Brisbane’s own long-standing Christian radio station 96.5, has unveiled its new name and brand identity: Rise 96.5. The station was birthed in Brisbane on the FM dial almost 30 years ago. (on air team pictured above)
History was made in Australian radio on January 19 as The Christian O’Connell Show launched as the country’s first-ever national commercial breakfast program – a single voice connecting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth every weekday morning.
RCS, the world’s largest broadcast software company, has announced the upcoming retirement of Keith Williams, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, effective March 31, 2026, concluding an exceptional career spanning over 50 years in broadcasting.
ACE Radio will be the new home of Michelle Murphy. After ten years at Adelaide’s Mix 102.3, Michelle has finished up as the ARN station’s daytime announcer, after her position was made redundant.
Longtime 2GB Sydney night time host Brian Wilshire has died aged 81. For 36 years he rated No 1 in Sydney.
Former radio colleagues are paying tribute to industry veteran Ric Ditchburn (born Richard Ditchburn) after his recent death in Geelong. Ric is best known for his on air work at Magic 1278 Melbourne and in his early radio days at 3GL Geelong.
The $400 million merger of Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) and Seven West Media (ASX: SWM) has been finalised along with major changes to the board and leadership team, led by Seven’s boss Jeff Howard assuming the role of CEO and managing director of the combined group.
SCA has announced the appointment of two senior content roles to B105’s Stav, Abby & Matt breakfast show, with Kirsten Ploog appointed as Executive Producer and Claire Bryant as Senior Producer.
Josh Pierce has departed the ZOO FM Dubbo breakfast show. He has taken up a new opportunity doing breakfast in Magic 105.9 Port Pirie starting mid-January.
Sabra Lane is farewelling the ABC’s AM after nine years as host of the current affairs radio program. Lane joined the ABC’s Canberra bureau in 2008 and was appointed chief political correspondent in 2011 for ABC Radio Current Affairs. She was also chief political correspondent for 7.30 before joining AM in 2017. Since 2021, she has presented the program from Hobart.
The Australian Podcast Ranker for November has been released by Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. The No 1 Podcast this survey is once again Hamish & Andy (LiSTNR – SCA) with 842,414 monthly listeners. ABC News Top Stories (ABC) was in second place with 655,915 monthly listeners and in third place Mamamia Out Loud (Mamamia) with 645,709 monthly listeners. Shameless (Shameless Media) was in 4th spot with 510,035 monthly listeners and in 5th spot Sky News Australia Update with 461,512 monthly listeners
After feedback from Brisbane listeners, ARN has announced that Robin, Kip & Corey will be returning to KIIS973 Breakfast in 2026.
ARN has announced the appointment of Kerri Elstub who will join ARN as Chief Content Officer and Dave Cameron who will join as Director of Content – Metro Radio.