ABC Deputy Chair pulls the plug on Christmas Eve

24 December 2024 Deputy Chair of the ABC Board, Peter Tonagh, has resigned, about 18 months earlier than his scheduled term, which ends in May 2026. The resignation...

Richard Glover to depart ABC Radio Sydney after 26 years helming Drive

11 October 2024 'Enjoy it.' That is Richard Glover from ABC Radio Sydney's words to the future successor of his Drive program after announcing this afternoon he will be...

What do you do with that feeling when it makes you feel unsafe coming to work: ABC Racism Review

1 October 2024 After speaking to 120 current and former ABC staff, the review of racism at the ABC by Terri Janke and Company has been released, with...

Vale Tim Bowden

3 September 2024 Radio and television presenter and producer, author and oral historian Tim Bowden has died aged 87. Born in Hobart, Tim did much to increase people's...

ABC Managing Director David Anderson resigns

22 August 2024 David Anderson has given his notice to the ABC Board and will leave his job as Managing Director when a new MD is recruited, expected...

Director of Audiences Leisa Bacon departs ABC

9 August 2024 The ABC’s Director of Audiences Leisa Bacon is leaving after 10 years. She led the broadcaster through the audience launches for the ABC Kids, ABC...

Nine and ABC join forces to extend radio coverage of the Paris Olympics

8 July 2024 A deal between Nine and the ABC will extend the radio coverage (AM/FM and DAB+) of the Olympic Games to ensure every Australian can access live broadcasts of our athletes competing in Paris.Under the deal, the ABC Local Radio network will bring its listeners the Games action using its own expert commentary.Coverage will include every… Read More

Vale Judith Whelan

27 June 2024 Judith Whelan has died after a long battle with cancer. Whelan joined the ABC in 2016 becoming its Editorial Director in 2022.

ABC Radio Sydney launches from new Parramatta studios

6 May 2024 The ABC has officially launched from its new broadcast facility in Parramatta with ABC Radio Sydney presenters now live on air from the site. ABC...

ABC Radio Sydney getting ready for their big move to Parramatta

23 April 2024 Movement within radio is fairly common but Sydney is taking this to a whole new level in 2024. KIIS 106.5 and WSFM have completed their...

Gavin Fang the new ABC Editorial Director

13 November 2023 Gavin Fang has been appointed the ABC’s Editorial Director. Fang joined the ABC’s Perth newsroom in 2000 working as a foreign correspondent based in Jakarta,...

We want to follow the audience towards digital: ABC 5 Year Plan

10 June 2023 Speaking on ABC Radio Perth after launching the national broadcaster's next 5 year plan, ABC Managing Director David Anderson told morning presenter Nadia Mitsopolous that...

Australia’s ABC and Timor-Leste’s RTTL sign MOU

11 March 2023 The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has signed an historic agreement with Radio e Televisoa de Timor-Leste (RTTL). The agreement between the two public broadcasters allows...

Royal Australian Mint marks 90 years of the ABC with two commemorative coins

5 October 2022 The Royal Australian Mint will release a commemorative $1 coin and a 20 cent piece tomorrow to mark 90 years of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ...

ABC has found a new Parramatta workplace

28 July 2022 The ABC has signed a Heads of Agreement for the Lease for a new workplace at Parramatta in western Sydney. ABC Parramatta will be located...

Michael Carrington to leave the ABC next month

16 June 2022 The ABC Director Entertainment & Specialist Michael Carrington has announced he will leave the corporation in July to return to the production sector. As Director...

Ita Buttrose to deliver 2022 Andrew Olle Media Lecture

27 March 2022 ABC Chair Ita Buttrose will deliver the 2022 Andrew Olle Media Lecture marking the national broadcaster’s 90th anniversary year. The lecture, which has been in...

ABC opens first new regional bureau in Charleville

11 March 2022 The ABC has opened its first new regional bureau in Charleville, South West Queensland. The national broadcaster is using funds from commercial deals struck as...

ABC and SBS to get $4.2 billion for the next three years

7 February 2022 The Morrison Government has locked in funding of $4.2 billion for the ABC and SBS over the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June...

ABC Radio gears up for Summer in its role as an emergency broadcaster

19 November 2021 Local radio stations were a vital link for communication in last years bush fires, and the ABC is gearing up stations in preparation for the...

The traditional model for delivering news is now under pressure and in decline: ABC’s David Anderson

6 November 2021 At a summit meeting about regional media this week, ABC Managing Director David Anderson acknowledged that Australians are rapidly moving away from linear programming to...

Fran Kelly departs ABC RN Breakfast after 17 years

21 October 2021 Respected ABC Radio presenter Fran Kelly will leave RN Breakfast in December, after 17 years informing and engaging listeners around the country. Since 2005, Fran...

ABC launches Vax Facts campaign against COVID-19

24 August 2021 The ABC has launched a public information campaign to debunk myths about COVID-19 vaccines and encourage Australians to protect themselves and the community against the...

There’s No Such Thing as Impartiality

15 August 2021 Comment from Jen Seyderhelm I changed my profile on social media from being a caffeine enthusiast (I’m a breakfast radio announcer so – duh) to...

The ABC unveils new social media guidelines

9 August 2021 There are new social media guidelines for ABC staff, and a breach could risk ongoing employment. ABC Managing Director David Anderson told staff this morning. “The ABC will...

300 ABC staff will move to Sydney’s West by 2024

16 June 2021 The ABC will relocate 300 of its employees from Ultimo to new facilities in Parramatta. It is unclear which teams or staff will be moved at...

ABC launches First Nations Talent Portal to increase Indigenous voices and representation on all its platforms

8 June 2021 ABC content makers will be able to readily identify and promote First Nations voices and screen practitioners with the launch of the ABC's First Nations...

ABC and FNMA will combine to promote Indigenous voices and stories

31 May 2021 The ABC and First Nations Media Australia have partnered to share knowledge and staff to increase the number of Indigenous voices and stories seen and heard...

The ABC Country Hour is 75 years old this week

1 December 2020 Australia’s longest-running radio program, The Country Hour, celebrates 75 years on air this week with special editions of all seven of its state and territory...

The ABC upgrades emergency services

30 October 2020 The ABC has announced upgrades to its emergency services in preparation for this year’s emergency summer season. The ABC’s Managing Director David Anderson has launched the...