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Liberty Media proposes merger with radio broadcaster Sirius XM

28 September 2023 The proposal aims to spin off Liberty SiriusXM Group or LSXM, the group through which it owns a 83% stake in SiriusXM, into a new unit that would merge with the radio company.

Beasley Rolling Out Podcast Radio In First Four US Markets

26 September 2023 Beasley Media Group is collaborating with Podcast Radio and KMG Networks to introduce a podcast-centric multiplatform format across four regions.

The ABC’s emergency team on Black Summer, broadcasting during crises and the bushfire season ahead

26 September 2023 Receiving a midnight phone call is a worry to most people, but for Pat Hession, it usually means one thing: somewhere across the vast Australian landscape, a community is being put at risk in a natural disaster.

Radio’s Duchess of Dubbo Emily Lyons celebrates 100th birthday

25 September 2023 If you have ever listened to ABC Nightlife and Overnights radio programs, you might be familiar with Emily Lyons, or - as she is known affectionately by her fans - the Duchess of Dubbo.

Newstalk ZB radio correspondent Barry Soper recovering from successful open-heart surgery

25 September 2023 Newstalk ZB’s Barry Soper is recovering from open-heart surgery and has lost none of his sense of humour after a successful operation on Friday.

With the future of AM unclear, a look back at the powerful role radio plays in baseball history

25 September 2023 Many baseball fans, especially older ones, originally fell in love with America’s pastime by listening to ballgames on AM radio

Chinese Radio host who resigned after workplace altercation awarded $18,000 compensation

24 September 2023 News presenter and radio host Changyong Zhang worked for various TV and radio stations in China before moving to New Zealand in 2019 to work for FM 90.6 Chinese Radio (FM 90.6), which is owned by JRL Culture Media (JRL).

Neil Mitchell reflects on his 33 years in the radio business

20 September 2023 For 33 years Neil Mitchell has been a constant in the life of many Melburnians. His long stint as 3AW's Morning’s presenter started back in 1990 and he's had a front row seat to the city's immense growth and change over that period.

Is There A Future For Air Personalities?

19 September 2023 When I began my radio career, it was board operating Sunday morning church programs. That first radio job would give me the opportunity to land a nights/weekend part-time air shift. This was pretty much the norm for baby boomers in broadcasting. In fact, Jacobs research shows that 78% of us started in radio this way. Today, those entry level radio positions are gone, with only 14% of today’s up and coming air talent having those same opportunities.

Radio Times at 100

19 September 2023 Thursday 28 September marks the centenary of the first Radio Times issue hitting the newsstands.

ABC journalist Kirsten Drysdale’s wild name for newborn son

19 September 2023 The NSW registry has approved a truly shocking name for an ABC presenter’s baby, raising questions as to how it managed to slip through.

Craig Hutchison’s Sport Entertainment Network reports $9.2m loss amid huge exec bonuses

15 September 2023 Reports state that the company’s revenue from its operations was $4.7m (EBITDA) making the financial year loss approximately double the gross earnings.

Sam Newman unleashes on Chrissie Swan over ‘worst’ interview jibe

12 September 2023 Ex-AFL player and media personality Sam Newman has furiously hit back after being branded by the radio host as her “worst” interview.

Funding boost for Central Coast radio station

11 September 2023 Local radio station Rhema 94.4 has been awarded $6,817 through the Federal Government’s Community Broadcasting Program, administered by the Community Broadcasting Foundation. The funding will help Rhema with its operating costs like rent and power.

Secret report reveals why Government closed ABC radio station

9 September 2023 A recently discovered 1970s government report provides an intriguing insight into a short lived experiment in ABC broadcasting history.

Lismore radio presenter recognised for his commitment to community

5 September 2023 Lismore's 92.9 River FM's Harry Crethar took home a 2023 Premier's Multicultural Media and Communications Awards NSW.

Why oldies stations might be showing us the future of radio

5 September 2023 Trends are funny. Funny in an interesting way, and often caused by forces not necessarily obvious.

Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies

5 September 2023 The BBC still broadcasts Radio 4 on long wave as well as on digital radio, FM, and online. However, separate scheduling of BBC radio programmes on long wave will end in March next year - for example Test Match Special will not be available on long wave. The long-term future of the BBC's long wave output is far from certain.

Radio broadcasters sound off on artificial intelligence

5 September 2023 DALLAS -- A radio station made history this summer by becoming the first in the country to use an AI DJ for an entire shift.

John Laws takes swipe at Neil Mitchell: “I don’t like you very much.”

4 September 2023 3AW broadcaster Neil Mitchell announced he will be leaving his mornings program in December, but John Laws decided the time was right to tell him what he really thinks.

The Rock & Roll Americana Auction

4 September 2023 From Slash's first guitar to Abraham Lincoln's match safe to light cigars, this ultimate memorabilia auction cannot be missed. It includes authentic items from The Beatles and Elvis, Muhammad Ali and many more.

‘Someone better explain’: Hadley fumes as ratings dive

29 August 2023 (Subscription required) Sydney’s 2GB radio host Ray Hadley has hit out at the new radio ratings system after many top programs experienced big falls in the latest results.

2GB and KIIS shed listeners but continue to hold top spots

29 August 2023 Sydney’s radio powerhouses 2GB and KIIS have shed listeners in the latest ratings survey, but not enough to knock them from the top spots... Elsewhere, ABC Sydney held steady from the previous survey, registering a 0.5 increase across the week, up to 6.1 per cent share from 5.6.

3AW maintains dominance in radio ratings while ABC continues upward trend

29 August 2023 3AW* has retained top position in the fifth radio survey of the year, fending off runner-up Smooth FM, while ABC Melbourne managed to claw back audience share for the second survey in a row.

Nova reigns supreme in radio wars, but rival dominates breakfast

29 August 2023 (Subscription required) Nova 106.9 has reigned supreme in Brisbane’s 2023 radio survey amid tight competition. But in breakfast, it's a different story.

Hadley slams ‘convoluted’ radio ratings as stars take massive hit

29 August 2023 (Subscription required) The battle for top spot in Sydney’s breakfast radio ratings war is heating up, with some our biggest stars taking a hit in the latest survey results.

Kate Ritchie boosts Nova’s ratings just months after joining Fitzy and Wippa’s breakfast show following rehab stint for alcohol dependency

29 August 2023 The latest radio ratings survey have revealed the radio station's audience share has increased since the former actress joined the show.

Melbourne’s new #1 FM Breakfast show named: Fifi, Fev & Nick.

29 August 2023 Today Melbourne has a new #1 FM Breakfast show, Melbourne’s 101.9 The Fox – Fifi, Fev & Nick.

Dunedin Radio One station manager to switch tracks

28 August 2023 After 21 years at Radio One, station manager Sean Norling has decided to change channels on his career.

The Archers’ stars on being a part of radio drama’s first lesbian couple

27 August 2023 Romance is well and truly in the air over at Ambridge, and Radio Times magazine took a trip to meet several of The Archers cast whose characters are deeply in love.