Max Rowley (Apr 20, 1937 – 2024)
Max Rowley, well known Australian radio actor, voice over talent and the founder of his own radio academy, has died aged 87.
Pablo Departs Triple M
After 12 years at Triple M Karratha, Pablo Miller has departed. He says: “I’m looking forward to enjoying some quality time with the family and visiting relatives over the next few months. I’m excited for the next adventure and wish Triple M and...
Perry ‘Pez’ Lazaris To Become New National Hit Network Afternoons Announcer
The Hit Network has announced Perry ‘Pez’ Lazaris will be taking over the Hit Network’s regional Afternoon shift from Monday, 6 May. Pez knows a thing or two about radio with a career spanning over 15 years, working in Townsville, Adelaide, Western Australia and most...
Vale John Summerton
John Summerton has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the first General Manager at 2 Double 0 in Wollongong (now i98FM), and of Power FM /2ST Nowra for 23 years before his retirement in 2013. Summerton spent nearly 50 years in radio including on air roles at 2WL Wollongong and programming and on air roles at 2CH in Sydney.
Ballarat
103.1 Power FM Ballarat was the most listened to station in the Xtra Insights Ballarat survey with 27.3 % (-0.8). Next came 3BA 102.3 FM with 21.3 (+0.1). Triple J came next with 9.3% then ABC Ballarat 6.7%.
Salt 106.5 Appoints New Breakfast Host
Jordana Brown has been appointed as the new breakfast host of Salt 106.5 on the Sunshine Coast.
News Editor/Journalist – 2VM-Now FM Moree
Moree Broadcasting requires a News Editor/Journalist to compile and broadcast local news for 2VM and NOWfm These two stations are dominant in the North west of NSW and Southern Downs of Queensland. An interest in local events, emergencies, weather and sport is...
Vale Graham Webb (1936-2024)
Pioneering TV producer, presenter and radio host Graham Webb, best known for Sound Unlimited, has died, aged 88.
The Sideline View Sidelined
Not only is Kevin Hillier looking for his recently stolen Twelfth Man gold album and 1977 King of Pop award, he is also looking for his next radio job.A house burglary saw Hillier’s gold album, presented for his contribution to the success of Billy Birmingham’s first 12th Man record and his King of Pop statue for Most Popular DJ Queensland, stolen.
Vale Ross ‘Rosco’ Meldrum
Gavin Wood has shared on Facebook: “Very sad news, my friend and mentor, especially those wonderful years at 4BC, Ross (Rosco) Meldrum has left the studio. One of the best on and off the air. Condolences to Christine and all the family. R.I.P. Gentle Man.” Meldrum was 74. His son Jamie Meldrum died in 2020.