The Australian Podcast Ranker for March has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. The No 1 podcast this survey is Mamamia Out Loud (Mamamia) with 1,333,138 monthly listeners.
Radio News
Kyle Sandilands settles with ARN for $12m
Kyle Sandilands has settled his dispute with ARN Media for a $12m cash payout and a promise it will help him launch a new media venture.
Script – The Radical Act of Being Yourself
Christian O’Connell is excited! The Gold 104.3 national breakfast host says: “A box turned up today. My book, in print, for the first time. I knew it was coming. Still wasn’t ready for it. I sat on the couch and held it to my heart. That’s where it came from.”
Gavin Flanagan Reflects on 2006
It was 20 years ago this month that Gavin Flanagan first became the General Manager of a radio station. It was Tamworth Radio Development Co. Pty Ltd, better known as 2TM and FM92.9, part of the Super Radio Network stable.
GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey 3 – DAB+ Stations
GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey 3 – DAB+ Stations
In the latest GfK Radio 360 Metro survey #3for 2026, the top rating DAB+ stations were: smooth FM (Adelaide, Perth), Dance Hits (Melbourne) and CADA (Sydney).
GfK Radio 360 Metro Radio Survey (3/2026)
In the latest GfK Radio 360 Metro Radio Survey (#3), smooth FM was the No 1 station in Sydney with a share of 13.1% (-0.2). 3AW continues as the No 1 station in Melbourne with a share of 14.0% (-0.2). 104.5 Triple M remains No 1 in Brisbane with 13.0% (-0.3) with Triple M as the top rating station in Adelaide with 13.3% (+1.1). In Perth, Nova 93.7 is once again No 1 with 14.9% (-0.7).
Rick Lenarcic appointed CEO of the Capital Radio Network
Capital Radio Network have appointed Rick Lenarcic as their Chief Executive Officer.
Super Radio Network terminates Guy Ashford’s employment at 2HD/NEW FM Newcastle
Super Radio Network (SRN) has terminated the employment of longtime Newcastle general manager Guy Ashford, days after he was filmed ‘groping’ a female award winner at the 2026 Audio Awards.
New Brekky Show for 102.3 Triple M Townsville
102.3 Triple M Townsville is launching a new Breakfast show, the CK & Kate Breakfast Show, set to wake up North Queensland from Monday, 8 June.
Carrie Bickmore shares hospital update amid fears she may lose her voice forever
Carrie Bickmore is facing the fight of her professional life after being hospitalised for critical vocal cord issues that threaten to silence her career. (Source – The Australian). Carrie is the co-host of Carrie & Tommy (Little) the weekday drive show that airs nationally across the Hit Network from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
TMFM 95.5 and 92.9FM Now Streaming Live
TMFM 95.5 and 92.9FM is pleased to announce that listeners can now enjoy both stations live online. The launch of live streaming expands the reach of both stations beyond traditional broadcast areas, allowing listeners to tune in from anywhere with an internet connection – whether at home, at work, on the road, interstate or overseas.
Siobhain Ryan appointed new 4BC station manager
Tapt Media has appointed Siobhain Ryan as the new Station Manager for 4BC Brisbane.
2026 Australian Audio Awards
In a gala ceremony at Carriageworks Sydney, finalists and judges came together to celebrate the winners of the nation’s newest radio and podcast accolades, The Australia Audio Awards. In the radio section, for the first time ever, ABC, SBS, Commercial and Community stations were up against each other in 13 categories. In the podcasting section, big companies and independent creators contested 15 categories in Major and Independent sections.

