After 36 years on radio in Perth, more than three decades of them with GOLD96FM, Mark ‘Smiley’ Pascoe has been made redundant. At his 30th radio anniversary he said: “From the age of 12 I only had one dream, to be a Radio Announcer on 96FM and every morning at 9 o’clock I get to live out that dream! I truly am the luckiest guy in the world.”

Kendall Crake is now covering the GOLD96FM morning program. The producers for the Lisa and Russell breakfast show, Suzy Oldfield and Liz Walker, have also made redundant.

Head of Content for the GOLD Network Sue Carter said: “As one of Perth’s longest-serving on-air personalities, Smiley has made an enormous contribution to the station and our listeners over many years. True to his nickname, he is one of the most genuine, warm and positive people you could ever have the pleasure of working with. His passion, professionalism and connection with the audience have made him a much-loved member of the team. He leaves with our sincere gratitude and best wishes for the future.“