Federal MP Dan Tehan co-hosts Colac’s Mixx Breakfast after losing bet

19 June 2025 Proving that pollies can be true to their word, Colac’s local Federal Member Dan Tehan found himself in the hot seat today, co-hosting the Mixx Breakfast show, after recently losing a footy bet.A couple of weeks ago, Dan and brekky host Matt ‘Lippi’ Lipiarski made a friendly wager on-air around their favourite footy teams.The deal… Read More

Adam Connelly celebrates 20 years in commercial radio

16 May 2025 Today marks 20 years in commercial radio for Adam Connelly. And he’s more in love with his job than ever.The Breakfast co-host, writer and Content Director for both 5MU and Power FM in Murray Bridge – who began his industry journey at 8HA in Alice Springs – considers himself very lucky to work in radio.“It’s a… Read More

No ACRAs a much bigger deal than ARN AI

21 April 2025 You all have some or a lot of choice about how you spend your time and your money. On Thursday as we headed into the...

GfK Survey 1 2025 – Radioinfo and Radio Today your home for news, charts and analysis

21 March 2025 This has been a quieter week in radio land which usually means that a survey is just around the corner. You can almost feel the...

A radio dynasty: Third generation broadcaster Ben Vertigan joins the industry

20 February 2025 Three generations of one family, united by their passion for broadcasting.A love of radio clearly runs deep in the Vertigan family.Seventeen-year-old Ben Vertigan has officially kicked off his radio career at Warrnambool’s 3YB FM/COAST FM, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before him.Ben is the son of Jon Vertigan, 16-time ACRA winner,… Read More

Is Nine Radio for sale and who might buy it?

18 February 2025 There is increasing industry speculation that Nine Entertainment is looking to sell its radio assets, Melbourne's 3AW, Sydney's 2GB, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. Already...

Mystery solved! Caravan owner comes forward on 2UE Breakfast with Cathy Jubb

13 February 2025 After generating a huge response from keen radio sleuths, the case has finally been cracked! The owner of the old 2UE live broadcast caravan has come forward.Yesterday, Radioinfo’s Jen Seyderhelm reported the story of the mystery 2UE caravan, parked on Bryant Street in Rockdale Park, Sydney.At least, it used to be 2UE’s caravan. The station… Read More

The ACE Radio Network debuts new Australian music program AS IT DROPS

12 February 2025 The ACE Radio Network will launch a brand new Australian music show, AS IT DROPS, hosted by passionate music enthusiast Kayla Wilson, this Sunday, February 16th....

Broadcasting live and about to be towed: Who owns the 2UE caravan?

12 February 2025 Here's a fun one for you radio sleuths. A 2UE live broadcast caravan, currently parked in Rockdale, Sydney, has had a sticker put on it...

2UE turns 100 with all the bells and whistles

26 January 2025 I’ve been trying to write about Bob Dylan for a Songs of 75 piece (Hurricane is the song) but where do you begin with Dylan?...

Magic happens: New radio gig for Jamie Row

23 January 2025 As he prepares to mark 25 years in radio, double celebrations are in order for Jamie Row, who’s joined the ACE Radio Network as the Breakfast announcer on Melbourne’s Magic 1278.Jamie has worked across all timeslots during his radio career, but – as one of life’s early risers – it’s fair to say the brekky… Read More

Accepting apologies and moving on from mistakes in live radio and television

21 January 2025 One of the first rules I learned about live performances, be it on radio, television or theatre, was how important it was to put a...

Ron Wilson brings local radio back to 2SM, Cathy Jubb replaces Trevor Sinclair on Classic Hits 2UE

13 January 2025 In the lead up to 2UE's 100th birthday a little later this month, the ACE Radio Network replacing Trevor Sinclair with Cathy Jubb (main picture)...

“The magic is in the process.” Jon Vertigan’s unforgettable LEGO radio adventure

13 January 2025 By Jon Vertigan, radio presenter and Metro Content Director for the ACE Radio Network:I’ve always loved radio. From the moment I was born, I was exposed to this wonderful industry thanks to my dad, John (senior), who spent over 50 years as a broadcaster. His passion for the medium was infectious, and I’ve carried that… Read More

“We are not here to make up the numbers. We are here to make a difference” – Chris Smith launches a new era for 2SM

6 January 2025 Welcome back to Radioinfo for 2025. After a glorious day watching Australia regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India at the SCG, and radio and podcasting’s...

Behind the scenes – what else is happening in the radio industry

8 December 2024 In all areas of life, personal and professional, we like to put forward the most positive front, especially on social media, while we might be...

30 years with ACE Radio for Grant Johnstone and Rick Lipiarski

4 December 2024 I wonder if, when Chief Marketing Officer Grant Johnstone and Assistant Accountant Rick Lipiarski first walked through the doors of the ACE Radio Network 30...

Albury councillor Kylie King to depart 2AY breakfast

3 December 2024 Kylie King, an Albury councillor as well as breakfast co-host of 2AY breakfast with Matt Griffith, will leave her radio role at the end of...

Radio’s gentleman – Trevor Sinclair

12 November 2024 The day I talked to Trevor Sinclair, breakfast host on Sydney’s 2UE, he’d given away a hamper that morning to a fellow called Wayne, which...

If it’s not live, or local, what’s the point of difference of radio?

5 November 2024 SCA’s Triple M Network has 40 radio stations across Australia. With the announcement last week that the network will now have two national drive programs,...

Ace Radio Network’s Ray Lougheed retires after 37 years taking listeners Down Memory Lane

11 October 2024 3YB FM Warrnambool's much loved announcer Ray Lougheed is retiring after 37 years of hosting the Down Memory Lane Show on Sundays between 9pm...

ACE-ing the radio metro markets: GfK Survey 6

2 October 2024 Grant Johnstone is the Chief Marketing Officer for the ACE Radio Network. He’s worked for the network for more then three decades as a program...

More to GfK Radio Survey 6 than just Melbourne breakfast

30 September 2024 UPDATE: RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE HERE GfK Radio 360 Survey 6 is out this morning, October 1, at 9:30am. While most energy and attention over...

Ace Radio’s Lachlan Rooke and Donna Gladman Walk Out of the Shadows for Lifeline

8 September 2024 To commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10, Coast FM and 3YB FM’s Lachlan Rooke and Donna Gladman will walk 9km in Warrnambool...

Kyle and Jackie O #1 in Sydney, Jase and Lauren #1 in Melbourne: Survey 5 cumes

27 August 2024 KIIS 1065's Kyle and Jackie O have regained lost ground and are leaders in cumulative listening in Sydney in GfK Radio 360 Survey 5, 2024. Jase...

“He lives and breathes radio.” Kal chases his dream

21 August 2024 Kal Krzyzanoswki has the kind of passion for radio that isn’t matched by too many others.Just ask Mat Cummins, ACE Radio’s Group Content Director.“He lives and breathes radio,” says Mat. “Kal has the kind of passion that we all wish was more prevalent but is sadly lacking nowadays. Put simply, I don’t hear from people… Read More

Nine and ARN celebrate a record number of finalists for the 2024 ACRAs

25 July 2024 There are 71 ACRAs up for grabs at the 2024 commercial radio and podcast industries’ night of nights, with a record tally of finalists for...

Rookie takes you behind the scenes at Coast FM

10 July 2024 I always appreciate when someone takes you behind the scenes of a radio shift, while it's actually happening, and the Ace Radio Network's Lachi 'Rookie'...

ACE radio legend Peter Headen retires

25 June 2024 After forty years in the industry, the General Manager of the ACE Radio Network's 3YB FM & 95.3 COAST FM, Peter Headen, will retire at the...

Ed Thomas the new 102.5 Triple M Karratha breakfast host

10 April 2024 Ed Thomas will become the new 102.5 Triple M Karratha breakfast announcer replacing Pablo Miller who had been doing that role at the station for...