UPDATED – Mike Byrne and Pete Schmidt depart SRN

10 April 2026 Mike Byrne has left the Super Radio Network and Network Content Director role he only commenced in January. Mike shared on social...

The Super Radio Network set to be sold

30 March 2026 It is, unfortunately, true that the Super Radio Network (SRN) is looking for a buyer or buyers. Less than two years since the death of...

‘Thoroughly enjoying myself’ – Tim Webster thriving on 2SM Breakfast

19 February 2026 Tim Webster is an avid radio listener as well as broadcaster. When several comments reached his ears about his weight he decided to address the...

Mike Byrne and Peter Schmidt join Super Radio Network

29 January 2026 Since midway through 2025, when then joint Managing Directors of the Super Radio Network (SRN) George Caralis and Despina Priala decided to step back to...

On Air branding tips: Mike Byrne at CBAA Conference

5 November 2025 In a CBAA Conference workshop titled Foundations of On Air Broadcasting, Mike Byrne shared tips on how to grow and retain loyal audiences using strategic...

‘Looks more like a proper radio station now than it ever did when it actually was one!’ – Former KOFM and NXFM building now a music lover’s haven

15 September 2025 For more than three decades Newcastle radio stations KOFM and NXFM lived at 252 Pacific Highway Charlestown. The stations moved harbourside in 2017 and KOFM...

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...

WSFM content boss made redundant in shock move at ARN

29 November 2024 WSFM Content Director Mike Byrne has been made redundant. Byrne was told the news this week, just days after steering the station to number one...

It’s Ugly at the top: WSFM’s Phil O’Neil tops Sydney morning ratings

27 November 2024 Ugly Phil O’Neil scored number one in mornings, there was a strong showing from Jonesy and Amanada in breakfast, Steve Fitton won drive and the...

Perfect new home for the 2WS memorial plaque

24 November 2024 2 Leabons Lane, Seven Hills, NSW 2147. How many of you passed through the doorway of this 2WS radio station on your way through life?...

ARN creates for staff a podcast exploring radio

28 May 2024 ARN has launched a podcast series as part of its The Science and Art of Radio project, offering employees an in-depth exploration of radio. The...

The Ugly Phil In on WSFM Breakfast

23 June 2023 Phil O'Neil is covering for WSFM’s Jonesy and Amanda while they take their two-week midyear break with the Ugly Phil-in. Ugly Phil, or as Amanda...

Ugly Phil moves into mornings at WSFM

19 November 2020 Phil O’Neil (aka Ugly Phil) will join WSFM as the host of Mornings. Phil will be heard on WSFM every weekday from 9am – 1pm...

Mike Byrne is the new CD for WSFM

6 January 2020 ARN has appointed Mike Byrne as the new Content Director for WSFM. He commenced his new role today. Mike joins ARN from his previous role as...

Newcastle’s Triple M Call Team Returns for 2019

14 March 2019 Newcastle’s 102.9 Triple M Call Team will return for the 2019 NRL season lead by Frank Barrett, who is joined by former Knights boy Matty...

First peek inside HiT106.9’s new studio

26 June 2017 Newcastle’s Hit106.9 joined sister station KOFM in SCA’s new multi-million dollar Honeysuckle studios on Newcastle Harbour. Breakfast hosts Nick Gill and Sophie Tiller were given...

Rock royalty open Newcastle radio studios

23 June 2017 Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss have opened KO FM's brand new studios. The station has moved on from their Charlestown studios to new state of...

New morning and drive presenters at KO FM

6 January 2016 Jeremy “JR” Ryan has been appointed KOFM’s Mornings announcer. JR 'The Sports Guy' will still keep Newcastle and the Hunter up to date with everything...

KO FM parts with David Collins

30 November 2015 After joining KOFM in 2000, co-hosting the Number 1 rating breakfast show with Tanya Wilks, and most recently hosting KOFM’s Drive Show Rush Hour and...