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06/01/2025

After a glorious day watching Australia regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India at the SCG, and radio and podcasting’s thriving role in broadcasting the test matches and commentary, I then invited myself to be part of Chris Smith’s return to commercial talk radio on the 2SM Super Radio Network station the following day.

The new owners of the Super Radio Network, brother and sister George Caralis and Despina Priala, ably assisted by their first key appointment, group general manager Graham Miles are leaning into the new year and what it holds for them. Unlike some of their competition, like ABC Radio Sydney who still haven’t announced their replacement for Sarah Macdonald in the same morning spot as Chris Smith, they are encouraging everyone to be part of their planning, lineup and listening with effective promotion that their famously economical father Bill Caralis would be proud of.

Before I get to Chris’s first day, a week earlier than most metro talent will return, and a good move to allow him to ease into the role, I thought I’d put forward some thoughts on what I anticipate we’ll see in radio-land in 2025.

Welcome back to Radioinfo for 2025. After a glorious day watching Australia regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India at the SCG, and radio and podcasting’s thriving role in broadcasting the test matches and commentary, I then invited myself to be part of Chris Smith’s return to commercial ta...

20/12/2024

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18/12/2024

The bucket hatted DJ from Darwin, Cyril Riley has sealed a breakthrough year by topping the 2024 Year-End Top 100 Airplay Chart.

The bucket hatted DJ from Darwin, CYRIL has sealed a breakthrough year by topping the 2024 Year-End Top 100 Airplay Chart.

18/12/2024

Nine Entertainment‘s Chief Sales Officer Michael Stephenson (main picture) and Southern Cross Austereo (SCA)‘s Chief Financial Officer Tim Young have both had their resignations announced today. Tim departs at the end of January 2025. Nine executive Matt James has been appointed to Michael’s role on an interim basis.

Nine Entertainment's Chief Sales Officer Michael Stephenson (main picture) and Southern Cross Austereo (SCA)'s Chief Financial Officer Tim Young have both had their resignations announced today. Tim departs at the end of January 2025. Nine executive Matt James has been appointed to Michael's role on...

17/12/2024

In the lead up to Christmas there is still plenty of activity within Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) as they get ready for 2025.

Today they've announced, via an ASX release, that they have signed heads of agreement for the sale of its television licences in the three aggregated markets of Queensland, southern New South Wales and Victoria to Network 10.

SCA also retrenched several people within their internal corporate communications and PR team, including its head, Kelly Stambanis, and Jana Hocking who had been with the network a decade.

In the lead up to Christmas there is still plenty of activity within Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) as they get ready for 2025.

17/12/2024

The final survey of the year, Xtra Insights of the NSW Central Coast, has the Nova Network’s Star 104.5 top of the tree as they have been for the last four years, with a small drop in overall listening but gains in mornings, weekends and particularly evenings.

There is however a change in the SCA stations second and third. For equally as long as Star has been on top, Hit101.3 Central Coast has been a strong second and Triple M Central Coast third, but this time of off the back of 3.9% growth in all audiences 10+, more than anyone else, Triple M are the second most listened to station in the region.

The final survey of the year, Xtra Insights of the NSW Central Coast, has the Nova Network's Star 104.5 top of the tree as they...

16/12/2024

I approached my conversation with radio broadcaster Chris Smith, as he gets ready to take the seat of John Laws on 2SM Super Radio Network Mornings, with professionalism, but not enthusiasm.

But Chris's honesty around his shame, humiliation, embarrassment and finally acceptance that he would likely never work in radio again resonated with me.

I approached my conversation with radio broadcaster Chris Smith, as he gets ready to take the seat of John Laws on 2SM and Super Radio Network Mornings, with professionalism, but not enthusiasm.

16/12/2024

John Waters came over to Australia as a young adult on a working holiday and never left. He would become one of our most recognisable actors on stage and screen, and with old and young, after nearly two decades on the ABC TV children’s program Play School. With so many acting credits to his name, the singer, guitarist and songwriter that he would have described himself as when he arrived, moved somewhat into the background around other priorities.

John Waters came over to Australia as a young adult on a working holiday and never left. He would become one of our best recognised actors on stage and screen, and with old and young, after nearly two decades on the ABC TV children's program Play School. With so many acting credits to his name, the....

16/12/2024

GSL Media has announced that Annabelle ‘A.B’ Brett will be joining Mark Darin on 92.7 MIX FM Breakfast in 2025.

GSL Media has announced that Annabelle ‘A.B’ Brett will be joining Mark Darin on 92.7 Mix FM Breakfast in 2025. A.B has enjoyed a successful radio career

16/12/2024

The community broadcasting sector have welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of $27 million in extra grant funding for community radio and television to be delivered over the next three years. The funding was announced today by Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP and Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

There is also an investment of $153.5 million over four years to support local news, public interest journalism and media literacy.

Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

The community broadcasting sector have welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of $27 million in extra grant funding for community radio and television to be delivered over the next three years. The funding was announced today by Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP and...

16/12/2024

After thirty years of breakfast radio, and two decades waking up the Illawarra, i98 FM’s Marty Haynes, will step back from those early starts in 2025. He will however remain part of the i98 FM family and the annual i98 FM Illawarra Convoy.

After thirty years of breakfast radio, and two decades waking up the Illawarra, i98FM’s Marty Haynes, will step back from those early starts in 2025. He will however remain part of the i98FM family and the annual i98FM Illawarra Convoy.

15/12/2024

Adam Hawse will take over from Mark Levy as the new host of 2GB Sydney’s Wide World of Sports, starting today.

Adam Hawse will take over from Mark Levy as the new host of Wide World of Sports, starting Monday December 16.

15/12/2024

Jacqueline Cowan is bringing a deeply personal and moving tribute to the airwaves this week on Hot100 Darwin ahead of the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. From 3 pm to 5 pm during her drive show, Jac will present a special which will include conversations with survivors and their stories of courage, resilience, and hope in the face of unimaginable loss.

Jacqueline Cowan is bringing a deeply personal and moving tribute to the airwaves this week on Hot100 Darwin ahead of the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. From 3 pm to 5 pm during her drive show, Jac will present a special which will include conversations with survivors and their stories of courag...

13/12/2024

Hayley Pearson will join Max Burford on the Mix102.3 breakfast show in 2025, after Ali Clarke decided to take time out from radio after a breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The show will be known as Hayley & Max in the Morning.

Hayley Pearson will join Max Burford on the Mix 102.3 breakfast show in 2025, after Ali Clarke decided to take time out from radio after...

13/12/2024

What a Day:
* CONFIRMED: Chris Smith to replace John Laws on 2SM Mornings.
* Chris O'Keefe pulls the plug on 2GB Drive.
* Sarah Macdonald's final words on ABC Radio Sydney morning show
* Ray Hadley's last hurrah.

10 December 2024 Every year at about this time, we check in with you to get your feedback on what you like, don't like and what you want...

13/12/2024

Chris Smith will take the reins from John Laws on Super Radio Network and host mornings on 2SM and across their network in NSW, QLD and the Northern Territory in 2025, commencing Monday January 6.

Managing Director and Owner of the SRN George Caralis told radioinfo:

‘The Super Radio Network welcomes Chris Smith home. He started his career with 2VM and 2PK.

With a Federal Election coming up next year Chris is by far the best with his political knowledge and understanding of the landscape. He will steer the ship for us and is the best natural broadcaster in radio.

This will be a changing of the guard in talkback in 2025.’

Chris Smith will take the reins from John Laws on Super Radio Network and host mornings on 2SM and across their network in NSW, QLD and the Northern Territory in 2025, commencing Monday January 6.

13/12/2024

On her last official day of work, Sarah Macdonald joined Emma Crowe on ABC Sydney’s morning show to farewell her audience after her contract was not renewed earlier this month.

She was not on air the last couple of weeks while she “found her strength” after the unexpected contract news.

“I have felt the overwhelming love and support from the audience, but I just had to be silent and retreat from the intensity of it all,” she said on air.

Sarah Macdonald bids farewell to the ABC Radio Sydney audience after sacking.

13/12/2024

Chris O’Keefe has told his 2GB Sydney Drive listeners that he is stepping back from the media, effective immediately.

Read more at: https://radioinfo.com.au/features/christmas/chris-okeefe-pulls-the-plug-on-2gb-drive/ © RadioInfo Australia