Trevor Jackson returns to the ABC after eight years away as the host of Gold Coast Breakfast in 2026. Nicole Dyer shifts from the early wake ups to mornings to replace Sarah Cumming who departed the role for South Australia late last year.

An a journalist and broadcaster, Trevor’s career at the ABC stretches back more than 20 years. He has covered news and emergency broadcasting, hosted the in-depth interview series Conversations and previously held the role of ABC Gold Coast’s Content and Music Director.

Trevor said:

“Mayor Tom Tate reckons there’s two types of Australians – those who live on the Gold Coast and those that wish they did. Having lived here for 20 years I couldn’t agree more! I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to tap into everything that’s happening across the Gold Coast as it comes to life each weekday morning.

The Gold Coast is one of the most fascinating and dynamic young cities in the world. I really want to get to the heart of who we are and why we live here with local stories to keep our listeners informed and entertained. There’ll be no shortage of banging good brekky tunes and plenty of laughs, so Gold Coasters can start their day with a smile on their dial. Bring it on!”

Nicole Dyer said:

“I’ve loved every minute of hosting breakfast on ABC Gold Coast for the past six years. My early morning listeners have entertained and inspired me through good and sometimes challenging times. It was not an easy decision to leave Breakfast, but I’m looking forward to switching it up on Mornings and sleeping in a little later each day.”

Nicole’s first Mornings broadcast will be on Thursday January 29 and then Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 11am.

The ABC Gold Coast local line-up for 2026, on air from February 2, will be Trevor from 5am – 8am weekdays, Nicole, Bern Young on Drive from 3pm to 6pm and Tom Forbes for Saturday Breakfast.