Karl Stefanovic spotted back in Sydney metres from Nine office
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Karl Stefanovic, the independent podcaster now best known for rolling out the red carpet to convicted criminal and right‑wing activist Tommy Robinson, was seen exiting Tim Gurner’s Saint Haven health club in North Sydney on Wednesday. The sighting places him just a short walk from the former Channel Nine headquarters where he once co‑hosted the Today show.
Photographer Sam Mooy captured the moment, showing Stefanovic leaving the club amid the lunchtime bustle of North Sydney streets.
Inside the Saint Haven health club visit
According to the Australian Financial Review, Saint Haven offers a suite of premium wellness services including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, IV infusions, red‑light beds, PEMF mats and lymphatic drainage boots. Membership fees start at roughly $170 per week and can exceed $40,000 per year for the most comprehensive packages.
Gurner announced the Sydney rollout of Saint Haven in late 2025, with a February 2026 launch. Stefanovic’s appearance suggests he may have retained a membership despite his departure from Nine’s payroll.
When questioned about a potential upcoming podcast guest, Stefanovic declined to confirm rumours of an interview with accused war criminal Ben Roberts‑Smith, replying, “I haven’t chatted with him yet… You’ll have to watch, my friend.”
Media industry reactions at ABC Andrew Olle lecture
Later that week, Nine Entertainment CEO Matt Stanton attended the ABC’s annual Andrew Olle lecture at the broadcaster’s Ultimo studios. Although Stefanovic was not present, his name surfaced during the panel discussion.
Moderator Hamish Macdonald noted that Stefanovic has described himself as “free and truly independent” after leaving Nine. He then asked Stanton whether the presenter was truly free while employed at the network.
Stanton responded by referencing differing editorial standards across Nine’s divisions, stating, “There’s different editorial standards and genres – not genres, but audiences and stuff.” He added that the company was aware of Stefanovic’s podcast plans, including the Tommy Robinson episode that preceded his exit.
The panel also featured Reuters editor‑in‑chief Alessandra Galloni, ABC managing director Hugh Marks, News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller, and SBS managing director Jane Palfreyman.
Nine boss Matt Stanton’s comments
During the question‑and‑answer segment, Stanton appeared momentarily unsettled. He hesitated when asked about the role of AI in the 30 redundancies announced earlier that day in Nine’s metro publishing division. In an attempt to compliment the ABC, he mistakenly referred to “Media Watch” as “Media Week” and slouched low in his chair, prompting a brief chuckle from the audience.
Media Watch host Linton Besser, who was present, observed the exchange from the front row.
James Packer’s superyacht entourage draws attention
Shifting focus to the French Riviera, a cluster of smaller pleasure craft has been lingering near James Packer’s 108‑metre superyacht IJE, named after his children Indigo, Jackson and Emmanuelle. The accompanying vessels bear the names Maverick, Hollywood, Cougar and Hangman — a playful nod to the Top Gun film franchise.
While no official link has been confirmed between the craft and Packer’s yacht, the naming convention has amused maritime observers and film fans alike.
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