Young broadcaster speaks to radioinfo about Community Radio

6 November 2002 In the week of the Community Broadcast sector’s annual conference and youth forum, radioinfo spoke to Anjali Prakash, one of the young community broadcasters going...

Victorian election coverage on 3AK and ABC774

6 November 2002 With the 2002 Victorian State Election now scheduled for the end of this month, Talk 1116 3AK Drive Presenter Jeff Kennett has extended his Weekday...

Democrats say media changes must increase diversity

6 November 2002 The Australian Democrats will “demand extensive amendments” to the Government's cross media ownership laws “and measures to enhance public and community broadcasting, journalistic independence, broadcasting...

Cricket on the Radio – Ashes test broadcasts

6 November 2002 The Ashes series is back on Australian soil. The Australians are high on confidence after a 3-match whitewash of Pakistan while the English are struggling...

Groove 101.7 FM gets a permanent licence

3 November 2002 The ABA has advised Groove 101.7FM that it has been granted a permanent full time community broadcast licence to serve the needs of the youth...

NX FM’s Ashby resigns after court action

3 November 2002 NX FM announcer James Ashby has resigned after he was charged with "verbally harassing" rival broadcaster NEW FM’s Jim Morrison (real name Paul Fiddler). Morrison,...

ABA further investigation of Jones’ ownership status

3 November 2002 Responding to a complaint from the Communications Law Centre, the ABA requested more information from 2GB about Alan Jones’ ownership status, which has now been...

The Ad frequency debate – latest

3 November 2002 Austereo’s Michael Anderson has written to Ad News with a few specifics about the on-going debate over ad frequency and placement. The letter reads: Dear...

New community station for Monaro district

3 November 2002 The ABA has allocated a new community radio licence for the Monaro area of NSW to Monaro Community Radio Incorporated. The licence area covers...

RN’s Boyer lectures rescheduled

3 November 2002 ABC Radio National has rescheduled the 2002 Boyer Lecture series. The six part series of lectures to be delivered by Ian Castles will now...

M-One last one

2 November 2002 Austereo's concert division will not continue with any more 'M-One' events after losing $4.9 million on the recently completed Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane series. ...

Perth market expecting shakeup

2 November 2002 Southern Cross Broadcasting's Managing Director Tony Bell told shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting that 96FM Perth is expecting to be "hurt" by the...

Look mum – no Hans!

1 November 2002 Hans Torv will leave WSFM after 21 years at the station. The Australian Radio Network said: “Mr Torv has decided to not take up...

Survey 7 released

1 November 2002 The latest survey, number 7 2002, has been released. Analysis and comments below.

Youth at top of CBAA’s Conference priorities

1 November 2002 The CBAA has chosen 24 young people from around the country to take part in their Speak Up! Youth Media Conference being held in conjunction...

Radio National’s Asia Pacific may face cutbacks

1 November 2002 Sources inside the ABC have revealed plans to cut back Asia Pacific - Radio National's specialist Asian and Pacific affairs program - and “move it...

DMG buys Sunshine Coast licence

1 November 2002 DMG Radio Australia has acquired from Unitel Media Group Pty Ltd all of the shares in Sunshine Coast Radio Pty Ltd after obtaining all necessary...

Media Watch watching talk radio again

30 October 2002 ABC TV’s Media Watch had a bumper radio episode this week beginning with an accidental open mic slip by 6PR’s George Grljusich who was heard...

No community licence for Lord Howe Island

30 October 2002 The ABA has decided not to proceed with the allocation of a community licence for Lord Howe Island at this time. The ABA sought applications...

2UE’s summer lineup includes Ugly Phil

30 October 2002 2UE's summer lineup will include 'Ugly' Phil O'Neill presenting evenings while John Harker is on leave. The program will be produced by Simon Townsend.

Communications Law Centre complaint prompts ABA investigation

30 October 2002 The ABA has received a complaint from the Communications Law Centre following up ABC TV’s Media Watch story alleging possible breaches of the disclosure standards...

Christian Broadcasters unhappy with CBAA code proposal

30 October 2002 The board of the Association of Christian Broadcasters (ACB) says it is disappointed that the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia didn’t take their submission on...

ABC digging up Cruel Sea for on-line radio launch

30 October 2002 On Friday 22 November, DIG internet radio will officially launch at the Queenscliff Music Festival in Victoria, with a special set from one of Australia’s...

3AK moves house

30 October 2002 Talk 1116 3AK has moved into new broadcast studios at 473 Swan Street Richmond. Following the relocation from St Kilda Rd to Richmond and a...

DCL shares in the spotlight

30 October 2002 In an article for The Age, James Chessell reported shares in DCL were being “soaked up” by Jeff Chatfield, Jeff Kennett and fellow director...

Melbourne Cup coverage on 774 ABC

30 October 2002 Next Tuesday 5 November, 774 ABC Melbourne is heading to Flemington Racecourse to bring listeners all the colour and excitement of the Melbourne Cup. Jon Faine...

Gosford gets two new community stations

30 October 2002 The ABA has allocated two new community radio licences for the Gosford area and held off on a third. The successful applicants are Five-O-Plus Public...

Racing Narrowcaster in Parkes shifts frequency

30 October 2002 The ABA has decided to change the frequency of the open narrowcast racing service in Parkes to make way for new channel capacity for an...

Fresh start on November 1 in Adelaide

30 October 2002 After recently being granted a permanent licence, Fresh FM Adelaide will launch its fulltime service this week. At 4pm on the 1st of...

Radio Adelaide recognised in Media Excellence Awards

30 October 2002 The South Australia Institute of Justice Studies has awarded a special commendation to Radio Adelaide program team The Aqueerium in their 2002 Awards for...

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