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Elmo Leaves Australia to do other Stuff

After 10 years with Vision Christian Radio based in Brisbane, Craig ‘Elmo’ Johnstone is returning home to New Zealand. He leaves his role as Vision’s Radio Content Manager to take on a new position with the news organisation Stuff Ltd (stuff.co.nz) as the Head of Audio Operations. Stuff has launched a new division to grow in the area of digital audio and has already started to make its mark, winning Podcast of the Year for The Commune (see pic below) at the New Zealand Podcast Awards. Apart from Elmo’s duty as Vision’s Radio Content Manager he was also heard filling in on regular air shifts as well as presenting news.

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SCA Announces New Appointments

SCA has announced a series of senior national content appointments across the Hit Network. Ellie Angel-Mobbs (pictured) has been appointed HIT Network Assistant Content Director – Operations & Announcer. Tim Lee has been appointed HIT Network Assistant Content Director – Creative & Announcer. Kiri Martin has been promoted to HIT Network Senior Music Director / Event Partnerships & 2DayFM Assistant Content Director.

Nova’s New Changes

Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup. Beginning on Monday February 9, Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie will move out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new structure, the Ricki-Lee Coulter and Tim Blackwell show will take over Breakfast, replacing the current Fitzy & Wippa and Kate Ritchie team, while Joel Creasey is expected to shift into a full-time role at Nova Perth, leaving the Sydney show.

rise 96.5 – Same sound. Same heart. Same hope. New name.

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)