ABC Gold Coast has announced Trevor Jackson will be returning to the national broadcaster as the host of Breakfast in 2026.
An experienced, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Trevor’s career at the ABC stretches back more than 20 years. He has covered news and emergency broadcasting, hosted the in-depth interview series Conversations and previously held the role of ABC Gold Coast’s Content and Music Director. He will be returning to the ABC microphone each weekday from 5am to 8am.
“Mayor Tom Tate reckons there’s two types of Australians – those who live on the Gold Coast and those that wish they did,” said Trevor. “Having lived here for 20 years I couldn’t agree more! I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to tap into everything that’s happening across the Gold Coast as it comes to life each weekday morning.
“The Gold Coast is one of the most fascinating and dynamic young cities in the world. I really want to get to the heart of who we are and why we live here with local stories to keep our listeners informed and entertained. There’ll be no shortage of banging good brekky tunes and plenty of laughs, so Gold Coasters can start their day with a smile on their dial. Bring it on!”
Current Breakfast incumbent Nicole Dyer will be trading six years of early morning starts to take up the microphone for Mornings, broadcast Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 11am.
“I’ve loved every minute of hosting breakfast on ABC Gold Coast for the past six years,” said Nicole. “My early morning listeners have entertained and inspired me through good and sometimes challenging times. It was not an easy decision to leave Breakfast, but I’m looking forward to switching it up on Mornings and sleeping in a little later each day.”
Her first Mornings broadcast will be on Thursday 29 January.
The ABC Gold Coast line-up for 2026 will be completed with Bern Young on Drive from 3pm to 6pm and Tom Forbes at the helm for Saturday Breakfast.
Audiences can look forward to hearing all ABC Gold Coast teams on the air from 2 February.