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.

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111+17	3AW Breakfast with Ross and RusselTapt Media	Tapt Media	56,688	176,167
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114-11	Fitzy, Wippa & KateNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	54,455	101,087
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122-34	3AW is FootballTapt Media	Tapt Media	50,089	142,067
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124+110	Real DictatorsAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	49,215	87,588
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131-14	Saturday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	44,281	136,308
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135+10	Sick to DeathNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	42,781	87,657
136+3	The Bulwark PodcastAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	42,722	116,294
137-4	Real FootyNine Publishing	Nine	42,467	68,656
138	The Science ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	42,276	130,730
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140	AFL Trade RadioSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	41,484	161,347
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144+11	Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	39,953	57,890
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150-2	The Documentary PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	37,966	148,924
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160-4	The Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowWest Australian Newspapers	West Australian Newspapers	33,987	50,784
161+11	Six Tackles With GusNine Publishing	Tapt Media	33,948	45,900
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233+25	The Book ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	23,690	59,909
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235-17	IntrigueBBC	ARN / iHeart	22,992	72,376
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239+44	10 to LifeAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	22,128	47,130
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250-10	Breaking Points with Krystal and SaagarARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	21,267	49,124
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252-24	CODE NRLNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	20,863	32,514
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254+17	Kick Off with Brandy and JimmySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	20,458	70,309
255+23	Crime AnalystARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,166	40,187
256+31	Into the DarkARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,117	35,558
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259+9	Two Good SportsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,887	43,749
260+17	The MeatEater PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,798	34,168
261+1	SEN AfternoonsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	19,749	53,225
262-8	The BookshelfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	19,744	46,538
263-6	6 Minute EnglishBBC	ARN / iHeart	19,611	44,564
264-13	Joel Osteen Daily PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,561	75,848
265-48	MAFS Funny PodcastNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	19,344	26,789
266-30	Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy FamiliesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,253	62,848
267-12	Something Was WrongAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	19,229	70,149
268-49	Al Jazeera News UpdatesAl Jazeera	Al Jazeera	19,153	114,538
269-6	VIC News BulletinsTapt Media	Tapt Media	19,098	34,264
270+22	Better OfflineARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,037	36,486
271-34	Test Match SpecialBBC	ARN / iHeart	18,736	50,044
272	Science WeeklyGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	18,617	36,799
273+13	Bulwark TakesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	18,606	87,135
274-54	Footy ClassifiedNine Publishing	Tapt Media	18,556	25,828
275-63	Cricket Et AlDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	18,218	26,065
276-12	SerialNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	17,936	35,023
277+3	Well.Mamamia	Mamamia	17,914	39,095
278	The Audio Long ReadGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	17,816	39,235
279	Impaulsive with Logan PaulARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,764	35,235
280+16	BBCNewscastBBC	ARN / iHeart	17,726	57,925
281	Money NewsTapt Media	Tapt Media	17,588	49,749
282	NFL Daily with Gregg RosenthalARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,519	41,415
283-2	Philosopher’s ZoneAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,494	37,004
284	No DunksARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,452	33,444
285+8	Politics Weekly AmericaGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	17,418	25,315
286-27	Dear RachelleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	17,402	31,189
287+7	History DailyAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	17,312	58,576
288-123	News TimeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,298	158,493
289-88	Nature SoundsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,058	56,332
290-67	Morning Glory with Matty JohnsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	17,049	23,979
291-42	This Working LifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	16,911	31,960
292	The Run Home with Andy and GazeySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	16,772	60,892
293	F1: Chequered FlagBBC	ARN / iHeart	16,745	34,957
294+4	Hamish & Andy Plus +LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	16,707	44,949
295-11	200 PLUSClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	16,353	19,432
296-23	Sunday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	16,307	50,031
297	SEN LeagueSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	16,246	48,372
298-50	Jonesy & AmandaARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	16,175	77,064
299	Legally BrunetteARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	16,175	34,021
300-33	Anthony Burke’s By DesignAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	16,164	48,889

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Program or issue	Station/licensee	Description	Outcome	Report published
Licence condition and code matter	Central Highlands Broadcasting Inc.	Continue to represent community interestEncourage community participation in operations and programmingComplaint handling	Breached paragraph 9(2)(b) of Schedule 2 to the BSABreached paragraph 9(2)(c) of Schedule 2 to the BSABreached Code 7.3 of the Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice 2008(ref. BI-756)	14 October 2026
Licence condition	Meander Valley Community Radio Inc.	Encourage community participation in operationsEncourage community participation in programming	Did not breach of paragraph 9(2)(c)(i) of Schedule 2 to the BSA.Did not breach paragraph 9(2)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2 to the BSA(ref. BI-767)	7 October 2026

ARN’s iHeart is excited to announce the launch of While We Have You, a brand-new original video-led podcast hosted by reality TV favourites and media personalities Alex Nation, Kirby Bentley and Tully Smyth.

Blending pop culture, entertainment and candid conversation, While We Have You takes the stories dominating headlines, social feeds and group chats and turns them into funny, honest and highly relatable discussions.

Releasing every Thursday, each episode of While We Have You starts with the biggest celebrity news, reality TV scandals and viral moments of the week, before following the conversation wherever it naturally leads. A celebrity breakup becomes a debate about modern relationships. A reality TV betrayal opens up questions about loyalty and friendship. A viral moment leads to somewhere more honest, personal and unexpected.

Part entertainment debriefs, part cultural commentary and part group chat, While We Have You offers listeners a fresh perspective on the stories they’re already talking about and brings together three distinct voices and personalities that the country fell in love with on the latest season of Channel 10’s The Traitors Australia.

Speaking about launching the podcast, Alex Nation said: “I am SO excited to be joining the iHeart family with While We Have You, which feels like a very natural progression for someone who has spent the better part of a decade talking about her life publicly.  Kirb, Tully and I basically became friends through The Traitors, which is objectively a strange foundation for a friendship considering the entire premise was lying, deceiving and questioning everyone around you. But somehow, we clicked, it worked ad now we’ve decided the obvious next step is to put the three of us behind microphones and just see what happens.”

“What I love most about While We Have You is that there really isn’t a script for where the conversation will go. We’re curious, we’re opinionated, we’re not afraid to challenge each other, and I have absolutely no problem asking the question everyone else is thinking but is too polite to say out loud!”

Kirby Bentley added: “Anyone who knows me knows I’ve never exactly struggled to ask the obvious, and sometimes uncomfortable question, so giving me a microphone every week with While We Have You feels both exciting and mildly irresponsible. Getting to do this with Tully and Alex is going to be so much fun.

“Between the three of us, there’s no shortage of opinions, curiosity or oversharing, so I have a feeling we’re about to have some very honest, very unfiltered, and hopefully very entertaining conversations. And after spending so much time convincing people not to trust me, being faithful to Tully and Alex every week might just be the easiest job I’ve ever had.”

Tully Smyth said: “Kirby, Alex and I are all reality TV veterans, so we’re very comfortable oversharing, having strong opinions and occasionally saying things we probably should have kept in the group chat.  As a journalist, I’ve also spent the last 13 years turning my life into content, trauma dumping on the internet, workshopping my problems in public and asking questions that are probably none of my business. So, podcasting feels like a fairly natural habitat.

“The best part is that the three of us are genuinely curious about each other and about people. One conversation always leads to another, which is really the whole idea behind While We Have You. I have a feeling it’s going to be funny, very honest, occasionally chaotic and probably cheaper than therapy.”

iHeart Director Digital Content and Video Shauna Anderson said: “While We Have You brings together three highly engaging personalities with distinct perspectives, strong chemistry and deeply connected audiences. Alex, Kirby and Tully have each built loyal communities that actively engage with their content across multiple platforms, which creates a compelling opportunity for brands to connect with audiences in an authentic and meaningful way. We’re excited to expand our podcast offering with a format that not only resonates with listeners but also unlocks new opportunities for partners seeking trusted, creator-led storytelling.”

While We Have You is the latest iHeart original podcast, further strengthening the network’s entertainment portfolio and will be available across all major podcast platforms and is supported by vodcast content on YouTube and iHeart, social cutdowns across iHeart channels and on-air integration across the KIIS Network.

New episodes of While We Have You will be released every Thursday and can be streamed via the free iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts, as well as YouTube and social channels.

ARN today announced Pandora as the launch partner of iHeart Ruby Australia, with the two brands teaming up to create Charmed, a new video-led podcast hosted by social media personality and content creator Sam Todd.

Developed by iHeart Ruby Australia in partnership with Pandora, Charmed is an original podcast series exploring the worlds of collectables, uncovering the stories behind the things people treasure most. Warm, funny and a little bit obsessed, the series examines the emotional connections we form with everyday objects, from beloved childhood keepsakes to carefully curated collections, and what those attachments reveal about identity, memory and belonging.

Across the podcast series, Sam steps inside different worlds spanning pop culture, books, fashion, fandom, Disney, accessories, travel and makeup. Joined by a line-up of creators, personalities and pop culture enthusiasts including Martina Calvi, Katie Mildren, Art Simone, Chloe Hayden and Ali Smith, Sam will unpack the pieces they treasure the most and the memories and personal stories held within them.

The series also features Behind the Charm, exploring the inspiration and craftsmanship behind select Pandora charms and jewellery.

Produced across both video and audio, Charmed combines long-form storytelling with premium video and social-first content, reaching audiences across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart.

Jess Donovan, Pandora ANZ Marketing Director, said: “Pandora has always been about celebrating what you love, out loud and without apology, and Sam is one of the most passionate and joyful voices there is: enthusiastic, endlessly curious and completely herself. She embodies the fandom that makes Pandora such a powerful brand, where self-expression thrives and passions and fan worlds overlap. Charmed is a home for exactly that – no cynicism, just uninhibited joy, passion and delight. Podcasting lets us show up in the spaces where our community already gathers and with ARN and iHeart Ruby’s expertise, we are excited to be able to build on this world and can’t wait to see where the conversation goes.”

Shauna Anderson, ARN’s Director of Content – iHeart, said: “Pandora is the perfect inaugural partner for iHeart Ruby Australia. Charmed is exactly what Ruby was created to deliver: an original entertainment podcast built from a genuine connection between a brand, an idea and its audience. From the beginning, this has been a collaborative creative partnership. Rather than placing Pandora around existing content, we’ve worked together to develop a series that reflects the brand’s connection to memory, meaning and self-expression. It’s a great example of how branded content can evolve beyond sponsorship to become entertainment that audiences genuinely want to watch, listen to and share.”

The partnership is the first major original project to be produced through ARN’s iHeart Ruby Australia branded content studio.

iHeart Ruby Australia provides brands with an end-to-end solution spanning strategy, creative development, production, talent, distribution, promotion, social amplification and measurement – working with partners to create original IP designed to connect with modern audiences.

The partnership demonstrates Ruby’s approach to branded entertainment, bringing brands into the creative process from the outset to develop original content that can be distributed and amplified across audio, video and social.

Charmed launches Tuesday October 13, with new episodes available every week on iHeart and wherever audiences get their podcasts.

KIIS and iHeart are ready to deliver an unforgettable and intimate fan-first experience, announcing iHeartLIVE with Louis Tomlinson, an exclusive event celebrating the global superstar’s return to Australia for his highly anticipated How Did We Get Here? World Tour.

Announced yesterday on The Smallzy Show, the once-in-a-lifetime event will see a small group of 20 lucky superfans flown by Sydney Seaplanes to a top-secret location for an intimate meet and greet with Louis Tomlinson, creating memories for KIIS listeners that money simply can’t buy.

Hosted by Smallzy, the exclusive fan experience will feature an in-depth Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to hear directly from Louis about his journey from global phenomenon to acclaimed solo artist, the stories behind his music, and the road that led him to this moment. Fans will also have the chance to take photos with Louis and ask their own questions in an intimate setting.

Live during The Smallzy Show, host Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small said “The next artist that you are going to get up close and intimate on the iHeartLIVE Stage has accumulated 3.1 billion streams on Spotify, they have toured the world countless times, were in one of the biggest bands of all time, and they are now the next big international act to take over… Guys, are we ready to get Louis Tomlinson as our next artist to take over iHeartLIVE?”

Louis Tomlinson added “It all sounds very fun, I’m, I’m looking forward to it…It’s nice to actually have a conversation with people. I get that sometimes people might have like two or three questions that they really want to ask, and I do get that, but it’s also nice to get to know people, have a bit of a conversation with them like that.”

With a career spanning chart-topping success as part of One Direction and a celebrated solo career, Louis Tomlinson has become one of the most celebrated artists of his generation. Known for his authenticity, songwriting and unwavering connection to fans, he continues to sell out arenas worldwide while earning critical acclaim for his music.

Listeners can win their way into iHeartLIVE with Louis Tomlinson by tuning into The Smallzy Show across the KIIS Network and through iHeart and KIIS Club promotions. The exclusive fan experience will also be recorded and shared across The Smallzy Show, giving listeners around the country a front-row seat to the unforgettable event.

Louis Tomlinson makes his highly anticipated return to Australia later this month as part of his ‘How Did We Get Here?’ 2026 World Tour. Further information on the tour and ticket details can be found here.

The NRL season might be over, but Triple M isn’t putting the footy away just yet. Following a huge 2026 NRL season, Triple M is taking its rugby league coverage to the world stage, with the2026 Rugby League World Cup kicking off on Thursday, 15 October.

From the moment Australia takes on New Zealand in the tournament opener, Triple M will bring its trademark commentary, analysis, and personality to the international competition. Coverage will continue through to the women’s and men’s finals on Sunday, 15 November.

In a network-first initiative, fans can pair Triple M’s commentary with Seven’s live vision of the action on 7plus, combining the network’s distinctive call with the live match broadcast for a new way to experience the tournament.

Triple M’s coverage lineup includes Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin, Emma Lawrence, James Graham, Luke Keary, Aaron ‘Woodsy’ Woods, Anthony Maroon, Elliot Lovejoy, Josh Reynolds, and Wade Graham, alongside more of the voices that make Triple M’s rugby league coverage unmissable.

NRL Daily will become Rugby League World Cup Daily for the duration of the tournament, continuing to deliver the latest news, analysis, and talking points. Host Charlie White will also make his commentary debut for an international match.

The World Cup coverage follows a dominant 2026 NRL season for Triple M, with the network finishing as the Number 1 audio broadcaster across the code.* Triple M’s NRL coverage reaches 517,000 listeners each week in Sydney and Brisbane alone, with the network now taking its established rugby league coverage to an international audience.

Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content – Audio, said: “Triple M is not slowing down with the end of the AFL and NRL seasons, with a jam-packed schedule across spring and summer. With Triple M Racing hitting the ground running and now the Rugby League World Cup, we’re our listeners’ one-stop shop for all the action.

“We’re really excited to launch our brand-new streaming proposition for listeners, who can now pair Triple M’s commentary with Seven’s footage of the game on 7plus. This is a great example of the clear synergies between Seven and Triple M, presenting fantastic opportunities for listeners, advertisers, and clients alike.”

Triple M’s coverage of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will be available live across the Triple M Network and LiSTNR.

Source: *GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 6, 2026.Sydney – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600.Brisbane – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600.  P10+.  Cume Reach / Market Share %

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.  

Sarah Macdonald will return to 702 ABC Sydney in March 2027, taking on one of the station’s most loved programs as the new presenter of Afternoons.

A familiar and much-loved voice for Sydney audiences, Macdonald returns to the ABC, where she built a strong connection with listeners across Weekend Nightlife, Evenings and, from 2023 to 2024, as presenter of Mornings.

Afternoons holds a special place in the hearts of 702 ABC Sydney listeners. The program was hosted by broadcaster James Valentine, who died earlier this year after 25 years of keeping the Afternoons audience company with his warmth, intelligence and unmistakable curiosity.

Macdonald said she was honoured to join a program with such a deep connection to its audience.

“James was my friend and a legend in my lunchtimes as both listener and colleague.  I am both emotional and thrilled to carry on his legacy. I have missed the ABC listeners’ wit and wisdom. I thank them for their support, and I look forward to hanging out again. I will do my best to inform, entertain and be with listeners as we together try to make sense of the big and the small issues in life.”

Manager 702 ABC Sydney Nick Lowther said he was thrilled to welcome Sarah back to the station. 

“Sarah is one of those broadcasters who builds a genuine, lasting bond with her audience, and that connection is at the heart of what makes 702 and ABC radio special. She has an instinct for the conversations people want to have, and a warmth that comes through every time she’s on air. Her return to the ABC is a genuinely joyful moment for our listeners across Sydney and New South Wales, and I know they will welcome her to the afternoon program that means so much to them.”

ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer said Macdonald’s return was a fitting next chapter for Afternoons and for 702 ABC Sydney audiences.

“We’ve heard just how much 702 ABC Sydney listeners have missed Sarah, and I’m delighted she has agreed to return” Latimer said. “There’s something special about Sarah taking on Afternoons.  She knew James well, she knows the audience, and she understands what the program means to them. I’m really looking forward to hearing her make Afternoons her own. 

“I want to thank James O’Loghlin and Kathryn Robinson, who have built a warm and engaging connection with the Afternoons audience. They have carried the program with great care during a difficult period, and I’m very grateful for their commitment.”

James O’Loghlin and Kathryn Robinson have become much-loved presenters on 702 and will remain regular voices on the station. James will continue presenting Afternoons until Sarah begins in March.

Craig Reucassel will continue on Breakfast in 2027, with Hamish Macdonald continuing on Mornings and Thomas Oriti continuing in Drive.

More details about the 2027 702 ABC Sydney lineup will be announced later this year.

Program or issue	Station/licensee	Description	Outcome	Report published
Licence condition	Meander Valley Community Radio Inc.	Encourage community participation in operationsEncourage community participation in programming	Did not breach of paragraph 9(2)(c)(i) of Schedule 2 to the BSA.Did not breach paragraph 9(2)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2 to the BSA(ref. BI-767)	7 October 2026

 From couture and celebrity culture to contested marks and country life, No Utes in the Valet is bringing its uniquely Australian mix of style, sport and seriously good banter to the iHeart Podcast Network, officially partnering with ARN’s digital arm.

Hosted by celebrity stylist and TV Presenter Elliot Garnaut and four-time AFL premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith, No Utes in the Valet sits at the intersection of style, sport and pop culture, delivering conversations that span fashion, footy, entertainment and everything in between.

Dropping every Monday, No Utes in the Valet is the fast-talking, fashion-meets-footy podcast nobody asked for but somehow has something for absolutely everyone. Country-born Isaac and city-bred Elliot bring their wildly different perspectives to the microphone, creating a dynamic fuelled by cultural contrast, genuine friendship, sharp observations and the kind of sibling-like banter that has become the show’s signature.

From dissecting the business of the Oscars red carpet and whether sport is becoming entertainment, to AFL Grand Final week, Brownlow fashion, Kylie Minogue, Australian Fashion Week and the global spectacle of the NFL or celebrity and business culture, No Utes in the Valet has carved out its own lane.

The partnership announcement follows last week’s news that Elliot and Isaac will join KIIS 1011’s new Breakfast show alongside Ash London, launching Monday 26 October, further strengthening their growing presence across ARN’s audio network.

Since launching just over 12 months ago, No Utes in the Valet has cultivated a loyal and highly engaged audience and with the support of iHeart, the podcast is set to accelerate its growth, expand its reach and connect with even more listeners across the KIIS and iHeart ecosystem.

Speaking on joining iHeart, Elliot Garnaut said: “What started as a small chat between friends has grown exponentially into something that has become a central figure of the Aussie zeitgeist. We are so excited to be partnering with iHeart to take No Utes to more audiences and of course promise the signature chaos and Enlightenment along the way. We can’t wait!”

Isaac Smith added: “Elliot and I started No Utes in the Valet because we couldn’t stop talking about sport, fashion, culture and everything else going on around us – so it’s pretty surreal to see where it’s taken us. We’re excited to keep bringing the banter, new co-hosts and the big conversations and probably a few questionable opinions along the way.”

As part of the partnership, ARN will support advertising sales for the podcast and support audience growth across the iHeart ecosystem, building on the strong community already surrounding the show.

Head of iHeart Strategic Partnerships and Product Corey Layton said: “We’re thrilled to welcome No Utes in the Valet to the iHeart Podcast Network. Elliot and Isaac have created a genuinely unique show uniting sport, culture and style across audio, video and socials. Their chemistry is undeniable, and we’re excited to help grow the audience even further while connecting brands with their passionate and loyal community.”

New episodes of No Utes in the Valet are released every Monday morning and will continue to be available across all major podcast platforms, including the free iHeart app, and supported by video content on YouTube and iHeart channels.