2GB is back on top as Sydney’s No.1 in 2025, according to GfK Radio 360 Survey 1. The station delivered a dominant 11.6 radio share and an impressive 33.9 commercial streaming share, further cementing its position as the go-to station for the best in news, talk, opinion and entertainment.

Ben Fordham Live is Sydney’s No.1 in Breakfast, leading both radio and live audio streaming with a remarkable 14.4 share and a 47.5 share in commercial streaming. Meanwhile, Mark Levy has celebrated his first survey in the Mornings slot with an incredible No.1 share of 13.5 in radio and 37.2 in commercial streaming.  

2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes, said: “It’s a great start to the year for 2GB – number one in Sydney, number one in Breakfast, number one in Mornings, and that’s despite major changes across the line up.”

“Mark Levy has compared replacing Ray Hadley as like coming in for Bradman but he’s hit it out of the park in survey one. We’re all really pleased for Mark and his team, as we are for Ben who’s again the clear number one in Breakfast.

“We thank listeners who tune in everyday, and we thank the many others who have sampled and obviously like what they hear. There’s a big year ahead and Sydney can rely on 2GB for honest opinion and up to the minute news, sport and information.”

On his first survey result in Mornings, Mark Levy said: “I’m over the moon that 2GB has started the year as the number one radio station in Sydney, including in Breakfast, Mornings and Nights.”

“I want to thank each and every one of our loyal listeners for sticking with us. I’ve worked here for a while and have got to speak to so many of them over the years – I’m delighted they’re enjoying what I’m doing. It’s the start of a lot of hard work and I’m looking forward to it!”

Further highlights from GfK Radio 360 Survey 1, 2025 in Sydney:

• Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 8.6 (Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm)
• Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 7.4 share (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)
• Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 7.8 share (up 1.3) (Mon-Fri 6-7pm)
• Money News with Deborah Knight posted an 10.7 share (up 2.6) (Mon-Thu 7pm-8pm)
• Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a 18.4 share (up 1.9) (Mon-Thurs 8pm-12am, Fri 7pm-12am)
• Weekends with Luke Grant posted a 11.4 share (up 0.3) (Sat-Sun 9am-1pm)

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 1 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thur 7pm-8pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12MN, Fri 7pm-12MN, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .

3AW has surged to its best Survey 1 ratings in more than 15 years to cement its position as the undisputed heartbeat of Melbourne.

The GfK Radio 360 Survey 1 results released today confirms 3AW is to be the powerhouse of Melbourne radio with a leading audience share of 16.8 (up 3.2) and a commanding commercial streaming share of 35.9%.

Every week, 750,000 Melburnians tune in to 3AW for its unique live and local talk radio programming.

The station boasted audience gains in all dayparts and is now No. 1 in breakfast, mornings, afternoons, drive and evenings.

This marks the first time that Jacqui Felgate has been the outright No. 1 in drive, recording a share of 12.4 – up 3.7 on Survey 8 of 2024.

3AW Station Manager, Stephen Beers, said:

“Jacqui’s remarkable result – achieving the number one drive spot for the first time in just a year – is a testament to her hard work, dedication and the strong connection she’s forged with Melbourne listeners. Her unique blend of breaking news, insightful commentary and engaging conversation has clearly resonated and we’re incredibly proud of her achievement.”

Ross and Russ continue their reign over Melbourne breakfast radio, commanding a 21.3% share. This impressive result, a 1.3 point increase from last year’s Survey 8, places them a significant 9.7 points ahead of their nearest rival. Their award-winning show draws 460,000 listeners weekly. They also dominate the digital space with a whopping 52.9% share of commercial streaming.

Tom Elliott kicks off 2025 as No. 1 in the mornings slot with a share of 19 – up 3.4 on his last survey – and a weekly audience of 514,000. He also commands a winning 36.5% share of the commercial streaming market.

Tony Moclair is outright No. 1 in afternoons, boasting a share of 13.9 – up 4.6 on Survey 8 of last year and  more than 10 points ahead of his nearest talk competitor.

Denis Walter leads Melbourne’s evening radio listening, claiming the top position with a commanding 25.1 share – up a massive 7.1 points on Survey 8 last year.

Darren James‘ Weekend Breakfast continues to dominate the airwaves on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

3AW Station Manager, Stephen Beers, commented:

“These outstanding Survey 1 results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire 3AW team. We’re incredibly proud to see our live, local programming resonating so strongly with Melbourne listeners across all dayparts and platforms. To achieve our best Survey 1 in over 15 years is a fantastic result and we look forward to continuing to serve Melbourne with the news, information and entertainment they rely on. Thanks to our loyal listeners for again making us number one.”

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 1 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm-12MN, Fri 7pm-12MN, Weekends 5.30am-12MN, Cume (000s), Market Share % Total Radio, Commercial Streaming share %, AP10+ , unless otherwise specified.

Brisbane’s 4BC Breakfast has achieved yet another successful ratings survey result, up 1.2% for the GfK Radio 360 Survey 1 of 2025. This is the first full time survey result for new permanent host, Peter Fegan, achieving the biggest market share jump in the Brisbane breakfast radio time slot.

The lively talk-back show has also almost doubled its streaming share from 4.8% in Survey 8 (2024) to 8.1% in Survey 1 2025.

“We have passionate listeners who want and demand the best in local news – whether that’s round the clock, rolling-coverage of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, or how the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics will affect them directly. I couldn’t be happier that what we’re offering is growing in popularity. ” said host of 4BC Breakfast, Peter Fegan.

4BC Content Manager, Siobhain McDonnell said: “We are thrilled with the first result of the year for 2025 and 4BC. We have listened to the people of Brisbane and are committed to a local and engaging news talk format.

“Peter Fegan’s results show that people want to start their day entertained and informed. This is a promising start in what is going to be a huge year for the station, and I’m incredibly proud of the whole team’s efforts today.”

Source: Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 4BC Brisbane Survey 1 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Market Share % Total Radio, Market Share % Streaming, AP10+.

Congratulations to all the ABC finalists at the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards.

ABC journalists and teams won seven awards and nine more were highly commended.

The ABC winners were Rebecca Symons and Harrison Tippet (Regional and Rural Journalism), Stephanie Ferrier (Radio News), Danny Tran (Sport News), Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett (TV/Video Feature), Andy Burns, Charlotte King and Jess Davis (Science, Medical and Health Reporting),  Alex Lim (Innovation in Journalism) and Lily Kristanto (Multicultural Affairs and Media).

Full list of ABC finalists and winners:

Best Breaking News or Live Coverage

• ABC Radio Melbourne Drive, ABC News, “Melbourne Drive covers the CrowdStrike Crash”
• ABC News Victoria, ABC News, “Victorian fires and storms – February 2024” HIGHLY COMMENDED

Business News/Feature

• Nassim Khadem, ABC News, “The ATO is reviving old tax debts totalling billions, threatening some taxpayers with bankruptcy”

 Coverage of Women in Sport

• Jeremy Story Carter, ABC News, “She can play” HIGHLY COMMENDED

Excellence in Indigenous Affairs Reporting

• Emilia Terzon, ABC News, “The Missing Royalties” 

Excellence in Science, Medical and Health Reporting

• Andy Burns, Charlotte King, and Jess Davis,Landline and ABC News Online, “After The Harvest” WINNER

Judges’ citation: Among a very high standard of entries, After the Harvest was a standout. Burns, King and Davis presented a compelling brief of evidence about the use of the agricultural chemical Paraquat, while telling a powerful human story of a farming community experiencing a cluster of Parkinson’s disease. The use of archival footage and historic photos alongside contemporary lived experience of users of Paraquat greatly strengthened the story. The journalists’ rebuttal of complaints challenging the evidence, and the review of their work by external authorities who found no basis to the complaints, added another layer of confirmation to the story. After the Harvest is evidence-based story telling at its best.

Grant Hattam Quill for Investigative Journalism

• Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett, ABC Online, “The Dark Side of Medicine” HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Louise Milligan and Amy Donaldson, Four Corners and ABC News, “Old School”

Innovation in Journalism

• Alex Lim, ABC News, “The mullet is alive and well in AFL” WINNER

Judges’ citation: This innovative piece exemplifies digital innovation in journalism through its creative use of computational methods and engaging storytelling. Alex Lim used AI and image recognition software to visually analyse hundreds of AFL players’ hairstyles but also used TikTok effectively to share this Australian cultural phenomenon. His computational approach transformed a manually impossible task into an efficient data collection process, while TikTok demonstrated the story’s skilful adaptation for social media platforms. The story’s success is evident in its broad appeal, engaging readers regardless of their interest in AFL or hairstyles. By applying data journalism techniques to pop culture, the piece achieved that rare combination of technical excellence, editorial innovation, and genuine audience engagement.

Keith Dunstan Quill for Commentary

• John Lyons, ABC News, “Children are bearing the brunt in Gaza: how can this go on?” HIGHLY COMMENDED

Multicultural Affairs and Media

• Lily Kristanto, ABC Indonesia, “‘How are we going to escape?’: Behind the glitz and glamour of Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa.” WINNER

Judges’ citation: Lily Kristanto’s stark story provides insights into the exploitation within Australia’s working holiday visa program, sparking discussions on foreign labor abuse. It excels in simplifying a complex issue for a broad audience. It was framed in a compelling way to reveal how the scheme is abused by unscrupulous operators. Telling such hidden stories requires building trust in diverse communities, and this is a fine example of how to achieve that goal for effective storytelling.

• Richard Willingham, ABC News, “Victoria’s ambulance service accused of discrimination due to religious beard ban”

Radio Current Affairs

• ABC Radio Melbourne Drive, ABC Radio Melbourne, “Melbourne Drive Forum: Violence Against Women – Finding the Solutions’’
• ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings, ABC Radio Melbourne, “Triple 0 outage”
• Charlotte King and Andy Burns, ABC News, “The price of freebirth” HIGHLY COMMENDED

Radio News

• Nicole Asher, ABC News, “Sam Hibbins resigns following intern allegations” HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Stephanie Ferrier, ABC News, “Land Forces Expo Protests” WINNER

Judges’ citation: In a strong field of entries, two stood out from the pack for very different reasons. One, an extraordinary exclusive which hastened the end a politician’s career. The other, a piece of compelling live reporting under immense pressure during running battles between police and protesters. After careful consideration of these outstanding entries, the judges selected Stephanie Ferrier’s gripping live crosses from the Land Forces protest as the winner. Steph’s story telling was concise, considered, and dramatic under great time and safety pressures; and had the listener right there with her. This is radio news at its absolute best.

• Yvette Gray and Iskhandar Razak, ABC Radio Melbourne, “Blue Screen of Death”

 Regional and Rural Journalism

• Rebecca Symons and Harrison Tippet, ABC News, “Domestic violence rates nearly twice as high in regional Victoria than metropolitan Melbourne” WINNER

Judges’ citation: Diligent research and vigorous scrutiny of raw data in the best tradition of investigative journalism revealed that regional Victoria suffered higher rates of family violence than metropolitan areas. In the absence of official statistics separating regional levels of domestic incidents, Rebecca Symons and Harrison Tippet located, sorted and scrutinised more than 12,000 data points. They uncovered for the first time the disturbing heart of the story – that regional Victorians are 84% more likely to experience family violence, and the gap is growing. Their empathetic storytelling was strengthened by a powerful case study and enhanced with strong visuals. The story was used across all ABC platforms and was broadcast locally and nationally. This work won a category that included several outstanding entries that epitomised the strength of regional and rural journalism.

• Harrison Tippet, ABC News, “Historic Decision: Robert Farquharson stripped of rights over graves of his dead sons” HIGHLY COMMENDED

 Reporting on Disability Issues

• Danielle Cahill, ABC News, “Screening young offenders for ADHD” HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Rachel Clayton and Nas Campanella, ABC News, “Changing course”
• Amelia Geiss and James Bullen, ABC Radio National, “When life is too loud: what are sound sensitivities?”

Sports Feature

• Jeremy Story Carter, ABC News, “Wahgunyah, undefeated” HIGHLY COMMENDED

Sports News

• Danny Tran, ABC News, “Olympic coach investigation” WINNER

Judges’ citation: Danny was a unanimous choice among judges for his exceptional story that showcased the finest elements of journalism: a determination to pull a thread and see what would be uncovered, a doggedness to hold not just people but organisations to account and a thoroughness to keep attacking the story from beginning to end despite myriad roadblocks. His exhaustive investigation brought about tangible change and was especially relevant considering the governance failures that have been exposed in gymnastics in Australia and abroad in recent years.

TV Camera Work (Creative)

• Pete Healy, Landline, “Far Flung Dung” HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Patrick Rocca, 7.30, “Rock Climbing Controversy”

TV/Video Feature

• Nicole Asher and Rhiana Whitson, 7.30, “Fresh appeal for Robert Farquharson”
• Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett, Four Corners, “Pain Factory” WINNER

Judges’ citation: Pain Factory was a harrowing, heartbreaking and riveting insight into Australia’s multi-billion-dollar pain industry. Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillet compellingly exposed the dangerous practices within the medical industry, supported by the powerful stories of patients, importantly backed up by exclusive data and expert analysis. The story has had significant impact: the Federal Health Minister ordered an urgent review, the TGA banned dangerous devices, subjected dozens of others to conditions and prompted class action law firms to investigate spinal injury claims.

A haunting new podcast, The Saints, is set to unravel one of Australia’s most shocking and heartbreaking stories: the tragic death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs. Since its revelation in 2022, the case of Elizabeth’s death at the hands of a religious cult in regional Queensland has stunned audiences worldwide, shedding light on the dangers of extreme religious groups.

At the heart of The Saints is a story of lost innocence, unwavering faith, and the fatal consequences of unchecked devotion. Elizabeth, who suffered from a treatable illness, was denied medical care by her parents and the members of their radical religious community, all of whom believed divine intervention would heal her. Her avoidable death led to one of Australia’s largest-ever mass trials, where 14 cult members – including her parents and brother – were found guilty of her tragic death.

This hard-hitting podcast is a joint investigation by A Current Affair and 9Podcasts, presented by award-winning journalist Pippa Bradshaw, whose extensive 15-year career in investigative reporting brings a uniquely insightful perspective. With over three years of in-depth research, Bradshaw delves into Elizabeth’s heartbreaking story, unraveling the series of failures that led to her death and exposing the dark history of the cult that took her life.

“This case is one of the most confronting but significant stories I’ve ever covered,” says Bradshaw.

“Sharing Elizabeth’s story in a podcast allows us to explore the complexities and shocking aspects of her case in more detail than ever before. My aim is to honour Elizabeth, shed light on the truth of her avoidable death, and address the many troubling questions that were left unanswered.”

The Saints takes listeners on a gripping journey through seven meticulously crafted episodes, which include exclusive interviews, harrowing police interrogations, and expert analysis. The podcast provides an intimate, chilling look into the cult’s operations—how its leader manipulated religious scripture to control followers, how new recruits were drawn in, and the broken families left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.

Cameron Schoenfisch, whose son Lachlan was a convicted cult member, reflects on the profound trauma caused by the cult’s grip. “I can’t really convey our suffering and the cost and the trauma. We didn’t realise it could go so bad, so quick.”

In a warning to other parents, Schoenfisch adds, “Don’t let this happen to you. Don’t let this happen to your loved ones. Hold your children close and tell them you love them, because you never know when that’s going to be the last chance you get.”

Beyond its exploration of cult dynamics, The Saints raises important questions about potential systemic failures within Australia’s justice and child protection systems.

“The cult responsible for Elizabeth’s death is now locked behind bars, but critical questions remain,” says Bradshaw.

“Elizabeth was left in the care of a religious cult with known extreme and dangerous beliefs, and a mother who had previously confessed that she would continue to withhold vital medication from her daughter. Through the final episodes of this podcast, we seek to investigate whether systemic failures contributed to Elizabeth’s tragic death.”

The Saints is brought to life by an award-winning team renowned for their gripping, chart-topping true crime productions:

• Executive Producer Jess Lodge – Creator of the internationally celebrated Hannah’s Story and the chart-topping The Ultimate Sacrifice.
• Sound Designer & Editor Hannah Sterling – The creative force behind the hit investigative podcast Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery.

Prepare to be captivated by The Saints, a podcast that digs deeper than headlines, revealing the heartbreaking and disturbing truth behind one of Australia’s most unsettling criminal cases.

The trailer is available now, with episodes streaming weekly from April 7 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

As anticipation grows for the 2025 federal election, audiences are already turning to the ABC, delivering record audiences for our news and current affairs podcasts.

The February Triton Australian Podcast Ranker released today shows Australians are listening to ABC podcasts to understand more about the issues that matter most to them in the lead-up to the poll.

ABC News Top Stories, a curated, continually updated round-up of the day’s latest news, was the most popular Australian-made podcast in February and set a new record with 868,000 listeners.

ABC News Daily was the second most popular news podcast in the country and landed at number 10 overall on the Ranker with 379,000 listeners. Presented by Samantha Hawley, ABC News Daily is the ABC’s flagship daily podcast news show that explains one big story in under 15 minutes every weekday morning.

The newly-launched Politics Now also made the February list at number 47 with 135,000 listeners. Politics Now brings together a roster of expert political commentators, including Patricia Karvelas, David Speers, Fran Kelly, Annabel Crabb, Jacob Greber, Brett Worthington, Melissa Clarke and David Lipson, and is the top audio destination to stay informed throughout the campaign.

ABC Director News Justin Stevens said: “As the countdown to the federal election begins, the ABC’s news and current affairs podcasts offer news consumers a convenient way to stay fully informed on the go.”

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of Australia’s most popular podcasts. The Ranker has been reporting podcast listening in Australia since 2019 and includes a wide cross-section of Australian podcast publishers.

The full Triton Australian Podcast Ranker can be found here.

Audiences can enjoy all the ABC’s podcasts for free and ad free on ABC listen.

KICPOD is diving deep into the realities of ADHD with a brand new, eight episode LiSTNR miniseries, It’s My ADHD. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith, the series offers an honest, personal, and informative exploration of life with ADHD, following Steph’s journey as she learns more about her own diagnosis.

It’s My ADHD unpacks how ADHD has impacted Steph’s relationship to her husband, how she parents and her career, and the unique challenges of late diagnosis – particularly for women. Steph first opened up about her ADHD diagnosis on KICPOD, co-hosted by Laura Henshaw, in October last year. Now, in It’s My ADHD, Steph takes a deeper dive, sharing her journey while unpacking key topics with experts and guests who understand the realities of living with ADHD.

With guests including psychologist Bec McWilliam, psychiatrist Dr Dianne Grocott, clinical dietitian and nutritionist Liv Morrison, journalist Matilda Boseley, and relationship coach Megan Luscombe, and media personality Em Rusciano, the series will inform, empower, and create a greater understanding of ADHD.

Co-host of KICPOD, Steph Claire Smith, said: “Since my diagnosis, I’ve had so many people reach out with similar experiences and I’ve realised just how many of us are still figuring it all out. This miniseries isn’t about ‘fixing’ ADHD – it’s about embracing it, understanding it, and learning how to navigate life with it. I hope to bring our community along with me as I have the conversations I wish I’d had a lot earlier. This is here for my fellow ADHDers, both diagnosed and curious, and neurotypical minds wanting to better understand their loved ones.”

LiSTNR Original Podcasts Head of Entertainment and Culture, Sam Cavanagh, said: “Steph is such an open, honest, and deeply empathetic storyteller and interviewer. This series is an incredibly moving deep dive into what it’s really like to live with ADHD. Steph brings her warmth and vulnerability to the series, giving people with ADHD – and those trying to understand it – a powerful listening experience.”

Hosted by authors and entrepreneurs Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith, KICPOD launched in March 2019 featuring deep, meaningful and relatable conversations on wellness, mental health, and life’s challenges.

The first episode of It’s My ADHD is available to listen today, Wednesday, 19 March, with eight episodes to be released 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

The official Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for February. The complete charts can be viewed here.

February 2025 recorded its highest-ever average weekly listenership, reaching 6.9 million. This growth has been driven by an expanding and diversifying roster of participating publishers, showcasing the increasing appetite for on-demand audio content.

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts February 2025
	Podcast	Producer	Monthly Listeners
1	The Mel Robbins Podcast	SiriusXM Podcast Network	1,767,699
2	ABC News Top Stories	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	868,475
3	Mamamia Out Loud	Mamamia	611,423
4	Shameless	Shameless Media	559,919
5	It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield	LiSTNR (SCA)	496,500

 

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres February 2025
	Genre	Monthly Listeners
1	Society & Culture	5,070,337
2	News	4,483,624
3	True Crime	3,344,612
4	Comedy	3,312,397
5	Sports	3,079,627

 

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcast publishers February 2025
	Publisher	Monthly Listeners
1	ARN/iHeart	4,409,953
2	SiriusXM Podcast Network	3,886,241
3	LiSTNR (SCA)	3,256,016
4	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	2,674,999
5	News Corp Australia	1,496,496

 

Top five sales representatives by monthly listeners February 2025
	Sales representatives	Publishers represented	Monthly Listeners
1	LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA) / SiriusXM Podcast Network / audiochuck / Wondery / DM Podcasts / NBCUniversal News Group	8,426,165
2	ARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeartMedia / Audioboom / AdLarge Media / Sport Social Podcast Network / The Athletic / The Investors Podcast Network / All Ears English / Sony Music / Clubby Sports / NZME / TED / BBC	7,149,485
3	NOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment / News Corp Australia / Podshape/ Schwartz Media / Johns Media	2,718,466
4	News Corp Australia	News Corp Australia	1,496,496
5	Mamamia	Mamamia	1,388,174

 

About the Australian Podcast Ranker

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 200 podcasts listened to by Australians, the top 200 Australian podcasts, the 20 biggest publishers and the 20 most successful podcast sales representatives.

The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.