Allan Raskall: Veteran Channel Nine journalist parts ways with Melbourne network amid mass sackings and wage disputes READ MORE: Jasmine Stefanovic flaunts her family's free accommodation in Paris amid Channel Nine layoffs By Mikaela Wilkes For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:47, 13 August 2024 | Updated: 07:47, 13 August 2024 e-mail View comments Veteran television journalist Allan Raskall appears to be taking his sacking from Channel Nine's Melbourne office in stride after reportedly being told by bosses that he's no longer needed at the embattled TV network. Two weeks ago, the media star shared a tongue-in-cheek selfie to Instagram in which he's dressed in a LinkedIn headshot-esque suit, and grinning whilst holding up a sign that read: 'Work Wanted'. 'Such is (a freelancer's) life,' Raskall wrote.
'Work wanted. Call me.' It's understood Raskall finished up with the network around the time of his post.
Multiple inside sources have said Raskall's casual contract would not be renewed amid ongoing exercises at the network to rescue the bottom line, reports The Herald Sun . 'I've freelanced for more than a decade at Nine, I guess during a cost of living crisis even big business has to cut back on luxury items! Who knows what the future holds?' Raskall told the publication. A Nine spokesperson confirmed Raskall's departure — citing 'economic challenges facing the media sector' as the reason for the decision to 'pause' all casual contracts — but said he would always be a '.