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The ABC is delighted to announce that Philip Noyce will join the organisation as the new Head of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.

Philip is one of the most accomplished classical music executives in the industry, with over 15 years’ experience across the classical and jazz sectors. He joins the ABC from Classic FM – the UK’s most popular classical music station, where he served as Managing Editor and helped shape a service that reaches over 4.7 million listeners each week.

Philip’s career has also seen him serve as a judge for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards and the Royal Television Society Awards. He is a talented cellist and the author of a series of acclaimed classical music guides for children.

“It’s a fantastic moment to be joining the ABC,” Philip said. “Especially as it invests in two of its iconic music networks: Classic and Jazz. The opportunity to lead these stations was irresistible, and it’s a real honour to step into this role—shaping programming that’s distinctive, engaging, and truly audience-focused.

“With ABC Classic set to mark its 50th anniversary next year, there’s an incredible legacy to celebrate—and exciting new chapters still to be written. I’m thrilled to now be part of that journey.

“I’m also looking forward to forging new creative partnerships in Australia and championing everything that makes their classical and jazz scenes so vibrant. I can’t wait to get started.”

Philip joins a strengthened leadership team for the brands alongside recently appointed Content Director Sascha Kelly, whose career spans includes senior roles with Musica Viva. Sascha brings a deep knowledge of Australia’s classical music scene and has already introduced a renewed focus on editorial craft across programming and presentation.

Together, Philip and Sascha bring complementary strengths that will shape a new chapter for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.

With ABC Classic turning 50 in 2026, this is a unique opportunity to celebrate its legacy and deepen its relevance and impact for Australian audiences.

ABC Director of Audio, Ben Latimer, said: “Philip brings not only a deep understanding of the audience and the artform, but a strong creative energy that will help lead ABC Classic and ABC Jazz into their next chapter.

“With ABC Classic’s 50th anniversary on the horizon, we have a rare opportunity to honour its legacy while setting a renewed creative agenda. I’m thrilled to welcome Philip to the ABC and alongside Sascha and our broader leadership team, I’m confident we’re building the right foundation to take ABC Classic and Jazz into an exciting future.”

Philip will join the ABC in the coming months and will be part of the ABC Audio leadership team, reporting to the Director Audio.

ABC true crime sensation Unravel: Mr Big has been awarded a NY Festivals Radio Award in New York.

Unravel: Mr Big was awarded a silver in the Investigative Journalism Podcast category at the NY Festival Radio Awards, part of the New York Festivals which honour screen and audio content from around the world.

ABC Head of Audio on Demand Jessica Radburn said: “We are thrilled that Unravel: Mr Big has been recognised globally. It’s an incredibly bingeable series grounded in excellence in investigative journalism.”

In this gripping true crime podcast which premiered in 2024, a scratchy recorded tape introduces a confident-sounding man who boasts of his influence with corrupt police. He sounds like a crime boss, or some kind of underworld Mr Big. He says he can help make problems with the law go away. But first, he wants the truth about a murder.

But who is Mr Big? In this 7-part series presenter Alicia Bridges uncovers a world of lies and subterfuge, where very few things are as they seem. The recording leads her deep inside an international controversy, to a world of secrets that powerful institutions don’t want revealed.

Audiences can listen to every episode of Unravel: Mr Big as well as other seasons of the award winning Unravel podcast on ABC listen.

Unravel: Mr Big credits

Host and Reporter: Alicia Bridges
Supervising Producers: Alex Mann and Yasmin Parry
Producer and Researcher: Ayla Darling
Theme: Martin Peralta and Ashley Cadell
Additional Music: Ashley Cadell
Sound Design and Additional Music: Hamish Camilleri
Intern: Katie O’Neill
Artwork: ABC Made
Executive Producer: Tim Roxburgh

ARN, Australia’s leading audio company, and Global, one of the world’s leading Media & Entertainment groups, have announced a new, long-term podcast partnership. From today, ARN’s iHeart is the exclusive advertising sales representative for Global’s premium podcast slate in Australia.

Global’s portfolio of chart-topping original podcasts includes The News Agents, hosted by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, its companion show The News Agents USA, The Sports Agents, hosted by two of the UK’s most respected and popular sports broadcasters Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman, and the award-winning My Therapist Ghosted Me with Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally.

The partnership will also expand the availability of iHeart’s Australian podcasts, which will now be available on Global Player, Global’s entertainment app, providing expats and British listeners access to some of Australia’s most popular shows including, comedy podcast The Christian O’Connell Show, popular true-crime series The Lady Vanishes, and Life Uncut with Australian broadcasters Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.

As Australia’s #1 podcast publisher, ARN’s iHeart reaches over 7 million listeners every month with a diverse catalogue of local and international titles. Known for high-quality storytelling and premium audio experiences, iHeart is a trusted destination for both audiences and brands.

Corey Layton, ARN’s Head of Digital Audio, said: “Global and ARN share a passion for delivering world-class audio experiences across both markets. We’re excited to bring shows like My Therapist Ghosted Me and The News Agents to Australian advertisers while collaborating to support our shared ambitions.”

This announcement builds on Global’s existing partnership with iHeartMedia and coincides with their joint headline sponsorship of The Podcast Show London this week.

Katie Bowden, Managing Director of Commercial Audio at Global said: “Today marks another exciting new chapter for podcasts here at Global. Both Global and ARN see the potential to grow the commercial podcasting market across the world and connect with listeners everywhere through high-quality, premium podcasts and storytelling. We’re excited to be on this journey with ARN and iHeart and their impressive network of advertising partners.”

Fridayz Live is back in 2025 with its biggest, boldest, and most dazzling lineup yet. Headlining the nation’s ultimate party is global music icon Mariah Carey, making her long-awaited return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade. Joining her is none other than Mr. Worldwide himself Pitbull, along with international heavyweights Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah, and Jordin Sparks, promising an unforgettable night of iconic hits and high energy.

Once again, The Hit Network and the Mushroom Group have joined forces to deliver the eighth Fridayz Live, touring across Australia this October. With its powerhouse roster and signature party atmosphere, it’s firmly established as the must-see tour of the summer.

The first Fridayz Live in 2016 featured Nelly, TLC and Blu Cantrell, among others, bringing the iconic Hit Network RnB Fridays feature to life in stadiums around Australia. Since then, Fridayz Live has brought some of the world’s biggest stars to Australian audiences, including Janet Jackson, Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Craig David, 50 Cent, Salt-n-Pepa and many more. 

On joining Fridayz Live and coming back to Australia, Mariah Carey said: “I missed you terribly, certainly the fans, and the people, the beautiful land and the animals, you know, it’s Australia, c’mon!”

Head of Hit Metro Content, Amanda Lee, said: “It’s fitting that in RnB Fridays 10th year, we’re bringing the biggest RnB superstars, Mariah Carey, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa and more, to Australia, this is going to be an unforgettable tour. Our partnership with Mushroom Group continues to strengthen and I’m so pleased we get to bring our audiences this amazing lineup and continue to celebrate RnB Fridays.”

Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski, said: “Fridayz Live has well and truly made its mark on our live entertainment scene, drawing over six hundred thousand fans across six massive tours, featuring some of the world’s most iconic artists. Throughout the journey we’ve built a long and proud partnership with The Hit Network and we’re thrilled to team up once again as we raise the bar in 2025 with our biggest Fridayz Live line-up yet.”

Fridayz Live tour dates and venues:

Brisbane 

Friday October 17th – Brisbane Showgrounds 

Sydney

Saturday October 18th – ENGIE Stadium

Perth

Friday October 24th – Langley Park

Melbourne

Saturday October 25th – Marvel Stadium

Fridayz Live is back! 7 Global Superstars sharing the stage for 1 night, presales begin from May 26th – general public tickets on sale June 2nd, visit fridayz.live for more.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has reported total radio revenue of $262.1 million for Q1 2025, up 1.2% year-on-year (YOY), powered by surging digital audio adoption and anchored by the enduring strength of broadcast radio.  

Across the quarter total revenues held firm while digital revenues rose 32.7% from $17.2m in Q1 2024 to $22.9m in Q1 2025. 

For the quarter, metro broadcast radio remained stable overall with a flat year-on-year result of $147 million. Regional broadcast radio revenue saw a slight and isolated 3% dip to $92.2 million, driven by a one-off event – Cyclone Alfred. The cyclone caused short-term disruption to local businesses and trading activity across parts of Queensland and NSW in March, leading to a temporary drop in direct advertising in the affected regions.  

Despite this and other macro-economic conditions, the remainder of H1 is tracking to maintain the industry’s overall position of growth. 

“Our audiences have never been higher, and with advertisers recognising our ability to deliver unrivalled reach, results and relevance we are seeing strong demand across our total addressable market of metro and regional radio, digital streaming and podcasting,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.  

“The power of audio to get brands heard effectively and efficiently, and it’s flexibility to deliver against a range of different objectives, is powerful and translates directly to real results,” Young added.  

Source: CRA revenue results were compiled by media analytics firm Milton Data. Broadcast revenue includes metro and regional advertising, while digital audio encompasses streaming and podcasting

ABC podcast Expanse Series 3: Spies in the Outback, hosted by Alice Springs journalist Alex Barwick, has won the top gong at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.

Announced today at the gala ceremony, Spies in the Outback won gold and Expanse Series 4 Uncropped is a finalist in the documentary / history category. 

The prestigious Awards celebrate creative storytellers from across the globe and recognise exceptional quality in broadcast audio content. The Grand Jury chose the podcast series from a field of thousands of entries across six continents.

The story starts in the Cold War era and examines the secretive US/Australian defence base Pine Gap, hidden in Barwick’s back yard of Alice Springs. 

Barwick, who pitched the winning audio concept to the ABC, has been a reporter in the region for 17 years. She says she wanted to tell a story from regional Australia that would capture the imagination of a global audience.

“Working with an incredible team – Piia Wirsu, Grant Wolter and Elsa Silberstein, and led by our Executive Producer Blythe Moore, we were able to explore just how significant Pine Gap is in the Australia/US defence relationship,” Barwick says.

“It was important to tell the history of Pine Gap and how it’s shaped my town with care, while also examining what role it may have played in past and present global conflicts.”

EP Blythe Moore: “The ABC’s strength and its point of difference is that we have boots on the ground in some of the most remote and far-flung places in Australia.

“We couldn’t have told this story for a global audience without Alex’s extensive experience reporting for ABC Alice Springs, her incredible local contacts and connection to the community, and her doggedness to understand what is going on at Pine Gap. That’s what took this investigation to a whole other level.” 

ARN, Australia’s leading audio company, and Global, one of the world’s leading Media & Entertainment groups, have announced a new, long-term podcast partnership. From today, ARN’s iHeart is the exclusive advertising sales representative for Global’s premium podcast slate in Australia.

Global’s portfolio of chart-topping original podcasts includes The News Agents, hosted by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, its companion show The News Agents USA, The Sports Agents, hosted by two of the UK’s most respected and popular sports broadcasters Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman, and the award-winning My Therapist Ghosted Me with Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally.

The partnership will also expand the availability of iHeart’s Australian podcasts, which will now be available on Global Player, Global’s entertainment app, providing expats and British listeners access to some of Australia’s most popular shows including, comedy podcast The Christian O’Connell Show, popular true-crime series The Lady Vanishes, and Life Uncut with Australian broadcasters Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.

As Australia’s #1 podcast publisher, ARN’s iHeart reaches over 7 million listeners every month with a diverse catalogue of local and international titles. Known for high-quality storytelling and premium audio experiences, iHeart is a trusted destination for both audiences and brands.

Corey Layton, ARN’s Head of Digital Audio, said: “Global and ARN share a passion for delivering world-class audio experiences across both markets. We’re excited to bring shows like My Therapist Ghosted Me and The News Agents to Australian advertisers while collaborating to support our shared ambitions.”

This announcement builds on Global’s existing partnership with iHeartMedia and coincides with their joint headline sponsorship of The Podcast Show London this week.

Katie Bowden, Managing Director of Commercial Audio at Global said: “Today marks another exciting new chapter for podcasts here at Global. Both Global and ARN see the potential to grow the commercial podcasting market across the world and connect with listeners everywhere through high-quality, premium podcasts and storytelling. We’re excited to be on this journey with ARN and iHeart and their impressive network of advertising partners.”

Fridayz Live is back in 2025 with its biggest, boldest, and most dazzling lineup yet. Headlining the nation’s ultimate party is global music icon Mariah Carey, making her long-awaited return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade. Joining her is none other than Mr. Worldwide himself Pitbull, along with international heavyweights Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah, and Jordin Sparks, promising an unforgettable night of iconic hits and high energy.

Once again, The Hit Network and the Mushroom Group have joined forces to deliver the eighth Fridayz Live, touring across Australia this October. With its powerhouse roster and signature party atmosphere, it’s firmly established as the must-see tour of the summer.

The first Fridayz Live in 2016 featured Nelly, TLC and Blu Cantrell, among others, bringing the iconic Hit Network RnB Fridays feature to life in stadiums around Australia. Since then, Fridayz Live has brought some of the world’s biggest stars to Australian audiences, including Janet Jackson, Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Craig David, 50 Cent, Salt-n-Pepa and many more. 

On joining Fridayz Live and coming back to Australia, Mariah Carey said: “I missed you terribly, certainly the fans, and the people, the beautiful land and the animals, you know, it’s Australia, c’mon!”

Head of Hit Metro Content, Amanda Lee, said: “It’s fitting that in RnB Fridays 10th year, we’re bringing the biggest RnB superstars, Mariah Carey, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa and more, to Australia, this is going to be an unforgettable tour. Our partnership with Mushroom Group continues to strengthen and I’m so pleased we get to bring our audiences this amazing lineup and continue to celebrate RnB Fridays.”

Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski, said: “Fridayz Live has well and truly made its mark on our live entertainment scene, drawing over six hundred thousand fans across six massive tours, featuring some of the world’s most iconic artists. Throughout the journey we’ve built a long and proud partnership with The Hit Network and we’re thrilled to team up once again as we raise the bar in 2025 with our biggest Fridayz Live line-up yet.”

Fridayz Live tour dates and venues:

Brisbane 

Friday October 17th – Brisbane Showgrounds 

Sydney

Saturday October 18th – ENGIE Stadium

Perth

Friday October 24th – Langley Park

Melbourne

Saturday October 25th – Marvel Stadium

Fridayz Live is back! 7 Global Superstars sharing the stage for 1 night, presales begin from May 26th – general public tickets on sale June 2nd, visit fridayz.live for more.

• Friendly, fast paced environment
• Support our teams as they support community broadcasting in Australia
• Three days per week able to be worked remotely (flexible hours) 

The organisation 

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is a leading member based, for purpose organisation. We provide programs and services that strengthen over 400 community radio and independent media organisations.

With over five million listeners each week, community radio plays a vital role in providing a voice for multicultural, First Nations and other underrepresented groups, as well as supporting independent and emerging musicians, and communities not adequately serviced by other media services.

Our office is conveniently located close to Redfern Station and Waterloo Metro. 

The role 

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll actively support our Finance Team and provide financial services support activities across CBAA.  You will have the opportunity to use a variety of business systems and processes as we continue our digital transformation. We can offer flexibility around the timing of days worked and spread of hours all of which may be worked remotely.

Responsibilities: 

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation 

• Debtors follow up 

• Collation of Excel based revenue schedules 

• Entry of member financial data into Salesforce 

• Assist the Finance Team with more complex accounting tasks 
  

Your success profile will include: 

• Experience in a similar role or in a customer service role 

• Certificate IV in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration or higher 

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate across departments 

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and Teams) 

• Experience using Xero or equivalent small business systems 

• Comfortable using and learning new technologies  

• Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis 

• If working hybrid or remote, a fast and stable internet connection 

• Ability to work Sydney office hours 
  

Application Process 

We are committed to improving outcomes for our communities. We value diversity and inclusion.  We actively seek and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and with lived experience in the communities we  serve (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, the LGBTQIA+ community and people of diverse genders and faiths). 

To apply, submit your resume (max three pages) and a cover letter (max two pages) addressing the requirements and reason for application to the Head of Finance, Community Broadcasting Association at jobs@cbaa.org.au.  Successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

Please note that there is no formal closing date for this role. Early applications are encouraged, and suitable candidates may be shortlisted for interview as applications are received. For enquiries about this role, please email jobs@cbaa.org.au. 

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has reported total radio revenue of $262.1 million for Q1 2025, up 1.2% year-on-year (YOY), powered by surging digital audio adoption and anchored by the enduring strength of broadcast radio.  

Across the quarter total revenues held firm while digital revenues rose 32.7% from $17.2m in Q1 2024 to $22.9m in Q1 2025. 

For the quarter, metro broadcast radio remained stable overall with a flat year-on-year result of $147 million. Regional broadcast radio revenue saw a slight and isolated 3% dip to $92.2 million, driven by a one-off event – Cyclone Alfred. The cyclone caused short-term disruption to local businesses and trading activity across parts of Queensland and NSW in March, leading to a temporary drop in direct advertising in the affected regions.  

Despite this and other macro-economic conditions, the remainder of H1 is tracking to maintain the industry’s overall position of growth. 

“Our audiences have never been higher, and with advertisers recognising our ability to deliver unrivalled reach, results and relevance we are seeing strong demand across our total addressable market of metro and regional radio, digital streaming and podcasting,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.  

“The power of audio to get brands heard effectively and efficiently, and it’s flexibility to deliver against a range of different objectives, is powerful and translates directly to real results,” Young added.  

Source: CRA revenue results were compiled by media analytics firm Milton Data. Broadcast revenue includes metro and regional advertising, while digital audio encompasses streaming and podcasting.