27 July 2026 Writer, journalist, producer, cartoonist, political advisor, comedian, father and husband Michael (Mike) Kerr died on July 10, aged 74. Originally from Hobart, Mike's career...
23 July 2026 Racecaller and broadcaster Brian Markovic died on July 18, aged 70, after a long battle with illness. Brian was well know as...
22 July 2026 The Australian radio industry is today mourning another huge loss, with the death of Perth-based broadcaster Brian Lehman, who passed away in hospital at the weekend. Having left school at the age of just fourteen, Brian spent his entire working life in radio – his on-air career spanning three states. In a 2021 interview on… Read More
20 July 2026 A state funeral for broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch is being held today, Monday July 20, at midday AEST at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, Victoria. You must RSVP should you wish to attend in person. You can get tickets, which are free, until 11am. The memorial, celebrating the life of the human… Read More
17 July 2026 Graeme Gilbert, the veteran presenter of Talk Tonight on 2SM and across the Super Radio Network, has died aged 76. The network...
10 July 2026 The 'human headline' Derryn Hinch has died aged 82. A giant of television and current affairs, Derryn first established himself on 3AW...
5 June 2026 Geoffrey Thomas – a man considered one of the world’s most respected aviation journalists – has died at the age of 74. Surrounded by loved ones, the award-winning journalist and author passed away in Perth on Tuesday, following a short illness. Over five decades, Thomas was renowned for his insightful and fearless reporting on the… Read More
8 May 2026 Record label founder, deejay and 2SER Back to Funk radio host Heidi Pasqual died on May 4. She had played a session of trip...
7 May 2026 Ray (Raymond) Kerr died on May 4, aged 83. He was the manager of community station 99.7 Bridge FM and had worked in radio...
3 May 2026 Clarke Hansen died last Thursday April 30, at the age of 84. He was a broadcaster across many sports, but best known for his...
30 April 2026 Reverend Jay Bacek has died at the age of 82. NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane started out as a volunteer for...
27 April 2026 Radio leader Les Heil AM has died in Queensland. Across five decades he worked across Australia in several Board and CEO roles,...
23 April 2026 Former ABC 702 Sydney presenter James Valentine passed away last night, surrounded by his family. News of his death was announced on...
8 April 2026 Monty Maizels has left us. In his 102 years, he made a huge contribution to many aspects of the Australian radio and media industries.
21 March 2026 TV and Radio journalist Rhoda Roberts has died, following a period of illness after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year. Rhoda Roberts' connection to...
7 March 2026 Legendary broadcaster and entertainer Jamie Dunn has died. He was a Brisbane radio star via his longtime involvement as part of the B105 Morning Crew...
24 February 2026 Much loved radio personality Pete Diskon has died from heart ailments after a brief period in palliative care. He turned 75 earlier this month.
12 February 2026 Former ABC Brisbane presenter and producer Vicki Martin died on February 2, aged 59. Vicki was a friend to many, mentor to colleagues and intrepid...
11 February 2026 The radio industry is today paying tribute to Wayne Browne – a man remembered as the doyen of Australian talk radio producers – who has died following a short hospital stay. Browne was just fifteen years old when he began his radio journey as a panel operator for the great Don Lunn at 7LA in… Read More
30 January 2026 Friends and family of the late Brian Wilshire gathered in the Hunter Valley yesterday to remember Brian's life and career. His 2GB family was represented...
26 January 2026 Colin Humphreys has died at the age of 94. He was a radio journalist working in various stations in Queensland and NSW from from the...
15 January 2026 The radio industry is today paying tribute to legendary former ABC and 3AW newsreader Kate Draper, who has died following a long illness. Kate spent many years on the Melbourne desk as both a news presenter and producer. And her reputation preceded her. Those who didn’t work directly with Kate certainly knew of her. Her… Read More
14 January 2026 Veteran 2GB presenter Brian Wilshire has died at the age of 81. Colleague and friend Jason Morrison posted on social media: "A lovely man and...
13 January 2026 Ric Ditchburn passed on 8 January 2026 in the Geelong Hospital ICU from effects of cancer treatment, an infection and heart issues. Ric worked in...
8 January 2026 Chris Thompson, a long-time host of Vision Australia Radio's arts and culture program Behind the Scenes, has passed away. A social media tribute from Vision...
16 November 2025 The state funeral for John Laws will take place this Wednesday at St Andrews Cathedral in Sydney. St Andrew’s Cathedral seats 800, John Williamson is...
11 November 2025 FIVEAA talkback personality Leon Byner has passed away at 77 after a battle with acute leukemia. He retired from radio just three years ago.
11 July 2025 Yvonne Braid started at Radio 2WG as a 17-year-old, and worked for the station for many years, ending up as station manager. Yvonne, who passed...
6 July 2025 Peter Kukura passed away peacefully last week after a short illness. His Celebration of life will be held: Friday 11th July at 11 am, at St James...
25 June 2025 Veteran New Zealand sports broadcaster Garry Ahern has died aged 75. Ahern joined Radio New Zealand in 1969, retiring in 2015, and specialised in golf...
