The Country Hour, Australia’s longest-running radio program, will soon mark a major milestone. On 3 December it will be 80 years since the program first aired in 1945, with presenter Dick Snedden welcoming listeners to “a program for the farm families of Australia”.

Initially The Country Hour was a way to communicate farming information to a generation of new farmers, many of them soldier settlers who had been sent to the country to make a new life.

Today its seven state and territory editions continue to provide a unique and valuable service, reporting the news and reflecting the voices and views from regional and rural Australia,

From this weekend special coverage across the ABC will build up to the anniversary and continue into 2026 with the theme “Celebrating 80 years of telling rural stories”.

Among the special content:

• This weekend, a Landline special presented by Warwick Long on ABC NEWS Channel and ABC iview will tell the story of The Country Hour’s rich history and current rural reporters explain how it remains relevant today
• On Wednesday 26 November: Victorian Country Hour presenter Warwick Long and Queensland Rural Lead Kallee Buchanan will host a special national Country Hour Outside Broadcast from Parliament House in Canberra, where the program’s anniversary will also be marked at the ABC’s annual Parliamentary Showcase
• The ABC web homepage will link to dedicated Country Hour content on the rural page
• On the anniversary on Wednesday 3 December Country Hour OBs will air in every state and territory to celebrate the milestone and News Breakfast will cross to four Country Hour presenters on location in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory. A special segment will run nationally on the 7PM News and the ABC NEWS Channel focusing on intergenerational farming families who have listened to and benefited from The Country Hour over the decades

ABC Director, News Justin Stevens: “The Country Hour exemplifies the ABC’s deep and enduring connection with rural and regional Australia, which remains integral to our service and purpose. 

“The program’s seven editions cover every aspect of country life, reporting on and breaking stories that have huge impacts for rural Australia and our whole nation.”

The ABC has around 600 employees working and living in rural and regional Australia across 56 locations and produces more than 800 hours of unique regional radio every week. In addition, our dedicated Emergency Broadcasting service operates around the clock when lives and property are under threat.

Other dedicated rural and regional programming includes Landline, Australia Wide and 16 editions of the Rural Report.

The Country Hour is broadcast on all regional ABC Local Radio stations from midday to 1pm each weekday and streamed on the ABC listen app,

Join the celebration and explore 80 years of rural storytelling at abc.net.au/rural.

In 2026, ABC Classic—Australia’s leading classical music network—celebrates 50 years of broadcasting with a year-long program of concerts, special broadcasts, and distinctive new initiatives.

To headline this milestone year, award-winning pianist Andrea Lam and journalist, presenter, and classical music enthusiast Leigh Sales join the ABC Classic lineup. Lam will present The Art of the Piano on Sunday evenings, while Sales will host a new Saturday program during the anniversary months, bringing her warmth, insight, and passion for classical music to audiences nationwide.

The celebrations begin on Saturday 24 January, the anniversary of ABC Classic’s first broadcast. The day will feature a curated retrospective of the network’s rich history, including archival recordings, ‘best of’ live concerts, tributes from past and present presenters, listener stories, and memorable moments from five decades of sharing classical music with Australia.

Key 50th activity across the year

• A celebratory day of programs on Saturday 24 January
• A very special edition of the ABC Classic 100 countdown
• The much-anticipated return of the ABC Young Performers Awards (YPAs) supported by a new Young Performers program throughout the year
• 50 Classical Icons – a weekly program featuring iconic classical musicians who have shaped the genre
• A landmark birthday concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, broadcast live
• A new music commissioning scheme to champion a wider spectrum of Australian composers, from emerging voices to established figures

Head of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz, Philip Noyce, said: “It’s an honour to be part of ABC Classic at such a significant moment in our history. As we celebrate 50 years of broadcasting, we’re proud to reflect on the legacy of this iconic network while looking ahead to its future. I’m delighted that the ABC Young Performers Awards are returning in 2026, providing an opportunity to spotlight and celebrate outstanding young musicians – with every note broadcast exclusively on ABC Classic.  

“For the first time ever, we’re also heading to every state and territory to record over 200 concerts from every corner of Australia. It’s going to be a huge year for us, and I’m excited to work with our talented team to continue delivering exceptional classical music experiences to audiences nationwide.”

ABC Classic’s refreshed schedule in 2026 will include new programs alongside bespoke 50th anniversary content and special short-run series including an exploration of Minimalism and a Dame Joan Sutherland centenary celebration. The network’s trusted staples – shows presented by Megan Burslem, Russell Torrance, Genevieve Lang, Vanessa Hughes and Ed Le Brocq – also return in the new year.

Weekday Evening Highlights

• Monday-Thursday at 6pm – Unwind: Greta Bradman hosts a new program to ease listeners into the evening.
• Monday at 7pm – Young Performers: Nina Korbe spotlights rising stars and provides dedicated coverage of the ABC Young Performers Awards.
• Tuesday at 7pm – 50 Classical Icons: Mairi Nicolson explores iconic musicians who have shaped the genre.
• Wednesday at 7pm – Bandstand: Lucas Burns celebrates brass and wind repertoire.
• Thursday at 7pm – Passenger: Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe takes listeners on musical journeys across global destinations.
• Monday-Friday at 8pm – Evening Concert: Joel Carnegie presents the greatest live concerts from Australia and abroad.

Weekend Highlights

• Saturday 10am: Alice Keath hosts a new live program of legendary recordings alongside eclectic new discoveries.
• Saturday 3pm: Leigh Sales presents her new program during the anniversary months.
• Saturday from 8pm: the destination for opera lovers with The Opera Show and Saturday Night at the Opera, both hosted by Mairi Nicolson.
• Sunday 6pm: Australia Plays celebrates Australian performers, compositions and features exclusive live studio sessions.
• Sunday 9pm: Andrea Lam presents The Art of the Piano.

Alongside its refreshed programming schedule, ABC Classic remains at the heart of Australia’s live classical music sector in 2026. For the first time in the station’s history, performances from every state and territory will feature across the year. More than 200 concerts – from symphony halls to intimate chamber venues, opera stages to regional festivals – will be recorded, including twice as many opera productions.

A brilliant array of concerts will also be broadcast live on-air, giving listeners exclusive access to landmark performances as they happen. New works by both emerging and established Australian composers will be commissioned throughout the year, as ABC Classic continues to support and shape the future of classical music in Australia.

Join ABC Classic during a landmark year as the network celebrates 50 years of sharing the greatest classical music with Australia.

Further details about the 2026 ABC Classic schedule can be found at www.abc.net.au/listen/classic

South Coast FM (formerly 3mFM) is a community radio station and Registered Charity that broadcasts to over 10,000sq km of southern Victoria. We have been on air for over 35 years and have brand new studios in Wonthaggi and Mirboo North. We have presenters, employees, contractors, and a large number of skilled volunteers who maintain and operate the station.

If you have great organizational abilities, experience in community-based organisations, an interest in media and a flair for creating new ways to communicate then you may be the person for the job!

The position of Station Manager is part-time 30 hours per week and is based in our Studios at Wonthaggi, Victoria.

Reporting to the Board of Management.

Salary range: $35 – $40 per hour, plus 12% super contribution

Background

South Coast FM has been operating for more than 35 years and is a volunteer driven, independent, community radio station run by and for the community which actively promotes involvement, access and participation and aims to provide the best in entertainment and information.

South Coast FM is a not for profit community radio station broadcasting to over 100,000 people from the SE Suburbs and Phillip Island to Yarram. Our primary audience reside in South Gippsland & Bass Coast shires.

Come and be part of the team!

Position Description (PD)

Download the PD by clicking here.

Location of Employment: South Coast FM (SCFM) office/studio at White Road, Wonthaggi and remotely – with the ratio of office/remote days to be agreed with the Board.

Staff: Day-to-day responsibility for performance, leave and overtime approvals for all paid employees and maintaining leave entitlement records. Annual documented performance reviews and probation reviews as applicable.

Staff recruitment: To be undertaken collaboratively with the Board. SM to draft position descriptions for Board sign-off. SM to advertise positions select candidates and undertake initial interviews. Final candidate interviews to be conducted with Board representative(s).

Staff remuneration: SM to make bonus recommendations to the Board. Policies and procedures- SM will be cognizant of SCFM policies and procedures and shall manage staff and volunteer compliance. SM will advise the Board of any breaches in their monthly report and shall report immediately to the President any breaches that risk the reputation of SCFM.

SCFM business strategy: SM shall implement and report to the Board on progress in implementing the SCFM business strategy. The SM will have ongoing input into the business Strategy. Implementation shall be done in accordance with the priorities agreed with the Board.

Budget management: SM shall be responsible for preparing an annual budget for Board approval and for ensuring SCFM operates within budget. Monthly reports are to be presented to the Board advising of revenue and expenditure status.

Payments: SM shall have authority for all day-to-day payments up to a maximum as agreed with the Board.

Grants: SM to be responsible for recommending grant applications to the Board, preparation of approved grant applications for Board sign off, lodgement of approved applications, compliance with reporting obligations pursuant to any grants and commitments incumbent on SCFM pursuant to approved grants.

Legal and License obligations: SM to monitor obligations in relation to transmission sites. SM to be cognizant of all SCFM licence obligations and ensure SCFM’s compliance with those obligations.

Insurances: Conduct yearly reviews of all insurance policies to ensure cover is at the best price for all current equipment and facilities.

Reporting to the Board: SM shall ensure the provision of monthly reports to the Board on the financial status of SCFM including revenue and expenditure actuals versus forecast, sponsorship activities.

Stakeholders: SM will seek to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including local government, community groups, regulatory bodies, grant giving organisations, and major sponsors.

Media and promotion: SM will be the principal point of contact for all community and media liaison.

Areas requiring collaboration, but not with sole responsibility

Programming: SM will be a member of the Board appointed SCFM Programming Committee which shall manage the programming schedule including new programmes, discontinuing existing programmes, appointing new announcers and managing announcer performance issues.

Sponsorship announcements: SM will not have responsibility for sponsorship announcements but will have responsibility for ensuring sponsorship announcements are being produced and scheduled in compliance with sponsorship agreements. Major sponsorship opportunities may require the involvement of the SM.

For more information

Contact Nicky Chung via phone on 0475 871 589 or email to President@SouthCoastFM.au

Applications for the position

Applications, including a Resume & Cover Letter must be submitted to South Coast FM via email to President@SouthCoastFM.au

Application shortlisting will begin immediately.

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, together with four Sydney community radio stations, is calling for Expressions of Interest to tender for a Broadcast Technologist contract role. This is a chance for an experienced individual to support technical operations across several station sites in Sydney.

The project builds on a successful model trialled in Western Australia where a shared technologist has strengthened technical resilience for stations in the south west. The Sydney initiative will follow a similar collaborative approach, with the contracted provider helping stations maintain and improve their technical infrastructure.

This opportunity will suit those with strong broadcast engineering capability and an interest in working alongside community broadcasters to support reliable services for local audiences.

Expressions of Interest close on 23 January 2026.

For further information contact Jeremy Graham (jeremy.graham@cbaa.org.au).

ABC Local Radio is set to welcome familiar voices this summer, keeping audiences across Australia informed and entertained throughout the festive season. From Monday 22 December to Sunday 11 January, the summer schedule unites some of the nation’s most recognisable broadcasters with trusted local presenters for a line-up that celebrates connection and community.

Over the summer period, journalist and presenter Waleed Aly will host ABC Radio Mornings in all states and territories except Western Australia, bringing his insights and conversation to listeners from 22 December to 9 January. Waleed is a broadcaster, journalist, lawyer, and academic, best known as co-host of Network 10’s The Project. He lectures in politics at Monash University’s Global Terrorism Research Centre and has authored award-winning commentary and books on social and political issues. In 2016, he won the Gold Logie Award for Best Personality on Australian Television, cementing his reputation as one of Australia’s most respected voices. Waleed also presents The Minefield on ABC Radio National and ABC listen.

Jess Ong joins the summer schedule for ABC Radio Afternoons, broadcasting from 17 December to 24 December. Jess is a Darwin-based presenter and storyteller, known for her work on ABC Darwin Afternoons. Jess brings curiosity, creativity, and a passion for community-driven storytelling to her radio work.

One of Australia’s most celebrated media personalities, Todd McKenney, will then take the reins of ABC Radio Afternoons from 29 December to 9 January, delivering the program with his signature entertainment and flair. Todd is one of Australia’s most versatile performers with a career spanning over 30 years in stage, screen, and television. He is best known for his role as Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz, a performance he delivered more than 1,000 times, and as a long-time judge on Dancing With The Stars.

ABC North Coast presenter Angela Catterns will be behind the mic for Australia All Over from 21 December to 25 January, connecting audiences across the country with stories and voices from every corner of Australia. Angela is a veteran broadcaster whose career spans radio, television, and podcasting. She has presented Mornings on triple j, the National Evening Show on ABC Local Radio, and Breakfast on 702 ABC Sydney.

ABC Local Radio will also have a strong roster of local programming to ensure audiences can stay connected:

• Sydney: Emma Crowe hosts Breakfast over Christmas week, followed by Chris Taylor from 31 December. Michael Hing presents Drive.
• Melbourne: Warwick Long hosts Breakfast, with Mary Gearin on Drive.
• Brisbane: Spencer Howsen steps into Breakfast, with Sarah Howells on Drive.
• Adelaide: Leigh Radford hosts Breakfast, with Narelle Graham from 15 December and Emma Pedler from 22 December presenting Drive.
• Perth: Clint Wheeldon greets listeners on Breakfast, with Amber Cunningham hosting WA Statewide Afternoons.
• Hobart: Evan Wallace hosts Breakfast, with David Reilly on Drive.
• Darwin: Steward Brash hosts Breakfast, with Rick Hind on Drive.
• Canberra: James Findlay hosting Breakfast from Dec 22 to Jan 2.

Evenings and late-night programming:

• Evenings: Geraldine Mellett (22–24 Dec), followed by Jess McGuire (29 Dec–9 Jan).
• Nightlife: Nic Healy weekdays, Mel Bampton weekends in December, Bern Young weekends in January.
• Overnights: Ashwin Segkar weekdays (15 Dec–18 Jan), Michael Pavlich weekends.

Special programming includes:

• Christmas Day: Paul Culliver (Breakfast), Alice Zaslavsky (Mornings), Sally Rope (Afternoons), Alice Walker (Drive), Peter Goers (Evenings).
• New Year’s Eve: Local Breakfast, followed by Waleed Aly, Todd McKenney, and Jess McGuire across Mornings, Afternoons, Drive, and Evenings. ABC Radio Nightlife will also feature an accessible fireworks broadcast for people with visual disabilities.

For the full summer schedule, visit ABC Local Radio or tune in via the ABC listen app.

LiSTNR is well and truly jingling into the festive season, with Santa Radio – officially endorsed by Santa himself – returning for its sixth year by popular demand.

Perfect for families driving around to see Christmas lights, decorating the house, or gathering around the table to celebrate the festive season, Santa Radio delivers Christmas Hits and Festive Feels with a curated soundtrack of holiday favourites.

New for 2025, LiSTNR has added Christmas Classics, a collection of nostalgic 20th-century Christmas hits from artists like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Brenda Lee, joining the Santa Hits line-up of modern classics from Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Taylor Swift, U2, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Paul Kelly, and more.

Listeners can call 1300 223 374 to leave Santa a special message and let him know who’s been naughty or nice this year; Santa’s elves might even play the Christmas message on Santa Radio!

Santa has selected his top five festive hits, which LiSTNR has approved to be heavily featured on Santa Radio:

1. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey
2. “Holly Jolly Christmas” – Michael Bublé
3. “Last Christmas!” – Wham!
4. “How to Make Gravy” – Paul Kelly
5. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee

Lindsay Harapa, LiSTNR Senior Music Director – Digital Radio, said: “We’re really excited to bring back Santa Radio this year, as its popularity continues to grow. Last December, it was our most-streamed music station, and this year LiSTNR is getting even jollier with the addition of Christmas Classics! This is the ultimate mix of Christmas hits for families to enjoy, and it’s fantastic to see so many people embracing the festive spirit on LiSTNR.”

Santa Claus, Head of Christmas Operations, said: “With Christmas just around the corner, I’m not very far away, and I’m busy checking my list… twice, of course. Preparing for Christmas is a huge operation, and Santa Radio is a bona fide hit in the North Pole workshop, with the elves humming along and even Rudolph tapping along his hooves to the beat. LiSTNR has created the perfect playlist to keep everyone, big and small, in the festive spirit as we prepare to take off in the sleigh.”

With Christmas just around the corner and Santa preparing for take-off, stream Santa Radio now on LiSTNR.

About LiSTNR:

LiSTNR is a curated and personalised, free app offering radio, podcasts, music, and news, creating a new audio destination for all Australians. Featuring a fun and intuitive onboarding process, LiSTNR delivers an audio destination that is built for individual listeners’ routines and preferences. Highly personalised, it provides listeners a new world of audio entertainment, with their own daily feed of audio and easy discovery of new content through curated recommendations. Available across a large array of devices including both iOS and Android, CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Assistant and Alexa and Android TV, LiSTNR enables a fantastic listening experience, anytime and anywhere. Open your Ears to a new world of audio – download the free app today. LiSTNR.com.

720 ABC Radio Perth is delighted to announce our Drive program in 2026 will be presented by Oliver ‘Oly’ Peterson.

Oly is an experienced, award-winning journalist and broadcaster; most recently the host of Perth LIVE, the afternoon program on 6PR Radio. 

Having started his career as a cadet in the ABC Perth newsroom, he has worked in news and current affairs for almost two decades, covering a broad range of stories including the execution of the Bali Nine ringleaders; broadcasting from the main street of Carnarvon on the day Cleo Smith was found and through the rounds from state politics to police and crime to sport.

Manager of ABC Radio Perth Danielle Benda said Peterson would bring great depth of radio experience and a reputation for hard work to the Drive program.

“Oly has great energy and a deep knowledge of Perth and our concerns and issues. He also has a deep affection for this city and what makes it such a great place to live.

“I am greatly looking forward to having him at ABC Radio Perth.”

Peterson said he was “pumped” about moving back to the ABC. 

“Radio is the best medium and I can’t wait to re-connect with the passionate and informed ABC audience,” he said. 

“I really want to build a show around you with a strong emphasis on talkback, as I see it as the original social media.

“Our phone lines will always be open so we can share with each other what is going on and what matters to you.

“Drive will continue to inform and entertain as we steer into the news, the stories and issues to set the agenda and get Perth talking.”

Oly’s appointment comes following the announcement in October that current Drive presenter Gary Adshead will step down at the end of the year.

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It’s back! We’re launching another Community Radio Plus competition just in time for summer.

Play a package of professionally produced radio spots promoting listening to your station via the Community Radio Plus app, to go into the draw to win one of two $250 JB Hi-Fi vouchers. Simply play the new radio spots at least 21 times a week, with a minimum of 3 per day, throughout the competition period (Monday 8 December – Sunday 1 February). 

Reach your audience where they are 

Today, listeners are consuming content across a variety of devices and platforms. Your station needs to be available where they are. Through Community Radio Plus, your listeners can tune into your station anytime, anywhere.

Create your own radio promos 

Prefer to produce your own spots? Go for it! Simply email your promos to us by Friday 5 December so we can automatically track them to ensure you’re part of the competition.

Get started

1. Read the terms and conditions. 
2. Take a listen to the spots below.
3. Download the promotional kit which includes the spots, posters, social tiles and more assets to help promote listening to your station on the app throughout the summer period. 
4. Check out the Community Radio Plus page for more info about the app. 

3AW today announced the full-time appointment of recently-retired Geelong AFLW captain, Meg McDonald, who will join the station in 2026 as its new Executive Producer of 3AW Football.

McDonald, a decorated figure in the AFLW, officially retired from the league after 76 matches, concluding a career that saw her lead the Geelong Cats for the past six seasons. Her distinguished on-field achievements include being a two-time All-Australian, winning the Geelong Best and Fairest award in 2019, and finishing as the longest-serving skipper in the club’s AFLW history.

Away from the field, McDonald has built a strong professional portfolio, working closely with the media and the AFL as a member of Geelong’s communications team. Crucially, she has already established a strong relationship with 3AW, having worked with the station throughout the 2025 AFL and AFLW seasons, in addition to her involvement with Fox Footy for a number of years. McDonald has also been recognised for her leadership potential, having been nominated for the AFL’s prestigious leadership program.

3AW Station Manager, Stephen Beers, said of McDonald’s appointment: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Meg to 3AW as our Executive Producer of 3AW Football. She is a proven leader, an exceptional football mind, and her experience both on-field as a decorated captain and off-field in media and communications is unparalleled. As the No.1 radio station for AFL coverage, this key appointment ensures that we continue to lead the way and deliver the gold standard in football broadcasting for our listeners in 2026 and beyond. We can’t wait for her to transition into this vital role.”

McDonald said: “I am as deeply honoured as I am excited by the opportunity that this role presents. Like so many millions of Victorians, I have admired the voices of 3AW for as long as I can remember and been a listener for longer still. It’s been my great pleasure to get to know and love the 3AW Football team as it’s embraced and supported me in recent years. I look forward to contributing everything I have in this new capacity, and to helping advance the already-preeminent radio station and AFL coverage.”

Meg McDonald will commence her full-time role as Executive Producer of 3AW Football in the new year.

25 November 2025 

Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 35 surveys in a row 

Triple M: #1 Network Men 25-54 – 23 surveys in a row 

Hit Network: #1 Network P25-54 – 2 surveys in a row – and #1 Women 25-54 

Melbourne: P25-54: The Fox #1 Breakfast

Adelaide: P25-54: Triple M #1 station, #1 Breakfast

Brisbane: P25-54: Triple M #1 station

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has delivered another strong performance for the Audience That Matters, achieving a ‘trifecta’ for the 25-54 demographic in GfK Radio Survey 7. For the 35th consecutive survey, SCA has claimed the Number 1 position with All People 25–54, as the Hit Network leads all 25–54s and women 25–54, and Triple M extends its unrivalled dominance among 25–54 men. With a 34.4% commercial share of People 25–54*, SCA remains Australia’s leading audio network, further cementing its leadership in the commercial audio landscape. 

The Hit Network has demonstrated broad audience appeal, delivering decisive wins across key markets in today’s survey results. In Melbourne, 101.9 The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick is the Number 1 Breakfast show for the 25-54 demo (12.9% share) for a second consecutive survey. Building on the cumulative success of the year, Adelaide’s SAFM maintained a steady performance with a 9.1% share (10+), while Perth’s Mix 94.5 increased in both 10+ share (13.4%) and audience (574,000 listeners), with solid growth across all dayparts. Nationally, Carrie & Tommy continue to connect with listeners coast-to-coast with a 9.3% share, building on positive momentum following Carrie Bickmore’s recognition as Victoria’s Australian of the Year. Carrie & Tommy also grew audience in Sydney and Perth. 

Triple M has claimed the Number 1 station (10+) in Brisbane (11.9%) and Adelaide (14.3%), continuing an outstanding run in each market. In Adelaide, Roo, Ditts & Loz continued their growth, achieving a 16.2% share, taking out the number one spot in breakfast. The Rush Hour with JB & Billy delivered Triple M’s best Drive result (4pm-6pm) in Adelaide since 2004, rising to a 15.1% share. The team’s success extends to Melbourne, where The Rush Hour claimed Men 25-54 for a 19th consecutive survey (16.1% share).In Brisbane, Triple M – powered by the consistent strength of Marto, Margaux & Dan – remains the city’s Number 1 station with an 11.9% share.   

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “SCA rounds out the year having delivered on our promise of consistency, with our content teams continuing to create compelling content that audiences come back to. 

“Importantly, as we approach the end of the year, we lead the Audience That Matters (25–54 All People) – a position SCA has held for an extraordinary 35 consecutive surveys. The Hit Network remains Number 1 with Women 25–54, and Triple M continues as the Number 1 Network for Men 25–54, delivering unmatched strength for advertisers and listeners alike. 

“We know 2026 will be a year of change as our competitors make their moves, but SCA heads into the new year consistent, confident, and committed to our key shows and the audiences they serve. 

“I want to thank all our talent and content teams across the country for an incredible year. Their creativity, passion and consistency are what power the Hit and Triple M networks — and what keep Australians choosing SCA,” O’Reilly concluded. 

Seb Rennie, SCAChief Commercial Officer, added: “SCA continues to deliver where it counts, maintaining leadership in the Audience That Matters (25-54), across all of the radio survey results released in 2025. 

“We maintain our position as the leading network for connecting brands with valuable audiences, now commanding a 34.4% share of the metro 25–54 audience when combined with ACE’s metro stations. 
  

“In 2025, SCA has continued to deliver bold and innovative audio solutions, backed by a dynamic mix of trusted talent and new voices, bringing brands closer to the right audiences across the LiSTNR, Hit and Triple M networks. These results are a testament to the strength of our content teams, who keep expanding our audience footprint and strengthening engagement, ensuring advertisers know they can rely on SCA for a compelling offering,” Rennie concluded.  

*Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #7 2025. P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations. 

Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #7 2025.  P10+/P25-54/F25-54/M25-54. Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 06.00-09.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00/Mon-Fri 12.00-16.00, Market Share % / Commercial Share % / Cume Reach (000’s).  35 consecutive surveys since S5 2021. 

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 2.2 million signed-in users, the LiSTNR digital audio sales network reaches an estimated eight 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.