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Nova Axes Mitch Lewis

Mitch Lewis has been axed after 18 years at Nova’s 106.9 in Brisbane reports the Daily Mail. The sports presenter and father of four was a fan favourite among the on-air talent and gained a large following for his humorous Mitch on the Street segment.

Jade McDonald Moves into Afternoons on Townsville’s Star 106.3

Jade McDonald is now officially the host of ARN station Star 106.3 Afternoons in Townsville. In recent months she has been filling in on afternoons.

Southern Cross Media Group and Seven West Media Merge

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.

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Josh Pierce Leaves ZOO

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. 

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GfK Newcastle Survey #3/2025

102.9 Triple M was the top rating station in the latest GfK survey with a share of 21% (-0.1). Next came Hit 106.9 with 15.4% (+0.2) followed by 105.3 NEW FM with 10.9% (-0.3).

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ARN axes Adelaide breakfast show, Hayley and Max

For the second time in less than a week, ARN has axed one of its local breakfast radio shows. The radio network confirmed that Hayley & Max in the Morning, which airs on Mix 102.3 in Adelaide, will wrap up on Friday, December 12.

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Kate Ritchie Returns To Radio

Kate Ritchie has returned to the airwaves following a six-month mental health break, telling fans she’s “incredibly grateful” to be re-taking her breakfast seat despite her sudden departure in February. Perth Now reports: The former Home & Away actress was welcomed back with open arms by her Nova colleagues Fitzy & Wippa, Tom Ivey, and Jess Francis on Friday August 8.

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Christian O’Connell Show To Go National

In a landmark move for Australian radio, The Christian O’Connell Show will launch nationally from 2026, fulfilling a dream held since the UK broadcasting heavyweight first arrived on Australian airwaves.

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‘Alex and LJ’ aka Ozian #1 and #2

‘Ballarat shone with emerald and ruby as the Wizard of Oz came to Her Majesty’s Theatre, but opening night had a couple of extras that were maybe not quite as classically trained as the rest of the cast. Power FM Ballarat’s brekkie duo Alex and LJ (Alex Newman and Lara Jean Marshall)were invited be a part of the cast for opening night of BLOC Music Theatre’s staging of the classic musical in the ‘esteemed’ roles of Ozian #1 and Ozian #2.

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King’s Birthday Honours List 2025

Long-time ABC Radio National Late Night Live host, Phillip Adams, has been appointed for his eminent service to broadcast media, journalism, the arts, cultural leadership, and to the community.

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