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Chris O’Keefe:

Heard about the shock jock who’s now a clean energy champion? That’s me

I’m not an environmentalist; I’m a pragmatist. I know that clean, renewable energy makes the most sense for Australia.

  • Chris O'Keefe

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Bob Murphy took the reins of ABC Melbourne Breakfast, alongside Sharnelle Vella, this week.

What I learnt in my first week of ABC Breakfast: Bob Murphy

The former Doggies captain, having exchanged his boots for a microphone, talks about his ABC debut alongside co-host Sharnelle Vella.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Triple J turns 50

Ratings in freefall and a shift to TikTok tastes: Triple J’s not very happy birthday

As the station turns 50 this Sunday, the question remains: can a youth radio station still exist for the streaming generation?

  • Calum Jaspan
Nine’s sales chief Michael Stephenson.

Top Nine exec lands at Kyle and Jackie O owner ARN

Michael Stephenson lands at ARN as it’s looking to free up cash after signing Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson to a landmark $200 million contract.

  • Calum Jaspan
Bowing out of journalism … Chris O’Keefe

‘My last day in journalism’: Chris O’Keefe follows Ray Hadley out the door at 2GB

Adding to the dizzying number of end-of-year changes in radio, the Drive presenter told listeners he is starting his own political and media advocacy business.

  • Garry Maddox
Ray Hadley on his last day on air.

The moment that cracked radio tough guy Ray Hadley

Signing off on a 40-year career, the Sydney radio star was brought to tears by one sound bite.

  • Jordan Baker
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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.

  • Calum Jaspan
Ray Hadley will be succeeded by his 2GB colleague Mark Levy.

Ray Hadley’s 2GB successor revealed

Sports broadcaster, NRL caller and journalist Mark Levy will take over as 2GB Mornings host.

  • Calum Jaspan

‘Shame!’ ABC’s OMG moment as radio boss rushes to restore calm

Former Q&A host Hamish Macdonald is tipped to take over the “poisoned chalice” of ABC mornings, as listeners vent their anger about the dumping of Sarah Macdonald.

  • Jordan Baker and Carrie Fellner
Southern Cross’s digital platform LiSTNR, with stars like Hamish & Andy, has been one of the few bright spots amid a cyclical downturn across the entire media sector.

Triple M owner savaged as investor asks ‘can you do a Donald Trump/Elon Musk?’

Investors have vented their fury at the radio group’s previous management for torching billions of dollars in shareholder value and demanded the company cut costs.

  • Colin Kruger

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