The ABC has emerged as the standout winner at the inaugural Australian Audio Awards, taking home 11 awards, more than any other network, at the ceremony held at Carriageworks in Sydney last night.
Breakfast with Sonya Feldhoff and Jules Schiller on 891 ABC Adelaide won Best Breakfast Show in the highly competitive large market category. The program was shortlisted alongside 2SER Breakfast, 3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft, Ben Fordham Live and the Tim Webster Breakfast Show, underscoring the strength of the field and the significance of the win for Sonya, Jules and the 891 ABC Adelaide team.
ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer said: “In just two years together on Breakfast, Sonya and Jules have built a show that feels warm, smart and deeply connected to Adelaide. This award is a wonderful recognition of what they bring to audiences each morning, and of the broader 891 ABC Adelaide team behind them.”
triple j took home four awards, including Best Non-Commercial Program – Large for Drive with Abby & Tyrone. It’s fitting recognition for one of triple j’s great partnerships and comes ahead of their move to the Breakfast slot in July.
Anika Luna won Best Australian Music Show or Music Programmer for Home and Hosed on triple j, recognising her work championing Australian artists and connecting audiences with the best new local music.
The special mid-year Hottest 100 of Australian Songswhich formed part of triple j’s 50th birthday celebrations won the People’s Choice Award for Radio and was also awarded Best Station Promotion, celebrating the campaign that had audience participation on a national scale and brought multi-generational music lovers together for a journey through more than 50 years of the Australian songbook.
“triple j has had a fantastic night. Drive with Abby & Tyrone have built a show with real energy and connection, Home and Hosed continues to champion Australian music in a meaningful way, and the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs shows just how powerfully triple j can bring audiences together and create historic listening experiences.” Latimer said.
ABC Queensland Northern Drive presented by Adam Stephen from the ABC Far North Queensland bureaux won the Best Non-Commercial Program, medium.
The ABC’s strength in podcasting and on demand audio was also recognised.
One of Australia’s most celebrated presenters, Marc Fennell added to his trophy cabinet with a win for Best Podcast Host or Presenter in the major category for breakout ABC Radio National history podcast No One Saw It Coming.
All in the Mind from ABC Radio National presenter Sana Qadar won Best Health and Wellness Podcast in the major category, recognising its groundbreaking exploration of mental health, psychology and wellbeing.
Take 5 presented by Zan Rowe on Double J was also recognised in Best Interview Podcast in the major category. The program returned for another season in March, turning musical memories into thoughtful conversations with a range of well-known guests.
For our little listeners, Gardening Australia Junior from ABC Kids listen won Best New Podcast in the major category and Bluey: Listen Along also from ABC Kids listen won Best Children’s Entertainment Podcast, recognising the podcast that extends one of Australia’s most loved children’s brands into audio.
Congratulations to all our winners and nominees in the 2026 Australian Audio Awards presented by Mumbrella, Radioinfo and RadioToday.
