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Disability advocates and comedians Madeline Stewart and Alistair Baldwin are here to challenge tired narratives that define love, sex and disability as mutually exclusive. They pull back the curtain on the real-life experiences of dating and intimacy for disabled people in a new hilarious and heartful SBS Audio podcast – Love Without Limits.

This Disability Pride month no topic is off limits in this six-part podcast series featuring candid conversations with guests who share personal tales of love, sex, dating and relationships – from burgeoning romances and long-term partnerships to flings, friendships, self-love and everything in between. In light of this year’s Disability Pride theme ‘No Shame. No Apologies’, discussions spare no detail as the six-episode podcast examines the barriers to intimacy that people with disability can face. The series explores questions like ‘how does a person who has lost both their hands and feet adapt their sex life?’ and ‘why do we never see people with dwarfism having sex on our screens?’.

Hosts Madeline Stewart and Alistair Baldwin said: “We’re excited to be bringing Love Without Limits to life and to hold a space for conversations about the real-life reflections and experiences of dating and intimacy as a disabled person.”

“The series tackles the stereotypes of sex and disability that exist both on screen and off. The conversations we have are cheeky and heartfelt, and while they might sometimes be seen as risky, risqué or controversial, they’re necessary – because it’s important to hear from those who’ve been unfairly boxed-in by the same tired narratives.”

Creator and producer of the series Eliza Hull said: “Disabled people are so often desexualised, infantilised, or viewed through a medical lens that ignores our identities as sexual beings. I wanted to create a space where disabled people could share their own stories, in their own words, to challenge these stereotypes.”

Joining the series are: Carly Findlay OAM, renowned writer, speaker and appearance activist; Australia’s first actor with a cochlear implant, Nathan Borg, who played Curtis Perkins in Neighbours; Lisa Prowd, dancer, performance artist and life model, who has an incredible range of work exploring the normality and uniqueness of her own body; and Hannah Diviney, Australian actress, activist and author, who was part of the first Australian sex scene featuring a disabled actor (in Latecomers on SBS in 2022).

Love Without Limits is an unapologetically funny, modern, and fearlesspodcast series that platforms the voices of disabled people and their experiences to challenge stereotypes and how we talk about love, sex and disability. Listen to all of SBS Audio’s podcasts on the SBS Audio App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, LiSTNR or wherever you stream podcasts. Episodes launching weekly.

Love Without Limits is the latest offering from SBS, recently named the Australian Podcaster of the Year for the third year in a row.

Bec Judd and Jess Roberts are done with the smoke and mirrors and want you to know what it actually takes to look this good with their new LiSTNR podcast, Vain-ish.

Vain-ish is Bec Judd as you’ve never heard her. After stealing the spotlight in that iconic Brownlow dress in 2004 (sorry, Chris!), she’s become a cultural force through fashion, media, and major brand deals. Now, she’s pulling back the curtain on what really goes into the glam.

Joining Bec is longtime bestie and fellow beauty enthusiast, Jess Roberts – a TV presenter, businesswoman, mother-of-three, interior designer, influencer, and now, podcast host (what, like it’s hard?). Together, they’re pulling back the curtain on the beauty routines, wellness trends, and behind-the-scenes treatments that often get glossed over on Instagram – and they’re not holding anything back.

From placenta pills to salmon sperm facials (yes, really!) Vain-ish is the go-to podcast for anyone caught in a 2am scroll spiral about under-eye filler. Each episode delves into a new corner of beauty culture – featuring celeb guests, including a special tell-all from Nadia Bartel in episode two. With experts and doctors from the beauty world, endless laughs, and zero filler (okay, some filler), Vain-ish is as chaotic as it is honest.

Bec Judd said:”Vain-ish is for anyone who’s spent hours down an online rabbit hole of skin hacks and tweakments. We aren’t getting any younger, and there’s a lot of heavy lifting going into our appearance these days. We’re not going to gaslight our audience into thinking it is just drinking water and exercise (but that helps too!). We’re creating a space to help people make decisions about their own beauty and wellness journeys without shame.”

Jess Roberts said: “Bec and I have both felt pressure to look a certain way, and we know we’re not the only ones. So, no more gatekeeping – we’re getting real and putting our bodies (and faces) on the line to help people feel more comfortable to be themselves… because we didn’t wake up like this!”

Head of Content – LiSTNR Original Podcasts, Sam Cavanagh, said: “Vain-ish is refreshingly self-aware and wildly entertaining. It’s the perfect blend of expert insight and the kind of honesty typically reserved for a group chat with your closest friends. Bec and Jess are an irresistible duo and bring a fresh, unfiltered voice to beauty and pop culture.”

Don’t miss out on this iconic deep dive into the beauty world with this limited series by LiSTNR. Listen to the first episode of Vain-ish with Bec Judd and Jess Roberts for free on the LiSTNR app, available from today, Sunday, 6 July.

About LiSTNR:

The LiSTNR App delivers a curated and personalised digital audio experience, offering free and engaging content across SCA’s AM, FM and DAB+ radio stations, along with over 800 podcasts titles, local news, sport and 50+ music playlists to engage its 2.4 million signed-in users accessible anytime and anywhere. With a total monthly reach of an estimated eight million Australians across the LiSTNR digital audio network, its known audience and AdTech capability, LiSTNR is the leading commercial audio network in Australia. LiSTNR.com

Born of Greek Cypriot parents, Mr Savvides joined the SBS Board as Deputy Chair in February 2017 and was appointed Chair in July 2020. Throughout his service to the organisation, he has been strongly committed to serving contemporary Australia with diverse, multilingual and First Nations media services that strengthen inclusion and belonging for all.

During Mr Savvides’ time as Chair, the public broadcaster has undergone a significant digital transformation, supported Australian communities through the Covid-19 pandemic, was recognised as the nation’s most trusted news brand^[1], named Australian podcaster of the year three years in a row^[2], commenced work on its expansion to Western Sydney, and launched its Elevate Reconciliation Plan.

SBS Managing Director, James Taylor, said: “I’d like to congratulate George, on behalf of the Board and the organisation, for the immense contribution he has made to SBS over the last eight years. From the very beginning, he saw the potential and responsibility of SBS — not just to be a broadcaster, but to be a builder of trust, identity, and inclusion in this country.

“He’s been a fierce advocate for SBS’s independence and public value, and his voice has carried weight with government and community stakeholders who trust and respect him deeply.”

Mr Savvides described his time as Chair of SBS, concluding with the broadcaster’s 50th anniversary year, as “one of the greatest privileges of my professional life” and said he was supremely confident in the future of the organisation, which is today reaching more audiences than ever in over 60 languages across multiple platforms.

“As I prepare to depart the role of a lifetime, I’m proud that SBS continues to go from strength to strength, delivering essential services to all Australians with a strong focus on building respect, understanding and cohesion to deliver better social and economic outcomes for all the communities we serve,” he said. 

“SBS is a public institution that enjoys deep levels of trust among our audiences in an age of misinformation and polarisation. It continues to be an exemplar, offering a seat at the table to all Australians in every language, from every background, across a diverse range of experiences. The story of SBS is – and always has been – the story of Australia.’’

“I want to thank my fellow Board members and Managing Director James Taylor for their support and expertise over the years, as well as the incredible SBS team – who every day look to the future with the same courage and conviction that brought SBS into being 50 years ago.”

Current SBS Deputy Chair Christine Zeitz will serve as Acting Chair until a new Chairperson is appointed by the Federal Government.

“George has been an outstanding Chair – bringing a rare combination of strategic discipline, lived values, and deeply personal leadership to the role. I thank him for his service, and I look forward to bringing an equal level of passion and dedication to delivering on SBS’s Charter whilst serving as Acting Chair,” she said.

ABC journalist Eva Blandis was named Best Young Journalist, Bill Ormonde was named Best Rural/Regional Journalist and the ABC won eight awards overall at the 2025 South Australian Media Awards in Adelaide last night.

Blandis received the Max Fatchen Award for Best Young Journalist for reporters aged 25 or under whose work displays creativity, research, technical skills, newsworthiness, writing flair and impact. 

The judges said: “Eva’s entry displayed the work of a journalist, mastering their craft, well beyond her years. 

“The ability to gain trust of contacts, secure exclusive content, and give in depth analysis of highly complex and sensitive issues, required a mature approach, usually associated with experienced reporters.”

ABC video journalist Bill Ormonde was named Best Rural/Regional Journalist for his body of work and also won Visual Storytelling for Out of the Darkness, an interactive online story exploring mental health in remote Australia.

The judges said: “Bill’s entry epitomises what a rural journalist should strive to achieve. 

“Shining a light on the mental health stigma, that burdens regional Australia, is vital. This body of work is a fine example of gaining trust, to tell brave and personal stories, respectfully. Coupled with stunning imagery, this makes for a captivating and compelling entry.”

Other ABC winners included Che Chorley, Lincoln Rothall and Daniel Keane in the Text Formats – News category for ‘Surface Tension’ and Briana Fiore in Radio/Audio Journalism – News Reporting for ‘Losing Ashleigh – Asthma in SA’.

Nicholas Maher won the Multimedia News or Feature category for ‘International Law & Democracy Explained’, Jack Evans won Culture and Arts Report for ‘BTN High – Class of Cabaret’ and Stephanie Richards won Social Equity Report for ‘Uncovering SA’s Baby Removal Practices’. ’

Full list of ABC winners and finalists at the MEAA SA Media Awards:

Max Fatchen Award for Best Young Journalist

• Eva Blandis, ABC, ‘Body of Work’ – WINNER

Text Formats – News

• Isabella Carbone, Sophie Landau & Josephine Lim, ABC, ‘Global Shortage of Saline Solution Affecting Australian Healthcare System’

Text Formats – Feature

• Che Chorley, Lincoln Rothall & Daniel Keane, ABC, ‘Surface Tension’ – WINNER
• Bill Ormonde, ABC, ‘Out of the Darkness’

Television/Video Journalism – Feature

• Amelia Moseley, ABC, ‘What to Do if You’ve Been Doxxed’
• James Wakelin, ABC, ‘Snowtown Stories’

Radio/Audio Journalism – News Reporting,

• Briana Fiore, ABC, ‘Losing Ashleigh – Asthma in SA’ – WINNER
• Angus Randall, ABC, ‘Community Grapples with Snowtown Accomplice Parole’

Visual Storytelling

• Bill Ormonde, ABC, ‘Out of the Darkness’ – WINNER
• Lincoln Rothall, Che Chorley, Jody Kestle & Michael Clements, ABC, ‘Protecting a Predator’

Multimedia News or Feature

• Briana Fiore, ABC, ‘Ex-Brethrens on Breaking Free’
• Nicholas Maher, ABC, ‘International Law & Democracy Explained’ – WINNER
• Bill Ormonde, ABC, ‘Broken Hill High School Mould Outbreak’

Best Rural/Regional Journalist

• Eugene Boisvert, ABC, ‘South East SA Stories’
• Bill Ormonde, ABC, ‘Body of Work’ – WINNER
• Amelia Walters, ABC, ‘A Voice for Victims, Placement Poverty Burning Out Medical Students and Love that Defied the Odds’

Business, Economics or Finance Report

• ABC News South Australia, ABC, ‘Whyalla Woes’

Culture and Arts Report

• Jack Evans, ABC, ‘BTN High – Class of Cabaret’ – WINNER
• Sarah McLean, ABC, ‘South Korean Recluses’

Political Report

• Stephanie Richards, ABC, ‘One of ‘Fewer than Five’’

Social Equity Report

• Cale Matthews, ABC, ‘South Australia’s Accessibility Problem’
• Stephanie Richards, ABC, ‘Uncovering SA’s Baby Removal Practices’ – WINNER

Sports Report

• Eugene Boisvert, ABC, ‘Inclusive Sport in South East’
• Neil Cross, ABC, ‘In the Pool, in the Game, in the Saddle’

On Monday, 7 July, Triple M will switch off the mics across all 49 stations nationally, from 6am to 6pm, to observe its seventh annual No Talk Day.

All shows, news, traffic updates, and advertising will pause for one simple reason: to give Triple M listeners the space to check in with themselves and each other.

Every day, an average of 8.8 Australians die by suicide, and three in four are men.* While the statistics are confronting, the message is clear that talking saves lives. With a continued partnership with Lifeline, No Talk Day encourages Australians to prioritise their mental wellbeing and seek support if they’re struggling.

Whether it’s picking up the phone and calling a mate or going for a walk, No Talk Day encourages listeners to act and begin a conversation. Throughout the day (6am – 6pm) carefully curated music will be featured, alongside powerful messages and personal stories from listeners.

Matthew O’Reilly, Head of Triple M Metro Content, said: “No Talk Day is about creating space — space to reflect, reach out, and start a conversation. For seven years Triple M has paused programming to shine a light on mental health in a way only radio can.

“Talking about mental health doesn’t need to be heavy; it can be as simple as a check-in with a loved one, a mate, or a professional. If No Talk Day helps even one person start that conversation, we’ve done our job,” O’Reilly concluded.

Triple M’s No Talk Day will be heard on all 49 stations nationwide and on the LiSTNR app, from 6am to 6pm on Monday 7 July. Making mental health a priority is important at any time. For support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au/talk.

*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024.

About Triple M: 

For more than 40 years, Triple M continues to be one of Australia’s best-known radio entertainment brands and the only radio network that provides its listeners with a unique combination of Greatest Hits, Sport and Comedy. With 49 stations across Australia, including six digital stations, Triple M 80s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M 2000s, Triple M Country, and Triple M 90s, Triple M has become known for playing Rock’s Greatest Hits, and its iconic talent and shows that get people talking.     

The iconic brand entertains more than 4.9 million radio and on demand listeners each week and is home to some of Australia’s biggest sporting heroes, comedians and music gurus including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Nick Riewoldt, Beau Ryan, Aaron Woods, Leisel Jones, Dan Anstey, Margaux Parker, Greg Martin, Mark Ricciuto, Laura O’Callaghan, Chris Dittmar, Xavier Ellis, Katie Lamb, and Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt to name just a few! All Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

Entries are open for the Pacific’s biggest music competition, ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break which launched in Samoa last weekend with a huge, live concert at Friendship Park, Apia.

Thousands of fans enjoyed performances from local Samoan favourites Mr Cowboy and Tofaga Meke as well as Pacific Break past winners Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae (Solomon Islands), JuBen (Fiji) and Danielle (Papua New Guinea). Samoan hip hop icon Mr Tee also made a surprise appearance, getting the crowds jumping early in the night. 

On the main stage, ABC Radio Australia’s Nesia Daily presenters Jacob McQuire and Michael Chow joined forces to MC with homegrown Samoan hero Young Sefa to keep the crowd laughing through the night.   

The concert was produced in partnership with the Samoa Tourism Authority and recorded for broadcast on ABC Radio Australia and ABC Australia television. 

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR PACIFIC BREAK 2025

The launch concert in Apia kicks off a two-month search to uncover the Pacific and Timor-Leste’s best original talent. Entries are now open until midnight Monday 25 August 2025. 

Pacific Break’s top prize is an all-expenses-paid trip to perform in 2026 at WOMADelaide – Australia’s largest international music, arts, and dance festival. The winning artist or group will be revealed on ABC Radio Australia’s daily morning program Nesia Daily on Wednesday 16 October 2025. 

The judging panel for this year sees PNG-born Australian musician Ngaiire rejoin the team with ABC Radio Australia music presenters Hau Lātūkefu (In The Fale) and Sose Fuamoli (Sista Sounds and On The Record), WOMADelaide Associate director Annette Tripodi, along with new judge Joji Malani, Fijian-born musician and solo artist of Gang of Youths fame. 

For more information about Pacific Break 2025 judging panel, click here. 

HOW TO ENTER

Submit your original track(s) in one of three ways;  

1. 1.Complete the Online Entry Form, available here.
2. 2.Get in touch with our Pacific Break team via WhatsApp (+61 447 310 986) and send through your songs and info.
3. 3.Send an email with all your details to pacificbreak@abc.net.au, including your music files as an attachment.   

For more information about Pacific Break, including competition details and terms and conditions, visit www.abc.net.au/pacificbreak

Radio Adelaide is a community station seeking an inspiring leader to take us into a new era of community broadcasting. The Station Manager will develop and implement a sustainable business model, manage all operational requirements, and fulfil the station’s strategic objectives.

Radio Adelaide is Australia’s longest-established community station, engaging the community around us through high-quality, locally focused, and original content that informs, educates, entertains, and inspires. Our programming includes an eclectic blend of arts, culture and ideas, with a particular strength in Indigenous and Ethnic programming (19 shows at last count). We hold an educational licence and welcome about 40 trainees a year into our Radio Essentials course.

Filling the Station Manager position will enable Radio Adelaide confidently to move into the next stage of our development, building on our existing strengths in giving a voice to Indigenous, Ethnic and other marginalised communities on Adelaide’s airwaves; establishing connections with local organisations; and developing an identity that matches our educational licence. We see this position as the last piece in the puzzle we have been solving since separating from the University of Adelaide in 2015 – the point where we can really start to make radio magic happen.

The ideal candidate has:

• a tertiary qualification in business management, and/or media (desirable);
• experience in community radio (essential);
• appropriate skills to carry out the key responsibilities of the job, including strategic development; operational matters; business development; programming and content; financial management; people management; stakeholder and community engagement; compliance and risk management; facilities management; and technology (essential).

A more detailed statement appears in the Role Specification via the link below.

The job is full-time, to start ASAP, and located in Eastwood, South Australia.

For further details, please contact staff.liaison@radioadelaide.org.au using the subject line: Station Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Find out more and apply

In response to requests from members, we are pleased to advise that the deadline for two important opportunities has been extended.

Members now have until Monday 14 July to:

• Secure first release tickets for the 2025 CBAA Conference in Hobart, allowing additional time to plan travel and budgets.
• Complete and submit entries for the CBAA Community Broadcasting Awards, ensuring your station’s achievements receive the recognition they deserve.

This extension provides more time to prepare for Australia’s largest gathering of community broadcasters and to finalise award entries that highlight the exceptional work across our sector.

For further information visit conference.cbaa.org.au

Aspiring radio journalists are invited to apply for the 2025 Brian White Scholarship, with applications now open on Commercial Radio & Audio’s (CRA) website.

Named in honour of the late Brian White, pioneer of Australian radio journalism and the country’s first commercial radio cadet journalist, the scholarship provides a unique entry point for final-year students and recent graduates looking to break into the fast-paced world of commercial radio news.

“We’re looking for passionate, ambitious candidates ready to launch a career in radio journalism,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.

“This scholarship provides hands-on newsroom experience and mentorship from some of the best in the business,” added Young.

Finalists will be invited to an exclusive industry workshop with senior journalists and news directors from Nine Radio, ARN, NOVA Entertainment and Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), offering insight into the skills and mindset required in commercial radio.

One recipient will then be selected for a paid four-week placement across each of the four major networks, working directly in metropolitan newsrooms to write, produce and present live news content.

Grace Barlow, the 2024 Brian White Scholar who received two job offers directly from the scholarship and has since accepted an offer from ARN said the program offered unmatched access and industry insight.

“Being named the recipient of the Brian White Scholarship last year was truly life-changing. The professional experience I gained, alongside the incredible industry connections I made, the support I received, and the opportunities that abounded following my experience, has truly shaped my career in ways I never could have imagined. I would implore any aspiring broadcaster or journalism student to apply. You never know where it might take you,” Barlow said.

Applications close 30 September. The finalist workshop will take place in November, with placements commencing in early 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://cra.au/brianwhitescholarship

About Commercial Radio & Audio: Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) is the peak industry body representing the interests of commercial radio broadcasters across Australia. CRA promotes the effectiveness of radio and audio to advertisers, manages audio research and insights, the metropolitan and regional audience measurement surveys, the official Australian Podcast Ranker, revenue reporting, industry innovation, industry codes and standards, and regulatory and legislative matters. CRA hosts the ACRA Awards and HEARD, the audio industry showcase. We also collaborate with the broader digital audio ecosystem to grow the total market and provide services to the public and part public audio broadcasting services.