The ABC is celebrating NAIDOC week with a collection of special content across all platforms headlined by the primetime premiere of That Blackfella Show airing on Saturday 5 July at 7.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

NAIDOC Week 2025 will be held across the country from July 6-13, with the theme this year of The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.

Led by ABC Indigenous, the ABC will showcase Indigenous storytelling across its screen, audio and digital platforms, including variety special That Blackfella Show hosted in front of a studio audience by Ernie Dingo, ABC News Breakfast’s Bridget Brennan, and Isaac Compton. Guests include Steph Tisdell, Dane Simpson, Kevin Kropinyeri, Jimmy Barnes, Abbie Chatfield, Outback Tom and Barkaa with musical performances by award-winning duo Electric Fields, Maningrida’s all-female rock group The Ripple Effect Band, and ARIA-nominated singer-songwriter Miss Kaninna.

Head ABC Indigenous, Kelrick Martin said: “National NAIDOC Week invites all Australians to come together, listen deeply, and celebrate the strength, resilience, and rich heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The ABC is proud to showcase powerful stories across all our platforms and create space for First Nations communities to be seen, heard, and respected.”

triple j will present Blakout Day on Sunday 6 July, featuring First Nations music throughout the day and interviews with artists including Jessica Mauboy and Barkaa. On Double J, Take 5 with Zan Rowe will feature a NAIDOC-themed episode with Outback Tom on Friday 11 July, while Weekend Mornings with Yumi Stynes will showcase all First Nations music from 8am on Sunday 6 July. Classic Albums revisits Coloured Stone’s iconic debut Koonibba Rock on Monday 7 July, and Live at the Wireless will broadcast Emily Wurramara’s 2025 WOMADelaide set on Tuesday 8 July. A new collaborative audio special from Double J and ABC Radio will also celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriters.

ABC Country will present a special feature on Roger Knox, the Koori King of Country. In a unique partnership between Saturday Night Country and Radio National’s Awaye! with Rudi Bremer, Knox reflects on his incredible life and the release of his new album Buluunarbi and The Old North Star. Saturday Night Country will also dedicate its 12 July episode to NAIDOC Week, hosted by Beccy Cole and featuring music from Kankawa Nagarra, Loren Ryan, Emma Donovan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Archie Roach, Kev Carmody and more. This is Indigenous Country will return with a refreshed playlist of outstanding First Nations country artists, available on ABC Country and via the ABC Listen app.

On Radio National, Big Ideas will present two powerful NAIDOC Week specials. On Monday 7 July, Post-Referendum Voices: Where Do We Go From Here? (recorded at the Melbourne Writers Festival) will feature a conversation with Daniel Browning, Ben Abbatangelo, Thomas Mayo and Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts on the path forward following the Voice referendum. On Wednesday 9 July, Yuin woman and researcher Dr Jodi Edwards presents Unbroken Whispers: Finding Our Way Back to Sea Kin and Country, which follows whale migrations along the East Coast to revive cultural knowledge and songlines.

All week, ABC TV and ABC iview will feature NAIDOC-themed programming including the screening of the Namatjira Project documentary on Sunday 6 July, the film Spear, starring Aaron Pedersen on Sunday 13 July and a dedicated Gardening Australia episode.  ABC News will cover the NAIDOC Awards, and the ABC News Indigenous Affairs team will feature a story on Mitch Tambo, aligning with the release of his new track Blackfella and a performance at UNSW during NAIDOC Week. 

For younger audiences, Play School will share educational short-form content across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. Highlights include Charles Passi teaching the song Taba Naba (6 July), a Dreamtime story of the frilled-neck lizard told by Ranger Nabako (7 July), and a performance of the Noongar-language song Woordawoort about dragonflies, sung by Miah and Matt (10 July). ABC Kids Early Education has also curated a selection of viewing and listening resources for early years classrooms, community events and homes, helping educators introduce the significance of NAIDOC Week to young children. These include multimodal learning materials available via the ABC Kids Early Education website.

ABC Kids Listen will release a special NAIDOC edition of its popular News Time podcast on Friday 4 July, with all daily news bulletins from 7–11 July dedicated to First Nations stories and voices.

ABC Education has a curated resource hub featuring NAIDOC Week materials for schools including a special release of official 2025 education resources, developed in partnership with the National NAIDOC Committee and Culture is Life.

Location: UTS Campus (Ultimo) & Macquarie University Campus (North Ryde)

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Station Manager

Are you passionate about community media and love working with people? 2SER is looking for a dynamic Volunteer Coordinator to lead our vibrant volunteer community!

In this role, you’ll:

• Onboard and support new volunteers
• Coordinate training and development pathways
• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture
• Manage volunteer engagement and communications
• Help shape the future of community radio

What You Bring:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience in volunteer or community engagement
• A passion for radio, podcasting, or digital media (bonus!)

Be part of a creative, collaborative team making a real impact to amplify diverse voices across Sydney!

For more information or to apply email Station Manager Cheryl Northey at StationManager@2ser.com

NOVA Entertainment has announced the launch of Skye & Callum, a brand new podcast hosted by reality TV personalities and real-life best friends Skye Wheatley and Callum Hole, debuting June 12.

After first hitting it off in the jungle on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, the duo are now bringing their unfiltered friendship straight to your ears. Packed with their trademark laughs, chaos and no-holds-barred conversations, Skye & Callum will be available on the Nova Player and all major podcast platforms.

From unfiltered chats about influencer drama and cosmetic surgery to the truth behind their relationships, no topic is off limits for these two. Every episode will dive headfirst into their lives on and offline, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Skye Wheatley became a household name after appearing on Big Brother in 2014 and took home the crown on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2024. A mum of two and one of Australia’s most well-known influencers, Skye shares the highs and lows of motherhood, renovation life with her partner Lachlan, and all things beauty, fashion and fitness with her dedicated online following.

Callum Hole first appeared on Love Island Australia in 2022, where his quick wit and spontaneous energy made him an instant standout. He went on to star in Love Island Games and placed third on I’m a Celebrity…, where he struck up an unforgettable friendship with Skye. With his signature Welsh accent and headline-making humour, Callum has become a social media favourite and a regular on red carpets and reality shows around the globe.

Skye Wheatley said of the podcast launch, “I’m so excited for people to finally hear this. Cal and I are such a fun duo, and we’ve been dying to share our chats. We’re chaotic in the best way. Expect lots of laughs, a bit of madness, and some very real moments.”

Callum Hole added, “I’m honestly buzzing to be doing this with Skye. Ever since we became besties in the jungle, we’ve wanted to create something together and now it’s here! There’s a lot of juicy stuff coming and it’s going to be unfiltered, unhinged and totally us. We don’t hold back.”

Rachel Corbett, NOVA Entertainment’s Head of Podcasts, said, “Skye and Callum are naturals behind the mic and their chemistry makes you want to be in the room with them. They’re honest, hilarious and completely open with every aspect of their lives.  We know listeners are going to be hooked from the first episode.”

Skye & Callum is a Nova Podcast with new episodes released weekly

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

About Nova Podcasts

The Nova Podcast network brings together an extensive and diverse stable of award-winning content, featuring voices of authority, influence and expertise across all key content verticals. Nova Podcasts features a growing slate of high-quality original content as well as premium audio content from partners including One Daydream, Johns Media, Schwartz Media, Fear & Greed, The Australian, Sky News Australia, The Daily Telegraph, Fox Sports, news.com.au and many more. Nova Podcasts are available on the Nova Player and wherever listeners access their podcasts.

Each of the copyright collecting societies, Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (“APRA”), Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited (“AMCOS”), Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (“PPCA”), Copyright Agency Limited (“Copyright Agency”), Audio-Visual Copyright Society Limited (“Screenrights”), Australian Writers’ Guild Authorship Collecting Society Limited (“AWGACS”) and Australian Screen Directors Authorship Collecting Society Limited (“ASDACS”), subscribes to a code of conduct. In its original form, the Code came into effect in July 2002. The most recent update came into effect on 20 May 2025.

A copy of the Code is available on each Society’s website or from the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies website https://www.copyrightcodeofconduct.org.au/code and can be downloaded or, if requested, a copy can be supplied by post.

Compliance by participating collecting societies with the Code’s standards of conduct is the subject of an independent annual review. The Code Reviewer for this purpose is former Federal Court judge and former President of the Copyright Tribunal of Australia, The Hon Kevin Lindgren AM, KC. His current task is to review the Societies’ compliance with the Code during the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

The Code allows for interested parties to make submissions to the Code Reviewer concerning a collecting society’s compliance or non-compliance with the Code. If you wish to make a submission, please inform the Code Review Secretariat at the address:

Suite 704
4 Young Street
NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089 

or by email (codereviewer@gmail.com). 

Buckle up for the drive home – Triple M’s Lu & Jarch go live nationally on Tuesday June 10, bringing their trademark authenticity, raw honesty and signature wit to the station’s new Early Drive show. Airing weekdays from 2pm to 4pm across the Triple M network, listeners can expect the same laugh-out-loud moments and relatable takes on everyday life that have made them two of Australia’s favourite larrikins.

Luisa Dal Din and Jack Archdale will now bring their unfiltered energy to the drive home nationwide, joining Triple M off the back of their massive digital success. As hosts of We Mean Well, one of the fastest-growing and top-rated podcasts in Australia, they’ve built a loyal audience with their sharp, irreverent take on everyday life. With a combined social media audience of over 900,000 and more than 28 million likes on TikTok alone, they’ve become standout voices in the Australian audio and digital landscape. Their distinctive style is a natural fit for Triple M, perfectly aligned with the network’s core pillars of sport and comedy. 

Originating from New Zealand, Luisa has quickly made her mark in Australia’s digital and audio comedy landscape scene, drawing on her background in radio production and media to create content that’s both sharp and engaging. Lu has introduced a fresh perspective to the creative space with her unique ability to blend depth and authenticity, evident in her ever-growing social platforms – amassing a 176K following on Instagram and more than 378K on TikTok.

Jarch has become one of the country’s most recognisable creators, rising to fame through his skits that depict the comedic quirks of Australian life and culture, through a cast of self-made characters and upbeat concepts. Raised on a sprawling property in the regional NSW town of Walcha, Jarch draws heavily on his country upbringing as inspiration for his short videos. His authentic, comic take on rural and suburban culture have earned him a loyal following – boasting over 371K followers and 5.5M Likes on TikTok, along with 175K followers on Instagram.

Ahead of their first show Lu said: “I’m extremely excited and also a bit nervous, hopefully the dump button doesn’t get a good workout. Very much looking forward to starting on the Triple M airways on Tuesday.”

Having done a bit of everything over the years,  including radio sales, Jarch said: “Super exciting to go from the sales floor to behind the glass, it’s a bit of a 360 moment for me. Couldn’t be happier to have Lu by my side for it.”

Matthew O’Reilly, Head of Triple M Metro Content, said: “The ideas Lu and Jarch have come in with have genuinely blown us away. They bring a fresh, funny and unpredictable energy that’s set to teach us all some new tricks about radio. Expect a chaotic, clever  and hilarious take on everyday things.”

Lu and Jarch will be anchored by Triple M Sydney’s Lachie Pringle and joined by a talented production team led by Executive Producer Codie Jones. Codie brings over 14 years of live radio experience across Australia and the UK, most recently at triple j Breakfast. She also spent time as Creative Content Director on Capital Breakfast in London and began her radio career as a Producer with SCA. Joining her is Producer Ashley Kind and Digital Producer Lachlan Paull. 

Triple M’s Lu & Jarch will air from 2pm to 4pm nationwide followed by The Rush Hour with JB & Billy in the AFL states (Victoria, Adelaide, Western Australia and Tasmania), The Rush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott in Queensland and The Rush Hour with Maroon in New South Wales.

Triple M’s Lu & Jarch can be heard weekdays from 2pm – 4pm from June 10 on Triple M or on the free LiSTNR app. 

The issue

The Radiocommunications (Allocation of Transmitter Licences – Low Power Open Narrowcasting Licences) Determination 2015 is due to sunset on 1 October 2025. The instrument sets out a price-based allocation system for the allocation of transmitter licences for low power open narrowcasting (LPON) services.

LPON services are an important part of the diversity of broadcasting available. They usually serve audiences with niche or local community interests.

Our view is that the determination is operating effectively. We plan to remake the instrument before the sunset date, with minor changes to:

• provide more flexibility around the bidding and auction process
• make minor formatting and drafting changes to modernise and update the instrument. 

You can access details of our proposal in the consultation paper. The draft Radiocommunications (Allocation of Transmitter Licences – Low Power Open Narrowcasting Licences) Determination 2025 is also available.

Have your say

We invite your feedback about the proposals in this consultation.

Click the ‘Upload submission’ button at the top of this page to send us your views. You can send submissions by post using the details in the consultation paper.

Publication of submissions

Read about the ACMA’s policy regarding the publication of submissions.

ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break, the Pacific’s biggest music competition, is back for 2025. 

From Friday 27 June 2025, the search begins to discover the Pacific and Timor Leste’s best original artist.  The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to perform at WOMADelaide, Australia’s biggest international music, arts and dance festival. 

This year, Pacific Break launches for the first time in Samoa with a free, star-studded concert at iconic Friendship Park in downtown Apia. On the line-up are Pacific music’s biggest names including Pacific Break past winners Chris Rohoimae (2024, Solomon Islands), Ju Ben (2023, Fiji) and Danielle (2022, Papua New Guinea) and Samoan superstars, country music icon Mr Cowboy and soulful vocal queen Tofaga Meke.  

Pacific Break’s 2025 judges have also been announced, with Australian-based Fijian artist and label head Joji Malani joining returning judges PNG-born Australian neo soul diva Ngaiire, WOMADelaide Associate Director Annette Tripodi, and ABC Radio Australia music presenters, Hau Lātūkefu (In The Fale) and Sose Fuamoli (Sista Sounds and On The Record).

According to Malani, “Pacific Break has played an important role in showcasing talent from across the Pacific in a way no other competition has done before. There is a unique sophistication within our cultures—deeply rooted yet universally relatable—and Pacific Break provides a platform to share that with the world. I’m humbled to contribute, even in a small way, to this important movement.”

Fuamoli said: “It is exciting to see the return of Pacific Break for 2025! It is such a special platform for a diverse range of artists from throughout the region. In previous years we have seen how both winners and finalists have benefited from the radio, television and social support of the competition and I look forward to meeting this year’s class of nominees and seeing who takes out the top honour for 2025.” 

Lātūkefu said: “The talent pool in our neck of the woods is so deep. It always has been. We just need the opportunities for our musicians’ talent to be seen and to be heard. That’s why it’s so important for something like Pacific Break to exist so the rest of our region and the world can hear the beauty that we hear. I’m super excited for this year to kick off!”  

Find out more about the Pacific music industry leaders who will be deciding Pacific Break’s 2025 winner and what they are looking for here.   

PACIFIC BREAK 2025 – THE LAUNCH CONCERT

Celebrate the return of Pacific Break with a free, all-ages launch concert at Friendship Park, Apia, Samoa on Friday 27 June. Come along from 5pm West Samoa Time (WST) with performances from 6pm to 9pm. 

Click here for more event details.

PACIFIC BREAK – THE COMPETITION

Competition entries open at 9am AEST on Friday 27 June 2025 and will be open until 11:59pm AEST on Monday 25 August 2025.  

For more information about Pacific Break visit www.abc.net.au/pacificbreak

The ABC won 12 of the 15 categories at the 2025 MEAA Tasmanian Media Awards.

April McLennan was named Tasmanian Journalist of the Year for her investigative reporting, in particular her work on women who have experienced traumatic births at Launceston General Hospital.

“April’s body of work exemplifies her investigative skill and commitment to public interest journalism,” the judges said.

“Her ongoing coverage of issues within the Launceston General Hospital led to her powerful piece on women who’ve experienced traumatic births, shining a light on the hospital’s failure to respond to the women’s concerns. 

“April approaches her craft with compassion and sensitivity, ensuring her stories have integrity as well as impact.”

The ABC’s Airlie Ward received the Keith Welsh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism, a lifetime achievement award recognising her “enduring dedication to Tasmanian journalism and her significant influence on the industry over many years”.

Full list of ABC winners

2025 Journalist of the Year
April McLennan, ABC

Keith Welsh Award for Outstanding Contribution
Airlie Ward, ABC

Arts Reporting 
April McLennan, ABC, ‘Tasmania’s Arts Underbelly’

Best New Journalist
Eliza Kloser, ABC

Best News Image
Luke Bowden, ABC, ‘Body of Work’

Best News Story 
Jessica Moran, ABC, ‘Puppies in the Freezer: Inside Tasmania’s Largest Puppy Farm’

Comment & Analysis
Adam Langenberg, ABC, ‘Political Analysis’

Coverage of a Breaking News Event
James Dunlevie, Daniel Miller, Loretta Lohberger and Adam Langenberg, ABC, ‘Tasmanian Election 2024 Breaking News Event’

Excellence in Legal Reporting
Adam Holmes, ABC, ‘Body of Work’

Feature, Documentary or Current Affairs
Adam Holmes, ABC, ‘Builder Collapse Exposes Failures in Regulation and Consumer Protection’

Health Reporting
Lucy MacDonald, ABC, ‘LGH Staff Break Silence’

Public Service Journalism
April McLennan, ABC, ‘Body of Work’

SCA has today announced a new leadership structure and several promotions for LiSTNR, marking a pivotal step in the platform’s evolution as Australia’s leading locally owned digital audio destination that has become a market favourite for advertisers – underpinned by powerful first-party data capabilities.

SCA has ambitiously invested in LiSTNR since its launch in 2021. Today, the LiSTNR app has 2.25 million signed-up users, with the LiSTNR Audience Network — which includes radio in-stream and podcasting — attracting more than 10 million monthly listeners. The latest Australian Podcast Ranker also features more LiSTNR podcasts than any other platform*. With strong year-on-year revenue growth, LiSTNR is uniquely positioned for commercial success. 

Recognising LiSTNR’s critical role within SCA’s All About Audio ecosystem and its expanding commercial potential, SCA has appointed Chief Operating Officer Stephen Haddad to lead the platform into its next phase of growth, alongside promotions for Grant Tothill, Sam Cavanagh, and Mike Williams. 

This new leadership structure aligns deep audio and content expertise with core operational priorities. By placing proven talent in these strategically significant roles, SCA is sharpening its focus, accelerating audience growth, and unlocking the full commercial and creative potential of the LiSTNR platform.

Haddad said: “LiSTNR’s success comes from years of strategic investment in building Australia’s strongest digital audio network, powered by robust first-party data, world-class content, and a clear vision for the future. I’m excited to lead this new chapter with a strengthened leadership team. Grant, Sam and Mike each bring a wealth of expertise and drive, and will play a key role as we sharpen our focus on audience growth, content excellence, and commercial impact. With this team in place, backed by talented content and commercial teams, and ongoing innovation in adtech, we’re well positioned to extend LiSTNR’s leadership in the digital audio space and deliver even greater value to audiences and advertisers.”

Tothill has been promoted to the newly created role of Executive Head, LiSTNR Operations and Audience. Tothill will oversee end-to-end operations, drive audience growth through innovative content and data-led strategies and lead the development of a distribution strategy to maximise reach and commercial opportunities.

With over 30 years of experience across radio promotions and content, marketing and artist development in both radio, music, and partnerships, Tothill brings unmatched industry insight. Since rejoining SCA in 2010, he has held senior roles shaping podcasting and audio innovation, including Director of Entertainment and Content Solutions, Executive Head of Podcasting and his current role as Executive Head of LiSTNR Audience and Growth, with a focus on developing content-led strategies to grow audiences and commercialise brands across multimedia executions.

Cavanagh has been promoted to Head of Content – LiSTNR Original Podcasts. Cavanagh will oversee the creation, commissioning and optimisation of SCA’s original podcasts, ensuring they align with LiSTNR’s strategic goals and perform strongly.  LiSTNR’s vertical Heads across Entertainment & Culture, Factual and Sport will report to Cavanagh.

Cavanagh is a leading figure in Australia’s audio and media landscape, with over two decades of experience across radio, podcasting and creative content. Best known as the long-time Executive Producer of Australia’s most successful radio shows and podcasts, Hamish & Andy, he has shaped some of the country’s most iconic radio and podcast shows. Cavanagh has also applied his creative leadership in agency with senior content roles at Thinkerbell and Tribe.

Williams has been promoted to LiSTNR Head of Entertainment & Culture, leading the Entertainment vertical. Williams will manage the entertainment podcast producers and oversee the development of high-quality, engaging content that resonates with LiSTNR’s audience.
With more than 16 years of experience in audio and production, Williams is an experienced leader in digital transformation, audience growth, and audio content strategy, specialising in high-impact audio experiences across a range of genres. He spent over a decade at the ABC, where he played key roles at ABC Radio National, triple j and Double J, launching groundbreaking audio projects across documentary, news, music and digital-first storytelling. He joined SCA in 2022 as Executive Producer for LiSTNR’s Original Podcasts.

Source:  *Triton Australian Podcast Ranker – Top Podcasts – April 2025

About Southern Cross Austereo 

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies and the home of LiSTNR, the Hit and Triple M networks. The LiSTNR digital audio app hosts a library of free and compelling digital audio content available anytime, anywhere. It houses SCA’s 99 FM, AM and DAB+ radio stations, including AFL, NRL and international cricket coverage, 27 music genre stations, and over 600 podcasts from leading Australian and global creators, plus local news and information. With more than two million signed-in users, LiSTNR has something to entertain, inform, and inspire all Australians and helps advertisers to connect with highly engaged and addressable audiences. The LiSTNR digital audio sales network reaches over 8 million people a month. SCA owns 99 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 8.8 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally www.southerncrossaustereo.com.au.