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Australian Radio News
Tributes flow for Father Gerard Dowling
Melbourne radio station RSN 927 has announced: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Father Gerard Dowling. He’s been a cornerstone of broadcasting in Melbourne for 50 years and has been heard on racing radio all that time. Father Dowling started hosting the Family Counsellor program on 3UZ in 1973.” Dowling turned 91 in 2023.
Spencer Howson Departing 4BC
Spencer Howson, 4BC Brisbane weekend presenter, has announced he will be leaving the talk station at the end of this year. Spencer relaunched local weekends on 4BC at the start of 2021 and for the last 3 years and has been heard from 9am each Saturday and Sunday.
ABC Radio Sydney calls time on the pips
Regular listeners will notice something missing from radio broadcasts, ABC Radio Sydney has turned off the pips, the series of beeps that played at the end of the hour, usually followed by the familiar sound of the news theme. The final pips were played on Thursday November 24. Once used by listeners to set their watches, the six short tones have been deemed unnecessary in the age of digital radio and smart phones.
Newcastle Radio Survey 3/2023
In the latest GfK radio survey for Newcastle, 102.9 Triple M was the top rating station with a share of 20.3% (-2.1). They were followed by Hit 106.9 with 15.4% (+1.5). Next came 105.3 NewFM with 11.4% (+1.4). Triple M rated No 1 in breakfast, morning, afternoon and drive.
Kyle and Jackie O Replace Jason and Lauren
Melbourne radio star Lauren Phillips has revealed the brutal way her show was axed so Kyle and Jackie O could sign their massive new deal. Jason Hawkins and Lauren Phillips – who co-host KIIS FM’s breakfast show Jase & Lauren – are collateral damage in a monster $200 million contract offered to Sandilands and Henderson, which will see the Sydney duo remain with the ARN for another 11 years and expand their show into Melbourne for the first time from next year. (Story courtesy of Lexi Cartwright news.com.au)
Australia’s first radio station began 100 years ago as 2SB, now known as ABC Radio Sydney
It’s 8pm on November 23, 1923. A button is pushed, the red light comes on, and radio begins in Australia. Radio station 2SB is on the air and, on that first night, a few hundred listeners tune in to hear some “light orchestral” music. Over the next 100 years, the station, which was renamed to 2BL, then 702, and now ABC Radio Sydney, would transform its programming from serious “talks”, bible readings, and unidentified presenters to today’s more dynamic style that puts listeners at the heart of the conversation. (Story courtesy of ABC Radio. By Rod Quinn and Rosemary Bolger)
Radio Pays and Plays Fair
The commercial radio industry is calling on Federal politicians to protect it from an unfair fee hike proposed by multinational record companies, as the industry already pays around $40 million a year in fees and any increase would threaten the sustainability of local stations. Commercial radio stations currently pay fees to the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and to the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) to play music. The PPCA fee is capped to ensure record labels do not overcharge radio stations for the legislated quota of Australian music they are obligated to play.
Jules Schiller and Sonya Feldhoff new ABC show hosts
Longtime ABC Adelaide presenters Sonya Feldhoff and Jules Schiller have been named as the station’s new early morning duo, starting next year. The announcement came after Lee told ABC management of her decision to move across to host FIVEaa’s vacant afternoons shift.
ABC Radio Perth drops breakfast host Stan Shaw after less than a year
ABC Radio Perth has dropped breakfast host Stan Shaw less than a year after putting him into the morning hot seat. Shaw, who was hired to boost the slot in January, revealed the shock news himself less than 11 months in the job, sharing his contract had not been renewed.
Stacey Lee joins FIVEaa
FIVEaa has announced that award winning journalist Stacey Lee will join the station on the afternoon shift next year. After two years on ABC Radio Adelaide and more than ten years in the industry, Lee has made the switch to FIVEaa and is looking forward to getting behind the microphone.
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