It’s the Christian O’Connell Show’s 8th birthday and everyone gets a Viennetta!

4 June 2026 The Christian O’Connell Show celebrated its 8th birthday and show number 1512 with the regular laughter, fun and meaningful moments as well as giving...

Alex Cullen departs Christian O’Connell show after less than a year

1 June 2026 Alex Cullen has announced his departure from the GOLD Network Christian O'Connell breakfast show to focus on family. He was employed to replace Jack Post who...

More departures from what was the Kyle & Jackie O Show

25 May 2026 There have been a few more departures from the team behind theKyle and Jackie O Show with content producer Alfie Laguzza (middle row -...

Toni Tenaglia to anchor GOLD Network’s new Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire program

22 May 2026 Toni Tenaglia will anchor the new Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire show, The Long Weekend, on the GOLD Network. Toni hosts afternoons...

Save Our Pub – Nominations now open for national ARN and GOLD Network initiative

20 May 2026 ARN and the GOLD Network have launched Save Our Pub, a national initiative driven by The Christian O’Connell Show issuing a rallying call for...

Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire join ARN

19 May 2026 Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire have joined ARN and forces for The Long Weekend which will be heard on iHeart and across GOLD Network,...

Pete Deppeler graduates to the Christian O’Connell Show

11 May 2026 'Intern Pete' Deppeler has been working in radio for more than 20 years. When he rejoined Kyle & Jackie O at KIIS 1065 at...

‘People are starved of real connection’ – Christian O’Connell’s new book explores the radical act of being yourself

22 April 2026 Last year, before he was announced to be networking his GOLD 104.3 breakfast show beyond Melbourne, Christian O'Connell found time to create a mentoring...

Why radio stations should keep their call signs

17 February 2026 Scott Thomson, the Manager of Universal - NSW and a former AFTRS student put a thought starter up on LinkedIn this morning suggesting it was...

‘We can choose goodness’ – Daughter of Bondi victim speaks with Jase and Lauren on Nova 100 on National Mourning Day

22 January 2026 On the National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, Thursday January 22, Sheina Gutnik (pictured), the daughter of Reuven...

“You’ll understand why when you listen” – new marketing campaign for the Christian O’Connell show

21 January 2026 The GOLD Network's Christian O’Connell Show have kicked off their launch into Sydney and across Australia with a new marketing campaign and the invitation that,...

‘Sydney is going to absolutely love you’ – Jonesy and Amanda pass the Gold 101.7 breakfast baton to Christian O’Connell

12 December 2025 This morning was the last on breakfast for GOLD 101.7 hosts Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, aka Jonesy & Amanda. It was a heartfelt farewell...

Happy 20th to Cruise 1323 – the little Adelaide station that exceeded expectations

16 November 2025 Cruise 1323 Adelaide commenced at 6am on November 15, 2005. Alan Baskin read the first news bulletin and then Peter Burgham kicked things off on...

‘Market headwinds’ affect ARN revenue

12 November 2025 ARN has reaffirmed its commitment to evolving into an entertainment business that connects audiences and advertisers through audio, video, social and live experiences. Providing an update to the Australian Stock Exchange on its trading conditions and outlook, ARN Media Limited said the Australian advertising market experienced significant softness in the second half of FY 2025,… Read More

A woman’s place is in production or podcasts

2 November 2025 When podcasts were still burgeoning, I had lunch with a pioneer in the space, who said: "Podcasts are what radio would look like if it...

ARN Upfront 2026 – All the comings and goings

29 October 2025 From the ARN Upfronts: Smallzy was confirmed to be joining the KIIS network with The Smallzy Show which will air from 3-4pm weekdays and a...

ARN’s KIIS and GOLD networks to go national in 2026

29 October 2025 ARN’s KIIS and GOLD networks are going fully national in 2026, in a move which bring Kyle & Jackie O to a new audience in Perth, via a new KIIS DAB+ station Confirming the rollout at ARN’s Upfront event in Sydney, Chief Content and Audience Officer Lauren Joyce, said “In 2026, ARN will deliver true… Read More

Steve Fitton to depart Gold but not ARN

29 October 2025 Ahead of the ARN Upfronts, Steve Fitton has added to the 2026 puzzle announcing he will depart the Gold Network at the end of...

Revenue down, Gold Network outperforming market, KIIS underperforming – ARN 2025 HY results

27 August 2025 ARN's 2025 half yearly results were released this morning with revenue down 7% on 1H24 but, as was the case for SCA's full year results...

‘We’re going national’ – The Christian O’Connell Show to broadcast to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

4 August 2025 The Christian O’Connell Show will launch nationally on the GOLD Network from 2026 broadcasting across Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, as well as regional Australia...

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...

End of an era as Huggy leaves GOLD 104.3 Mornings for Cruise 1323 Breakfast

4 April 2025 After more than three decades on GOLD 104.3, Craig ‘Huggy’ Huggins is leaving Mornings, and moving to Breakfast on Cruise 1323 in Adelaide.Huggy is no stranger to Adelaide, having hosted Afternoons on Cruise since 2005.In addition to his new breakfast role in Adelaide, Huggy will continue to be heard in Perth on 96FM’s Afternoon Drive.As… Read More

ARN FY24 – a stable result

27 February 2025 ARN have released their financial report for 2024 with a stable outcome for radio and positive for digital. Highlights: Group revenue up +9% and EBITDA...

What’s next for Cruise 1323 and ARN’s GOLD Network?

12 February 2025 With the announcement that John Dean is going to step back from his breakfast and morning duties on Adelaide's Cruise 1323 on Friday March 7,...

John Dean steps back from Cruise 1323 breakfast

9 February 2025 After nearly fifty years on-air in South Australia and two decades, from the radio station's inception, on Cruise 1323, John Dean is stepping back from...

Listen to your heart – Phil O’Neil joins Nine Radio and 2GB as Overnights host

31 January 2025 Sydney’s 2GB and Brisbane’s 4BC have today announced that Phil O’Neil will be stepping into the role of Overnights host in 2025.‘Ugly’ Phil has built a strong following, backed by high ratings and a 2024 ACRA win for Best Music Presenter.His career includes hosting top-rated shows in Australia and the UK, earning multiple Sony, New… Read More

Jason Staveley becomes Gold Network music director

23 January 2025 Jason Staveley has added another string to his bow becoming the Music Director for ARN's newly established Gold Network. After 30 plus years in the...

The radio talent not returning on Monday January 20

16 January 2025 Monday January 20, 2025 is the first day of the GfK Radio 360 Survey 1 radio ratings period. That is usually when all the capital...

WSFM to rebrand to GOLD101.7

29 November 2024 Farewell 2WS and WSFM. ARN will rebrand the station in January 2025 to GOLD101.7 and a unified identity as the GOLD Network.