Zero politics, unexpected obsessions – Tapt Media launches Fascinated with Jacqui Felgate

3 June 2026 In the first demonstration of Tapt Media's broader utilisation of their radio talent, they have launched Fascinated with Jacqui Felgate, an intimate, interview-led podcast...

Very Special Kids (VSK) challenge returns on 3AW

29 May 2026 Melbourne’s 3AW, has brought back the Very Special Kids (VSK) 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge to raise funds and awareness for Victoria’s only children’s hospice. A...

Rocking the red carpet: Donna Demaio celebrates 200th radio show

27 May 2026 She’s a red carpet regular who’s interviewed a host of Hollywood heavyweights, from Clint Eastwood to Charlize Theron. Veteran journalist and newsreader Donna Demaio dedicated 35 years of her life to the Melbourne radio airwaves. Now, she’s about to chalk up a new and personal milestone – her own 200th radio show. After more than… Read More

Weekend changes to see some 3AW news bulletins sourced from Sydney

15 May 2026 Tapt Media has confirmed that from this weekend, 3AW will source its news from Sydney instead of Melbourne, impacting Saturday afternoon and Sunday night shifts. The company points out that on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, there are no news bulletins on 3AW due to its AFL coverage. During these times, news will come from 2GB… Read More

Dennis Cometti honoured at state memorial service in Perth

4 May 2026 The Riverview Rooms at Perth’s Optus Stadium will be packed with mourners this afternoon, for a state memorial service to honour sports broadcasting legend Dennis Cometti. Considered one of the giants of industry, Cometti passed away in March at the age of 76. He joined ABC Radio Perth in 1972, remaining at the national broadcaster… Read More

‘Stability, excitement and a shared long-term vision’ – Tapt Media launches

1 May 2026 Tapt Media officially launched this morning (May 1) with the Laundy Family Office completing the acquisition from Nine Entertainment Co the radio stations 2GB...

Bogart, Ben Fordham and KIIS benefit from Kyle and Jackie O’s departure – GfK Survey 2 cumes

23 April 2026 The expectation coming into GfK Radio 360 Survey 2 was that KIIS 1065 would see an impact on listenership from the departure of Kyle...

Australia well-represented on the shortlist for New York Festivals Awards

26 March 2026 Some high-profile Australian podcasts feature strongly among the finalists for next month’s New York Festivals Radio Awards. Due to take place on April 26, the awards honour global excellence in radio and podcasting across all platforms and genres. All up, 18 Australian entries have been shortlisted for 2026. News Corp Australia’s Dear Rachelle is up… Read More

GfK Survey 1 2026 preview

15 March 2026 This Thursday March 19, GfK Radio 360 Survey 1 2026 will be released at 9:30am. It has been an mellow and relaxing lead up to...

Vale Wayne Browne

11 February 2026 The radio industry is today paying tribute to Wayne Browne – a man remembered as the doyen of Australian talk radio producers – who has died following a short hospital stay. Browne was just fifteen years old when he began his radio journey as a panel operator for the great Don Lunn at 7LA in… Read More

Laundy purchase of Nine Radio – what to keep, what to build on and what has to go

8 February 2026 Last weekend I caught up with a girlfriend to 'warm' her new home. And what a home it is! Flat and on a huge block,...

3AW’s Simon Owens explores the names behind the brands in new podcast

2 February 2026 Calvin Klein. Louis Vuitton. Adidas. We know the brands, but what’s the story behind the names? NAME TALES is the new podcast by 3AW host and historian Simon Owens. In each five-minute episode, Simon reveals the fascinating back story to a recognisable product, shop or thing – from the tractor-building winemaker to the adventures of… Read More

Introducing the newest radio station owners – The Laundy family

30 January 2026 Nine Entertainment have announced the sale of its broadcast radio assets - 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, 2UE, Magic1278 and 4BH - to the Laundy Family...

Ace Radio looks forward to working with new Nine Radio network owners

30 January 2026 The Ace Radio family company is looking forward to working with another Australian family company, now that the Laundy family has bought the Nine Radio...

Nine’s radio assets sold to Laundy consortium for $56 million

30 January 2026 Nine Entertainment has finalised the sale of its radio assets – with the Laundy Family Office to take ownership of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC,2UE, Magic 1278 and 4BH on a cash and debt free enterprise value of $56 million. The winning consortium is headed up by billionaire Arthur Laundy. The sale is expected to be completed… Read More

Nine radio stations sold, the winner appears to have pulled a Bradbury

29 January 2026 UPDATE: $56 million sale price revealed. Tomorrow morning Friday January 30, Nine Entertainment CEO Matt Stanton is expected to announce the sale...

Fair Work action as news legend Tony Tardio exits 3AW after 30 years

15 January 2026 Tony Tardio – one of Australia’s longest-serving and most respected radio newsreaders – has reportedly lodged action with the Fair Work Commission – after being shown the door at Melbourne talk station 3AW. 66 year-old Tardio – a news veteran of more than four decades – has not been heard on-air since December. According to… Read More

Vale Kate Draper

15 January 2026 The radio industry is today paying tribute to legendary former ABC and 3AW newsreader Kate Draper, who has died following a long illness. Kate spent many years on the Melbourne desk as both a news presenter and producer. And her reputation preceded her. Those who didn’t work directly with Kate certainly knew of her. Her… Read More

Tod Johnston returns to 6PR, bids for Nine’s radio assets due in today

12 December 2025 Tod Johnston is returning to Perth's 6PR for a new Afternoons show and an expansion of the station's local offerings. The news comes on the...

No Tony Jones in the 3AW summer lineup

11 December 2025 On Monday mornings Tony Jones (pictured) joins 3AW's Tom Elliott for a round the grounds wrap up of sports from the weekend. This Monday, the...

AFLW’s Meg McDonald appointed Executive Producer of 3AW Football

26 November 2025 Melbourne’s 3AW has today announced the full-time appointment of recently-retired Geelong AFLW captain Meg McDonald, who will join the station in 2026 as the new Executive Producer of 3AW Football. McDonald officially hung up the boots after 76 AFLW matches, wrapping up a career that saw her lead the Cats for the past six seasons…. Read More

Positives for all networks as each city tells a different story – Gfk Survey 7 cumes

25 November 2025 Cumulative listening in GfK Survey 7 yielded positives (and negatives) for every radio network and surprising differences between states in similar shows at the same...

GfK Radio 360 Survey 7 preview

24 November 2025 UPDATE: Results now available here. GfK Radio 360 Survey 7 is out this morning, November 25, at 9:30am.

Dean Miller and Sofie Formica for 4BC breakfast in 2026

7 November 2025 Brisbane’s 4BC has today announced its breakfast duo for 2026 and its an investment in local with afternoon presenter Sofie Formica and Dean Miller, a...

Luca Gonano appointed 3AW Head of News and Sport

23 October 2025 Former senior Breakfast producer Luca Gonano has been appointed 3AW’s Head of News and Sport. This new dual role will see Gonano – 3AW’s Head of Football – in charge of both the 3AW sports department and the 3AW newsroom. It follows a recent restructure and the departure of 3AW News Director Gail Watson after… Read More

Peter Fegan departs 4BC with immediate effect

17 October 2025 Peter Fegan wrapped up his 4BC breakfast show this morning October 17 telling listeners to have a fantastic weekend and that he'd be back Monday...

Sport, talk and a tale of two Nova cities – GfK Radio 360 Survey 6 cumes

14 October 2025 All up this is a survey that NOVA and Nine Entertainment would be very happy about, but both with a flip side of the coin....

The Nine Continuous Call Team wrap up the NRL season with an OB and all day grand final coverage

3 October 2025 Nine Radio’s Continuous Call Team (CCT) will wrap up the 2025 NRL season with a full weekend of action, starting with a Grand Final Eve...

Nine Entertainment reviewing audio assets

26 September 2025 The future of Nine Entertainment Co's audio assets, 2GB Sydney, 3AW Melbourne, 4BC Brisbane and 6PR Perth have been the subject of much speculation this year....

Nine Radio new broadcast sync feature for footy finals

15 September 2025 Nine Radio‘s talk stations are enhancing the listening experience with sync commentary on the 2GB, 4BC, 3AW and 6PR apps during AFL and NRL coverage. The new sync feature gives footy fans the power to synchronise the 3AW Football, 6PR Football and Continuous Call Team game calls with any live match, whether they’re at the… Read More