For the past 20 years, ABC’s Conversations has captivated listeners with the stories of the famous and the unknown, the brave, the brilliant, and the quietly extraordinary. Now, to celebrate this impressive milestone, Conversations Live with Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidlerwill be coming to stages around Australia.
Join Sarah and Richard for an unforgettable show, taking audiences behind the scenes and sharing the untold stories and moments that stayed with them long after the mic was turned off. Commencing in Adelaide on 1 August, Conversations Live with Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler will visit Hobart, Canberra, Perth, Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne and Darwin, before concluding in Sydney on 23 August.
Host Richard Fidler said: “This live event celebrates 20 years of us dragging people in front of a microphone and inviting them to share their stories, ideas and secrets. Sarah and I can’t wait to bring the show to audiences around Australia.”
Host Sarah Kanowski echoes the sentiment: “Kanowski and Fidler onstage together. it’s like Sonny and Cher, Nancy and Lee, and the White Stripes all rolled into one, only without any discernible musical talent.”
Consistently appearing in the top 10 podcasts in Australia every month, ABC’s Conversations is a must-listen for millions of people. This is a chance to be part of the Conversations community in real time, with special guests, memorable moments, and a few surprises along the way. This is more than a show. It’s Conversations, LIVE.
Kyle & Jackie O have secured their status as the undisputed King and Queen of the Sydney airwaves, celebrating 50 consecutive surveys as Sydney’s #1 FM breakfast show.
In the Gfk Survey 2 radio results released this morning, the duo achieved a share of 12.3% in Sydney and also continue to lead the pack in the much sought-after 25-54 demographic, claiming the number one spot in the harbour city for the 73rd time in a row.
Meanwhile in Melbourne and coming off the success of their first local broadcast in St Kilda for their $5 Million Dawn Dig, The Kyle & Jackie O Show have continued their steady incline, achieving the market’s biggest breakfast share growth, increasing to 5.8% (up 0.7).
Kyle & Jackie O also have the most listeners across the country, reaching 1.512 million Australians in metro cities each week, thanks to their national Hour of Power show.
Speaking on today’s survey figures, ARN’s Chief Content Officer Duncan Campbell said, “Fifty consecutive surveys at number one in Sydney is an extraordinary achievement and a true reflection of Kyle and Jackie O’s enduring connection with their audience. While the show continues to dominate in its home market, we’re seeing positive signs in Melbourne, with two consecutive surveys showing strong increases in both awareness and audience. This consistent growth since January is clear evidence that our strategy is working. We remain confident in the strength of the brand and the content.”
These stellar results for The Kyle & Jackie O Show follow a huge start to the year for the pair, which has included exclusive interviews with the likes of Rebel Wilson and Cher and huge promotions such as their $5 Million Dawn Dig and Money for Nothing.
The Kyle & Jackie O Show can be heard each morning from 6-10am weekdays in Sydney on KIIS 1065 and Melbourne on KIIS 101.1.
Triple M: #1 NETWORK 25-54 MEN – 18 SURVEYS IN A ROW
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has secured the nation’s vote, winning the Audience That Matters – People 25–54 – notching its 30th consecutive metro survey victory in this key demographic.
SCA continues to grow its audience nationwide, gaining momentum since the start of the year and now captivating more than 9.064 million listeners across the country*. SCA remains Australia’s leading audio broadcaster, commanding a greater network audience share than any other commercial network.
The Triple M Network remains a powerhouse, holding onto the Number 1 Network for Men 25–54 for an 18th straight survey. Triple M Adelaide’s Roo, Ditts & Loz continues its dominance, maintaining the Number 1 Breakfast crown for 20 consecutive FM surveys – a remarkable run and a clear sign that listeners are connecting with the network.
Triple M is now Brisbane’s Number 1 station (12.9% share, up 1.0), headlined by an exciting Breakfast team of Marto, Margaux & Dan. Brisbane’s Drive slot (4–6pm) is also in winning form, claiming the Number 1 position with a 13.5% share – the strongest result in the market. It’s a powerful lead-in for the newly launched TheRush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott, which joins the lineup as Triple M continues to dominate local footy conversation and Queensland-made radio.
In Sydney, Triple M Breakfastwith Beau & Woodsyhas recorded the time slots strongest audience in almost two decades – the best result since Survey 5, 2006 – as the show continues to connect with the city’s NRL-loving listeners.
Dave Cameron, SCA Chief Content Officer, said: “Today’s Survey 2 results affirm the strength of SCA’s national duopoly, with both the Hit and Triple M networks working together to command a dominant national Number 1 share for 30 surveys in a row in the 25-54 Audience That Matters.
“It’s particularly exciting to see some of our new local breakfast shows building early momentum with listeners, particularly Bernie & Emma G at SAFM in Adelaide, and Beau & Woodsyat Triple M in Sydney delivering the best audience cume result since Survey 5 2006. Triple M’s return to Number 1 in Brisbane is also a standout achievement and testament to the brand’s enduring local power, Triple M Adelaide Breakfast with Roo, Ditts & Lozscoring 20 FM Number 1’s in a row, and we are pleased to see Triple M Sydney increase share across all dayparts.
“2025 is all about continuing our national leadership in the 25-54 Audience That Matters, anchored by our strong locally focused metro breakfast lineup of respected and established teams alongside our exciting new breakfast shows that launched this year.”
Seb Rennie, SCA Chief Commercial Officer, said, “SCA has now led the crucial 25–54 demographic for an extraordinary 30 consecutive surveys – a milestone that underscores the strength and consistency of our brands. For advertisers, this means unmatched access to the most valuable consumer segment in the country.
“With the combined reach of our SCA and Ace metro stations, we have a 35.2% commercial share of the metro Audience That Matters – a full 6.6 share points ahead of our nearest commercial competitor. SCA has also grown its national audience (P10+) since S1, with more than 9.064 million listeners – including regional and metro broadcast audiences*.
“Triple M’s national AFL and NRL coverage continues to deliver for both audiences and sponsors, powered by the most entertaining commentary teams and the most comprehensive footy broadcasts in the country.
“This success is driven by our commitment to innovation, deep audience connection, and impactful results across Australia’s leading total audio ecosystem. I’m incredibly proud of our content teams, whose creativity and consistency keep listeners engaged longer — and coming back for more.”
Source: GfK R360 Metro Survey #1 2025.P10+/P25-54/F25-54/M25-54, Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00, Cume Reach (000’s)/Market Share %/Commercial Share %. *GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #2 2025, Canberra #1 2025, Gold Coast, Newcastle Survey #3 2024, Xtra Insights Regional Markets surveyed to 1st May 2025.
5 Triple Z is a small South Australian community radio station, serving the Fleurieu Peninsula, driven by its passion to support local and independent musicians. The station provides a vital platform for South Australian artists who may not receive mainstream airplay. One of its flagship programs, The Local, hosted by Music Director Kym-Maree Kuijpers, is dedicated entirely to playing independent and locally produced music.
Operating on a tight budget (with reported revenue of just over $20,000), 5 Triple Z faces significant challenges in sourcing new Australian music. With limited space for a physical library, the station relies on artists submitting tracks, and presenters often bring their own collections. For Kym-Maree, who oversees both station-wide programming and The Local, keeping up with fresh local music is crucial to meeting their audience’s needs – but without the right resources, it would be difficult to maintain a steady stream of new, local releases.
Amrap.org.au has been an essential resource for 5 Triple Z, making it easy to access and filter Australian music by genre. This ensures presenters can find music that aligns with their programs, helping the station meet and exceed Australian music quotas. Importantly for all stations, the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) removes financial barriers, allowing broadcasters to play new music without the costs associated with purchasing tracks.
Presenters at 5 Triple Z actively use amrap.org.au to diversify their playlists, and the station has embedded amrap.org.au into its training process, ensuring all new presenters learn how to use the platform to discover and integrate Australian music into their shows. Kym-Maree encourages local artists to upload their music to amrap.org.au, strengthening the connection between community radio and the independent music scene and delivering for the Government’s Revive cultural strategy.
Amrap.org.au helps presenters find and promote touring artists, and Kym-Maree regularly searches for visiting musicians from other states, giving them airplay before they perform locally. This exposure benefits both the artists and the station, offering listeners a richer mix of Australian music.
For 5 Triple Z, amrap.org.au is an invaluable resource that helps sustain and grow its music programming. As Kym-Maree puts it: “AMRAP is a brilliant service that every community radio presenter should be using. It makes it so easy to support Australian music.” Continued support for AMRAP ensures that stations like 5 Triple Z can keep championing homegrown talent, connecting communities through music.
Kym-Maree Kuijpers from 5 Triple Z with South Australian artist Melanie Cowmeadow, who Kym-Maree discovered on AMRAP.
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 2 results, confirming another strong result for commercial radio, with 12.6 million Australians tuning in weekly.
In-car listening remains dominant, rising 7% year-on-year (YOY), to reach 10.4 million Australians weekly.
Listeners like to start their day with radio, as breakfast continues to go from strength to strength, as seen by its YOY audience growth, now reaching a total of 8.9 million weekly listeners.
Across all demographics aged 10–64, commercial radio’s weekly listenership grew YOY. The 25-54 age group, crucial for advertisers, grew by 220,000 listeners YOY, reaching 6.2 million.
Survey 2 also highlighted over 3.2 million Australians choose to listen to commercial radio via streaming. Notably, compared to the same period last year streaming is up 12% in the mornings, and 11% in-car.
“Radio continues to deliver consistent, sustainable growth by meeting listeners where they are,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA).
“Our unique position delivering real-time connection, accessible anytime and anywhere. This is exactly what audiences value and importantly delivers a platform for brands to connect in a trusted environment,” added Young.
Note: Due to Cyclone Alfred, Gold Coast Survey 1 fieldwork has been extended to May 10. The updated release date is Thursday May 29. Revised schedule available at: Radio Audience Measurement Australia – Resources
Source: GfK 360 Radio Ratings, SMBAP S1 2025, compared to S1 2024, All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. Weekly Time Spent Listening (hh). All numbers refer to commercial radio results unless otherwise stated.
AUSTRALIANS TUNING INTO TRUSTED TALK FOR LONGER AS NINE RADIO BUILDS RATINGS MOMENTUM IN 2025
TOTAL RADIO
Nine Radio has extended its flying start to 2025, with 2GB and 3AW leading the market in Sydney and Melbourne and strong gains across the country as audiences spend more time listening to the very best in trusted news, opinion, sport and entertainment.
2GB is Sydney’s No.1 station, lifting to a 12.8 share (up 1.2), and delivering strong growth across all day parts. Ben Fordham Live has surged 3 points clear of it’s nearest rival to a 15.6 Share as the No.1 Breakfast show and Mark Levy has cemented his claim on the Mornings slot with a standout 15.5 share (up 2.0). The refreshed Sydney lineup is clearly resonating with listeners and driving outstanding results, with strong gains across all day parts.
3AW dominates the Melbourne market with consistent, high-quality coverage that connects with the city, delivering a 14.1 share. Breakfast with Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft remaining the outright No.1 with a 19.3 share, and Mornings with Tom Elliott following suit with a commanding 15.8 share.
Brisbane’s 4BC and Perth’s 6PR also recorded gains, with audiences tuning in longer across the board.
Nine’s National Content Manager, Greg Byrnes said: “These are great results for our talk stations, with more people listening longer right across the country. Sydney has embraced 2GB’s new line up with big audience gains in all shifts and 3AW has maintained its dominance in Melbourne.”
“The line up changes in Perth and Brisbane are bedding in well with 6PR now the top rating talk station across the key day parts and 4BC posting a big increase in listeners.
“This survey shows people rely on talk radio during times of global and economic uncertainty and we’re honoured to be Australia’s source of trusted news, opinion and information.”
COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE
TOTAL RADIO CUME
16.2 (4 markets)
1.67 million listeners each week
STREAMING
Nine’s live audio streaming audiences continue to grow as the network claims the undisputed No.1 title nationally with a 28.3% share. 2GB and 3AW lead streaming listenership with shares of 31.3% and 28.4%, respectively, with streaming also strong in all key shifts:
Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 46.1%
Ben Fordham Live: 39.5%
Mornings with Tom Elliott: 33.5%
Mornings with Mark Levy: 32.2%
Greg Byrnes said: “There’s no better way to listen to our live and local content than via a connected device. It’s clear, convenient and always on. Our talk stations dominate the streaming market, and as more Australians find us on a digital device it’s an exciting time to be creating talk radio.”
COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE
STREAMING CUME
28.3
345,000
PODCASTS
The Nine Podcast Network has cemented its position as a major force in Australian podcasting, jumping two spots to become the No.4 publisher nationally in the March 2025 Australian Podcast Ranker – overtaking both Nova Entertainment and Mamamia.
With over 1.4 million listeners and 3.44 million downloads in March, Nine’s continued growth is driven by a diverse slate spanning news, sport, business, lifestyle and entertainment – all grounded in trusted voices and quality storytelling.
The return of the footy season delivered a major lift, with 3AW Football attracting over 55,000 listeners, Six Tackles with Gus reaching 52,000, with other strong performers in the Top 200 including Real Footy, Eddie & Jimmy, and Marlee & Me.
Mia Stern, Nine Radio’s Head of Digital Growth, said: “This jump in the publisher rankings is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We are incredibly proud to see our podcasts connecting with more listeners than ever before.”
“Our focus remains on delivering compelling audio experiences, making that content available as widely as possible, and providing valuable opportunities for advertisers to reach engaged audiences.”
2GB has stormed to an outright No.1 position in Sydney, delivering a commanding 12.8 radio share (up 1.2) and leading in all key timeslots, as audiences embrace the station’s refreshed line-up and trusted talk programming.
Ben Fordham Live remains the clear No.1 in Breakfast, posting a 15.5 share (up 1.4) on radio and a 39.5% share in commercial streaming. Mark Levy has strengthened his hold on Mornings in his second only survey, recording a 15.5 share (up 2.0) and a 32.2% commercial streaming share, making him Sydney’s most listened-to voice in the timeslot.
In commercial streaming, 2GB leads nationally with a 31.3% share, reflecting strong digital engagement across Breakfast and Mornings in particular.
Greg Byrnes, 2GB Station Manager and National Content Manager, said: “It’s this 24/7 commitment to live and local coverage that sets 2GB apart in Sydney and all the hard work pays off when we get a survey result like this one.”
“The figures recorded by Ben in Breakfast and Mark in Mornings are stunning, but 2GB has recorded share increases and longer listening patterns in all day parts.
“Sydney has embraced the shift changes we made at the beginning of the year and we thank those listeners who turn to 2GB for trusted news, opinion and entertainment around the issues affecting them most.”
Across the rest of the day, 2GB dominated talk radio:
Afternoons with Michael McLaren: 10.3 share (up 1.7) – No.1 in Talk
Sydney Live with Clinton Maynard: 8.4 share (up 1.0) – No.1 in Talk
Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse: 8.6 share (up 0.8)
Money News with Deborah Knight: 12.7 share (up 2.0)
3AW has once again claimed the crown as Melbourne’s No. 1 radio station, continuing its reign as the city’s trusted source for live, local and engaging talk radio.
The GfK Radio 360 Survey 2 results, released today, show 3AW firmly ahead of the pack with an impressive audience share of 14.1 and a leading commercial streaming share of 28.4%.
Each week, 687,000 Melburnians tune in to 3AW, drawn to its compelling content across news, opinion, sport and conversation.
3AW remains No. 1 in key dayparts – Breakfast, Mornings, Evenings, Weekends and Football – with continued strong performances across all programs.
Ross and Russ remain unmatched at Breakfast, posting a market-leading share of 19.3 – up 0.7 on the same survey last year and 8.6 points ahead of their nearest competitor. Their show reaches 450,000 listeners every week and continues to dominate commercial streaming with a 46.1% share.
Tom Elliott has once again delivered a winning performance in Mornings, recording a share of 15.8 and attracting a weekly audience of 447,000. He also leads the commercial streaming space with 33.5%.
In Afternoons, Tony Moclair delivered a share of 9.9. His blend of topical conversation and listener engagement continues to resonate strongly with Melbourne audiences.
In Drive, Jacqui Felgate recorded a share of 9.8 – up 2.4 points on the same survey last year.
In Evenings, Denis Walter continues to lead the market with a share of 24.7 – up 0.9 points on the same survey last year.
3AW Football has had a great start to 2025 – the number 1 station overall for Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday and Sunday in the competitive AFL market.
Darren James’ Weekend Breakfast also maintains its position as Melbourne’s favourite weekend listening.
3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “These results are a great endorsement of the work our entire team does every day to deliver quality, live and local programming. We’re thrilled to remain Melbourne’s No. 1 station and grateful to our listeners for their loyalty and trust. Our commitment is always to inform and entertain this city, and these results reflect the strength of that connection.”
Brisbane’s 4BC continues its upward trajectory in 2025, recording solid growth across all key programming, with the station achieving an overall share of 4.9% (up 0.5) in the latest GfK Radio survey results.
The station’s total radio cumulative audience saw a strong increase of 16.5%, including a massive 42% surge among People 25–54 and a 15.2% rise in the 40+ demographic. AP10+ is up 10% compared to the previous survey, while 4BC’s streaming audience also continues to build, posting a 16% increase in cume and delivering a streaming share of 6.6%.
All local shows, Breakfast with Peter Fegan, Mornings with Bill McDonald, Afternoons with Sofie Formica, Drive with Gary Hardgrave, and Wide World of Sports with Peter Psaltis, recorded gains in both market share and cumulative audience, including the station’s new weekend show, Step Outside with Paul Burt, making a strong debut in its first survey with 4BC.
4BC Content Manager, Siobhain McDonnell says: “Seeing this growth across all local dayparts is a testament to the team’s hard work and commitment to rebuild as Brisbane’s prominent talk station. We are committed to keeping Brisbane entertained and informed and the results today reflect that”.
The Survey 2 results highlight that 4BC’s dedication to delivering live and local programming continues to strike a chord with Brisbane audiences.
Perth’s 6PR has reaffirmed its dominance as the No.1 news and talk station in WA achieving a 7.3 share – a growth of 0.2% from the previous survey and up 1.8% year-on-year.
Time Spent Listening for 6PR was again #1 in Perth increasing another 34 minutes with its closest competitor nearly 2 hours behind.
6PR Breakfast with Steve Mills and Karl Langdon (5am – 9am) recorded a share of 9.8 – up 0.4% compared to last survey.
Perth Today with Simon Beaumont (9am – 1pm) posted a share of 7.6 (up 1.6%, year-on-year),and Perth Live with Oliver Peterson (1pm – 5pm) secureda share of 5.6 – up 1.2% year-on-year.
Streaming also continues to be a strong growth channel:
Streaming Millsy and Karl: #1 Share – 22
Streaming Share: 11.8% (No.1 Talk Station in streaming)
6PR Content Manager, Brad Pottinger said: “Great to see Perth listeners tuning in for even longer with TSL continuing to be #1. Survey 2 included our AFL coverage with cume and share growth in all timeslots survey to survey plus year-on-year. I’m not surprised due to the talent in our team.”
Further highlights of GfK Radio 360 Survey 2 in Perth are:
Wide World of Sports recorded a share of 5.8 (Monday-Friday 5.00pm – 7.00pm)
Weekends with Jamie Burnett claimed a share of 8.3 – up 2.5% year on year (Sat 6.00am-10.00am and Sun 6.00am- 12pm)
