ARN has announced that one of Australia’s most loved and successful broadcasters, Carrie Bickmore, will join the KIIS Network from January 2027 hosting a brand-new national Drive show, Carrie for the Drive Home, in a familiar time slot for her fans, but with an exciting new drive adventure.

Carrie Bickmore’s trademark honesty, warmth and humour will be at the centre of Carrie for the Drive Home, which will showcase Australia’s much-loved queen of Australian media in real, raw and hilarious conversations with her co-hosts and listeners across Australia.

Red hot comedian Bron Lewis is the first confirmed co-host joining Carrie each week. One of Australia’s most exciting comedy stars currently selling out shows globally, Bron will bring her sharp, relatable and unmistakably Australian humour to the national Drive audience alongside Carrie.

Carrie Bickmore is an iconic broadcaster and multi-media star, charity founder, 2026 Victorian Australian of the Year and one of the most recognisable and trusted faces and voices in the country.

Michael Stephenson, ARN CEO, said: “Carrie is one of the biggest stars in Australian media, and I couldn’t be more excited that’s she’s coming to ARN. She has spent the past decade at the top of national Drive and built an extraordinary connection with audiences right across Australia.

“This is the start if a new era and Carrie is an important part of our plan. Together with our new Breakfast shows in Sydney and Melbourne, we’re bringing together some of Australia’s biggest stars with exciting new talent to create a powerful content proposition for audiences and advertisers.”

Kerri Elstub, ARN Chief Content Officer, added: “Carrie is simply brilliant on air. She’s warm, curious, incredibly funny and has a rare ability to make listeners feel part of the conversation. We can’t wait to hear Carrie make KIIS Drive her own, alongside Bron and the rest of the team. It will be smart, funny, unpredictable and exactly the kind of show you want to be part of on the way home.”

Carrie’s appointment completes a major new KIIS line-up, following the launch of KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot in Melbourne on 26 October and KIIS Breakfast with Chris, Amy & Jack in Sydney on 9 November. The new shows join Robin, Kip & Corey in Brisbane and Ben & Liam in Adelaide, along with Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small, Craig ‘Lowie’ Lowe, and Gordie Waters rounding out the KIIS Network’s line-up.

Carrie for the Drive Home will air nationally from 3pm-6pm, followed by The Smallzy Show from 6pm to 9pm, as Smallzy moves into the all-important late Drive slot and expands to more stations across the KIIS Network in 2027.

The new line-up reflects ARN’s continued investment in premium Australian talent and content, creating new opportunities for brands to connect with audiences across breakfast and Drive, on air and beyond.

Carrie for the Drive Home will launch across the KIIS Network in January 2027, with further show details to be announced.

iHeart has unveiled a major new podcast line-up for 2027, bringing new creators, new audiences and new opportunities for brands across lifestyle, entertainment, sport, wellbeing and finance content.

Australia’s Best Podcast Creators Join iHeart

In one of the network’s largest content acquisitions to date, iHeart will welcome a range of established and new original podcasts to the platform in 2027.

Everyone Has An Ex, hosted by Georgia Love joins iHeart. This award-nominated show tells true stories about unbelievable relationships, through the eyes and the hearts of the very people who lived them.

Comedy podcast You Wouldn’t also joins, bringing lifelong mates Will Gibb and Pat Clifton and their trademark oversharing to the network. With Gibb amassing 1.8 million followers on TikTok, the show brings an established, highly engaged social audience into the iHeart ecosystem.

Tell Me More from former Miss Universe Australia, author and mental health advocate Olivia Molly Rogers will also join iHeart in 2027, exploring the moments and experiences that change people’s lives.

Further strengthening the network’s lifestyle and wellbeing offering, Oi, Let’s Talk, hosted by coaches and best friends Kate Morris and Gemma Mullins, will bring its fast-growing community around fitness and mindset to iHeart.

KIIS Sydney host Amy Gerard’s Beyond The Chaos will join the iHeart slate in 2027, tackling the realities of parenting with Gerard and parent educator Gen Muir.

No Utes In The Valet, hosted by KIIS Melbourne’s Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith, brings together the unlikely worlds of fashion and footy through their friendship and fast-talking chemistry.

iHeart Invests in New Australian Originals

Alongside its growing creator network, iHeart is continuing to invest in original Australian content, with new shows developed exclusively for the platform.

Health expert Dr Nick Coatsworth will launch the latest iHeart Original, Worth Asking, in audio and video from Monday November 23, answering the health questions Australians love to search.

(OVER)SHARE, hosted by Phoebe Burgess and Hannah Ferrier, dives into the conversations around relationships, parenting, careers and everything that gets more complicated as life goes on.

Alex Nation, Kirby Bentley and Tully Smyth’s While We Have You, brings together three familiar faces from reality TV and sport for a fresh take on pop culture, current conversations and everyday life.

iHeart is also creating original content with brands through iHeart Ruby Australia. Pandora’s Charmed is the latest iHeart Ruby production, exploring the world of collectables through weekly episodes across audio, video and social.

iHeart Expands its Sports Line-up

iHeart will also expand its sports line-up in 2027, with new partnerships and even more coverage of major sporting moments.

Football heavyweights Eddie McGuire and James Hird will team up for a brand-new podcast, The Eddie & Hirdy Show. Three times a week, the show will tackle the biggest stories in footy, along with the wider sporting world that get the two talking.

A new partnership with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame will deliver The Hall, a weekly podcast unlocking the stories behind the champions who have shaped Australian sport.

iHeart’s partnership with Clubby Sports will continue, with audience favourites including Footy & Friends and Tradies returning in 2027.

Two Good Sports with Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi will return, while The Failed Footballer will expand to a daily format throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup. New and returning podcasts from Cricket Australia and the Australian Open will further strengthen iHeart’s sports portfolio.

The iHeart Women’s Sports Network also continues to grow, featuring popular titles including No Dribble from netballers Liz Ellis AO, Catherine Cox AM and Carolyn Swindell and The [Female] Athlete Project with Olympian Chloe Dalton.

Audience Favourites Return

The new slate joins some of Australia’s most successful and enduring podcasts, which continue to call iHeart home in 2027.

They include Meshel Laurie’s number one investigative podcast Australian True Crime, which has also expanded to television as a weekly program on Network 10 and 10 Streaming.

Amanda Keller’s Double A Chattery, The Wiggles’ parenting podcast, Wiggle Talk, The Buck Up with Kate Langbroek and Nath Valvo and the ARE Media podcast slate will also return.

Australia’s number one finance podcast, She’s On The Money, has also extended its partnership with iHeart under a new multi-year agreement.

ARN’s iHeart will also continue to represent podcasts from leading global publishers including the BBC and The New York Times, bringing Australian audiences and advertisers access to some of the world’s most recognised podcast content.

Corey Layton, Head of iHeart Strategic Partnerships and Product, said: “2027 is going to be huge. We’re welcoming brilliant new Australian creators to iHeart, we are investing in more iHeart Originals and we are continuing to work with some of the most trusted podcast creators and publishers here and around the world.

“We are bringing together established audience favourites with a new wave of distinctive Australian talent and ideas. Audio, video, social and live experiences, our focus is on helping great shows find bigger audiences and giving brands meaningful ways to become part of the communities around them.”

More premium content than ever will call iHeart home in 2027, connecting audiences and advertisers with the world’s biggest podcasts, Australia’s best creators and the communities that matter most.

Local heroes, long-awaited reunions and grassroots sports clubs take centre stage in 2027, with ARN announcing three major content platforms that connect brands with Australians through shared experiences, community stories and moments that matter.

Save Our Club, KIIS & Catch Up and You Are GOLD! will celebrate the people, places and relationships at the heart of Australian life. Each idea will begin on radio before expanding across video, social and in real-life experiences, with integrated opportunities for brands throughout the entire content journey.

SAVE OUR CLUB

Local sporting clubs are the lifeblood of Australian communities. They are where friendships begin, families come together, character is built and memories are made, but many are in urgent need of additional funding, equipment and facilities.

Building on the success of Save Our Pub in 2026, ARN will return in 2027 with Save Our Club, a new national campaign helping grassroots sporting clubs, athletes and coaches with grants, equipment and upgrades.

Led by Christian O’Connell and amplified across the GOLD Network, ARN’s regional network and iHeart, the campaign will search for clubs that need a helping hand. Four clubs will each receive a $5,000 grant, while one will receive a major makeover tailored to what it needs most, from new equipment and upgraded grounds to functional change rooms or improved club facilities. The campaign will culminate in a live grand reopening broadcast celebrating the club and its community.

Brands will have the opportunity to support local clubs through integrated content, social integration, branded video, talent-led commercial content, product placement and activation at the live event.

KIIS & CATCH UP

Distance, finances, work, illness and life’s unexpected challenges can separate people from those they love most.

In 2027, KIIS & Catch Up will reunite Australians with the friends and family they have been missing and give them the opportunity to catch up on lost time.

Led by KIIS Drive and amplified throughout the KIIS Network, ARN’s regional network and iHeart, the campaign will invite listeners to nominate deserving Aussies who dream of being reunited with a loved one. Over four weeks, KIIS will share those stories, reveal selected recipients and bring emotional reunions to life across radio, video, social and in-person experiences.

From grandparents reconnecting with grandchildren and siblings meeting new family members for the first time, to best friends separated by distance, KIIS & Catch Up will capture real human moments designed to stop audiences in their tracks and bring Australians closer to the people who matter most.

Partners can help make these reunions possible, with integration across in-show storytelling, social content, video, commercial activity and the reunion experiences themselves.

YOU ARE GOLD!

Every community has people who quietly go above and beyond, from teachers giving extra time to their students and nurses staying back to care for patients, to charity workers who devote their lives to helping others.

They may see it as simply doing their job, but to the people around them, they are GOLD. In 2027, You Are GOLD! will celebrate the local heroes making a difference across Australia.

Led by Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller and amplified nationally across the GOLD Network, ARN’s regional network and iHeart, the five-week campaign will invite Australians to nominate the extraordinary people in their communities who deserve to be recognised.

Their stories and selfless work will be showcased to the nation, culminating in the crowning of a Gold Hero in front of family and friends, along with a game-changing surprise to be revealed in 2027.

Brands will be able to support and celebrate these local heroes through bespoke in-show content, social content, talent-led commercial activity, video, audio and live-event activation.

Jenni Lees, Director – Integrate by ARN, said: “The best entertainment creates a genuine emotional connection, and these ideas are designed to do exactly that. Save Our Club, KIIS & Catch Up and You Are GOLD! each begin with something Australians care deeply about: their communities, their relationships and the people who make a difference.

“For brands, these are more than campaigns. They are integrated entertainment platforms that create meaningful ways to be part of the story’s audiences choose to listen to, watch, share and experience in real life.”

The three content platforms are a key part of ARN’s 2027 content strategy, bringing together audio, video, social and in-real-life experiences to create distinctive entertainment and integrated opportunities for advertisers.

ARN has launched video advertising on iHeart, opening up new opportunities for brands in Australia’s fast-growing digital video advertising market.

The introduction of video advertising gives brands new ways to connect with podcast audiences through premium video content, trusted talent and integrated brand experiences, from product integrations and video host reads to pre-roll, mid-roll and post-roll advertising.

The launch is the latest innovation from iHeart, which has evolved from a leading audio platform into a multi-format content and advertising destination spanning audio, video and creator-led experiences.

Over the past 12 months, ARN has launched iHeart Highlights, a short-form vertical video experience featuring standout moments from ARN radio shows and podcasts, and launched full-length video podcasts across iHeart globally, making iHeart a worldwide destination for both premium long-form video and premium audio.

Some of iHeart’s biggest shows are already available in full-length video episodes including She’s On The Money, Australian True Crime, Two Good Sports, No Dribble, The (Female) Athlete Project, (Over)share, The Failed Footballer, While We Have You, Double A Chattery, You’re Gonna Want to Hear This, The Edit and Love Stories.

Video on the iHeart platform is already delivering results. When podcasts are available in audio and video, more than 40 per cent of consumption now comes from video, lifting audiences by more than 10 per cent. The figures demonstrate how video expands the reach of podcast content, with audiences moving between listening and watching throughout the day.

More shows will join iHeart in 2027 in both audio and video format including Everyone Has An Ex, Tell Me More, You Wouldn’t, Oi Let’s Talk, No Utes in the Valet, The Hall and Worth Asking.

Ben Campbell, ARN Chief Digital & Technology Officer, said: “Over the past year we’ve greatly expanded what iHeart offers audiences, creators and advertisers. We’ve evolved from an audio destination into a platform that brings together premium audio and video experiences, giving audiences more ways to enjoy content however they choose.

“For advertisers, this is a significant opportunity. We’re providing brands with access to premium podcast content and trusted talent, combining the intimacy of audio with the visual impact of video. It gives advertisers more ways to connect with audiences through the content they love.”

Australia’s video advertising market is worth billions of dollars and continues to grow. For brands already investing in YouTube and BVOD, iHeart offers a new way to reach audiences in a premium brand safe video environment built around trusted talent, great storytelling and highly engaged communities.

EXPANDING VIDEO DISTRIBUTION

Alongside the expansion of video across iHeart, ARN is also expanding video distribution and monetisation across television, streaming and connected TV through new distribution partnerships.

At its Upfront this evening, ARN announced that Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie is now available to watch and stream on 10.  The partnership takes Australia’s biggest true crime podcast from audio to television, giving audiences a new way to experience its stories, investigations and conversations. A podcast that has captivated millions of Australians has now become a weekly television event, airing every Monday night on 10 and available to stream on 10.com.au

ARN is also taking its biggest radio brands to television. In 2027, the new KIIS breakfast shows will be seen on free-to-air television and YouTube, allowing fans to listen and watch their favourite breakfast shows each day for the first time.

In 2027, ARN will also launch iHeart on Fetch TV, giving more than 600,000 Australian households access to iHeart’s extensive content offering, including more than 1,000 radio stations, 100 million songs and hundreds of thousands of podcasts. The iHeart experience on Fetch TV will also feature curated video channels showcasing some of the biggest video podcasts from across ARN’s iHeart Network, extending iHeart into the connected TV environment and creating new ways for audiences to discover and engage with its content.

Ben Campbell added: “These partnerships demonstrate what becomes possible when we take great audio IP, trusted talent and highly engaged audiences and extend them into new formats and onto new platforms. Audio becomes video, podcasts become television, and a successful show becomes a multi-platform entertainment franchise.

“Our ambition is to make ARN’s content available wherever audiences choose to listen or watch. Bringing Australian True Crime to 10 and iHeart to Fetch TV creates more ways for audiences to engage with the content they love and more opportunities for advertisers to reach them.”

The partnerships form part of ARN’s audio-first video strategy, with growing investment in live studio production, video podcasts, social video and expanded content distribution.

Video advertising is available now across the iHeart Podcast Network.

ARN is taking iHeartLIVE to the next level in 2027, expanding the premium entertainment platform to 25 events across capital cities and regional centres around Australia.

Built to create unique, money-can’t-buy experiences, iHeartLIVE brings fans closer to the artists and stars they love, while giving brands the opportunity to become part of moments audiences genuinely care about.

The expansion follows a standout year for iHeartLIVE, with ARN delivering over 20 events in 2026 featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, OneRepublic, Louis Tomlinson, Amy Shark and Delta Goodrem.

In 2027, brands will have more ways to be part of iHeartLIVE than ever before.

One major presenting partner will have the opportunity to secure naming rights and integration across the 25-event program, aligning with some of the world’s biggest stars and extending its story across audio, video, social and live experiences.

Five category partnerships will also be available, alongside opportunities for local clients to participate in events across metropolitan and regional Australia. Together, the partnership model will allow brands of different sizes to access iHeartLIVE and connect directly with highly engaged audiences.

Kerri Elstub, Chief Content Officer said, “iHeartLIVE is built around access audiences simply cannot get anywhere else. In 2026, we brought fans face-to-face with some of the biggest names in entertainment and turned those live moments into content that travelled across radio, podcasts, video and social.

“In 2027, we’re going even bigger, with 25 events across metropolitan and regional Australia and more opportunities for brands to be genuinely part of the experience. This is a money can’t buy opportunity for brands. We are creating memorable moments for audiences that brands can own.”

The power of iHeartLIVE was brought to life at ARN’s 2027 Upfront at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, with a live performance from LA-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Magnus Ferrell.

Known for his funky, soulful pop sound, Ferrell has just released his new seven-track EP, Groove Therapy, featuring viral fan favourite “Asleep Talking”. He arrived in Australia fresh from supporting the Jonas Brothers in the US and making his US television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The performance was hosted by Smallzy, with 30 KIIS winners joining Upfront guests for the exclusive event.

Talent and event details for the 2027 iHeartLIVE program will be announced in the coming months.

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, where do superstitions come from, and why are they here at all?  

As Halloween sparks conversations about ghosts, luck and all things spooky, renowned comedian Ting Lim explores the superstitions and beliefs that shape cultures around the world in SBS Audio’s latest podcast, Jinxed! Whether you cover mirrors before you go to sleep or hold your breath when driving past a cemetery, you’re in the right place. Ting delves into the strange, funny and deeply personal beliefs people grow up with, exploring what happens to these traditions in modern society and why they continue to stay with us. 

The eight-part series explores the superstitions passed down from one generation to the next, unpacking the myths, beliefs and stigmas woven into everyday life. Ting examines the intersection of superstition and stigma, delving into the origins of these stories and how culture shapes these beliefs.

Comedian and host of Jinxed!, Ting Lim said: “I consider myself a cynic, right up until something goes wrong. Then I’m blaming the full moon, reading my horoscope and wasting perfectly good seasoning by throwing it over my shoulder. Jinxed digs into the stories behind our superstitions, where they came from, how they’ve evolved, and why we still believe them.”

Each episode is packed with humour, curiosity and expert insight, featuring some of Australia’s funniest voices. 

Episode 1: Wait, Chinese astrology is more than just the 12 zodiac animals? Comedian He Huang believes Chinese astrology helps keep her grounded. In this episode of Jinxed! Ting chats with He about her renewed interest in Ba Zi, also known as Chinese astrology.

Episode 2: Why is the left hand considered evil? Ting is joined by Ethiopian Australian comedian Tilahun Hailu to explore the origins of the stigma surrounding left-handedness, reflecting on his childhood in South Sudan.

Episode 3: What is it about mirrors that makes them so creepy? Ting chats with comedian Sashi Perera about her lifelong fear of mirrors, while also dissecting their significance in Sri Lankan culture with Sean Perera, Sub-Dean at the Australian National University.

Episode 4: How does a community become a code word for witchcraft? Ivan Aristeguieta grew up hearing stories about family bones being stolen for witchcraft. Ting speaks with the Venezuelan-born comedian about growing up around Santería, unpacking the myths and stigma that continue to surround the religion.

Episode 5: Ever been told to hold your breath when driving past a cemetery? Comedian Alex Hudson takes it one step further: lift your legs too. Joining Ting, together they explore the superstitions, rules and unusual rituals surrounding death, including those rooted in the Victorian era.

Episode 6: Does the evil eye really exist? Joined by comedian George Kapiniaris, Ting explores how protection against the evil eye is believed to work and whether social media might be the perfect breeding ground for a modern-day evil eye.

Episode 7: Why do people in southern Vietnam avoid calling the eldest child the eldest? Joined by comedian Diana Nguyen, her family’s “second eldest” daughter, Ting explores one of Vietnam’s more curious traditions and the responsibilities that come with the role.

Episode 8: Why are some people told to avoid poinciana trees at night? Joined by Torres Strait Islander comedian Leon Filewood, Ting explores the urban legend of the Poinciana Woman. Together, they unpack where the story may have originated, compare ghost stories from around the world, and ask why the Torres Strait Islands can feel especially eerie after dark.

The eight episodes of Jinxed! will drop on 28 October 2026. Listen on the SBS Audio App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, LiSTNR, SBS On Demand or wherever you stream your podcasts. 

With an increasing number of extreme weather events occurring across Australia, and many parts of the country again facing an elevated fire threat in the 2026-27 summer, ABC Emergency Broadcasting and other ABC teams are ready to provide timely and comprehensive information to communities.

ABC Emergency Broadcasting is the only dedicated unit of its kind in the country. It works closely with ABC Local Radio and ABC NEWS teams to deliver coordinated coverage of severe weather events that pose a risk to lives or property, such as bushfires, floods andcyclones.

The team of 18 operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure accurate and actionable information reaches communities before, during and after emergencies.

Currently it’s working on the Queensland storms and floods, which have resulted in multiple floodwater rescues. Recently the team has also kept audiences up-to-date on the 100 km/h-plus winds in SA, which resulted in power outages and 60 SES callouts, and severe weather impacts in NSW to Sydney’s northern beaches and the Riverina.

Emergency broadcast activations have jumped in recent years, rising from 191 in 2020-21 to more than 650 a year each of the past three years.

Donna Field, ABC NEWS Head of Regional, Rural and Metro News: “We expect the 2026-27 summer to be at least as busy as the past three, with a strong El Nino pattern causing below average rainfall and high fuel loads.

“Public reliance on ABC Emergency Broadcasting continues to grow and the whole of the ABC is ready to help Australians stay informed and safe in times of crisis.”

In 2025-26 the ABC responded to 356 fires, 241 severe weather events, 35 floods, nine cyclones and nine other events across every state and territory. WA had the most with 175, followed by Queensland (142), NSW (132), Victoria (83); Northern Territory (43), Tasmania (33), South Australia (32) and the ACT (10).

The EB team produced more than 210 hours of rolling emergency radio coverage and more than 1000 emergency-related social media posts.

Significant events included the Victorian fires in January, which claimed a life, damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and caused widespread outages. The ABC provided 28 days of EB coverage, including at the peak of the fires more than 60 hours of continuous rolling broadcasting. In Marchthe NT experienced some its worst-ever flooding and later that month Tropical Cyclone Narelle hit Queensland, the NT and WA.

ABC Emergency Broadcasting works with external agencies such as the Bureau of Meteorology and the state fire, health, emergency and police services, many of which list ABC Radio as an official emergency broadcaster.

The ABC also works with sector bodies representing community and independent media so smaller outlets and their audiences are better placed when emergencies strike.

Through a syndication arrangement with AAP the ABC distributes emergency-related digital articles free of charge to 40 selected local digital news providers, with the aim of removing barriers to critical information during emergencies.

KIIS 1011’s Ash, Issie & Elliot has woken up Melbourne with a brand-new sound, bringing a morning of joy, fresh energy, entertainment and a healthy dose of chaos to the local airwaves.

Broadcasting live from ARN’s Richmond studios for the first time, the trio officially ushered in a new era of breakfast radio for KIIS 1011, with the show’s distinctly Melbourne mix of music, sport, fashion, culture and conversation on full display.

The show kicked off with a song voted for by their listeners, the ‘Good KIISers’, This Is What You Came For by Calvin Harris and Rihanna, before first caller Suzanne celebrated her 12-year wedding anniversary with a special surprise. After revealing she and her husband would mark the occasion by watching Robbie Williams’ Live at the Albert, Suzanne walked away with tickets to see Robbie live in Melbourne later this year.

Throughout the show, Ash London, Isaac ‘Issie’ Smith and Elliot Garnaut gave listeners their first taste of what’s to come, with their chemistry and unpredictability firmly at its heart. Messages of support flooded in from listeners across Melbourne, alongside friends and family, welcoming Ash, Issie & Elliot to KIIS 1011 and celebrating their first show.

Opening the show, Ash London said: “Morning to the greatest city and the history of the world. My name is Ash London. We’ve all been working so hard behind the scenes to make this happen. We’re so happy to be here with you. Now guys, this is your show. Everybody listening out there, we’re going to call you our Good KIISers because you’re here with us and you’re here at 6:01 which means you’re hardcore.”

Elliot Garnaut said: “I feel like this has been too long in the making, guys. You know I’m a horrendous secret keeper, so to finally be here and actually have it out in the open, I can exhale… We’re going to be your new best friend, you guys. You’re in our group chat from now until the rest of eternity.”

Isaac ‘Issie’ Smith added: “Just on our text line, we’ve just had a text come in – ‘Welcome team, so exciting. Bula from Fiji’ – so not only are we in the greatest city in the world, we are now global.”

Other highlights from the first show included Ash reflecting on her journey back to radio after becoming a mother and how the highs and lows ultimately led her to now hosting breakfast radio in her hometown, Elliot revealing his The Greatest Showman-themed surprise for Hugh Jackman at Bec Harding and Andy Lee’s wedding and Isaac debuting ‘Issie’s Kid’s Quizzie’, a new segment that sees a young listener try to guess the most popular answer from a survey of 100 Melbourne kids.

Announced last month, the new show brings together three distinctly Melbourne personalities, each bringing their own perspective to the city’s highly competitive breakfast radio landscape. From Ash’s broadcasting and entertainment expertise to Issie’s elite AFL background and Elliot’s fashion and cultural credentials, the first show offered a taste of the energy, chemistry and conversation listeners can expect each morning for the rest of the year and beyond.

KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot can be heard on Melbourne’s KIIS 1011 from 6am-10am weekdays, or via ARN’s free iHeart app.

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Award-winning journalist Sharnelle Vella has announced she will not return to the 774 ABC Melbourne Breakfast program in 2027.

Vella joined Bob Murphy on 774 ABC Melbourne Breakfast in 2025 and together they built a strong rapport with listeners.

In November 2025 Vella announced she was pregnant with a baby girl and opened up about her struggles with infertility. Following an on-air baby shower where ABC listeners raised more than $30,000 for local charity Our Village, Vella and her husband Nicholas welcomed daughter Eve in March 2026.

Of her decision not to return, Vella said: “I’ve loved my time at the ABC, and I’m grateful to have been offered an opportunity to return. But since becoming a mum to Eve, I’ve realised just how much I want to spend this precious time with her.

“Every parent knows how quickly these early months pass. Right now, I want more time at home with my baby and my family, so I’ve decided to leave 774.

“Thank you to my colleagues and to everyone who has listened and supported me. It’s been a special chapter, and I’ll always be grateful for it.”

“Like the ABC audience, I’ll miss my mornings with Sharnelle.” Co-host Bob Murphy said.

“I learnt so much from her. Incredibly smart, hard working and her razor sharp wit, but it’s her laugh that I’ll personally miss the most. To SV, Nicholas and baby Eve, much love.”

Manager 774 ABC Melbourne Shelley Hadfield said: “Sharnelle is an absolute superstar and we have loved having her as part of the 774 family. The audience warmed to Sharnelle so quickly and she was inundated with messages of love and knitted baby clothes when she announced she was pregnant. We respect Sharnelle’s decision and we will miss her. We wish Sharnelle and her beautiful family all the best.”

Bob and Richelle will continue presenting Breakfast for the remainder of the year.

Details about the 2027 774 ABC Melbourne line up will be announced later this year.

Australia’s most accomplished science journalist Robyn Williams AO FAA has announced he will finish with ABC Radio National’s The Science Show at the end of the year, concluding his remarkable 51-year run on the program.

Williams has presented The Science Show on ABC Radio National since the program launched in 1975. The Science Show celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 and is one of the longest-running radio shows in Australia and the world.

“These 51 years have been exciting and an enduring pleasure, as well as a lot of hard work of course.” Wiliams said.

“I did wonder whether 102 years might be a neater number, but no… I will be saying farewell in December and making other plans for 2027 – still about Australian science and still within the ABC.

“Also, I need to start training for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.”

The Science Show launched on Saturday 30 August 1975 and featured Robyn Williams interviewing Lord Ritchie-Calder, then head of energy policy at the UK House of Lords, who spoke about greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts.

Across more than half a century of episodes, Williams has explored the breadth of scientific endeavour, bringing audiences stories of discovery, debate and innovation. He has examined some of the most consequential issues facing society, from early discussions about climate change to groundbreaking investigations into the dangers of asbestos and cases of medical malpractice.  

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks said “For more than 50 years, Robyn has shared the excitement of discovery with audiences across the country, bringing clarity, insight and wonder to some of the most important scientific questions of our age.

“Through The Science Show, he has nurtured generations of curious minds and left an enduring mark on Australian public life. His legacy at the ABC and across the scientific community is profound, and his influence will be felt for decades to come. I thank Robyn for his passion, his commitment, and his intellect in serving the audiences of the ABC.”

Over its 50 years, The Science Show has featured more than 100 Nobel Prize winners including Sir Paul Nurse, Prof Elizabeth Blackburn, Prof Brian Schmidt, Prof Peter Doherty, Sir Macfarlane Burnet and high-profile guests including King Charles, Sir David Attenborough, Naomi Oreskes, David Suzuki, Paul Ehrlich, Oliver Sacks, Alex the Astronaut and Tom Gleeson.

For his role as presenter, Williams was proclaimed a National Living Treasure in 1987, made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1988 for service to science and in 2020 was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). Williams has been awarded eight honorary doctorates from The University of Sydney, The University of NSW, University of South Australia, The University of Queensland, The Australian National University, Macquarie University and Deakin University.

There will be opportunities to celebrate Robyn’s time on the program in the coming months. Robyn will remain with the ABC focusing on science programming. The ABC will make announcements about the next generation of The Science Show later this year.