ABC Radio Hobart will feature a refreshed line up in 2023 with Mel Bush moving to Breakfast on Friday and Saturday, Joel Rheinberger moving to Afternoons, Helen Shield hosting Evenings, and Leon Compton returning to the Mornings show.

There is also a new voice on weekends with reporter/ producer Lucie Cutting (pictured) presenting Sundays.

Ryk Goddard will continue to start the day for Breakfast listeners on Monday to Thursday and Lucy Breaden is back in the Drive seat, also from Monday to Thursday, with Kylie Baxter presenting Friday Drive.

ABC Radio Hobart Manager, Samantha Stayner, says the changes to the line-up next year would strengthen the already deep connections the station’s presenters had with their communities.

“Helen Shield has incredible warmth and a passion for telling Tasmanian stories, as well as a love of live local music. I know our audience will love joining her on Evenings and I can’t wait to hear what’s in store.

“We are thrilled to welcome back Leon to Mornings, who is raring to go after a break travelling Australia with his family.

“A big welcome also to Lucie Cutting who will present Sundays in 2023. Lucie has a knack for finding and sharing great stories that reflect the incredible range of life here in our island state and will make great Sunday listening.”

The new line-up will start on Monday 30 January.