AU & NZ

Gold standard: Special award for 2TM and 92.9’s Jon Wolfe

Long-time radio presenter and journalist Jon Wolfe has been honoured at the Golden Fiddle Awards, receiving the 2025 Community Service Award during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.The award recognises Jon’s commitment to Australian country music and artists over many decades, as well as his support of fiddle players across genres such as folk, bluegrass and… Read More
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AU & NZ

Hamish McLennan: “We’ve made a huge financial commitment to Kyle & Jackie O. We need to get payback on that”

“I think, in some regard, the guys might have pushed the envelope too hard.”ARN Media Chairman Hamish McLennan has opened up about Kyle & Jackie O’s eye-watering deal and their failure to fire so far in Melbourne during a candid interview on ABC Radio National.On the latest MediaLand episode, McLennan also addresses the KIIS duo’s… Read More
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AU & NZ

LiSTNR’s The Briefing podcast lays out 4 ways politicians could fix the rental crisis

With rental prices surging and vacancy rates at record lows, young Australians are finding it harder than ever to secure housing.So, with the 2025 Federal Election approaching, it begs the question: What could actually be done to fix the crisis?In LiSTNR’s The Briefing podcast, Edward Cavanough, Chief Executive of the McKell Institute, breaks down four… Read More
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AU & NZ

First OB for Sharnelle & Bob, ABC Radio Melbourne’s new brekky duo

This morning, the new ABC Radio Melbourne 774 Breakfast team of Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy held their first outside broadcast, with 200 listeners enjoying an exclusive experience at the The Lume Melbourne.Of their first OB, Sharnelle said “It was fantastic to meet all the listeners and enjoy the morning together. We have had so… Read More
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AU & NZ

Phil O’Neil joins 2GB & 4BC as Overnights host

Sydney’s 2GB and Brisbane’s 4BC have today announced that Phil O’Neil will be stepping into the role of Overnights host in 2025.‘Ugly’ Phil has built a strong following, backed by high ratings and a 2024 ACRA win for Best Music Presenter.His career includes hosting top-rated shows in Australia and the UK, earning multiple Sony, New… Read More
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AU & NZ

From headlines to healthcare: New chapter for ARN’s James Fennessy

Award-winning journalist and podcaster James Fennessy is stepping away from radio to embark on a new life chapter in the healthcare industry.After five years with ARN at 2EC/Power FM on the New South Wales Far South Coast, James is starting a new job as Digital Communications Manager with Southern NSW Local Health District.Today (Friday, January… Read More
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