With the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series about to kick-off, and anticipation at fever pitch, Triple M is gearing up to deliver league fans its biggest finals series yet. From the opening whistle to the final siren, Triple M will be there for every bone-rattling hit, try-saving tackle, and finals-defining play. Every NRL finals game will be called live, backed by seven days a week of league chat, and the most experienced commentary team in the game, to guide listeners through every exhilarating moment.

Triple M remains the #1 NRL audio broadcaster in the country, with more than 434,000 fans tuning in each week across Brisbane and Sydney.* In 2025, Triple M’s premier commentary roster was strengthened with league legends Nathan Hindmarsh, Shane Webcke, and Kevin Walters joining the call. They bolster an already illustrious lineup including Emma Lawrence, Tony Squires, Dan Ginnane, Anthony Maroon, Ben Dobbin, Gorden Tallis, James Graham, Aaron “Woodsy” Woods, and Wade Graham, there’s no better team to deliver all the footy action as it happens than Triple M.

The expanded NRLW finals series – now with six teams competing – will also be front and centre on Triple M, capped off with live coverage of the NRLW Grand Final. Expect expert insight, player access, and analysis that goes well beyond the scoreboard, with a commentary team headlined by Emma Lawrence.

Off the field, Triple M delivers seven days a week of league talk with the shows that set the agenda, spark debate, and break the stories that will get fans talking. In NSW, The Rush Hour NSW with Maroon & Hindy takes listeners through footy news every afternoon with Anthony ‘Maroon’ Maroon, Nathan “Hindy” Hindmarsh, Millie Elliott, and Adam Peacock. In Queensland, Ben “Dobbo” Dobbin and Elliott Lovejoy steer The Rush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott with no shortage of breaking news and insider scoops, while Brisbane’s #1 Breakfast show Marto, Margaux & Dan will keep the city talking footy from sun-up. In Sydney, Beau, Cat & Woodsywill be live from a different finalist’s hometown each Friday of the finals, with Grand Final tickets up for grabs throughout the show in the fortnight before the decider.

Triple M’s dedicated league shows also fire up across the weekend: The Thursday Scrum sets the weekend’s agenda while The Saturday Scrum and Sunday Sin Bin crunch the biggest issues, and match previews and reviews, live from 12pm. Fans wanting a midweek fix can binge on NRL Daily plus The Journos podcast with Danny Weidler, Michael Chammas, and Adam Peacock, all available on the Triple M NRL feed on LiSTNR.  

Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said: “With the Raiders breaking a 30-year drought to claim the minor premiership and the Panthers chasing five premierships in a row, this finals series is shaping up to be one for the ages. Triple M has the legends, the stories, and the passion to match the intensity on the field. No matter where you are, if you love your league, the M’s will be your ideal soundtrack to finals.”

Triple M’s NRL coverage and dedicated sports shows are available across the network and can be streamed free on LiSTNR.

Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Sydney / Brisbane. – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600. P10+ / People 10-69 / People 25-54. Cume Reach / Market Share %

About Triple M: 

For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.  

Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

SCA today announced the appointment of Ed Kirkwood as Content Director for B105 in Brisbane. 

Kirkwood returns to SCA with over a decade of experience as a strategist and content leader bringing with him a wealth of knowledge from some of Australia’s most prominent broadcast brands.

Most recently, Kirkwood was Content Lead at ARN for the KIIS Network’s national drive shows, overseeing Will & Woody, Zach and Dom, and The Pick Up. Prior to that,  he spent four years as Executive Producer of Will & Woody, driving the show’s creative strategy, developing high-performing production teams, and delivering strong ratings and commercial results across the network.

Kirkwood’s career spans major roles at the ABC and triple j, producing flagship Breakfast, Drive, and Evenings programs, before moving into commercial radio at SCA, where he worked as Senior Producer across key shows on Fox FM and 2DayFM. His return to SCA brings a proven track record of content leadership, innovation, and audience growth to the national content team.

On his appointment, Ed Kirkwood said: “I’m incredibly excited to be rejoining SCA, with all that it has to offer in the way of professional excellence and a high performing culture. I especially feel privileged to be working alongside the B105 team, whose reputation for hard work and compelling content precedes itself. Stav, Abby & Matt are an absolute juggernaut and an essential part of Brisbane culture and its identity, and I can’t wait to contribute to the success of the show in any way I can.”

Amanda Lee, Head of Hit Metro Content, said: “We’re excited to welcome Ed back to SCA. His proven record in growing shows, developing high performing teams and creating content that genuinely connects with audiences makes him a valuable addition to the B105 team. Ed also brings deep experience in integrating brands seamlessly into content and has a strong focus on podcast strategy and growth, a combination that will strengthen our offering across multiple platforms.”

Ed Kirkwood will officially commence as B105’s Content Director on Monday 13th October.

Outcomes of our 2025 investigations

Program or issue	Station/licensee	Description	Outcome	Report published
Marty Sheargold Show	Triple M Sydney Pty Ltd	Decency	Breach of 2.2 [generally accepted standards of decency] of the Commercial Radio Code of Practice 2017 (ref. BI-724)	11 September 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found four broadcast licensees in breach of decency rules due to comments broadcast on the Marty Sheargold Show about women’s sport.

The ACMA investigation found that Triple M Sydney Pty Ltd, Triple M Brisbane Pty Ltd, Gold Coast FM Pty Ltd and Maryborough Broadcasting Company Pty Limited all contravened the Commercial Radio Code of Practice by allowing derogatory language and sexist themes to be broadcast on the program.

These included comments that the Australian women’s national football team, the Matildas, were behaving like “Year 10 girls”, with the host proceeding to mimic a Year 10 girl, perpetuating stereotypes of women’s behaviour. 

The sexist comments, expressed in a demeaning and sarcastic tone, demonstrated a level of contempt and disdain for women’s sport, and more generally of women. 

The offensive themes were then exacerbated by the host referring to his genitalia in a further degrading comment about women’s sport.

Authority Member Carolyn Lidgerwood said the demeaning and insulting language used by the host went beyond generally acceptable standards of decency. 

“Sexist comments like this don’t belong in Australian broadcasting. Even if the comments were an extremely ill-judged attempt at humour, a reasonable listener would have found them offensive and to have crossed the line,” Ms Lidgerwood said.

The ACMA notes that following the broadcast, Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), the parent company of Triple M, made the decision to cancel the show and mutually parted ways with Mr Sheargold.  

The ACMA is currently considering enforcement action against the licensees for breaching the code and will publicly announce the outcome once it is finalised.

From leading passengers through one of the most critical aviation emergencies in modern history, to guiding individuals and organisations through high-pressure moments, Richard de Crespigny has become a globally recognised authority on leadership, resilience and crisis response.

In FLY, Richard will recount his harrowing experience commanding Qantas Flight 32, where an engine explosion mere minutes after take-off rigorously tested his decades of training and resilience.

The podcast takes listeners beyond that moment, as Richard speaks to thought leaders, high achievers, and everyday heroes. Together, they explore how to confront uncertainty, overcome adversity and exemplify leadership through life’s most demanding challenges.

Richard de Crespigny said of his new podcast, “The lessons I’ve learned about building resilience and surviving chaos in the air apply far beyond aviation. I created FLY not just to help people lead through crises, but to thrive in the good times.”

With military and civil aviation careers spanning 45 years, Richard flew some of the world’s most advanced aircraft and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to aviation. His bestselling books QF32 and FLY!: The Elements of Resilience have inspired thousands of readers. Now, his voice returns to guide listeners through real-world stories that inform, inspire and uplift.

Rachel Corbett, NOVA Entertainment’s Network Director for Nova Podcasts said, “Richard is one of the most respected voices in aviation, and his experience navigating high-pressure situations is second to none. In FLY, he brings that same clarity and composure to deeply human conversations about resilience, leadership and growth. It’s a compelling and inspiring listen that offers real takeaways for anyone wanting to thrive under pressure or build confidence in the face of challenge.”

FLY with Richard de Crespigny is a Nova Podcast with new episodes released weekly.

Listen on the Nova Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

ABC Radio Brisbane and ABC Radio Perth are the strongest talk stations in their markets according to GfK Survey 5, released today.

612 ABC Radio Brisbane recorded a +1.2% overall share increase this survey for a total share of 7.0% and 720 ABC Radio Perth added +0.6 for an overall share of 6.9%. 

In Brisbane, Breakfast with Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonca added +1.6% to an 8.8% share while Mornings with Steve Austin added +1.4% to 6.7% share.

Afternoons with Katherine Feeney and Drive with Ellen Fanning both increased by +1.3% share points this survey.

Queensland Evenings with Kelly Higgins-Devine (pictured) is up 3.4% to 10.5% share, making it the most popular evenings program in Brisbane. 

It’s been a big month for teams in Brisbane with Mornings, Afternoons, Drive and Weekends all broadcasting from the busiest Ekka show in 15 years. The team also welcomed more than 1700 people into the Southbank studio as part of the Brisbane Open House program. 

In July, the station celebrated 100 years of broadcasting with a special outside broadcast in Queen Street Mall with Loretta and Joel, Steve Austin, Kat Feeney and Ellen Fanning.

At ABC Radio Perth, Breakfast with Mark Gibson added +2.0 share points to an 8.4% share, while at the other end of the day, Drive with Gary Adshead increased by +0.9% for a 6.9% share this survey.

These results see Perth join Brisbane as the number 1 talk station in their markets.

“These strong results for our teams in Brisbane and Perth are a reflection of our teams, who continue to meet our audience in ways that that matter to them.” ABC Director Audio, Ben Latimer said.

“This is a fantastic result for Brisbane as they celebrate their 100^th anniversary.”

Elsewhere across the ABC, 702 ABC Radio Sydney Mornings with Hamish Macdonald recorded a full +1.0% share increase to 5.6% share and Chris Bath in Drive continues to grow her audience in S5 recording a +0.9% share increase to achieve a 5.6% share.

In October, Hamish Macdonald will be heard 5 days a week on the Mornings program taking on Fridays in addition to his current Monday to Thursday schedule. 

“We’re having heaps of fun on Mornings; breaking stories and building this big daily conversation with Sydney. It’s really wonderful to see the audience responding in this way. And it’s a huge testament to the hard work of our wonderful team.” Hamish said.

“I can’t wait to add Fridays and of course thanks to my dear mate Kath who will still be all over the 702 schedule, as one of the hardest working broadcasters in the biz.” 

Kathryn Robinson will still be heard on 702 currently in Afternoons and also continues in her role with ABC News.

In GfK survey 5 the ABC’s overall network share has increased to 18.3% (+1.2%) this survey and our overall reach grew 3.6% to 4.751million listeners each week^. The ABC remains the undisputed #1 digital live streaming network with our share up +2.7% this survey to 28.6% and reach increasing by 7% to 1.45 million listeners*.

Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 33 surveys in a row

Melbourne: Triple M #1 station, The Fox #2 station, for People 25–54

Triple M: #1 Network 25-54 Men – 21 consecutive surveys; #1 AFL / NRL broadcaster

Hit Network: #1 Network Women 25-54

Triple M Brisbane: #1 station & #1 Breakfast

Triple M Adelaide: #1 station & #1 Breakfast

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has maintained its position as Australia’s leading audio network, delivering a strong performance in the GfK Radio Survey 5. SCA – with the combined force of Triple M, the Hit Network, and ACE Radio – has a 36.9% commercial share in the key 25-54 demographic, 10.3 share points clear of the nearest competitor, and has now secured its 33rd consecutive survey win in the ‘Audience That Matters.’* SCA has achieved the ‘25-54 trifecta’ – Number 1 network for Women (the Hit Network), Number 1 network for Men (Triple M), and Number 1 network all People 25-54 – further cementing its dominance in the demographic.

Triple M recorded standout results across the country, led by Brisbane and Adelaide. In Brisbane, Marto, Margaux & Dan lifted their audience to a 13.8% share – Triple M Brisbane’s best Breakfast share result since survey 8, 2018. Roo, Ditts & Loz cemented their position as Adelaide’s powerhouse Breakfast show, increasing to a 14.8% share, as Triple M Adelaide reclaimed the position as the Number 1 station in the city.

In Melbourne, SCA has emerged as a strong force in the Melbourne radio market, now with the #1 station and #2 station for People 25-54 with Triple M and 101.9 The Fox, respectively. 105.1 Triple M Melbourne has had strong growth in Breakfast, with Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie up to a 7.7% share, a second consecutive survey increase. The Rush Hour with JB & Billy prove their unmatched chemistry resonates across AFL states in Drive (4pm-6pm), ranking #2 in Melbourne with a 10.6% share (10+), while in Adelaide, the duo is #1 on a 13.7% share (up 1.5 share points). Triple M’s Lu & Jarch is also making their mark nationally, taking the #1 position in the 2pm–4pm timeslot and delivering the network’s best result in that time slot since 2018, with a 10.4% share.

As AFL finals approach, Triple M remains the home of footy, reaching 706,000 listeners (10+) across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth each weekend. In rugby league heartland, Triple M also holds the Number 1 position for NRL coverage, with 434,000 listeners (10+) in Sydney and Brisbane.**

On the Hit Network, 101.9 The Fox posted the biggest commercial audience growth in Melbourne (10+), climbing to 1.152 million weekly listeners (up 27,000). The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick is Melbourne’s second most-listened-to Breakfast show with 612,000 listeners. B105, headlined by Stav, Abby & Matt in Breakfast, posted a solid result in Brisbane, as the Number 2 station in the city (11.8% share) and growing its audience to 654,000 listeners (up 16,000 listeners).

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “SCA continues to dominate in the Audience That Matters (25-54) in today’s Survey 5 results. Consistency is our strategy, and today’s survey results show it’s paying off across the country with growth across six of our breakfast shows.

“We’re thrilled to see flagship shows like Fifi, Fev & Nick and Mick in the Morning continue to grow in Melbourne, while Adelaide has a new Number 1 station. Brisbane remains a powerhouse with Triple M and B105 leading the market. These results are a testament to the strength of our brands, the talent of our teams, and the loyalty of our listeners,” O’Reilly concluded.

Seb Rennie, SCAChief Commercial Officer, said, “SCA remains the undisputed champion for the 25-54 demographic, proudly holding the title of the most listened-to network in Australia, with a reach that surpasses any other network.

“With the combined efforts of our SCA and ACE metro stations, we boast a 36.9% share of the metro 25-54 audience, leading our nearest commercial competitor by 10.3 share points.

“Our commitment to providing innovative audio solutions for our advertising partners is stronger than ever. We are dedicated to connecting effectively with the right audiences and delivering exceptional results for brands across Hit, Triple M and LiSTNR. We extend our congratulations to our content teams who consistently produce engaging audio content, fostering growth and deeper engagement with our loyal audiences,” Rennie concluded.

*Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #5 2025.  P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations.  

GfK Radio 360 Survey #5 Metro Ratings.  P10+/P25-54/M25-54/F25-54, Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 09.00-Midday/Mon-Fri Midday-16.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-19.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00, Market Share %/Cume Reach (000’s)/Commercial Share %.

** Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1130-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1100-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1600-2030, Friday 1600-2030, Saturday 0930-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %. GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Sydney / Brisbane. – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600. P10+ / People 10-69 / People 25-54 . Cume Reach / Market Share %

About Southern Cross Austereo

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies and the home of LiSTNR, as well as the Hit and Triple M networks.

The LiSTNR digital audio app, offering free and compelling digital audio content including SCA’s FM, AM, and DAB+ radio stations, live AFL, NRL, and international cricket coverage, over 50 music playlists, local news and over 800 podcast titles from leading Australian and global creators. With more than 2.5 million signed-in users on the LiSTNR app and with a total LiSTNR Audience Network that reaches an estimated ten million* people each month.

SCA owns 104 radio stations across FM, AM, and DAB+ radio under the Triple M and Hit network brands and provides national sales representation for 56 regional radio stations, with more than 9 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.

*Triton Streaming Metrics, Triton Podcast Metrics, & Edison – July 2025

Newest survey highlights 10.3 million Australians rely on in-car radio, amid ongoing campaign for radio prominence

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 5 results, with commercial radio reaching 12.5 million weekly listeners, up 183,000 year-on-year (YOY), powered by strong growth in the 25-64 demographic which increased by 238,000 listeners to 7.8 million.

Commercial radio streaming reaches 3.4 million Australians weekly, driven by the industry’s continued investment in its cross-platform content distribution strategy to meet the needs of Australians who consume radio across a variety of formats.  

The latest survey reports 6.6 million Australians tune in from their place of work, and 2.1 million listen at home. While in-car listening accelerated with 248,000 additional listeners YOY to reach 10.3 million, meaning 8 out of 10 (83%) commercial radio listeners tune in while driving.

“The popularity of in-car listenership demonstrates the importance of the essential news and information services we provide each and every day. This is an extraordinary endorsement coming directly from our listeners,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.

“Australians clearly value radio’s role as a trusted travel companion. This reinforces why radio prominence in vehicles matters. Every Australian deserves instant, one-button access to the local content they love.”

Young emphasised commercial radio’s unique market position: “As Australia’s only 100% locally owned mass media, we keep 12.5 million listeners connected to their communities. Every advertising dollar stays here, funding local journalism, emergency broadcasting and thousands of Australian jobs. For brands seeking genuine community connection, we deliver engaged audiences at unmatched scale and drive measurable business outcomes for advertisers.”

For historical data and the 2025 metro survey schedule, visit: https://cra.au/metro-ratings

Source: GfK 360 Radio Ratings, SMBAP S5 2025, compared to S5 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.

TOTAL RADIO 

3AW has surged to the No.1 spot in Melbourne’s radio market, achieving a leading 13.5 share and a significant 1.6 percentage point increase from the last survey. 

The station’s powerful performance continues across key shifts including No.1 in Breakfast with a 20.1 share (up 2.9), No.1 in Mornings with 14.6 (up 0.7), Afternoons 10.6 (up 3.0), Drive 10.0 (up 1.4) and Evenings with Dennis Walter, the clear No.1 with 17.5. 

2GB dominates the talk market in Sydney with a 11.4 share. Ben Fordham Live remains the undisputed No.1 in Breakfast talk with a 14.2 share, and the station’s success in talk extends across the day, including the key Mornings shift with Mark Levy recording a strong 11.5 share. 

With the footy finals season in full swing, Nine Radio’s live commentary and analysis has captivated listeners, cementing its position as the No.1 choice across the weekend for both AFL and NRL fans on 3AW and 2GB.

The dominance of Nine Radio’s sports coverage is powered by an elite line-up of commentators and analysts who bring unmatched passion, insight, and experience to the airwaves.

Greg Byrnes, Nine’s National Content Manager, said: “The 3AW result today is stunning with gains right across the day and a big increase in listeners 40+. In Sydney, 2GB’s audience is holding firm and the station remains the clear number for talk and entertainment.” 

“If you’re not listening to our live commentary and analysis of football right across the week you’re missing out and these figures show we’re the clear number one for coverage of both the AFL and NRL.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
16.0 (4 markets)	1.608 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio is the undisputed leader in commercial streaming, commanding a massive 28.6% national share.

Melbourne’s 3AW and Sydney’s 2GB lead the charge, delivering streaming shares of 32.3% and 29.3% respectively.

Nine’s dominance extends across all key programs, setting the standard for digital audio and solidifying its position as the definitive choice for listeners seeking live, local, and compelling content on any device.

• Ben Fordham Live: 39.6%
• Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 54.0%
• Mornings with Tom Elliott: 34.8%
• Mornings with Mark Levy: 32.6%

Greg Byrnes said: “Each day, right across the country, more and more listeners are connecting with our talk content via a digital device. Our new audio sync feature is up and running in time for the footy finals, allowing listeners to fine tune their audio experience while watching the game. We’re really proud of our digital platform and that’s reflected in our dominance of the audio streaming market.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
28.6	385,000

PODCASTS 

Nine Podcast Network recorded steady momentum in July, with listeners up 1% year-on-year to 1.65 million. This growth was matched by strong download figures, reaching 4.05 million for the month.

The network’s success is driven by a powerhouse lineup of shows that consistently connect with audiences. News, True Crime, and Current Affairs led the way, with significant year-on-year growth:

• Nine News surged by 97% year-on-year to 188,000 listeners, making it the top original podcast.
• The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace was a breakout hit with 151,000 listeners.
• The Morning Edition maintained its steady listenership with 120,000.

Nine Radio’s catch-up podcasts also saw impressive growth, with listeners increasing 8% month-on-month:

• Ben Fordham Live grew by 26% month-on-month to 202,000 listeners.
• 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott and 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel both delivered 47,000 listeners.

Rachel Fountain, Nine’s Head of Podcasts, said: “It’s wonderful to see continued growth in our traditional heartland of News, Sport and True Crime in July.” “Year-on-year listener growth of 97% for the Nine News podcast, 60% year-on-year for AFL podcast Eddie & Jimmy and 83% year-on-year for the clever crime series Motive & Method is especially encouraging. Our wellness and lifestyle podcasts are also resonating with listeners, with 33% year-on-year growth for Prime Time with Bec Wilson.

“It’s also pleasing to see listeners to our Nine Radio catch-up radio podcasts grow by 8% month-on-month to 718,000.

“Finally, we’re especially thrilled to welcome two new shows to the podcast family this month. The Contrarians with Adam and Adir and Future Women’s Leadership Series, with Helen McCabe have joined Nine’s burgeoning slate of business and finance podcasts, which already includes the highly respected AFR podcasts.”

JULY 25 TOTAL DOWNLOADS	JULY 25 TOTAL LISTENERS
4.05 million	1.65 million

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 5 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Market Share % Total, Market Share Streaming %, Commercial Streaming Share %, Cume (000s) Total and Streaming, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, July 2025, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.

Normal service has been emphatically resumed at 3AW, with the station returning to its dominant No. 1 position in the GfK Radio Ratings for Survey 5 released today.

Securing a commanding 13.5 overall share, the result marks a decisive return to the top, driven by significant audience growth across breakfast, mornings, afternoons, drive and football.

As the voice of Melbourne, 3AW’s agenda-setting mix of news and opinion connects with 675,000 people every week.

3AW’s No. 1 success is anchored by the sheer dominance of its breakfast and morning lineup, with Ross & Russ and Tom Elliott decisively winning their timeslots.

In breakfast, Ross & Russ have delivered a historic result, surging to a phenomenal 20.1 share – up 2.9 and more than double their nearest competitor. Their incredible performance connects with 436,000 listeners weekly, while their digital dominance is absolute, capturing a staggering 54% of commercial streaming.

The winning momentum flows directly into mornings, with Tom Elliott cementing his status as the No. 1 voice in the timeslot. His agenda-setting program captured a dominant 14.6 share (up 0.7) and connects with 419,000 listeners each week. This leadership extends across all platforms, commanding an impressive 34.8% of commercial streaming.

The afternoon slot saw a massive surge in listening, with Tony Moclair jumping an incredible 3 share points to a 10.6 share. It’s clear his unique blend of engaging discussion and high listener interaction is resonating more strongly than ever with Melburnians.

Powering Melbourne home, Jacqui Felgate breaks back into double-digits in drive with a fantastic 10 share. Fuelled by a significant 1.4 point gain, the result is her best since Survey 1 and makes her program the final word on the day’s news.

Once again, Denis Walter proves he is Melbourne’s favourite evening companion, with his program achieving a massive 17.5 share. This result solidifies his status as the city’s No. 1 choice, proving that when night falls, Melbourne tunes to Denis.

Darren James continues to be a cherished weekend ritual for Melburnians, with his show once again confirmed as the city’s undisputed No. 1 for Saturday and Sunday mornings.

3AW Football continues its unbeatable run, delivering a clean sweep of the weekend’s footy coverage. The team was the clear No. 1 broadcast on both Thursday and Friday nights and secured the overall win as Melbourne’s most-listened-to call across the entire weekend (Thurs-Sun).

3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “This is a result built on the powerful connection we share with our listeners. I couldn’t be prouder of the team who nurture that bond every day. These numbers show that when Melbourne needs to know what’s happening, their trust is placed firmly with 3AW. To lead the conversation in breakfast and mornings, to be the trusted news breaker in drive and be the No. 1 companion in evenings and for the footy, is incredible. We never take that trust for granted and thank our audience for their continued loyalty.”

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 5 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Wed 8pm-12MN, AFL Thur-Fri 7pm-12MN, Sat 12-8PM, Sun 12-7PM, Weekends 5.30am-12MN, Cume (000s), Market Share % Total Radio, Commercial Streaming share %, AP10+ , unless otherwise specified.