The top three stations for the Gold Coast / Tweed Regions of Queensland and NSW remained unchanged in GfK Survey 3 but all including ABC Gold Coast suffered significant audience losses. Breakfast too had Hot Tomato’s Galey and Emily Jade (pictured) still ahead of Triple M Gold‘s Leisel Jones, Liam and Spida and Sea FM‘s Bronte and Lakey but with losses for all three teams as well, most significantly for Hot Tomato who have had, across the last year, exceptional survey results and growth till now.

This survey reflects listening to Brisbane stations, but not included are the Tweed based Super Radio Network station Radio 97 (with 104.1 FM which broadcasts into the Coast) who employed Mal Lees on breakfast at the start of this year and Rebel FM and The Breeze from the Rebel Radio Network.

This survey was even more strange by where the gains and falls lay. The only significant winner this survey was 4JJJ, triple J Brisbane, who were up 1.3 in breakfast and 0.9% overall. There biggest gains were in audiences 25-39 with loses in their core 18-24s. 25-54 is usually the area that SCA dominates but Hot Tomato has that audience. Gold Coast SCA listeners are older with Triple M Gold winning 55-64s.

Hot Tomato was still the leader in every day part and weekends with the losses this survey not taking away from a memorable 12 months for the ARN station.

Hot Tomato Content Director, Brendon “Whippy” Dangar, said:

“Turns out being live and local pays off! To end the year with another number 1 result is a great reward for a local team that’s worked hard to deliver an exclusive Gold Coast product.”

Michael Harvey, ARN Chief Regional Officer, added:

“Hot Tomato’s remarkable run at the top reflects the station’s deep connection with the Gold Coast community. It’s about more than just numbers – it’s about delivering authentic local content that resonates with listeners and meaningful results for advertisers. The passion and dedication of the Hot Tomato team is clearly reflected in these outstanding ratings, and we’re excited to continue growing with our audience and partners.”