Belinda King (BJ) was announced this morning as the new host of LAFM / 7SD breakfast in Launceston, Tasmania. BJ has worked at the ARN station before.
Previous breakfast host Richard Perno wrapped up at the end of February to pursue career opportunities interstate. In the October 2024 Xtra Insights survey of the region Perno had a 17.2% share of audience 10+, behind sister station Chilli FM‘s 34.2%. He had recently swapped shifts with Jules Pemble-Smith, Jules taking Richard’s morning slot.
BJ had most recently worked at ABC Northern Tasmania hosting breakfast for 13 years. Kim Napier replaced her with BJ moving to drive for a while before a break from radio. She has lived in Launceston for 25 years with other on air roles in Canberra, Victoria and on the NSW border in Albury.
Brekky with BJ commences Monday April 14.
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