Radio ratings
Radio finishes its year of big-name exits with a tale of two cities
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s foray into Melbourne has ended 2024 on a low, with their show dropping to a 5 per cent market share, while their predecessors - now on Nova - continue to dominate.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Ray Hadley’s 2GB successor revealed
Sports broadcaster, NRL caller and journalist Mark Levy will take over as 2GB Mornings host.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
ABC wars
What the ABC should learn from Joe Rogan … and Popeye
For a decade, the ABC has been on a forlorn quest for digital relevance. It’s time it dared to be itself again – and took the risks required to be interesting.
- by Malcolm Knox
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Media & marketing
Kyle and Jackie O struggles put KIIS FM owner in tailspin
KIIS FM’s owner ARN is taking some drastic action to free up cash as it looks to lock in its star breakfast duo for another 10 years.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘The end of the dinosaur era’: What next for Sydney’s talkback stations as titans bow out
The departure of some big names this year adds to the challenges facing AM radio.
- by Jordan Baker
Exclusive
ABC
‘We’re both glamorous, why are we unlikely?’ The (very Melbourne) duo drafted to ABC Breakfast
Can Bob Murphy and Sharnelle Vella help turn around the fortunes of ABC Radio Melbourne?
- by Karl Quinn
Ray Hadley knocked off top spot after 20 years
Retiring 2GB star Ray Hadley has lost his first radio ratings survey since 2004, breaking a streak of 160 wins.
- by Calum Jaspan and Nell Geraets
Updated
Melbourne radio
Sammy J announces departure from breakfast radio
After five years in the chair, comedian Sammy J has called time on his stint as host of ABC Melbourne’s Breakfast show.
- by Karl Quinn
Analysis
Radio
Feared by politicians, loved by listeners: now it’s time for Ray Hadley’s mic-drop
He’s the radio broadcaster who wielded a big stick. Now, Hadley is retiring from 2GB and shifting the power balance of Sydney radio.
- by Jordan Baker
Ray Hadley quits 2GB in bombshell announcement to listeners
His departure comes as a surprise after only recently signing a contract extension.
- by Jordan Baker
Brisbane drivetime show axed, in a blow for local radio
Triple M’s Rush Hour – one of the last FM drive shows produced in Brisbane – has been ditched amid falling ad revenue across the industry.
- by Courtney Kruk
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