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The Kyle and Jackie O show has been found to have breached decency standards again.

Investigation finds Kyle and Jackie O breached radio decency rules

The media watchdog found that Australia’s highest-paid media stars breached standards in two segments that aired last year.

  • Calum Jaspan

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ABC broadcaster Hamish Macdonald flills the vacant Radio Sydney mornings slot, following Sarah Macdonald’s dismissal.

Sydneysiders stick around for new era for ABC local radio

ABC Radio Sydney Mornings host Hamish Macdonald managed to marginally boost listener numbers for the network in his first radio ratings survey, figures show.

  • Calum Jaspan
Bob Murphy and Sharnelle Vella are the new ABC Breakfast hosts in Melbourne in 2025.

ABC Melbourne scores worst-ever result; Kyle and Jackie O is a tale of two cities

ABC Melbourne’s new breakfast line-up has got off to a limp start, helping the public broadcaster deliver its worst-ever result in a radio ratings survey.

  • Calum Jaspan
Nova radio presenter Kate Ritchie.

Kate Ritchie announces break from radio show amid ‘deeply personal’ mental health issues

The actor and presenter says “relentless stalking” by paparazzi has contributed to her decision.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Kyle Sandilands revealed his diagnosis on air on Monday.

Kyle Sandilands to undergo ‘immediate brain surgery’

The radio shock jock revealed live on air that he is suffering from a brain aneurysm and needs life-saving surgery.

  • Jessica McSweeney and Brittany Busch
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
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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
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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
Illustration: Simon Letch

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.

  • Malcolm Knox

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