Adelaide’s new Nova station has made some key staffing announcements, as it gets closer to a launch date.

Jason Staveley will be Nova’s Program Director, returning to Adelaide after stints as an announcer, music director and PD in Hobart, Melbourne and the UK.

Mel Van Deventer has been appointed Promotions and Marketing Director. Mel is born and bred in Adelaide, and began her radio career 14 years ago.

And, Deane Goodwill be be Nova’s Agency Client Manager. Deane was State Sales Manager for Adshell in Melbourne.

DMG has been testing its Adelaide FM91.9 frequency for about a month.