Football rights too expensive for 2GB

11 September 2005 In 2000, John Singleton’s Macquarie Radio Network thought it had pulled off a coup against arch rival 2UE by snaring exclusive commercial Rugby League rights...

The future of regional media: CSU Conference

10 September 2005 The future of regional media is challenged by the changing media consumption habits of younger generations who consume media in a very different way to...

At least 50 stations in New Orleans still dark

9 September 2005 The FCC says at least 50 - and as many as 100 - stations along the Gulf Coast are still dark and without power. ...

NRN looking for new manager after James Montgomery quits under a cloud

8 September 2005 Charles Sturt University’s National Radio News service is advertising for a new manager (see journalist jobs section) after the departure of the previous manager ‘Dr’...

Senior appointments at Nova 937

8 September 2005 After over twenty years with the 7 Network, highly respected senior executive Jamie Martinovich is making the switch to Nova 937. Martinovich has been...

Rex Hunt to call Swans final on 2UE

7 September 2005 Rex Hunt, will call the AFL live on 2UE this Friday night for the Swans’ elimination final against Geelong at the SCG. The pressure...

Work experience student shuts down 92.7 Mix FM

7 September 2005 The Sunshine Coast’s 92.7 Mix FM is back on the air after accidentally being shut-down by a work experience student. Raymond, a 15 year...

Sea of Petrol in Rockhampton

7 September 2005 The Sea Fm Morning Crew - Smithy and Blunty sent Rockhampton motorists into a spin on Wednesday morning and sent petrol prices plummeting. Fed up...

2UE breached complaints handling code but Carson comments did not vilify

6 September 2005 ACMA has found the 'pillow biter' comments about Carson Kressley, which were broadcast during 2UE's John Laws Morning Show did not breach the anti-vilification provisions...

Chopper reads Nova 100’s news

6 September 2005 Nova 100 in Melbourne has appointed special guest newsreaders to read the 5pm and 6pm bulletins each day as well as the 5.30pm traffic. Yesterday...

Cyber Shack Radio on Apple’s i-Tunes library list

6 September 2005 Cyber Shack Radio, the syndicated radio show produced and distributed by CBN Media, has been made available on Apple's i-Tunes directory. This new development allows...

SMPTE: Engineering your future

6 September 2005 In conjunction with Breakthrough Logistics, SMPTE Australia is running a one-day class on Saturday, 10th September. The class will focus on the practical side...

Vega 91.5 goes live

5 September 2005 Melbourne’s Vega 91.5 Breakfast show is live and on the air as of 6 o’clock this morning. Breakfast team Shaun Micallef, Beverley O’Connor and...

Vale Peter Manolas

5 September 2005 Victorian broadcaster Peter Manolas has passed away after losing his battle to cancer. He died last Tuesday 30th of August.

Digital Radio announcement expected at CRA October Conference

5 September 2005 Communications Minister Helen Coonan is expected to make a major announcement about digital radio at CRA's annual conference and awards in October. Prime Minister...

2BCR Bankstown in sponsorship breach

5 September 2005 Another community radio station is in trouble with ACMA for sponsorship breaches in its ethnic programs. ACMA determined that the licensee of 2BCR breached...

Hot FM Townsville criticised for cutting local programming

5 September 2005 Macquarie Regional RadioWorks has come under fire for cutting Hot FM Townsville's local afternoon show. The Townsville Bulletin has reported "another local radio...

NRL Finals Fever Hits RADD

4 September 2005 16 players from all the NRL teams in the top seven have voiced their support for RADD – Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drink...

Latest news at DMG Sydney newsroom: Lukis replaces Blowers

4 September 2005 Katrina Blowers completed her last Nova newsreading shift on Friday and has resigned from Nova to travel overseas with her husband. After her extended...

Finalists announced for Realise Your Dream program

4 September 2005 Thirteen young and talented Australians have been announced as finalists for the British Council Australia’s Realise Your Dream program. The program is in...

Entercom may abandon downtown studios

4 September 2005 In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Entercom stations in New Orleans may be forced to abandon their studios. Entercom VP/Engineering Marty Hadfield says that because...

Radio bands together for Hurricane Katrina relief

3 September 2005 Over 1000 Clear Channel radio stations across the USA are airing public service announcements (PSAs) directing listeners to www.StormAid.com. Operated by Clear Channel, www.StormAid.com,...

$4 million profit for Macquarie Radio Network

2 September 2005 Macquarie Radio Network has reported its inaugural annual financial results with an EBIT result 5.5% higher than forecast and a profit of $4.09 million. ...

UNAA Media Peace Awards nominations closing soon

2 September 2005 The United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Awards nominations close at the end of next week. The Awards recognise those in the media...

2GB/2CH Macquarie Network results to be announced today

1 September 2005 Macquarie Radio Network will announce its first annual financial results this morning (Friday 2 Sept) in Sydney. MRN Non-Executive Chairman Max Donnelly...

Coleman meat in sandwich on two London stations

1 September 2005 Jonathan Coleman is caught between two London radio stations. In the latest twist in the saga following Jonathan Coleman’s axing from Heart FM, LBC...

Telstra sale to benefit Indigenous broadcasting

1 September 2005 Communications Minister, Helen Coonan says the Government’s $3.1 billion ‘Connect Australia’ package would significantly boost Indigenous radio and television broadcasting services. The new $90...

Coonan may ease media ownership rules: National Press Club speech

31 August 2005 Federal Communications Minister, Helen Coonan, says the Government is considering allowing one company to own a newspaper, radio station and a television network in the...

Ace Radio announces acquisition of 2AY from MRRWorks

31 August 2005 Ace Radio Broadcasters has announced the acquisition of 2AY Albury from Macquarie Regional Radioworks, effective today. This latest purchase brings the radio licences owned...

Macquarie Regional Radioworks sells stations to Prime TV

31 August 2005 Prime Television has announced the acquisition of Macquarie Regional RadioWorks’ six Queensland stations that have been for sale since the purchase of DMG Regional stations...