SCA CAPTURES THE HEART OF DAB+ IN AUSTRALIA

SCA today unveiled the Heart Network, a new national music brand launching on DAB+ and LiSTNR. Debuting with two stations, Heart and Heart Hits, and backed by a clear roadmap for further expansion across genres and formats, SCA reinforces its leadership in digital audio and cements its position as the Number 1 Network for DAB+.

The Heart brand is designed to help listeners relax and escape. Heart and Heart Hits are adult contemporary formats, each with a distinct music position, to reflect the growing diversity in music tastes and unlock new listeners in the 25-54 ‘audience that matters’. 

Heart is crafted for a female audience, offering a mood based format that helps listeners to escape and unwind with a diverse range of songs spanning the 70s, 80s to now, featuring artists like Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Ronan Keating, Crowded House and ABBA. 

Heart Hits caters for a nostalgia driven audience with beloved school hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s with iconic hits from artists including MadonnaLionel RichieElton JohnQueen and U2.


Heart represents a significant opportunity to engage new and diverse audiences through a digital-first music experience. With its initial focus on mood and genre-based formats, the brand is designed to resonate with listeners who are increasingly looking for more personalised, relevant content in the digital audio space. By catering to specific music preferences and listening occasions, Heart strengthens SCA’s ability to serve evolving audience needs across the day.

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content said: “Heart strengthens SCA’s already diverse music portfolio and marks our entry into the world’s most popular format — adult contemporary. It’s the leading format in New York, Los Angeles and London, and now SCA has a powerful adult contemporary brand of its own. Heart is built for listeners seeking a more personal and mood-based experience, while expanding our reach as the Number 1 network on DAB+. With Heart, SCA continues to lead the evolution of digital audio in Australia.”

From a commercial perspective, Heart offers a scalable platform for advertisers to connect with audiences in a premium, brand-safe environment. As the brand grows to include more stations and formats, it will unlock a range of partnership opportunities built around clearly defined audiences and listening moments. Backed by SCA’s position as the leading DAB+ network with 1.3m listeners*, Heart adds new depth to the digital audio landscape, combining audience scale with strategic targeting for maximum impact.

With more than 50 music playlists on LiSTNR, a partnership with Foxtel as the platform’s new linear audio music partner, which features 25 of LiSTNR’s expertly curated playlists, and over 2.4m** signed-on users, SCA is at the forefront of digital audio innovation in Australia. 

The Heart portfolio brand, and new stations, will enhance the audience’s music experience with a diverse range of tailored content that connects listeners to the sounds they love as well as unlocking new commercial opportunities for partners and brands.

FRIDAYZ LIVE 2025: RECORD CROWDS AND A NATION OF BALD CAPS

Sold-out shows in every city. Record-breaking crowds. Mariah Carey eating Vegemite. Guy Sebastian crashing Jordin Sparks’ set. And a sea of bald caps for Mr Worldwide.

Monday 27 October, 2025 – This weekend, Fridayz Live 2025 wrapped up its seventh massive year in spectacular fashion, cementing its place as Australia’s biggest party. The nationwide tour lit up Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne with sold-out shows that brought high energy, and a sea of bald caps.

Headlining this year’s powerhouse lineup was global icon Mariah Carey, making her long-awaited return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade. She was joined by Mr World Wide, Pitbull, Wiz KhalifaLil JonEveTinie Tempah, and Jordin Sparks.

Highlights from Fridayz Live 2025 included:

  • Sold-out shows across the country, with record attendance of 160,000 
  • Mariah Carey bringing Christmas early, closing her Sydney set with All I Want For Christmas Is You
  • Guy Sebastian joining Jordin Sparks for a surprise duet of Art Of Love (a special moment orchestrated by The Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma during a radio interview with Jordin Sparks back in May) 
  • Pitbull wearing a Bunnings hat and Mariah Carey eating Vegemite live on stage
  • Thousands of bald caps donned by fans nationwide, proving Aussies are Pitbull’s number one fans
  • 2DayFM’s Pitbull flash mob taking over World Square in Sydney

Head of Hit Metro Content Amanda Lee said, “Every year we say it can’t get any bigger – and then it does! From Mariah’s return, to record-breaking crowds, and the dedication to Pitbull costumes, Fridayz Live 2025 was a powerful reminder of how good it feels to come together and celebrate live music. With its powerhouse lineup and signature party energy, it’s firmly cemented as Australia’s must-see summer tour, and this year proved that all over again. We look forward to partnering with Mushroom again in the future to deliver another huge event on the Hit Network.”

Fridayz Live tour dates and venues:

Brisbane 

Friday October 17th – Brisbane Showgrounds 

Sydney

Saturday October 18th – ENGIE Stadium

Perth

Friday October 24th – Langley Park

Melbourne

Saturday October 25th – Marvel Stadium


About the Hit Network: 

The Hit Network is Australia’s biggest radio network broadcasting across metro and regional markets with a unique collection of 50 FM and DAB+ stations. The Hit Network targets people aged 25 – 54, skews female and features a mood focused, ‘feel great’ pop music format alongside the most entertaining local breakfast and national drive shows. It is home to popular personalities including Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola, Nick Cody, Abby Coleman, Matty Acton, Stav Davidson and many more.  

The Hit Network entertains more than six million Aussie radio listeners across B105, 2Day, The Fox, SAFM, Mix94.5, Sea FM, 41 Hit stations plus DAB+ stations including Oldskool 90s Hits, Buddha Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, RnB Fridays Radio and Dance Hits. All Hit Network’s content is also available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app

TRIPLE M IS LOOKING FOR AUSTRALIA’S NEXT GREAT RADIO SHOW

For the first time in the network’s history, Triple M is giving everyday Australians a chance to host a national Breakfast show. This December, five brand-new Breakfast shows will go to air nationally for Pilot Week, a bold new initiative giving fresh voices a shot at the big time on Australia’s most iconic radio networks.

Beginning Monday, 15 December, Pilot Week is a national radio first: a week-long showcase of emerging Breakfast radio talent, with each new show having a chance to become the next staple of the Triple M lineup.

Entries will be reviewed over the coming weeks and narrowed down to a Top 10. From there, five final shows will be selected to broadcast nationally on Triple M from 6–8am, during Pilot Week, Monday December 15 to Friday December 19. 

Triple M has a long history of discovering and developing some of Australia’s most loved broadcasters. The network’s Pilot Week search follows the runaway success of Lu & Jarch (Luisa Dal Din and Jack Archdale), who have captured more than 934,000 listeners nationally and driven more than 50 million social media views. Lu & Jarch’s cross-platform success proves that fresh, authentic, personality-led content can cut through in a competitive radio landscape.

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “Triple M has always been about big personalities, creating world-class content, think Andrew Denton, The Cage and The Hot Breakfast just to name a few. Pilot Week opens the door for fresh voices to jump behind the mic and have an opportunity for an exciting career in radio.

“The audio industry is booming, and there’s incredible creative energy across the country, from podcasters and comics to online storytellers. Triple M’s Pilot Week is the perfect opportunity for anyone who’s ever listened to Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw or Beau Ryan and thought, “I reckon I could do that!” O’Reilly concluded.

The five Pilot Week shows broadcast nationally across Triple M and stream on LiSTNR. Applications open Friday October 31 and close on Friday, 15 November. To apply or submit a demo, visit: triplem.com.au/pilotweek.

About Triple M

For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment. 

Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

ABC NEWS #1 digital news brand in September

ABC NEWS has maintained its spot as Australia’s No 1 digital news provider in September for the tenth consecutive month. 

Its monthly audience was 12.8 million people with an average read time of 30 minutes, according to the latest Ipsos data released today.  

In international news, the assassination of Charlie Kirk and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were major audience drivers during the month.  

Strong local and national news stories included the sentencing of “mushroom killer” Erin Patterson, the AFL Grand Final and Brownlow medal, the manhunt for “Sovereign Citizen” Dezi Freeman and the separation of celebrities Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.  

2025 APRA AMCOS Board elections voting now open

This year’s APRA and AMCOS Annual General Meetings (AGMs) will be held on Tuesday 25 November 2025. Members will be able to attend the meeting online or in person. Members attending online will be able to participate fully in the meeting. 

The AGMs are a chance for you to hear about how APRA and AMCOS performed during the 2025 financial year and ask questions of the Boards and management. 

From today, eligible APRA and AMCOS members will receive details about attending and participating in the AGMs and voting in the Board elections. 

Voting for the election of directors to the APRA and AMCOS Boards will once again be conducted prior to the AGMs. Voting will close at 5pm AEDT on Tuesday 18 November. 

The results of the elections will be announced at the AGMs on Tuesday 25 November 2025 and published on the APRA AMCOS website. 

Read AGM Voting FAQs

2025 APRA and AMCOS Board elections

APRA Australian Writer Director Election

APRA received four nominations for the one vacant Australian Writer position on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

  1. Phillip Beazley
  2. Dr Robert Burke
  3. Francesca de Valence
  4. Jenny Morris OAM MNZM (Incumbent Australian Writer Director)  

Read about the APRA Writer nominees

APRA New Zealand Writer Director Election

APRA received three nominations for the one vacant New Zealand Writer position on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

  1. Jan Hellriegel
  2. Andrew McDowall
  3. Bic Runga MNZM (Incumbent New Zealand Writer Director)  

Read about the APRA New Zealand Writer nominees

APRA Publisher Director Election 

APRA received four nominations for the two vacant Publisher Director positions on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

  1. Andrew Jenkins, Universal Music Publishing Group Australia (Incumbent Publisher Director)
  2. Craig Monagle, Warner Chappell Music Australia
  3. Theo Seffusatti, Heard & Seen Publishing
  4. Damian Trotter, Sony Music Publishing Australia (Incumbent Publisher Director)  

Read about the APRA Publisher nominees

AMCOS Director Election

AMCOS received seven nominations for the four vacant Director positions on its Board. 

The nominees are: 

  1. Gabe Andrews, Precise Digital Ltd
  2. Marianna Annas, Universal Music Publishing Group Australia (Incumbent Alternate Director)
  3. Dr Robert Burke
  4. Clive Hodson, Perfect Pitch Publishing (Incumbent Director)
  5. Theo Seffusatti, Heard & Seen Publishing
  6. Simon Moor, Kobalt Music Publishing APAC (Incumbent Director)
  7. Craig Redfearn, ORiGiN Music Group 

Read about the AMCOS nominees

Eligible members are strongly encouraged to take the time to consider the nominees and cast a vote via the portal. It’s vitally important members have a say in who is representing them and making decisions about music creators’ rights and royalties. 

Vote now

Voting closes 5pm AEDT Tuesday 18 November.

Follow this link to vote.

Australia Podcast Ranker September 2025

1Hamish & AndyHamish & AndyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)813,5001,559,923
2ABC News Top StoriesABC News Top StoriesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation767,0322,333,116
3Mamamia Out LoudMamamia Out LoudMamamiaMamamia563,7851,596,745
4+7ShamelessShamelessShameless MediaShameless Media537,8031,085,211
5-1Sky News Australia UpdateSky News Australia UpdateNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment484,254839,731
6-1ConversationsConversationsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation390,8002,801,414
7Life UncutLife UncutARN / iHeartARN / iHeart386,342855,719
8ABC News DailyABC News DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation382,9061,091,620
9+1Squiz TodaySquiz TodaySquiz MediaSquiz Media365,296745,206
10+3SEN BreakfastSEN BreakfastSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)348,8591,322,287
11+1Dan Does FootyDan Does FootyDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)342,958469,933
12-3The ImperfectsThe ImperfectsLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)338,201572,385
13+2The DailyThe DailyNew York TimesARN / iHeart334,426988,923
14+2Happy Hour with Lucy & NikkiHappy Hour with Lucy & NikkiLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)327,549554,066
15-1The Kyle & Jackie O ShowThe Kyle & Jackie O ShowARN / iHeartARN / iHeart314,9061,054,592
16+2The FrontThe FrontNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment286,455700,605
17I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinI Catch Killers with Gary JubelinNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment275,726621,081
18+2No FilterNo FilterMamamiaMamamia271,321678,724
19+5The UpdateThe UpdateNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment265,743486,283
20+3The Daily AusThe Daily AusARN / iHeartARN / iHeart263,138620,426
21-2Australian True CrimeAustralian True CrimeBravecastingAcast261,809649,785
22-1It's A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldIt’s A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)260,114471,737
23-17The Case OfThe Case OfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation259,090923,093
24+1If You're ListeningIf You’re ListeningAustralian Broadcasting Corporation239,593810,750
25+3Stuff You Should KnowStuff You Should KnowARN / iHeartARN / iHeart238,721848,284
26+3Full StoryFull StoryGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast238,708635,504
27+5On Purpose with Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay ShettyARN / iHeartARN / iHeart235,625455,032
28+27am7amSolstice MediaSolstice Media / NOVA Entertainment231,741631,263
29+2Politics NowPolitics NowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation231,249749,433
30-4The Howie GamesThe Howie GamesLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)222,256473,000
31-4True Crime ConversationsTrue Crime ConversationsMamamiaMamamia214,896458,810
32+2The QuickyThe QuickyMamamiaMamamia209,232765,533
33+8Ben Fordham LiveBen Fordham LiveNine RadioNine208,172368,290
34+4Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBCARN / iHeart202,411733,700
35MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesMrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious StoriesWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)201,108528,969
36+3Triple M Footy AFLTriple M Footy AFLLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)186,486377,050
37She's On The MoneyShe’s On The MoneyARN / iHeartARN / iHeart184,643427,733
38-2ABC SPORT DailyABC SPORT DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation183,913289,995
39+5Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsBackstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJohns MediaNOVA Entertainment / Johns Media178,534283,936
40+7WhateleyWhateleySports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)170,112786,325
41+2Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardArmchair Expert with Dax ShepardWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)169,733377,094
42+3The BriefingThe BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)165,127476,196
43+3CommSec Market UpdateCommSec Market UpdateLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)155,534348,953
44+153NSW News BulletinsNSW News BulletinsNine RadioNine154,336287,846
45+3Triple M Rocks Footy NRLTriple M Rocks Footy NRLLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)152,592311,849
46+42Everyone Has An ExEveryone Has An ExMamamiaMamamia144,402268,539
47+6Smosh Reads Reddit StoriesSmosh Reads Reddit StoriesAudioboomARN / iHeart144,391280,290
48+67News Headlines7News HeadlinesARN / iHeartARN / iHeart142,720251,611
49+11AMAMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation141,294448,359
50+9everybody has a secreteverybody has a secretShameless MediaShameless Media139,681226,858
51-2RedHandedRedHandedWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)139,410301,556
52+48Secrets We KeepSecrets We KeepLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)139,045304,495
53+13Darling, Shine!Darling, Shine!LiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)137,937211,162
54+4The Rush Hour with JB & BillyThe Rush Hour with JB & BillyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)137,018259,974
55+1Dyl & FriendsDyl & FriendsClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart125,681219,246
56-6No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishAudioboomARN / iHeart125,610330,876
57Hands TiedHands TiedARN / iHeartARN / iHeart123,310199,267
58-7Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleLife and Crimes with Andrew RuleNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment117,943257,298
59+3KICPODKICPODLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)115,957195,906
60+7Style-ishStyle-ishShameless MediaShameless Media114,373182,814
61-6SBS News In DepthSBS News In DepthSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service111,942418,157
62-5All In The MindAll In The MindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation108,814308,805
63-2Late Night LiveLate Night LiveAustralian Broadcasting Corporation107,576688,438
64+1Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyBizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)106,504209,429
65+7The Morning EditionThe Morning EditionNine PublishingNine104,853270,744
66-2No One Saw It ComingNo One Saw It ComingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation104,069322,386
67+4The Ezra Klein ShowThe Ezra Klein ShowNew York TimesARN / iHeart102,500163,276
68+17Health ReportHealth ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation100,157427,490
69+4My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkMy Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkARN / iHeartARN / iHeart97,912261,063
70+4SBS News UpdatesSBS News UpdatesSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service97,462337,328
71+15InheritedInheritedShameless MediaShameless Media95,329149,000
72+7Levels PodcastLevels PodcastDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)93,688121,390
73-40Dear RachelleDear RachelleNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment93,584183,718
74The Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye RoundThe Bye Round90,780153,862
75+50Background BriefingBackground BriefingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation88,870293,978
76+58HackHackAustralian Broadcasting Corporation88,648207,119
77ChanticleerChanticleerNine PublishingNine86,995126,641
78-56BronwynBronwynNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment86,249177,427
79-1The SpillThe SpillMamamiaMamamia86,195343,475
80Chat 10 Looks 3Chat 10 Looks 3DM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)83,713134,361
81+1Behind the BastardsBehind the BastardsARN / iHeartARN / iHeart82,975187,099
82-1Outspoken the PodcastOutspoken the PodcastARN / iHeartARN / iHeart82,725140,271
83-31The Mushroom CookThe Mushroom CookNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment82,486200,368
84-14Straight Talk with Mark BourisStraight Talk with Mark BourisNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment81,645125,976
85+4The FinThe FinNine PublishingNine81,202120,594
86+1Ladies, We Need To TalkLadies, We Need To TalkAustralian Broadcasting Corporation80,846239,808
87-12Dr Karl PodcastDr Karl PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation80,626235,096
88-5Roy and HG - Bludging on the BlindsideRoy and HG – Bludging on the BlindsideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation79,105188,898
89-5What's That Rash?What’s That Rash?Australian Broadcasting Corporation77,196246,299
90-14Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldGlobal Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation76,963219,978
91+3Murder With My HusbandMurder With My HusbandARN / iHeartARN / iHeart75,205160,108
92+25Fifi, Fev & Nick - 101.9 The Fox MelbourneFifi, Fev & Nick – 101.9 The Fox MelbourneLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)74,277100,721
93+3Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast72,708142,720
94+17You're Dead to MeYou’re Dead to MeBBCARN / iHeart72,663144,090
95-3High ScrollersHigh ScrollersNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment71,932125,386
96+1The Kick it Forward PodcastThe Kick it Forward PodcastClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart70,994100,813
97+1Radio National BreakfastRadio National BreakfastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation70,403422,571
98+413AW is Football3AW is FootballNine RadioNine69,524166,118
99-6Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordARN / iHeartARN / iHeart69,307128,140
100-9Crime InsidersCrime InsidersLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)67,522166,889
101-6The Footy with Broden KellyThe Footy with Broden KellyClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart66,369118,553
102+2Today in FocusToday in FocusGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast65,617153,883
103+178ABC RewindABC RewindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation65,290270,284
104+1Aunty Donna PodcastAunty Donna PodcastLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)64,366139,562
105+27The Tim Dillon ShowThe Tim Dillon ShowAudioboomARN / iHeart63,90689,848
106+12The Psychology of your 20sThe Psychology of your 20sARN / iHeartARN / iHeart63,798120,716
107-1FEAR & GREED | Business NewsFEAR & GREED | Business NewsNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment63,264221,521
108+27NRL 360NRL 360News Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment62,313109,696
109+1Not StupidNot StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation60,369143,765
110+13Everyone RelaxEveryone RelaxLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)58,437130,655
111+27TradiesTradiesClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart56,823102,312
112+44The World TodayThe World TodayAustralian Broadcasting Corporation56,240139,057
113Alva Beach: Death At The DoorAlva Beach: Death At The DoorNine RadioNine55,75681,408
114+12Big IdeasBig IdeasAustralian Broadcasting Corporation55,073192,564
115+14Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshTwo Doting Dads with Matty J & AshARN / iHeartARN / iHeart54,05594,374
116-26StalkedStalkedBBCARN / iHeart54,01379,845
117-3Motley Fool MoneyMotley Fool MoneyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)53,416107,542
118-9Good Weekend TalksGood Weekend TalksNine PublishingNine53,34466,054
119-6The Money PuzzleThe Money PuzzleNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment53,289103,672
120-17Hear Me OutHear Me OutNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment52,85668,857
121-13Fitzy & Wippa with Kate RitchieFitzy & Wippa with Kate RitchieNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment52,786113,603
122-2Fast Five by Fear and GreedFast Five by Fear and GreedNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment52,26586,351
123+26ABC AFL DailyABC AFL DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation51,856136,653
124+19The Sounding BoardThe Sounding BoardSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)51,849112,515
125+633AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel3AW Breakfast with Ross and RusselNine RadioNine51,826113,710
126-43AW Mornings with Tom Elliott3AW Mornings with Tom ElliottNine RadioNine51,760124,362
127+30Matty & CronkMatty & CronkNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment51,63575,785
128+9SportsdaySportsdaySports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)51,582182,155
129-1True Crime with Kendall RaeTrue Crime with Kendall RaeAudioboomARN / iHeart51,306115,271
130-18Quick SmartQuick SmartAustralian Broadcasting Corporation50,179100,319
131WisecrackWisecrackARN / iHeartARN / iHeart49,47887,870
132+116Giddy Up with Gareth HallGiddy Up with Gareth HallSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)49,278194,536
133-14Life MattersLife MattersAustralian Broadcasting Corporation49,268249,505
134-94New Heights with Jason and Travis KelceNew Heights with Jason and Travis KelceWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)48,99077,484
135+7Betrayal: WeeklyBetrayal: WeeklyARN / iHeartARN / iHeart48,599114,567
136-6Betoota TalksBetoota TalksDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)48,51374,021
137+77PMPMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation47,618123,724
138-11Vain-ishVain-ishLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)47,42471,299
139-71The Mushroom Trial: Say GraceThe Mushroom Trial: Say GraceNine RadioNine47,31989,612
140+39Murder, Mystery & MakeupMurder, Mystery & MakeupAudioboomARN / iHeart46,958109,212
141-5You BeautyYou BeautyMamamiaMamamia46,733165,376
142+2It Could Happen HereIt Could Happen HereARN / iHeartARN / iHeart46,557105,521
143AFL Trade RadioAFL Trade RadioSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)46,192194,852
144+2We Don't Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For This45,569100,152
145+10Football DailyFootball DailyBBCARN / iHeart45,186129,230
146+57Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsUncomfortable Conversations with Josh SzepsDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)44,88678,961
147-6Six Tackles With GusSix Tackles With GusNine RadioNine44,54364,783
148+16Eddie and JimmyEddie and JimmyNine RadioNine44,43779,877
149-4NightlifeNightlifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation44,209299,286
150-10British ScandalBritish ScandalWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)44,132109,971
151AmericastAmericastBBCARN / iHeart43,24283,770
152-50MrBallen’s Medical MysteriesMrBallen’s Medical MysteriesWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)42,883111,573
153-20Mick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieMick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)42,725108,611
154+20Drive with Joel & FletchDrive with Joel & FletchSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)42,468167,375
155+25Real FootyReal FootyNine PublishingNine41,32071,097
156+4Matt & Alex - All Day BreakfastMatt & Alex – All Day BreakfastLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)40,79289,931
157-42Something To Talk AboutSomething To Talk AboutNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment40,47272,172
158+5Nothing To WearNothing To WearMamamiaMamamia40,118107,245
159+10The Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastBBCARN / iHeart39,457170,893
160+59Jase & LaurenJase & LaurenNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment39,373113,986
161The Broski Report with Brittany BroskiThe Broski Report with Brittany BroskiAudioboomARN / iHeart39,14169,211
162+85Drive with Jacqui FelgateDrive with Jacqui FelgateNine RadioNine38,99770,069
163-39The Science ShowThe Science ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation38,589136,549
164+17Willow Talk Cricket PodcastWillow Talk Cricket PodcastLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)38,24562,505
165Australia WideAustralia WideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation38,15378,876
166+28Browny's PodcastBrowny’s PodcastNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment37,62656,366
167HeavyweightHeavyweightARN / iHeartARN / iHeart37,51281,722
168-18In Our TimeIn Our TimeBBCARN / iHeart37,23676,303
169+49The HeadlinesThe HeadlinesNew York TimesARN / iHeart37,20462,684
170+38The National BriefingThe National BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)37,13673,063
171+6How I Built This with Guy RazHow I Built This with Guy RazWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)36,82390,826
172-14VIC News BulletinsVIC News BulletinsNine RadioNine36,69456,223
173-6The Economy, StupidThe Economy, StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation36,62778,846
174-15Motive & MethodMotive & MethodNine RadioNine36,54368,246
175+75F1 NationF1 NationAudioboomARN / iHeart36,33459,814
176-1The Jess Rowe Big Talk ShowThe Jess Rowe Big Talk ShowLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)36,16867,249
177+93Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyTriple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)36,14552,112
178+6The Bulwark PodcastThe Bulwark PodcastAudioboomARN / iHeart36,093109,435
179+8Somehow Related with Dave O'Neil & Glenn RobbinsSomehow Related with Dave O’Neil & Glenn RobbinsNine RadioNine35,94982,789
180+18Desert Island DiscsDesert Island DiscsBBCARN / iHeart35,77691,240
181-118ExpanseExpanseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation35,767123,476
182+7The Why Files: Operation PodcastThe Why Files: Operation PodcastAudioboomARN / iHeart35,73890,804
183-21The Missing MatterThe Missing MatterPodshapePodshape / NOVA Entertainment35,58370,232
184-11How To Fail With Elizabeth DayHow To Fail With Elizabeth DayARN / iHeartARN / iHeart35,34274,615
185-20Hard ForkHard ForkNew York TimesARN / iHeart35,27550,130
186+15The Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowThe Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowWest Australian NewspapersWest Australian Newspapers34,99455,969
187-19Against The OddsAgainst The OddsWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)34,47286,962
188+36FOX FOOTY PodcastsFOX FOOTY PodcastsNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment34,34474,823
189Science FrictionScience FrictionAustralian Broadcasting Corporation33,65394,921
190World Of SecretsWorld Of SecretsBBCARN / iHeart33,23576,645
191-37Snapped: Women Who MurderSnapped: Women Who MurderWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)33,17490,782
192+53Hotter Than YesterdayHotter Than YesterdayNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment32,88840,436
193+23Crunch TimeCrunch TimeSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)32,72885,348
194-24This Is Actually HappeningThis Is Actually HappeningWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)32,50967,592
195+5167 Podcast167 PodcastDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)32,46441,509
196+36Law ReportLaw ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation31,93882,127
197+2Saturday ExtraSaturday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting Corporation31,757134,794
198+11The Fairbairn PodcastThe Fairbairn PodcastDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)31,57155,562
199-21Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date UpdateBrooke and Jeffrey: Second Date UpdateARN / iHeartARN / iHeart31,383150,429
200+39CredlinCredlinNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment31,38073,498
201+26Breakfast with VossyBreakfast with VossySports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)31,278115,093
202-36Big Business with Brittney SaundersBig Business with Brittney SaundersNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment31,22853,976
203-27Australian PoliticsAustralian PoliticsGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast30,93054,795
204+9The MinefieldThe MinefieldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation30,71574,549
205+10Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra JudgeTwo Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra JudgeARN / iHeartARN / iHeart30,60773,872
206+59F1: Beyond The GridF1: Beyond The GridAudioboomARN / iHeart30,60156,932
207-5SBS Cantonese - SBS廣東話節目SBS Cantonese – SBS廣東話節目Special Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service30,491123,340
208+46Carrie & TommyCarrie & TommyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)30,44363,995
209+3Squiz KidsSquiz KidsSquiz MediaSquiz Media30,223109,761
210+7The Nutrition CouchThe Nutrition CouchARN / iHeartARN / iHeart30,05455,408
211-18ScamfluencersScamfluencersWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)30,04059,957
212-40AIN'T THAT SWELLAIN’T THAT SWELLDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)29,98152,981
213-2ok storytimeok storytimeARN / iHeartARN / iHeart29,90895,979
214+14Mornings with Mark LevyMornings with Mark LevyNine RadioNine29,75668,218
215-44Rear VisionRear VisionAustralian Broadcasting Corporation28,63572,434
216-11Business WarsBusiness WarsWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)28,39294,443
217+14200 PLUS200 PLUSClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart28,35143,233
218Parenting Out LoudParenting Out LoudMamamiaMamamia28,32548,647
219+19True Crime All The TimeTrue Crime All The TimeWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)28,31158,434
220-72MAFS Funny PodcastMAFS Funny PodcastNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment28,19035,305
221Take 5Take 5Australian Broadcasting Corporation28,18163,554
222Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook StoryOur Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook StoryPodshapePodshape / NOVA Entertainment28,11955,604
223+11Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesDr Justin Coulson’s Happy FamiliesARN / iHeartARN / iHeart27,479100,192
224+13Paul Murray LivePaul Murray LiveNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment27,43464,426
225-5American ScandalAmerican ScandalWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)27,34562,592
226Moore To The StoryMoore To The StoryPodshapePodshape / NOVA Entertainment27,32429,535
227-41Imagine ThisImagine ThisAustralian Broadcasting Corporation27,296300,543
228-24Morning Glory with Matty JohnsMorning Glory with Matty JohnsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)27,13243,977
229+7Lu & JarchLu & JarchLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)27,09670,016
230-131MIDMIDMamamiaMamamia26,966100,476
231+11Serialously with Annie EliseSerialously with Annie EliseAudioboomARN / iHeart26,87864,323
232-10Stuff They Don't Want You To KnowStuff They Don’t Want You To KnowARN / iHeartARN / iHeart26,85586,644
233-86Smoke Screen: Deadly CureSmoke Screen: Deadly CureARN / iHeartARN / iHeart26,41258,419
234-24The Hook UpThe Hook UpAustralian Broadcasting Corporation26,05956,378
235+29But Are You Happy?But Are You Happy?MamamiaMamamia25,78478,333
236-41Skye & CallumSkye & CallumNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment25,76237,110
237+4NewshourNewshourBBCARN / iHeart25,716102,539
238+2The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosThe Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosARN / iHeartARN / iHeart25,55746,084
239Find and TellFind and TellARN / iHeartARN / iHeart25,46746,057
240+31Breaking Points with Krystal and SaagarBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarARN / iHeartARN / iHeart25,31053,124
241SEN AfternoonsSEN AfternoonsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)25,27768,616
242+31The Buck Up with Kate Langbroek and Nath ValvoThe Buck Up with Kate Langbroek and Nath ValvoARN / iHeartARN / iHeart25,14646,728
243-61JAM Nation with Jonesy & AmandaJAM Nation with Jonesy & AmandaARN / iHeartARN / iHeart25,056141,732
244-15Hamish & Andy’s Remembering ProjectHamish & Andy’s Remembering ProjectLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)24,85969,245
245+1615 Minutes with the Boss15 Minutes with the BossNine PublishingNine24,64140,110
246SBS On the MoneySBS On the MoneySpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service24,59289,731
247+8The Bolt ReportThe Bolt ReportNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment24,47958,484
248-117From The NewsroomFrom The NewsroomNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment24,47931,044
249+28Life of BrianLife of BrianClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart24,46235,531
250+24Smosh MouthSmosh MouthAudioboomARN / iHeart24,27744,458
251-8SwindledSwindledARN / iHeartARN / iHeart24,26941,490
252+32Secrets of the UnderworldSecrets of the UnderworldPodshapePodshape / NOVA Entertainment23,95747,248
253-20Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregorDouble A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregorARN / iHeartARN / iHeart23,94047,487
254+14The Grandstand Cricket PodcastThe Grandstand Cricket PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation23,81142,924
255+3Cancelled with Tana MongeauCancelled with Tana MongeauAudioboomARN / iHeart23,78939,868
256-71WA News BulletinsWA News BulletinsNine RadioNine23,68430,184
257-104What The Duck?!What The Duck?!Australian Broadcasting Corporation23,67189,158
258+14This Is ImportantThis Is ImportantARN / iHeartARN / iHeart23,50639,945
259-7Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBCARN / iHeart23,46649,123
260-53Dino DomeDino DomeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation23,216255,785
261-4The Lady VanishesThe Lady VanishesARN / iHeartARN / iHeart23,19265,946
262-18The Daily StoicThe Daily StoicWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)23,16583,521
263-142UnravelUnravelAustralian Broadcasting Corporation23,16391,696
264+273AW Wide World of Sports3AW Wide World of SportsNine RadioNine23,14455,693
265The OpinionsThe OpinionsNew York TimesARN / iHeart23,12636,249
266+29BINGEDBINGEDARN / iHeartARN / iHeart22,69040,007
267-32Off The Record with Buzz & WebbyOff The Record with Buzz & WebbyNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment22,54129,580
268-8Prime Time with Bec WilsonPrime Time with Bec WilsonNine RadioNine22,24239,295
269+6Car Trip TriviaCar Trip TriviaNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment22,21963,267
270-1History DailyHistory DailyWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)22,13170,068
271-4The Minds of Madness - True Crime StoriesThe Minds of Madness – True Crime StoriesAudioboomARN / iHeart21,97845,892
272+14Radio National PresentsRadio National PresentsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation21,92553,584
273Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw MysteryJust Married: The Anthea Bradshaw MysteryNine RadioNine21,84430,490
274+4Do Not Open This Book by Andy LeeDo Not Open This Book by Andy LeeLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)21,79568,023
275-5213 Minutes to the Moon13 Minutes to the MoonBBCARN / iHeart21,66446,414
276-136 Minute English6 Minute EnglishBBCARN / iHeart21,59055,173
277-170The Infinite Monkey CageThe Infinite Monkey CageBBCARN / iHeart21,47852,335
278-48Insiders PodcastInsiders PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation21,35545,189
279Dark HistoryDark HistoryAudioboomARN / iHeart21,34045,599
280+13The Late Braking F1 PodcastThe Late Braking F1 PodcastARN / iHeartARN / iHeart21,32533,214
281F1: Chequered FlagF1: Chequered FlagBBCARN / iHeart20,97839,241
282-20The Teacher's PetThe Teacher’s PetNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment20,87845,224
283-17Odd LotsOdd LotsARN / iHeartARN / iHeart20,84851,758
284+10The Generation Why PodcastThe Generation Why PodcastWonderyLiSTNR (SCA)20,79639,356
285-36The Christian O’Connell ShowThe Christian O’Connell ShowARN / iHeartARN / iHeart20,75579,447
286-7Malevolent Mischief: True Stories of HorrorMalevolent Mischief: True Stories of HorrorARN / iHeartARN / iHeart20,73941,146
287The Rise & Conquer PodcastThe Rise & Conquer PodcastARN / iHeartARN / iHeart20,36533,582
288The Turning - Seasons 1, 2 & 3The Turning – Seasons 1, 2 & 3ARN / iHeartARN / iHeart20,34950,396
289The Global StoryThe Global StoryBBCARN / iHeart20,22755,251
290-37This Working LifeThis Working LifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation20,21044,238
291-45Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen YangLas Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen YangARN / iHeartARN / iHeart20,12831,343
292Interesting Times with Ross DouthatInteresting Times with Ross DouthatNew York TimesARN / iHeart20,11927,445
293-13Download This ShowDownload This ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation20,00241,431
294We Will Always HaveWe Will Always HavePodshapePodshape / NOVA Entertainment19,98637,290
295+2The Audio Long ReadThe Audio Long ReadGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast19,74548,520
296FantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastFantasyPros – Fantasy Football PodcastARN / iHeartARN / iHeart19,64949,422
297The Mentor with Mark BourisThe Mentor with Mark BourisNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment19,55836,564
298-92The Truth About AmyThe Truth About AmyARN / iHeartARN / iHeart19,40939,995
299Head GameHead GameNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment19,36831,962
300-41Future TenseFuture TenseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation19,29243,854

POWERED BY TRITON DIGITAL’S PODCAST METRICS AND DEMOS+

Triton Digital’s Podcast Metrics measurement service is certified by the IAB Tech Lab as complying with Version 2.2 of the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.Demos+, produced in collaboration with Signal Hill Insights, is a combination of survey data from a representative yearly survey of 12,000 monthly U.S. adults aged 18+ who listen to podcasts and Podcast Metrics download data.

HISTORICAL PODCAST RANKINGS
Triton Digital has retired the monthly publication of the Australian Top Publishers and Top Sales Representation rankers. The last active reporting period was May 2025.

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER

The Australian Podcast Ranker lists the Top 300 podcasts from participating publishers that are consumed by listeners located in Australia. The All-Australian Top 300 Podcast Ranker lists only the Top 300 podcasts commissioned by an Australian publisher, consumed by listeners located in Australia.

The Australian Podcast Ranker is based on a calendar month reporting period. The entities listed are ranked by Monthly Listeners in accordance with the latest IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. If you wish to sort by downloads, you can click on the “Downloads” column to re-sort amongst the existing data.

For podcasts with multiple categories in the RSS feed, we display and filter by only the first category.

The Ranker is commissioned by Commercial Radio & Audio and includes the participation of the following publishers and sales representation: AcastAdore BeautyARN/iHeartPodcast Network AustraliaAudioboomAustralian Broadcasting CorporationBBCDM PodcastsGuardian Media GroupHidden Brain MediaHODD MediaJohns MediaKinderling Kids RadioLiSTNR (SCA)Motorsport Podcast NetworkNew York TimesNews Corp AustraliaNineNova EntertainmentPodshapeRanieri & CoRSN Racing & SportSchwartz MediaSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Squiz MediaThe Bye RoundThe ChaserTOFOP ProductionsWavelength CreativeWe don’t have time for thisWest Australian NewspapersWondery.

Commercial Radio & Audio

METRIC DEFINITIONS

  • Listeners – A ‘listener’ is a single user who downloads content for either immediate or delayed consumption. Listeners are identified by a combination of IP address and user agent in accordance with the IAB filtering rules described in the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines v2.2.
  • Downloads – A ‘download’ is a unique file request that was downloaded. Downloads include complete file downloads, progressive downloads, as well as partial downloads in accordance with the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines v2.2 filtering rules (i.e. spiders and bots, data centers, one-minute of content minimum download, etc.). This process filters multiple requests from the same IP address, user agent, episode and date.
  • Publisher – An entity that represents a group of podcasts that it either commissions, produces itself or acts as the primary representative for that content in Australia.
  • Rank
    •  “Debut” indicates that the show is new to the ranker, making its debut for the first time in the last 13 months.
    •  “Return” indicates that the show has returned to the Top 200 after having not appeared in the previous reporting period(s).
  • Index (Monthly Podcast pop 18+) – Compares % of a podcast’s audience against the overall Australian monthly podcast listener population (age 18+). Eg: Index 125 “Genre X is 25% more likely than average monthly podcast listener to do purchase a new car.”

NATIONAL COMMUNITY RADIO AIRPLAY CHARTS LAUNCHED

“Community radio is the backbone of artists; it allows our music to be heard throughout remote regions and communities. It’s very important for us as artists to be a part of something that promotes community and local stories.” Emily Wurramara

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is proud to announce the launch of the Community Radio Airplay Charts, a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being played on community radio across the country, tracking airplay across all community stations.

The Community Radio Airplay Charts will be available on amrap.org.au, replacing the current amrap.org.au download charts and offering artists and industry professionals valuable insights into which acts are resonating with audiences and where. The impact of community radio on the discovery and support of local music will be quantified using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology. This new tool showcases Australian music supported by community radio, highlights the value of amrap.org.au as a platform for discovery, provides fresh promotional opportunities for local artists, labels and teams and recognises the essential role that community broadcasters play in Australia’s music ecosystem.

CBAA Music Director Andrew Khedoori emphasised the measurable impact community radio now has on Australian artists: “We have countless stories from Australian artists about the impact community radio has had on their music. At last, the value of community radio is no longer anecdotal and there for everyone to see.”

Building on this, the influence of community radio is evident in recent data. Between October 2024 and May 2025, AMRAP reported 250,000 plays of Australian music on community radio, tracked via their internal reports. The December 2024 Community Radio Listener Survey revealed significant findings: 60% of respondents reported feeling more connected to their local music scene through community radio. Additionally, over one-third discovered local cultural or music events via community radio, and one in ten financially supported an artist by purchasing music or merchandise after hearing them on a community station.

 A cornerstone initiative of the CBAA, amrap.org.au has been behind great initiatives, including creating pathways for First Nations artists to be heard (First Sounds), presenting Australian artists to US audiences (Global Beat: Australia) and empowering community stations to produce live music events (Community Hubs). The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project offers free and easy access to unsigned and signed Australian musicians, independent and major record labels, and music business enterprises, generating airplay opportunities for Australian artists. By uploading music releases, artists can make their work accessible to Australian community radio stations and program makers, and potentially earn royalties through copyright. The platform’s Airplay tracking technology also allows artists to monitor where and when their songs are played, including the specific station.

The Community Radio Airplay Charts expand to provide data that truly highlights the reach and influence of community broadcasters in championing local talent.

HOW THE CHARTS WORK
National Top 20 Chart
All tracks uploaded and available via amrap.org.au are eligible to chart.

A weekly, all-genre ranking of the 20 most-played Australian tracks, updated and published every Friday AT 10.00 am AEST

Genre-Specific Charts
Supplementary charts breaking down airplay across genres, including:
Pop
Indie/Alternative
Rock & Metal
Hip Hop & R&B
Country / Blues / Roots
Electronic / Dance

Each chart entry includes
This Week’s Position (TW), Last Week (LW), Artist Name, Track Title, Highest Position (HP), and Weeks in Chart (TI).

Eligibility Criteria
Only tracks uploaded to amrap.org.au from 1 November 2024 onwards are eligible for airplay monitoring. Songs can chart for up to 12 weeks before becoming recurrent. Tracks older than 12 months will be excluded from November 2025.

NEW FEATURES
The AMRAP Airplay Charts are designed not only to celebrate artists but also to serve the music industry by:

Listen & Download Directly from the Chart
Broadcasters can preview each track with a built-in play button, and download broadcast-ready files straight from the chart page.

Highlighting Discovery & Diversity
Charts are calculated using a play cap of 25 spins per station, ensuring tracks need support from multiple broadcasters to chart. This promotes a wider variety of Australian music and reflects genuine nationwide appeal.


Community radio plays a vital role in the discovery and promotion of Australian music, often highlighting artists before they achieve mainstream success and amrap.org.au airplay tracking is made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation and APRA AMCOS.

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER – SEPTEMBER

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, has released the September results for the Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker is the country’s only official, third-party verified podcast measurement system, governed by a cross-industry Steering Committee and backed by strong collaboration across commercial, independent, and non-commercial publishers. It sets the benchmark for podcast data in Australia. 

Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA said: “The Podcast Ranker delivers what every advertiser needs: certainty. Verified data showing exactly who’s listening, what they care about, and how to reach them when they’re most receptive.” 

Who’s Listening, What’s Trending?   

Post grand final fever, does podcast data reveal an even deeper divide between AFL and NRL fans?   

Demos+ data shows AFL’s avid fans consume Sports podcasts at 49.6%, but their other preferences reveal distinct cultural markers – History ranks second at 32%, followed by Society & Culture at 30.3%. NRL fans show different priorities, with Sports at 37.7%, then Music at 27.4% and Technology at 25.3%.   

While both groups share a passion for Sports, their broader podcast interests diverge significantly. AFL fans rounded out their top five with News and Technology (both 30.2%). NRL fans, meanwhile, complete their top five with Business and Comedy (both 23.3%). For brands, these patterns offer valuable cues – campaigns can adapt tone, creative and placement to align with each audience’s listening habits, particularly around key moments in their sporting seasons.   

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres September 2025 
     Genre Monthly Listeners  
1 News 5,130,227  
2 Society & Culture 4,523,938 
3 Sports 3,847,098 
4 True Crime 2,879,395 
5 Comedy 2,767,174 
Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts September 2025 
      Podcast Producer Monthly Listeners  
1 Hamish & Andy LiSTNR (SCA) 813,500   
2 ABC News Top Stories Australian Broadcasting Corporation  767,032  
3 Mamamia Out Loud Mamamia   563,785  
4 Shameless Shameless Media  537,803  
5 Sky News Australia Update  News Corp Australia   484,254 

About the Australian Podcast Ranker 

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 300 podcasts listened to by Australians, and the top 300 Australian podcasts. The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines. 

Nine to Provide Single, Unified Solution to Trade Across 9Now, Stan Sport and HBO Max

Nine today revealed how it is delivering on its proposition to unify ad data across 9Now, Stan Sport and HBO Max, streamlining access through a single, unified solution to create a powerful programmatic tool for brands to maximise campaign effectiveness.  

With Nine maintaining control of the programmatic supply chain, the unification of data, reach and frequency represents a new level of transparency.

The unification allows for ease of trading and maximum efficiency across premium video brands – 9Now, Stan Sport and HBO Max – and will allow clients to not only continue to buy each asset individually but also allow for unified reach and frequency across all three. This will create greater scale for targeting segmentation as well as making campaign optimisation more efficient.

Utilising Nine’s 22 million verified signed-in users, Nine has consolidated its adtech and data infrastructure across all its assets – video, publishing and audio – resulting in richer audience insights and allowing brands to reach specific audiences with pinpoint precision.  

The recent addition of advertising on Stan Sport, combined with Nine being appointed the exclusive sales representative of HBO Max in Australia, has allowed advertisers to achieve unparalleled impact and scale, delivered from a single, brand-safe ecosystem. 

Nine’s Commercial Director – Digital, Nick Young, said: “We are focused on making it as easy as possible to access our highly-engaged customers and unlock the full potential of our data and programmatic stack. We’re cutting out waste so our clients can maximise as much of their budget into actual working media as possible, whilst maintaining the control and transparency they need.”

Nine Driving Into New Direct Advertiser and Small Business Markets by Growing Functionality of Nine Ad Manager

Nine’s self-serve advertising platform, Nine Ad Manager, is to receive a significant product upgrade to ensure ease of trading will maximise campaign effectiveness for direct advertisers, independent agencies and Australia’s 2.2 million SMBs. 

Nine Ad Manager launched two years ago, with thousands of clients and SMBs now utilising the platform to buy Nine display advertising, search and social media inventory creating a one stop shop for growing businesses and direct advertisers. The platform also uses Artificial Intelligence to allow businesses to create their own creative for their advert. 

Over the coming months, the platform’s functionality will evolve the user experience for both independent agencies and direct clients in an effort to simplify the self service buying process and grow the platform. 

The upgrades include a media planning functionality that will streamline campaign strategy, allowing clients to better plan their cross channel advertising efforts across Nine’s video, display, search and social. There will also be dedicated sales resources to provide in-person support. 

The addition of invoicing capabilities and credit terms, as well as Payto bank transfers, will provide a more efficient way to manage billing and track spending. The upgrade will also see the inclusion of prebuilt campaign templates to streamline the process to launch effective campaigns by providing proven, ready-to-use ad formats and structures. 

These updates aim to create a more comprehensive and accessible self service platform, allowing users to monitor and optimize their campaigns with greater ease.

Nine Ad Manager allows small businesses to add display advertising across Nine’s entire digital network, from 9Honey to  and across mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review to their 9Now video campaigns using Nine Ad Manager.

Nine’s Commercial Director – Digital, Nick Young, said: “Nine Ad Manager has proven to be an effective way for Australian small businesses to reach specific households, with around 4000 clients using the platform so far. We are a brand safe environment and these product upgrades will ensure SMBs’ campaigns will have even more effectiveness using our trusted premium content on the most powerful screen in the home.”