More Sydneysiders are tuning into Breakfast on ABC Radio Sydney with Craig Reucassel than ever before.
GfK survey 6 delivered Sydney Breakfast its highest share since Survey 6 2022 up 1.2 share points to 10.0% share. This result takes the program to #4 in the Sydney Breakfast market.
The program also added 10,000 listeners this survey for a reach of 265,000, the best result since Survey 7 2023.
Craig has been presenting ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast since January 2024. He is also known for his work with The Chaser and for presenting 3 seasons of the critically acclaimed War on Waste series on ABC TV.
Survey 6 also saw the ABC continue our uninterrupted position as Australia’s number 1 live streaming network and increasing our share by +0.2pts to 26.1%.
ABC Head of Audio Ben Latimer said: “Craig has dedicated himself fully to his debut year in Breakfast radio, and today’s result is a well-deserved reflection of his hard work and the efforts of the entire team.”
“To see a result this strong in his first year as presenter, particularly in the competitive Sydney Breakfast market, is testament to Craig’s ability to connect with the local audience.”
Today, we celebrate the announcement of the Australian Podcast Awards 2024 shortlist, highlighting the incredible homegrown talent shaping the podcasting scene! With 48% of Australians tuning in monthly, these podcasts not only entertain but also resonate deeply with everyday listeners.
Explore this year’s nominees and discover established and emerging voices from across Australia, including:
Change Happens (NSW)-tackling essential workplace issues that affect listeners daily.
Cost of Living Secrets (VIC)-offering practical financial advice for families navigating tough economic times.
Climate Mana (QLD)-championing sustainability and inspiring action among eco-conscious listeners.
Yawn – The Baby Sleep Training Podcast (WA)-providing valuable insights for new parents seeking better sleep solutions.
The Solutionists, with Mark Scott (SA)-showcasing innovative ideas that spark meaningful conversations.
This shortlist is a fantastic opportunity for your audience to connect with relatable stories and perspectives from local creators.
Listeners can also participate in the Listener’s Choice Award, allowing them to vote for their favorite podcasts and engage with the community around them.
For more information on shortlisters in your local area please reach out or head to www.australianpodcastawards.com
Following the game-changing LiSTNR app update and the introduction of the industry-leading LiSTNR AdTech Hub, SCA has unveiled the LiSTNR Web Player Version 4 at play.listnr.com, continuing the tech innovation of the Australian-built, owned and operated digital audio ecosystem.
The Web Player advancements allow LiSTNR content to be consumed online anywhere and anytime on any device with a browser. This clearer, faster and more personal user experience also makes content easier to share on social platforms, through posts and direct messaging, a key driver for content discovery and audio consumption. In addition, LiSTNR has created a seamless transition between the app and the web with a new deep linking capability, ensuring that anyone with the app installed can easily use it to listen.
For advertisers, the LiSTNR Web Player Version 4 enables LiSTNR to continue to build its addressable audience by accelerating the transition from unknown to known users. In the fast-growing digital audio sector, LiSTNR has more than two million signed up users and provides unparalleled first-party data that delivers highly measurable advertising opportunities. This is the key to LiSTNR’s sales revenue growth and why LiSTNR is considered amongst the world’s best in terms of audio advertising.
SCA Executive Head LiSTNR Product & Technology, Chris Johnson, said: “The new LiSTNR Web Player, together with the updated LiSTNR App, creates a seamless user experience across a wide range of devices. The personalized platform makes it easy for audiences to find their favourites or continue where they left off. With the fully signed-in Web Player, advertisers can leverage our first-party data to achieve the same exceptional campaign performance they’re already experiencing on mobile.”
Find the new LiSTNR Web Player at play.listnr.com. To learn more about the LiSTNR Web Player advancements check out this video.
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LiSTNR is a curated and personalised, free app offering radio, podcasts, music, and sport, 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
Community broadcasters are mourning the loss of community broadcasting pioneer Philip Shine who passed away on Wednesday.
A vibrant and colourful character, Philip was a stalwart of community broadcasting and recipient of the 2022 Michael Law Award for outstanding lifetime achievement.
Philip’s journey in community broadcasting began in the early 1990s at Sydney’s Eastside Radio, where he started as a volunteer and rose to become Station Manager. His leadership was instrumental in establishing Eastside as a hub for creative jazz and roots music.
Following his success at Eastside, Philip took on the role of Station Manager at 2SER for a decade. During his tenure, he balanced the academic needs of the university station’s educational licence while expanding 2SER’s reach and reputation for innovative programming.
Philip’s contributions extended beyond individual stations. He served on the CBAA Board, where he was known for his passionate advocacy for station independence and sector-wide collaboration. In 2010, he took charge of implementing the sector’s Digital Radio Project (DRP), advancing this groundbreaking initiative.
In 2011 Philip moved to Byron Bay, where he became Station Manager at BAY FM after he finished leading the CBAA DRP. Under his guidance, BAY FM flourished into one of Australia’s most innovative and award-winning regional stations.
The 2022 Michael Law Award recognised Philip’s lifetime of dedication to community broadcasting. His friend Seth Jordan described him as “a very inspiring and remarkable man, a truly dedicated community broadcaster and a very dear friend to many.”
Philip’s impact on community broadcasting in Australia was profound and far-reaching. His legacy will continue to inspire and shape the sector for years to come. The CBAA extends its deepest condolences to Philip’s family, friends, and colleagues. He will be greatly missed by many members of the community broadcasting family.
The 2024 CBAA Annual General Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Friday, 18 October 2024.
The meeting will be held at the Pipeline 1-2 Room, Ground Floor, QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD and online at:
4:30pm ACDT – South Australia
4:00pm AEST – Queensland
5:00pm AEDT – NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania
3:30pm ACST – Northern Territory
2:00pm AWST – Western Australia
Formal notice of meeting has been distributed to CBAA Members and is available here.
The CBAA has appointed Vero Voting who are an independent voting and AGM service to manage the AGM. The Vero Voting AGM portal will allow members to view the AGM, direct vote and ask questions.
The notice of meeting includes an explanatory memorandum and the list of nominees for the CBAA Board and their information, and initial information on how to use the Vero Voting AGM and voting portal.
AGM registration will open to the official representatives of CBAA members on or about Tuesday, 8 October 2024. The registration process is being managed by Vero Voting – member representatives will get a personalised email directly from them with unique registration details.
Direct voting, and appointment of proxies will also open at that time.
Votes must be cast prior to 4.15pm AEST on 18 October 2024 and the outcomes of the election will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.
Registration for non-members, guests and other stakeholders will open closer to the Annual General Meeting and will be announced on the CBAA website.
Nine today announced the appointment of Gareth Parker, currently 9News Perth’s Director of News, to the newly created role of Network News Content Director.
Reporting to the 9Network’s Director of News and Current Affairs, Fiona Dear, this position will see Parker relocate to Sydney and work from the Network’s headquarters, where he will oversee and help coordinate critical news coverage to Channel 9’s state-based newsrooms.
From the latest political news out of Canberra, to finance, health, tech and major event reporting, Parker will manage the quick and cohesive distribution of news content nationally across 9Network’s key platforms to better inform audiences, evolving the 9News structure and setting an industry-leading precedent.
Dear is looking forward to welcoming Parker to this strategic new position, which will help ensure diverse content is better delivered to consumers who are craving trusted up-to-date news whenever and wherever they are.
“The 9News Network desk is a critical piece of our transformation project in terms of delivering expert content for the entire network. Gareth has done an incredible job leading the team in Perth and significantly growing that audience and I can’t wait to see what he achieves with this new network project.”
Parker is proud of the achievements of the Perth team during his tenure and will continue to work closely with the local 9News division in his new role.
“We have grown audiences significantly over the past two years in Perth, and this is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the team, with more and more viewers trusting and turning to 9News.
“I can’t thank the entire Nine Perth team for their unwavering support and hard work in the service of our audiences and I look forward to getting stuck into this national role to maximise the reach and impact of our talented reporting teams right around the country.
“Thanks especially to Nine Perth Managing Director Clive Bingwa for his support, and to Fiona Dear for her faith in me.”
Stepping in as interim 9News Perth Director of News, is Michael Genovese. A seasoned senior reporter and presenter, having worked on the national Today show as well as overseas as US correspondent, he will lead the local team during this transitional period.
“Having worked at Nine for over a decade this appointment is a privilege, and I’m eager to step in and continue to grow audiences and lead the team to continue to deliver Perth’s best news, from Today Perth in the morning, to our afternoon and flagship 6pm bulletins,” Genovese said.
“Gareth leaves big shoes to fill. He has done a tremendous job in Perth and we wish him all the best for his new Network appointment.”
Get ready to turn up the volume! The 35th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards are taking over The Star Sydney on Saturday, 12 October, promising a spectacular celebration of Australia’s top radio and music stars.
Presenters sharing the stage will be some of Australia’s most iconic audio talent, including Brooke Blurton & Matty Mills, Deb Knight, Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Katie Woolf, Melissa Doyle & Richard Wilkins, Neil ‘Wilko’ Wilcock & Courtenay ‘Courts’ Kneen, Ray Hadley, Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald & Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli with Kate Richie, Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, and Will McMahon & Woody Whitelaw.
“Radio is at the centre of Australian culture, offering vital information, entertainment, and connection around the clock. This year’s ACRA Awards will unite the industry’s pioneers and rising trailblazers who continue to reimagine the future of audio,” said Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) Chief Executive Officer Lizzie Young.
The awards celebrate outstanding on-air talent and recognise excellence across content, production, podcasting, sales and marketing. The event underscores the crucial role the industry plays in shaping media and connecting communities nationwide acknowledging campaigns focussed on local communities and radio’s use within marketing. CRA is also honoured that Minister for Communications, the Hon. Michelle Rowland MP will make a special appearance to present the awards for Best Community Campaign and Diversity and Inclusion.
Joining the celebrations are prominent voices shaping the Australian music scene. Rock legends The Screaming Jets will bring their signature high-octane energy to the stage, with lead singer Dave Gleeson sharing, “From a listener to a presenter I love everything about radio. I can’t wait to perform at the ACRA Awards, such a great night with all the luminaries of Oz radio in one room.”
Ahead of his sell out Australian tour and highly anticipated third album, The Epilogue, ARIA & APRA award winning and 14 billion streaming artist Dean Lewis will grace the ACRA stage. “I’m looking forward to performing at radio’s night of nights. To be invited to perform at the 2024 ACRA Awards is an honour,” said Lewis.
Award-winning Yolŋu hip hop artist Baker Boy is set to ignite the stage with an electrifying performance, and IVANA, the breakout star from Australian Idol, will bring her fresh, vibrant energy. Baker Boy said, “I’m so excited to be invited to perform at this year’s awards. We’re going to bring the party to the 2024 ACRA Awards.”
“The ACRA Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the community that supports us as artists. I can’t wait to take the stage and be a part of a night to remember,” added IVANA.
For more information visit www.acras.com.au. This event is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors: GfK, RCS, Audata, AudioNet, AFTRS, MusicMaster, aim, Campaign Boss, Xtra Insights, Triton, RadioInfo, and Radio Today.
The 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final is set to be one of the most thrilling footy finales in recent history, and there’s no better place to experience the action than live on Triple M, Australia’s #1 AFL audio broadcaster*.
Triple M has announced its star-studded commentary line-up for the Grand Final showdown between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions, making sure footy fans won’t miss a moment of the excitement. Leading the call, from the roar of the opening bounce to the elation of the final siren, are expert commentators Mark Howard and Bulldogs great Luke Darcy. They will be joined by AFL legends Jason Dunstall and Nathan Brown for special comments and expert analysis throughout the day.
The Triple M Grand Final call, will mark the last for Darcy, who after more than 15 years and 400 footy calls, recently decided to hang up the microphone in 2025, making Saturday a must-listen on Triple M.
On the boundary, St Kilda’s Michael Roberts will deliver real-time insights, while veteran stats man Ash Chua will dig deep into the numbers to define the last Saturday in September.
It’s been a standout year for Triple M Footy, which has extended its dominance with 162 consecutive survey wins over all other commercial competitors*. With a history of calling some of the game’s most iconic moments, Triple M continues to be the home of the AFL’s most exciting on-air action. From Mark Howard’s unforgettable ANZAC Day call of Jamie Elliott’s gravity-defying mark; “You’ll see that all around the world! He flew, and he hung, and he hung! Unbelievable grab!”, to Luke Darcy’s immaculate call of Jack Higgins’ boundary-line miracle; “You can’t do that! You can’t do what he’s just done!”, Triple M has delivered signature footy commentary moments in 2024.
SCA Head of Sports Content, Ewan Giles, said: “The Grand Final is the pinnacle of the AFL season, and we’re excited to bring fans the best commentary team in the game. Triple M’s coverage will be second to none as Sydney and Brisbane battle for the premiership.”
Acknowledging Luke Darcy’s retirement from AFL commentary, Giles said: “With Luke Darcy making his final call, it’s a special moment for all of us at Triple M. His impact on footy broadcasting has been immense, and we’re honoured to have him finish this chapter of his iconic career with us.”
Triple M’s 2024 AFL Grand Final Commentary Team:
Callers: Mark Howard, Luke Darcy
Special Comments: Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown
Boundary: Michael Roberts
Stats: Ash Chua
Triple M’s Grand Final Day coverage begins with Dead Set Legends from the live site at the AFL Footy Festival at 10am, followed by the Saturday Rub at midday.
Don’t miss any of the action — tune in to the Triple M Network from 2:30 pm for full coverage of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, 28 September, or catch the game live and on-demand on LiSTNR.
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 4.6 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, Marty Sheargold, Mark Geyer, Gus Worland, Margaux Parker, Ryan Girdler, Leisel Jones, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Gorden Tallis, Greg Martin, Mark Ricciuto, Laura O’Callaghan, Chris Dittmar, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and Andrew Jarman to name just a few! All Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.
Today, 23 September 2024, we are marking a significant milestone in Australian media history—the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Government’s decision to establish community broadcasting. This landmark Cabinet decision in 1974 paved the way for a third broadcasting sector in Australia, alongside the national broadcaster (ABC) and commercial broadcasters, giving life to the sector we are proud to be a part of today.
Listen to a congratulatory message from the Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP.
Stations that want to share this message with listeners can download it here.
A Landmark Moment
Before 1974, Australian media was dominated by two voices – public and commercial. The introduction of community broadcasting transformed this landscape, offering a platform where all Australians could be heard. It was a decision intended to amplify diverse voices and meet the interests of communities that had previously been underserved. Enabled by the introduction of FM radio technology, community broadcasting began as a bold experiment and has since become an essential pillar of Australia’s media landscape.
Among other groups community broadcasting was envisioned as being for:
“those who represent organisations that think they have something to say and want some better means of saying it”
“those who are associated with communities cut off from their rights and entitlements”
From 1974 Cabinet document.
2MBS Jazz presenter Kevin Jones with first station manager David James. 2MBS was Australia’s first stereo FM broadcaster. 2MBS will celebrate its 50th anniversary in February 2025.
The Growth of a Sector
Over the past 50 years, community broadcasting has grown substantially. Today, it boasts over 500 AM, FM, and DAB+ services across the country, alongside two dedicated television services. These services reach more than 5.19 million Australians every week – nearly a quarter of the population.
This reach speaks to the importance of community broadcasting as a medium that empowers local voices and celebrates cultural diversity. Community stations provide a platform for people from all walks of life, whether they’re sharing stories in their own language, championing local musicians, or keeping communities informed and connected.
A Shared Milestone
As we celebrate our own 50-year anniversary this year, we reflect not only on the journey of our organisation but also on the collective achievements of the sector. From the experimental licenses granted in 1974 to the diverse network of stations that serve communities today, none of this would have been possible without the Whitlam Government’s initiative to establish community broadcasting and the work of the subsequent Fraser Government to cement and extend the reforms. This bipartisan spirit exists through to today, with politicians across the political divide expressing their support for our sector.
This anniversary is also an opportunity for each community broadcaster to reflect on their own contributions to our media landscape. Each station’s journey is unique and embodies a sector dedicated to giving Australians a voice and serving their communities.
Looking to the Future
We remain committed to growing our sector’s capacity to serve diverse and underrepresented communities, providing essential services in times of need, and championing local music and arts. We look forward to the next 50 years and further innovation and inclusivity in Australian media, reinforcing the critical role of community broadcasting in ensuring that every voice is heard.
CBF President Ian Hamm, CBF CEO Jo Curtin, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, CBAA CEO Jon Bisset and CBAA Vice President Peter Rohweder at Roadmap 2033 Launch
