star whose legacy is unique. RIP

21

39

453

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

WA Police have a released this image of Cleo Smith safe in hospital. The four-year-old has been reunited with her family. The latest at 6 @9NewsMelb

24

26

420

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

8 years

Thank you so much for all your kind messages, I am most grateful and very honoured. Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

46

26

416

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

1 year

I love it when a dog walk turns into a celebrity spotting exercise… this morning I bumped into ABC breakfast co-host @mjrowland68 (actually I bailed him up!) - as always he was looking a million dollars despite his early start! #abcnewsbreakfast #legend

16

10

421

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

There’s an old saying ‘when times are tough, remember, the birds will sing again’ #optimism #haveagoodday #staysafe #staywell

39

55

411

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

A news break from 1994… what do you think? Hope you can join me for the 2021 version of @9NewsMelb at 6

27

16

418

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

11 months

Ready for the Tuesday night bulletin @9NewsMelb ... still feels like my first day here at Nine! Thanks for watching, most grateful for your support. #countingdownthedays #50yearsatnine #anniversary #teameffort #seeyouat6

27

18

425

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

If you need cheering up a canine companion will always do the trick… 😁

23

9

417

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

A shocking and tragic evening for our community. Deepest sympathy to the loved ones of the officers who died, and all their colleagues @VictoriaPolice

11

16

401

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

Wonderful news! Ava, the Staffy who was taken from a Port Melbourne home has been handed-in to police in another area of the city, and reunited with her overjoyed family! Thanks to everyone who shared Ava’s story #goodnews #Ava #Staffy #reunited

31

36

391

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Here’s how I’ll be spending my outdoor exercise time today 😁 #jasper #walkingmachine #superdog

21

10

394

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

10 months

Happy New Year… here’s hoping it’s the best ever 🤩🤩🤩

29

22

399

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

I am so lucky, I got to walk Jasper, a Siberian Husky, who belongs to one of my neighbours - or maybe she walked me ... I think Jasper had a good time, and I certainly did! Hope you have a great day ☀️

27

6

382

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Throwback to 1999... just feels like yesterday

40

5

383

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

How are things at your place? Are you ok? I have very enjoyable company for a day at home... meet Mascara, The Baby and Autumn. They are siblings, I adopted them when they were a few months old... now they run the show! #rescues #twotabbies #andatortoiseshell #companions

47

13

375

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Happy new year! 🎉🎉🎉 I hope 2022 brings you good times 🥂

30

17

373

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

The old photographs you find in lockdown! Has it happened to you? This was from my early days at @9NewsMelb - a holiday pic from the 1970s. Did you notice the airline logo on the window behind me? TAA! Who remembers that! Please join me tonight at 6 (I might have changed a bit)

37

7

363

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

It’s clear that I have way too much time on my hands, going through some old pics. Ummm.. about the outfit.. and the haircut? 😁Hope you’re having a good day #staysafe #staywell

48

10

353

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Here’s some advertising for National Nine News in 1975, when I was lucky enough to be presenting the news with the legendary Sir Eric Pearce... wonderful memories! @9NewsMelb #tonightat6

26

14

350

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Jasper is taking me for a walk… as you can see we are both rugged up! See you at 6 for @9NewsMelb #jasper #myneighboursdog #siberianhusky #cold #windy 🥶

23

5

354

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

Couldn’t resist posting this pic from the 80s, with the always amazing @tracygrimshaw @9NewsMelb #memories #monochromememories #OldHeadshots

29

19

337

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Autumn in Melbourne...

13

27

348

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Another magnificent autumn day… #Melbourne #ourtown

11

15

352

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

Lest we forget

12

29

347

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

Taking a break between news breaks - @9NewsMelb at 6

14

13

336

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

45 years at Nine... here's a pic from the late 1990s, with newsroom legends Brian Naylor and John Sorell @9NewsMelb #45years #memories #ninenews #melbourne

37

22

333

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

11 months

Excited to be back on weekends after a short break! I'm geared up to share @9NewsMelb tonight at 6, and tomorrow night too! Will you join me for all the latest? #weekendnews @Channel9 @9Now

28

9

342

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

1 year

If you’re working today - like me - I hope it’s going well ☀️ if you’re on a day-off, make sure you’re having fun! 🤩

33

11

340

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Another awful suit and tie combo from the past... your thoughts? #comeonbehonest #stillitwastheseventies #whataboutthehair

95

11

328

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Cuteness alert! The amazing story of two inseparable friends... one a Beagle, the other a baby possum! The special bond between Molly and Poss in @9NewsMelb at 6 @jogilvie17

22

72

320

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Mascara is thinking of using this as her official portrait... what do you think? #mascara #rescue #oneofthree #catsofinstagram #thatface #thoseeyes #gorgeous #portrait #smile

48

12

329

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

Were you around in the 1990s? As you can see, I was! 😁

38

1

323

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Memories of two favourite former Nine News colleagues… Brian and Sir Eric. Do you remember Sir Eric’s “God bless you, and you” - or the ‘Brian told me’ jingle? @9NewsMelb at 6

46

6

327

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Sleep tight 😴

15

12

322

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

Just feels like yesterday but this photograph was taken in 1965 as I was starting my first job in radio… 4BH Monitor News! Hope you can join me tonight for @9NewsMelb at 6

17

9

327

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Great to be back in the news studio after holidays! Hope you can join the team at 6 for the latest @9NewsMelb #news #sport #weather #thelatestondjokovic See you at 6

31

9

322

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Lockdown: I took this photograph yesterday at 10.45am near @9NewsMelb in Docklands.. absolutely no one to be seen

36

16

307

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Anzac Day #LestWeForget

3

23

316

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Throwback to the 1990’s… the things you find during lockdown! I hope you can join the team @9NewsMelb tonight at 6 #newsroompic #rememberwhen #ninenews

35

9

307

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

Good luck Year 12s...

20

22

308

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

A portrait of a 3 year old, taken a few years ago… any thoughts about who it might be? 😁 #timeflies #stillgoing #seeyouat6 #ninenews

58

5

312

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

Throwback: a fun photo shoot from last year @LortSmith Hope you’ll support the important work of the Lort Smith team #animalhospital #adoption #puppykisses

21

17

293

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

NBA star @Joeingles7 and @RenaeIngles have partnered with @marvelstadiumau to create Melbourne's first stadium sensory room - experience it for yourself @9NewsMelb at 6

9

16

289

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

A glorious April evening to walk my neighbour’s dog #jasper #superhusky #13yearsold #butwhoiscounting

14

3

295

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

How’s your day? I thought I’d start the week with a selfie… don’t you love the arty angle? Hope you can join me at 6

23

6

298

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

2 years

RIP Barry Humphries

9

294

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

@PeterGatt @9NewsMelb Not a fan?

14

1

293

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Today marks the 64th anniversary of @Channel9 Melbourne’s first broadcast in 1956. Were you ever in the audience for any of the iconic live shows at Studio 9 in Bendigo Street, Richmond?

38

15

295

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Cuteness Alert!! So lucky to have a @GuideDogsVIC puppy named after me! Hitchy meet ‘Hitch’! What a glorious birthday present.. unfortunately I couldn’t take him home with me! Many thanks to Karen, Charlie and their amazing team

36

17

291

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

A print media ad for @9NewsMelb from 1974 when our bulletins were broadcast at 6.30. Not sure what I was thinking with the suit/tie/haircut combination! Hope you can check out tonight’s news at 6 to see if there have been any changes! PS did you find the secret typo? #seeyouat6

40

12

290

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Such skills! An absolutely remarkable display! Your thoughts? #myroomtelethon #aflfootyshow #hopeyouhaveafantasticsunday

34

13

281

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Check out the footwear! @moombafestival Monarch @fifi_box getting set for the parade… it will be live-streamed on the Nine News Melbourne Facebook page if you can’t make it here in person

25

24

294

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

Holidays.. don’t you love them!

37

7

283

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Couldn’t help noticing these on a recent walk.. they certainly brighten things up! Hope you have a good weekend

23

11

287

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

This morning’s walk... #fog #mist #Melbourne

10

6

285

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

How’s your day? Hope you’re doing ok #staysafe #staywell

28

5

279

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

5 years

Someone has found the perfect way of dealing with social isolation! Hope you have a good day #staysafe #staywell 💤💤💤

18

12

279

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Canine visits to @9NewsMelb are the best fun! Hope you can join the team too at 6…

16

11

282

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

This might just be the perfect indulgence for afternoon tea - a scone with jam and cream. Which goes on first, the jam or the cream? #enjoy #kilojoulesgalore #scone #jam #cream

86

9

278

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

And it’s goodnight from Mascara.. sleep tight 💤

15

7

274

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Jasper belongs to one of my neighbours and walking her is a highlight of my day ☀️☀️☀️

21

6

269

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Hope you have a good night

18

9

275

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

A Christmas/New Year holiday memory… enjoying the scenery at Kanazawa in Japan. It was a much cooler day than we’re having today in sunny Melbourne! Are you on a break? ☀️😎☀️ #throwback #holidays #enjoy

18

5

272

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

Shocked at the passing of sports broadcaster Drew Morphett at the age of 69... condolences to Drew's family and friends

10

35

265

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

7 years

HNY!!! Hope you have the best ever 2018!!! 🎉🎉🎉

32

17

263

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

6 years

Remember when news publicity pics always featured a reporter with the jacket slung over the shoulder! Here's one for old time's sake! @9NewsMelb at 6 #timeshavechanged

22

12

261

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

4 years

Someone had a sleep-in today... I’m blaming the weather #thebaby #oneofthreesiblings #rescues

31

7

269

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

A purple tie for a chilly Tuesday… in the Makeup Room ahead of @9NewsMelb at 6

25

7

267

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Going through some pics from the past, this one with Tracy Grimshaw. We hope you can join the team tonight @9NewsMelb @ACurrentAffair9 #thegoodolddays #goodfun #fun #throwback #havewechanged

15

12

262

Peter Hitchener

@phitchener9

3 years

Introducing one of the stars of the show… meet Hannah, Livinia’s canine companion. Hannah helped Livinia deliver the weather last night in @9NewsMelb and charmed us all in the process! @LNixon9 @Channel9 #ninenewsmelbourne #tonightat6

18

11

271