Veteran broadcaster and journalist Liz Hayes has made a shock career announcement, bringing to an end 44-years with Nine.

Liz Hayes’ four-decade-long association with Nine is at an end with Hayes today announcing she is leaving the media company to pursue new opportunities.

Channel Nine has farewelled one of its most recognisable faces, with Liz Hayes announcing her departure from the network.

Picture: Supplied. Hayes, 66, has worked across many prime time shows, from 60 Minutes to Under Investigation with Liz Hayes. While no longer ”under contract” as staff with the network ...

Hayes, 66, has worked across many prime time shows, from 60 Minutes to Under Investigation with Liz Hayes. Liz Hayes veteran journalist in Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones While no longer ...

Liz Hayes has been a fixture at Channel Nine for more than four decades and is now leaving to explore other opportunities.

I leave Nine grateful for the decades of experience, the wonderful friendships that have endured," says Liz Hayes, capping off a body of work from Nine News to Under Investigation.