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Happy New 2023!

If you’d like to become a Jocks’ Journal subscriber in the new year – follow this link for all the details. The Jocks’ Journal is Australia’s longest running radio industry publication. It features all the latest radio news, radio interviews plus regular features: the popular ‘Birthday Bulletins’ (daily almanac) and ‘Fun Files’. A big thank you to the many radio stations and individuals who have been loyal subscribers for so many years. Happy 2023!

Click on image below for sample of January 1, 2023 Birthday Bulletin.

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