Quokka surprise: ‘Fitzy & Wippa’ find a new home at Sydney Zoo

13 April 2025 Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa have been given the ultimate surprise, with their names bestowed upon two of Sydney Zoo’s brand-new baby quokkas.Usually only found on WA’s Rottnest Island, the very cute native Australian critters have become a popular presence on social media lately, thanks to selfies with the stars.Now, for the very first-time, they’ll… Read More

Fitzy and Wippa reach a 10 year milestone on Nova 96.9

16 September 2021 Fitzy & Wippa, one of NOVA Entertainment’s much loved and respected shows, will celebrate 10 years as Nova 96.9’s Sydney breakfast show on Friday 17...

Did Fitzy & Wippa break up Human Nature?

10 June 2021 Today on Fitzy & Wippa the guys heard the news that, after 30 years together touring the globe, Phil from Human Nature has left the...

It’s lucky thirteen for Fitzy & Wippa’s team

11 February 2021 Another Fitzy & Wippa Team “congratulations” is in order, with EP Tom Ivey today announcing he and wife Inge are expecting baby number three. Tommy and...

“You’ve broken it!” Sarah smashes it in the new Nova studios

16 November 2020 Fitzy & Wippa co-host Sarah McGilvray has gotten a little overly enthusiastic during this morning’s ‘Shake the Tree’ competition damaging the new Nova studios. Fitzy &...

Wippa joins the new season of Celebrity Apprentice Australia

17 September 2020 Nova’s Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli has entered the Celebrity Apprentice Australia race alongside personal trainer TV personality Michelle Bridges and former Olympian Olivia Vivian. After a...

Sia has committed $100K to Aussies doing it tough

14 August 2020 Today on Nova 969.’s Fitzy & Wippa they were joined by homegrown superstar Sia, for an incredible, heart-warming chat. Sia made a teary revelation that she...

Fitzy, Wippa & Ben Fordham discover Jim Wilson isn’t a Jim Beam fan

10 August 2020 Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa, were joined by Ben Fordham and his new colleague at 2GB, Jim Wilson. Fitzy & Wippa decided Ben needed to give...

Wippa finally gets his world record

6 August 2020 After numerous failed attempts over three exhausting days for his support crew, Wippa finally holds a world record. The Nova96.9 breakfast co-host has been trying for...

The Coronavirus results for Nova 96.9’s breakfast team are all good

18 March 2020 Yesterday Nova 96.9 Executive Producer Tommy, along with Fitzy & Sarah got their Coronavirus results back and they were all negative for COVID 19. This morning...

COVID19 moves some of radios biggest programs into isolation

15 March 2020 Schedules for radio are being thrown into chaos with a number of high-profile presenters either confirmed COVID-19 cases, or self-isolating because of close contact with...

Dr Andrew Rochford tells Ftizy & Wippa “We need to buy time” on coronavirus

12 March 2020 With the world in a state of hysteria thanks to Coronavirus, Fitzy & Wippa brought in Dr Andrew Rochford to give an experts down low...

Matt De Groot wins Headline-Off with baby news

10 March 2020 This morning on Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa, Matt De Groot was joined by wife Bronte Coy for what the team thought was a round...

Fitzy & Wippa’s Valentines Day gift for Ray Hadley

11 February 2020 Nova 969’s Fitzy & Wippa, in cahoots with Human Nature and Ray Hadley’s fiancé Sophie have pulled the ultimate Valentine’s Day stich up on 2GBs...

So I quit my day job, a new podcast from Cathrine Mahoney

4 February 2020 Cathrine Mahoney has released the first in a series of new podcasts in collaboration with www.whimn.com.au. A publicist for the past 20 years, most recently for...

Vanilla Ices the final rap battle of 2019

5 December 2019 In a rap battle to remember, self-proclaimed ‘Kings of Rap’ Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa took on certified rap legend Vanilla Ice for the final...

Matt, Sarah & Matty J step in for Fitzy & Wippa

4 December 2019 Matt, Sarah & Matty J, Nova 96.9's Saturday breakfast show, will now be heard on air for the two weeks in the lead up to...

Paul Gallen leaves radio host with suspected broken rib

11 November 2019 This morning on Nova 96.9 Fitzy & Wippa their unsuspecting newsreader and Saturday Breakfast host, Matt De Groot was thrown in the ring for a...

Fitzy & Wippa stitch up radio rivals Jonsey & Amanda.

3 November 2019 At a recent charity auction for ‘Save Our Sons’, Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa saw a ‘Jonsey & Amanda Meet and Greet’ WSFM station tour...

Fitzy & Wippas Backyard Cricket at Kirribilli raise $15,000 for charity

31 October 2019 The Backyard Cricket Challenge is in its second year, and yesterday two celebrity filled teams descended on ScoMo’s lawn at Kirribilli House, to throw the...

Nova’s new campaign for Sydney

25 October 2019 NOVA Entertainment will seek to reinforce Nova 96.9’s position as the leading music network and showcase the station’s high performing on-air line up in Sydney,...

Fitzy stoked to get a photo with the NEXT crew as they crash Nova’s party

17 October 2019 Suits, dress and a sneaky plan. Last night, Greg and Producer Brooke sneakily scored themselves tickets to Fitzy & Wippa’s Back To School Formal after...

Wippa’s gender reveal burnout

14 October 2019 Michael “Wippa” Wipfli and wife Lisa, yesterday were surprised with a gender reveal burnout which sent pink smoke flying, thanks to co-host Fitzy. Wippa thought he...

Nova 96.9’s Sarah McGilvray & fiancé James Couche tie the knot at a surprise wedding

14 October 2019 On Saturday Fitzy & Wippa co-host Sarah McGilvray & partner James (called “Garry” on air) were joined by their closest friends and family for what...

Fitzy joins Raise as an Ambassador

13 August 2019 Nova radio host Ryan Fitzgerald is joining Raise, The Youth Mentoring Foundation as an Ambassador. Raise Foundation is committed to impacting the wellbeing of young people...

Russell Crowe on Nova but not WSFM: Amanda tells why

29 June 2019 Russell Crowe joined Nova's Fitzy and Wippa on the phone from LA this week to chat about his starring role in the new tv drama...

Fitzy v Hadley Hunk-Off

20 June 2019 They are describing it as a Hunk-Off, when 2GB's Ray Hadley was invited into the studios of Nova 96.9 this morning to present his case for...

Fitzy & Wippa stitch up Matt De Groot with the help of an imaginary Netflix Show

16 June 2019 Not content with trying to ruin Matt de Groot’s wedding by pretending to drop his wedding cake, Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa have once again made the...

Ftizy stiches up his wife, again

6 June 2019 Being the partner of a breakfast host is fraught with danger, especially if you’re married to a Fitzgerald and he is one half of Ftizy...

Sarah McGilvray welcomes a second son

1 May 2019 Sarah McGilvray, host on Fitzy & Wippa has welcomed her second son. The latest addition to Sarah and partner James’ family (or ‘Gary’ as he is...