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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

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

The Future of News in Radio #CRAConf

18 October 2016 The Future of News in Radio was placed under the spotlight recently at the National Radio Conference in Melbourne.   Moderated by ABC Radio Presenter Patricia Karvelas,...