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All Rounder – (2WEB Bourke) – Oct 8
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Australian Radio News
John Laws Announces Retirement
John Laws has announced on his networked 2SM program this morning that he is retiring. After 70 years in radio, his final program will be Friday November 8.
Nigel Slater Joins SUN 969
On October 1, Nigel Slater joined SUN FM Alice Springs as an announcer/all rounder. Nigel is certainly an all rounder and has worked in radio for over 30 years.
GfK Canberra Survey 3/2024
In the latest GfK Canberra radio survey (3/2024), MIX 106.3 was once again the top rating station with 22.2% (+4.3). They were followed by HIT 104.7 with 13.2% (-0.7), then ABC Canberra with 11% (-1.2). 2CA had a share of 6.5% (+1.0) with sister station 2CC on 5.2% (+1.6).
Vale Graham Edwards
Graham Edwards, a longtime Broadcast Engineer at Territory FM 104.1, has recently passed away.
GfK Radio 360 Metro Radio Survey (6/2024)
In the latest GfK Radio 360 Metro Radio Survey (6/2024) there was quite a bit of movement. The top rating station in Sydney this survey was KIIS 1065 with 10.8% (+0.1) replacing long time leader 2GB (-3.1), now 10.2%. KISS are just ahead of WS FM with 10.7% (+1.3). In Melbourne 3AW continued their reign at No 1 with 14.9% (+0.2). In Adelaide, MIX102.3 was the new top rating station with 13.5% (+1.3). In Brisbane B105 remained at No 1 with 12.7% (-0.6). In Perth, 96FM moved into the No 1 spot with 15.2% (-0.9).
GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey – DAB+ Stations
In the latest GfK Radio 360 Metro survey (#6/2024) the top rating DAB+ stations remained unchanged. They were: Adelaide and Perth – Smooth FM, Melbourne and Brisbane – Coles Radio, and in Sydney – CADA.
Brisbane Radio Host Ben Dobbin Almost Paralysed
Triple M radio host Ben Dobbin was almost paralysed after breaking neck in horror crash. Dobbin says he is lucky to be able to be alive after surviving a horror bicycle crash while training for a triathlon.
Vale Mike Rayson
Mike Rayson, a former Australian radio announcer and a Christian minister, passed away in the US on September 23. Before entering into Christian ministry Mike worked on air and as a copywriter at radio stations including 5YYY Whyalla, 5CC, 4VL, 2BH/Hill FM, 2TM and Hope 103.2 in Sydney. He was also a well respected singer and songwriter.
Triple M’s Adelaide radio show ‘The Rush Hour’ axed
The Triple M Adelaide radio show The Rush Hour has been axed. Andrew Jarman, Bernie Vince and Greg Blewett have hosted the show together for several years and were reportedly told the news In September. “It doesn’t make sense to any of us,” Greg Blewett told The...
Lucy & Nikki National Nights Weekend Show Expands
The Hit Network has announced that Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott, hosts of the Hit Network’s Saturday Nights show Lucy & Nikki and LiSTNR podcast Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki, are extending their national radio show to include Friday nights.
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