3AW AFL broadcaster Tim Lane is featured in an interview in the latest issue of Jock’s Journal. It’s been an amazing career with 2022 marking his 50th year of calling sporting events. Click below to listen to the whole interview discussing his early days in Tasmania, his move to Melbourne, his private life and some footy thoughts leading up to this weekend’s AFL Grand Final.
Al Kirton Announces Retirement.
After a radio career spanning 53 years, 47 years in senior management, Al Kirton has announced his retirement from Coastal Broadcasters Pty Ltd, the operators of 4KZ, 4AM, KOOL FM, KIK FM & 4AY. In his career, Al has been on the Board of Directors of various companies of nine Radio stations.
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