With the ABC’s three Perth radio stations switching from AM over to the FM band, it is the end of an era for the 94-year-old transmitter in Hamersley.
ABC Radio move to FM signals the end of an era for Perth listeners
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
SEN boss Craig Hutchison confirms sacking of RSN radio hosts Daniel Harford and Michael Felgate on-air
Just days after taking control of RSN, Craig Hutchison has shocked listeners, revealing two high-profile hosts have been dumped. The Herald-Sun reports: SEN boss Craig Hutchison has said it’s “nothing personal” about the sacking of high-profile RSN radio hosts Daniel Harford and Michael Felgate.
‘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.
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.
Christian O’Connell Celebrates 7 Gold Years
On Wednesday June 4, The Christian O’Connell Show will celebrate 7 years on Melbourne breakfast on GOLD104.3.
Gold Coast/Tweed GfK Radio Survey 1 2025
Hot Tomato was once again the top rating station in the Gfk Gold Coast/Tweed Radio Survey 1 2025 with a share of 18.5% (-3.3). They were followed by 92.5 Triple M Gold with 12.8% (-1.5) then 90.9 Sea FM with 8.7% (-0.3). Next came ABC Gold Coast with 5.9% (+2.6). Hot Tomato went down 5.3% in breakfast but had an increase of 8.1% in the evening.
Xtra Insights Griffith Survey 1/2025
Hit 99.7 Riverina Mia was the most listened to station in Griffith in the latest Xtra Insights Survey (#1/2025) with 31.2% (-2.3). Next came 963 Triple M Karratha with 17.5% (+1.3) followed by ABC Riverina with 9.5% (-3.0).