ARN and GOLD Launch Save Our Pub

 ARN and the GOLD Network have launched Save Our Pub, a national, audience-led content initiative driven by The Christian O’Connell Show, celebrating the vital role local pubs play in Australia while rallying support for venues doing it tough across the country.

With principal partner XXXX on board, Save Our Pub calls on Australians to nominate the local pubs they believe deserve to be recognised and supported – the places where friendships are formed, milestones are marked and communities come together.

Over the coming weeks Christian O’Connell, known for his warmth and storytelling, will spotlight the stories behind these much-loved pubs – the people who run them, the locals who support them and the challenges they face – with five pubs across Australia each receiving a $5,000 boost.

Built on audience-led storytelling, the six-week initiative is a true cross-platform experience, extending across GOLD’s national network alongside digital, social, out-of-home, and on-ground activations – reinforcing ARN’s strategy to build scalable moments that live beyond radio.

ARN Chief Content Officer Kerri Elstub said: “Save Our Pub is a perfect example of how we’re building modern content experiences – radio‑first ideas that are designed to connect across audio, video, social and real life. At its heart, it’s about people, community, and shared stories.”

XXXX has partnered with the campaign as a natural fit for its commitment to celebrating connection, community and the role local pubs play in bringing people together, with the partnership brokered by EssenceMediacom.

Karen Sterling-Levis, Lion Core Beer Brand Director said: “XXXX has always stood for easy going good times shared with mates, and pubs are where those moments come to life every day. We’re proud to support this exciting project that recognises the important role the “local” plays in creating connection, community, and memorable moments – over a cold beer, of course.”

Jenni LeesDirector of Integrate by ARN, said the partnership demonstrates how brands can play a meaningful role in audience‑led content.

“The most effective partnerships today aren’t about interruption; they’re about enabling action. Save Our Pub shows how brands can support ideas that audiences genuinely care about, while still delivering scale and impact.”

Originally unveiled as part of ARN’s 2026 Upfront slate, Save Our Pub reflects ARN’s continued shift toward large-scale, culturally relevant ideas that connect brands with consumers across audio, video, social and live experiences.

Nominations for Save Our Pub open today via the GOLD website.

The Christian O’Connell Show can be heard from 6-9am weekdays on GOLD101.7 in Sydney, GOLD104.3 in Melbourne, GOLD DAB+ in Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane and via the free iHeart app.

ARN Strengthens Strategic and Commercial Capability with Two Senior Appointments

ARN has announced two senior leadership appointments, strengthening its strategic and commercial foundations as it continues its evolution into an entertainment business.

The appointments of Scott Lyons as Director of Strategy and Janine Chambers as Head of Commercial Finance reflect ARN’s focus on long-term value creation, disciplined decision-making and sustainable growth across audio, digital and live entertainment.

Scott Lyons, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Alexis Poole, will lead ARN’s enterprise-wide strategy agenda, partnering with the Executive Leadership Team to accelerate strategic execution and support ARN’s evolution into Australia’s leading digitally driven entertainment business.

Janine Chambers has been appointed Head of Commercial Finance, overseeing end-to-end commercial finance partnering across Sales, Marketing and Content. She will strengthen forecast discipline, margin management, governance and investment decision-making, supporting ARN’s focus on profitable digital growth and operational efficiency.

ARN Chief Financial Officer Alexis Poole said: “As ARN continues its evolution into a scaled entertainment business, strengthening our strategy and commercial foundations is critical. These appointments reinforce how we make decisions, prioritise investment and build sustainable, long-term value across the organisation.”

Lyons joins ARN from Foxtel Group, where he held senior strategy and commercial roles across Kayo Sports, BINGE and Hubbl, with responsibility spanning revenue growth, pricing, performance and long‑term value creation. He brings deep experience in analytics, market intelligence and growth strategy across major consumer and digital businesses.

Scott Lyons said: “I’m excited to join ARN at such an important point in its evolution. The business has a powerful combination of leading content, audience scale and growing digital capability, and I’m looking forward to helping drive the next phase of strategic growth.”

Chambers brings more than 20 years’ experience across media and publishing in Australia and the UK. She joins ARN from IPG Mediabrands, where she was most recently Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and has previously held senior finance leadership roles at News Corp Australia, working closely with executive teams on transformation, capital investment and operating model change.

Janine Chambers said: “I’m thrilled to be joining ARN at such an exciting time.  The shift from radio network to entertainment company is moving at pace and I’m looking forward to supporting Alexis and the team to make the most of the opportunity ahead.”

Lyons and Chambers have both commenced their roles with ARN.

Behind the White Line – New The West Australian and LiSTNR collaboration investigates Australia’s war on cocaine

Launching Thursday 21 May on LiSTNR, Behind the White Line is a gripping six-part investigative documentary series that exposes the depth of Australia’s cocaine epidemic and the fractured law enforcement effort trying to stop it.

Produced by The West Australian the series explores how Australia has become the world’s biggest user of cocaine per capita. With the drug as accessible as food on a delivery app, the country is now the premier destination for international crime syndicates and Mexican cartels seeking record-breaking profits.

Hosted by multi-award-winning investigative journalist Richard Baker, and published on LiSTNR’s Secrets We Keep feed, the series takes listeners deep inside an audacious $1 billion sting operation. From the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) and West Australian state police dumping fake bricks of cocaine 70 kilometres off the Perth coast to the explosive turf wars between the AFP, the DEA and West Australian police, Baker reveals a system in conflict while cartels remain united.

Richard Baker said: “This collaboration with The West Australian has allowed us to look deep into a story that starts on the shores of WA but has massive national and international implications. We’re at a point where cocaine use is almost normalised in Australia, but there is a dark, complex trail that leads to those cubicles. While the cartels are working together with lethal efficiency, our own law enforcement agencies are locked in a fierce turf war. That friction gives the cartels a deadly advantage.”

Christopher Dore, The West Australian Editor in Chief said: “Behind the White Line is a powerful example of the kind of journalism The West Australian is committed to, deep, rigorous reporting that holds up to scrutiny and serves the public interest.  This investigation plays to our strengths across multiple platforms, combining the authority of our newsroom with the reach and immediacy of audio to bring a complex national story to life.

Clair Weaver, LiSTNR Head of Factual said: “Behind the White Line is a masterclass in investigative storytelling and a testament to the strength of our partnership with The West Australian. Richard Baker has uncovered a narrative that is as thrilling as it is sobering, shedding light on the scale of the cartels’ reach into Australia. Fresh off the back of the hugely successful Dezi Freeman: The Hunt miniseries, the Secrets We Keep podcast feed is Australia’s home for quality investigative journalism, and true crime stories.”

Listeners can also dive keeper into the investigation with exclusive reports, analysis and extended coverage available on thewest.com.au.


Behind the White Linepodcast launches today, Thursday 21 May. New episodes published every Thursday on the free LiSTNR app.

AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER – APRIL

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, has released the April 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: “As the medium grows and advertiser interest deepens, the need for verified, independent data increases. The Ranker exists to meet that need – a single, credible source of truth for a thriving industry. For advertisers navigating an evolving landscape, that transparency is what turns interest into investment.”

Who’s Listening, What’s Trending?

Brands that plan ahead will be the ones that make the Father’s Day wish lists. Male podcast listeners aged 25–54 are tuning in to Sports (57%), Technology (52%) and Leisure (47%). 82% are employed full-time and 60% own a car, making this a high-income, asset-holding audience. For automotive, tech and leisure brands, there is no more efficient window to reach them and no better medium than audio, which follows this audience anytime anywhere, well before their Father’s Day wish list is formed.1

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres April 2026
GenreMonthly Listeners
1News4,936,275
2Society & Culture3,660,232
3Sports3,229,246
4Comedy2,445,777
5True Crime2,258,626
Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts April 2026
PodcastProducerMonthly Listeners
1Hamish & AndyLiSTNR (SCA)832,058
2Mamamia Out LoudMamamia722,478
3Sky News Australia UpdateNews Corp Australia514,202
4The DailyNew York Times453,972
5ABC News Top StoriesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation419,530

Sources: Triton Digital Demos+ Australian Survey Data (Q1’24 – Q4’25). All percentages represent composition of each genre’s monthly P18+ podcast audience.

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.

SBS appoints David Fernandez as National Manager, Digital & TV Sales

David Fernandez

SBS has appointed David Fernandez as National Manager, Digital & TV Sales, strengthening the broadcaster’s commercial leadership team ahead of a major phase of digital audience and advertising growth.

Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Fernandez was selected to lead SBS’s national digital and television sales portfolio.

Fernandez joins SBS from Cartology, part of the Woolworths Group, where he served as Head of Growth leading enterprise partnerships, commercial strategy and revenue acceleration across Australia’s largest retail media platform.

Prior to Cartology, Fernandez held senior commercial leadership roles at Meta, overseeing major agency and retail partnerships across ANZ and driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He brings more than 20 years’ experience across media, digital platforms, enterprise sales and commercial strategy.

Acting Director of Media Sales Lee Fifoot said Fernandez will play an important role in accelerating SBS’s media growth strategy.

“David joins SBS at a defining commercial moment for the network, as SBS prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — expected to be one of the biggest audience and advertising opportunities in Australian media this year,” Fifoot said.

“His experience leading high-performing commercial teams and building innovative, data-led partnerships across complex media environments will be invaluable. SBS continues to strengthen its market position and unlock new growth opportunities across our media portfolio.”

The role will see Fernandez lead SBS’s national TV and BVOD sales team. Fernandez said he was excited to join SBS and contribute to the next phase of growth for the broadcaster’s media sales business.

“SBS occupies a unique and increasingly valuable position in the Australian media landscape, combining audience growth, premium content, trusted news and a powerful representation of modern Australia that competitors can’t match.”

“With a slate that includes the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Alone Australia, SBS World News and the continued leadership of SBS On Demand — long recognised as a pioneer in BVOD — the opportunity for advertisers is incredibly compelling.

“The team has an outstanding reputation in market for creativity, partnership and integrity. I’m thrilled to be joining such an iconic brand and excited to help drive the next stage of growth for SBS Media.”

Fernandez’s appointment also marks a transition period for outgoing National Sales Manager, Keiran Beasley, who will continue supporting the business throughout the FIFA World CupTM campaign and depart the business on 26 June 2026.

“Keiran has made an enormous contribution to SBS over more than 13 years and has played a significant role in shaping the success of our media sales business,” said Fifoot.

“On behalf of the entire SBS Media team, I want to sincerely thank Keiran for his dedication, leadership and friendship over many years, and we wish him every success for the future.”

Fernandez will commence in the role with SBS in coming months.

Australian Podcast Ranker April

1+1Hamish & AndyHamish & AndyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)832,0581,552,516
2-1Mamamia Out LoudMamamia Out LoudMamamiaMamamia722,4781,507,895
3+1Sky News Australia UpdateSky News Australia UpdateNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment514,202868,511
4+9The DailyThe DailyNew York TimesARN / iHeart453,9721,273,064
5-2ABC News Top StoriesABC News Top StoriesAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation419,5302,013,938
6ConversationsConversationsAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation409,9422,500,726
7+1Life UncutLife UncutLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)387,266826,042
8+2SEN BreakfastSEN BreakfastSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)355,4121,290,134
9+7Dan Does FootyDan Does FootyDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)345,505485,221
10+2The FrontThe FrontNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment334,726833,811
11+4Happy Hour with Lucy & NikkiHappy Hour with Lucy & NikkiLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)331,638571,710
12+2The ImperfectsThe ImperfectsLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)326,376522,543
13-2ABC News DailyABC News DailyAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation326,2321,005,810
14+8Australian True CrimeAustralian True CrimeARN / iHeartARN / iHeart288,309802,550
15-6The UpdateThe UpdateNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment280,912487,777
16+1If You're ListeningIf You’re ListeningAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation272,022886,682
17+1Global News PodcastGlobal News PodcastBBCARN / iHeart258,925896,911
18+3The QuickyThe QuickyMamamiaMamamia255,658734,637
19+1Full StoryFull StoryGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast246,691794,911
20+8No FilterNo FilterMamamiaMamamia226,659418,945
21+2Politics NowPolitics NowAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation225,473787,251
22+18Triple M Footy AFLTriple M Footy AFLLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)225,157442,199
23The Inspired UnemployedThe Inspired UnemployedLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)222,981311,062
24I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinI Catch Killers with Gary JubelinNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment208,571475,196
257am7amSolstice MediaSolstice Media / NOVA Entertainment202,236701,359
26+6Stuff You Should KnowStuff You Should KnowARN / iHeartARN / iHeart201,529636,616
27+4NSW News BulletinsNSW News BulletinsTapt MediaTapt Media201,013367,994
28-23MAFS Funny PodcastMAFS Funny PodcastNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment196,099365,733
29+4On Purpose with Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay ShettyARN / iHeartARN / iHeart194,481388,185
30+5True Crime ConversationsTrue Crime ConversationsMamamiaMamamia194,068387,902
31+15Straight Talk with Mark BourisStraight Talk with Mark BourisNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment191,849281,123
32+16CommSec Market UpdateCommSec Market UpdateLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)180,578370,520
33-6SBS News In DepthSBS News In DepthSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service176,065412,231
34-4The Daily AusThe Daily AusThe Daily AusThe Daily Aus174,035451,319
35+6The Howie GamesThe Howie GamesLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)170,420356,124
36-2The Case OfThe Case OfAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation169,655573,398
37-8Squiz TodaySquiz TodaySquiz MediaSquiz Media166,216398,621
38-1Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldGlobal Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation158,636688,285
39+147News Just In7News Just InLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)155,664293,799
40-2She's On The MoneyShe’s On The MoneyARN / iHeartARN / iHeart155,597352,623
41+8RedHandedRedHandedAudioboomARN / iHeart148,697467,820
42+9Everyone Has An ExEveryone Has An ExMamamiaMamamia147,328257,244
43No Such Thing As A FishNo Such Thing As A FishAudioboomARN / iHeart146,179397,622
44-2Short History Of…Short History Of…AudioboomARN / iHeart144,068296,098
45-19ExpanseExpanseAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation143,436460,666
46-27Ben Fordham LiveBen Fordham LiveTapt MediaTapt Media142,033294,857
47-2Big Small TalkBig Small TalkLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)141,027234,975
48+7Pod Save AmericaPod Save AmericaAudioboomARN / iHeart138,349323,669
49-2Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsBackstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJohns MediaNOVA Entertainment / Johns Media137,961220,685
50+7Triple M Rocks Footy NRLTriple M Rocks Footy NRLLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)133,053270,765
51-1Smosh Reads Reddit StoriesSmosh Reads Reddit StoriesAudioboomARN / iHeart132,621264,606
52-8The BriefingThe BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)128,080398,854
53+74ABC Business DailyABC Business DailyAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation126,403350,902
54+16The Rush Hour with JB & BillyThe Rush Hour with JB & BillyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)126,162231,262
55-1Dyl & FriendsDyl & FriendsClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart125,464198,193
56+2WhateleyWhateleySports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)123,158551,490
57+3Late Night LiveLate Night LiveAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation121,590709,857
58-6SBS News UpdatesSBS News UpdatesSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service120,896440,693
59-3AMAMAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation117,219492,109
60+6Chat 10 Looks 3Chat 10 Looks 3DM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)113,679200,416
61+1The Ezra Klein ShowThe Ezra Klein ShowNew York TimesARN / iHeart112,255191,555
62-26Sick to DeathSick to DeathNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment109,436209,560
63+1Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleLife and Crimes with Andrew RuleNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment106,626221,165
64-25The Morning EditionThe Morning EditionNine PublishingNine106,588280,800
65+6No One Saw It ComingNo One Saw It ComingAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation106,460352,306
66+2Levels PodcastLevels PodcastDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)103,861137,924
67All In The MindAll In The MindAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation103,784269,246
68+82The HeadlinesThe HeadlinesNew York TimesARN / iHeart97,212159,560
69+64Love TrappedLove TrappedARN / iHeartARN / iHeart96,670227,047
70-7Background BriefingBackground BriefingAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation95,310302,422
71+15Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyBizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)93,210185,706
72+2The Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye RoundThe Bye Round89,984159,598
73+8The FinThe FinNine PublishingNine89,338138,581
74+4My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkMy Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkARN / iHeartARN / iHeart88,264239,185
75+2Behind the BastardsBehind the BastardsARN / iHeartARN / iHeart86,653194,442
76-4KICPodKICPodLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)85,592142,658
77+3What's That Rash?What’s That Rash?Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation85,556262,469
78-2Today in FocusToday in FocusGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast83,811265,667
79-6ChanticleerChanticleerNine PublishingNine83,413116,416
80-15Kiss & KillKiss & KillLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)82,493135,714
81+4Real Survival StoriesReal Survival StoriesAudioboomARN / iHeart80,228147,181
82-3The World TodayThe World TodayAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation78,541249,245
83The SpillThe SpillMamamiaMamamia78,366280,394
84+198Science FrictionScience FrictionAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation75,364286,911
85+10Health ReportHealth ReportAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation74,364317,056
86+22Dr Karl PodcastDr Karl PodcastAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation73,672201,529
87Outspoken the PodcastOutspoken the PodcastARN / iHeartARN / iHeart73,476125,777
88+5Naked CityNaked CityNine PublishingNine73,364154,096
89-1UnleashedUnleashedMamamiaMamamia73,329117,477
90PMPMAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation72,131232,656
91+5Ladies, We Need To TalkLadies, We Need To TalkAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation71,581186,875
92+2Roy and HG - Bludging on the BlindsideRoy and HG – Bludging on the BlindsideAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation71,111167,034
93-18BetrayalBetrayalARN / iHeartARN / iHeart70,691208,273
94+28Two Broke ChicksTwo Broke ChicksNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment70,648112,021
95+60World News Weekly – An SBS World News PodcastWorld News Weekly – An SBS World News PodcastSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service70,178216,552
96+11The Tim Dillon ShowThe Tim Dillon ShowAudioboomARN / iHeart70,07798,950
97-8Secrets We KeepSecrets We KeepLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)68,607149,245
98+11Football WeeklyFootball WeeklyGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast65,179132,027
99-40HackHackAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation64,891165,699
100+3High ScrollersHigh ScrollersNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment64,665111,325
101+44Drive with Jacqui FelgateDrive with Jacqui FelgateTapt MediaTapt Media64,185104,515
102-3FEAR & GREED | Business NewsFEAR & GREED | Business NewsNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment63,837214,440
103-2Murder With My HusbandMurder With My HusbandARN / iHeartARN / iHeart61,957127,878
104+10Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordCautionary Tales with Tim HarfordARN / iHeartARN / iHeart61,506115,068
105+13Everyone RelaxEveryone RelaxLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)60,119135,178
106-45Weekend One on OneWeekend One on OneSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service59,22581,390
107+4You're Dead to MeYou’re Dead to MeBBCARN / iHeart58,859125,734
108-10Radio National BreakfastRadio National BreakfastAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation55,883342,234
109The InterviewThe InterviewNew York TimesARN / iHeart55,42676,010
110+2Hear Me OutHear Me OutNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment / ODd Network55,16473,813
111+21The Psychology of your 20sThe Psychology of your 20sARN / iHeartARN / iHeart55,07197,723
112+13The Economy, StupidThe Economy, StupidAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation54,485112,566
113+8Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshTwo Doting Dads with Matty J & AshARN / iHeartARN / iHeart54,35097,065
114+10The Money PuzzleThe Money PuzzleNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment52,205103,550
115+8Big IdeasBig IdeasAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation51,989170,264
116+33TradiesTradiesClubby SportsClubby Sports / ARN / iHeart51,06784,986
117-133AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel3AW Breakfast with Ross and RusselTapt MediaTapt Media50,965133,291
118+663AW is Football3AW is FootballTapt MediaTapt Media50,628177,063
119+24The Bulwark PodcastThe Bulwark PodcastAudioboomARN / iHeart49,904141,568
120-29SBS On the MoneySBS On the MoneySpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service49,547219,122
121+19NightlifeNightlifeAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation49,344302,139
122-5The TakeThe TakeAl JazeeraAl Jazeera49,073104,531
123+7KIC BumpKIC BumpLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)48,73568,254
124+20Life MattersLife MattersAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation48,303212,752
125+10The Sounding BoardThe Sounding BoardSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)48,09599,787
126-73AW Mornings with Tom Elliott3AW Mornings with Tom ElliottTapt MediaTapt Media47,749123,948
127+27Motive & MethodMotive & MethodTapt MediaTapt Media47,42194,341
128+6SuperCoach AFL: The Official PodcastSuperCoach AFL: The Official PodcastNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment46,92373,676
129-23Fitzy, Wippa & KateFitzy, Wippa & KateNOVA EntertainmentNOVA Entertainment46,91496,358
130+16NRL 360NRL 360News Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment46,74080,536
131-5Giddy Up with Gareth HallGiddy Up with Gareth HallSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)46,386197,232
132+5AmericastAmericastBBCARN / iHeart46,26897,573
133+50Six Tackles With GusSix Tackles With GusTapt MediaTapt Media46,18870,184
134-14SerialSerialNew York TimesARN / iHeart46,04889,724
135-4We Don't Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For This44,016103,020
136+11It Could Happen HereIt Could Happen HereARN / iHeartARN / iHeart43,79399,400
137The IdiotThe IdiotNew York TimesARN / iHeart43,67380,113
138+4Motley Fool MoneyMotley Fool MoneyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)42,65779,514
139+25SportsdaySportsdaySports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)42,499154,373
140+17True Crime with Kendall RaeTrue Crime with Kendall RaeAudioboomARN / iHeart41,94891,371
141+87The Binge Cases: My Mother's LiesThe Binge Cases: My Mother’s LiesARN / iHeartARN / iHeart41,80592,932
142-37Australia WideAustralia WideAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation40,871117,774
143-5Saturday ExtraSaturday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation40,770150,637
144+18Hard ForkHard ForkNew York TimesARN / iHeart40,60257,659
145-30Dear RachelleDear RachelleNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment40,58468,817
146-49The Grade CricketerThe Grade CricketerDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)40,53660,781
147+22Revisionist HistoryRevisionist HistoryARN / iHeartARN / iHeart40,37399,006
148-12Mick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieMick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)39,858104,194
149+22Eddie and JimmyEddie and JimmyTapt MediaTapt Media39,77574,040
150-9Pod Save the WorldPod Save the WorldAudioboomARN / iHeart39,56268,131
151+24Real FootyReal FootyNine PublishingNine39,34969,761
152+60Headlines on healthHeadlines on healthSpecial Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service38,91848,607
153+26The National BriefingThe National BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)38,86671,932
154+9The Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastBBCARN / iHeart38,764161,818
155+6Football DailyFootball DailyBBCARN / iHeart38,589113,812
156+17Vain-ishVain-ishLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)38,51058,019
157+44Imagine ThisImagine ThisAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation38,295347,232
158History ExtraHistory ExtraAudioboomARN / iHeart38,288132,491
159+1You BeautyYou BeautyMamamiaMamamia37,948111,748
160-1Matt & Alex - All Day BreakfastMatt & Alex – All Day BreakfastLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)37,75379,640
161+30ABC AFL DailyABC AFL DailyAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation37,314108,336
162+5The Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowThe Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowWest Australian NewspapersWest Australian Newspapers36,08258,043
163+14What The Duck?!What The Duck?!Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation35,936123,771
164-51The CircusThe CircusDM PodcastsLiSTNR (SCA)35,45745,045
165+7Rear VisionRear VisionAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation34,63890,997
166+2NewshourNewshourBBCARN / iHeart34,602133,503
167+14Parenting Out LoudParenting Out LoudMamamiaMamamia34,50453,352
168+74Badge of BetrayalBadge of BetrayalPodshapePodshape / NOVA Entertainment34,29365,940
169+7Drive with Joel & FletchDrive with Joel & FletchSports Entertainment Network (SEN)Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)33,995127,751
170-19SBS Cantonese - SBS廣東話節目SBS Cantonese – SBS廣東話節目Special Broadcasting ServiceSpecial Broadcasting Service33,848142,338
171-71BronwynBronwynNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment33,65371,702
172-6The Science ShowThe Science ShowAustralian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian Broadcasting Corporation33,329112,772
173+41Matty & CronkMatty & CronkNews Corp AustraliaNews Corp / NOVA Entertainment33,24553,062
174+6Australian PoliticsAustralian PoliticsGuardian Media GroupGuardian Australia / Acast33,12657,109
175+56The OpinionsThe OpinionsNew York TimesARN / iHeart33,11147,755
176-48Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyTriple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyLiSTNR (SCA)LiSTNR (SCA)33,01547,572
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Young people Takeover Ballarat

Thirty-five teenagers will ‘takeover’ Ballarat, sharing their stories as part of the ABC’s Regional Takeover Youth Summit.

Takeover is a place-based initiative that amplifies the voices of young people across the ABC and within their communities. Through school workshops, original storytelling, a youth Summit and a community grants program, the initiative shines a spotlight on regional communities and supports lasting, positive change.

Takeover Ballarat is made possible through our partners VicHealth, the Federal Office for Youth and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), with support from the Centre for Multicultural Youth and the City of Ballarat.

ABC Director of News Justin Stevens said the program provides a rare opportunity for regional young people to shape national conversations.

“Takeover gives young people in regional communities a genuine platform to share their perspectives with the rest of the country,” he said. “We’re looking forward to hearing how young people in Ballarat see their future; the challenges they face; and the ideas they have to strengthen their community.”

VicHealth CEO Professor Anna Peeters AM said the initiative plays an important role in empowering young people to lead the conversation on issues impacting them.

“Takeover creates a platform where young people are heard, valued and supported to turn their ideas into real change in their communities. As a long-term partner, we’re proud to have seen the incredible things young people have achieved through Takeover and can’t wait to see what Ballarat students deliver.”

Audiences will hear a diverse range of stories. Ella Sapiano is using photography to promote reptile awareness and conservation, while 15-year-old Kai Van Duin transformed her passion for drumming into launching her own drumming school for girls.

Patrick McGee reflects on building confidence and connection through his weekly community radio program, ‘Events and Weather Forever’, where he presents local weather with his own unique ‘Ballarat’ spin.

“Radio helped me understand what it feels like to be heard,” Patrick said. “More young people deserve a chance to do that. We’re the future after all!”.

Minister for Youth Dr Jess Walsh said programs like Takeover are vital in supporting young Australians to develop skills and contribute meaningfully to society.

“These programs give young people the tools and confidence to speak up about the issues affecting their lives, from mental health to identity and inclusion,” she said. “They are not just participants in the conversation; they are helping to lead it.”

The Takeover Ballarat summit will culminate in a red-carpet screening and ideas presentation, where participants will showcase their stories and propose initiatives to make Ballarat an even better place to grow up.

Through FRRR, funding will be available to help bring these youth-led ideas to life within the community.

Takeover Ballarat participants and their stories will be featured across the ABC throughout June.

The Takeover Ballarat Summit begins Monday June 1, with young people showcasing their ideas for change at the Civic Hall in Ballarat on June 4 at 4:15pm.

Find out more information about the program at: https://www.abc.net.au/takeover

Name  Story Summaries  
Marley Marley and her mum have logged 180+ volunteer hours at Sovereign Hill, stepping into 1850s costumes as a mother-daughter duo. They support deaf visitors with Auslan, and Marley is even learning skills at the blacksmith shop. 
Mason Mason’s life was shaped by grief after losing his father, leaving him with anger and a sense of emptiness. But time with his stepdad in car rides soundtracked by Metallica and joining Army Cadets helped him. 
Andre Spartan can feel like torture but it’s also driven by the challenge and fun. Andre is preparing to compete at the Spartan Kids World Championships in China later this year. 
Bailee Bailee is calm on the footy oval, but if you disrespect her culture, she won’t back down. She wants to keep travelling and learn as much about Indigenous cultures as she can. 
Eloise Medieval riding is huge in Ballarat and Eloise has jousting in her blood. Some of the world’s best professional jousters live in Ballarat, and she wants to join them. 
Favour Favour is one of the few girls of colour doing Calisthenics in Ballarat. She was self-conscious about the way she looked but her coaches and club embraced her. Their support taught her self-acceptance. 
Kai Kai’s been drumming since she was eight. It makes her feel powerful. At 15 she transformed her passion for drumming into her own drumming school for girls.  
Sophie Sophie and her crew are determined to win the century-old Head of the Lake race, but her crew are the underdogs. She rows for Ballarat High, the only public school that offers rowing in Victoria. 
Xavier At Ballarat City FC, Xavier said a tough season at the bottom of the junior National Premier League left the team drained. But through new recruits, harder training and a shift in mindset, the team turned things around. 
Aayat Punjabi School eases Aayat’s worries while she learns about her language and culture. Bhangra, an Indian dance style, is where she finds joy. 
Bentley Bentley has a fear of heights but isn’t trying to overcome it. Feeling scared drives him. Bentley is part of his dad’s hot air balloon crew. The higher he rises, the more grounded he feels. 
Aimee-Lee When Aimee-Lee’s farm was struggling, her Nan bought a tuckshop in Linton and they moved towns. Her Nan’s looked after her since she was a baby, so as long as they’re together, she knows everything will be okay. 
Gabi Growing up the only place where Gabi felt safe was at her childcare facility. Now she’s studying to be a childcare worker because she knows the difference it can make. 
Patrick Patrick hosts a weather and events segment for his school’s radio program called Events and Weather Forever. He’s recorded over 25 shows and aspires to be a radio presenter. 
Toby Toby bowls for the Superstars, a league for people with disabilities. Bowling with the Superstars helped him find his spark. 
Christian  Christan spent hours stargazing with his great-grandad’s binoculars, but moving to Ballarat brought more light pollution. He’s joined his local astronomy club to help preserve the night sky. 
Liam Liam and his grandma had a shared ritual of playing chess. Even after her passing, the game remains a source of strength. 
Beau Beau is not defined by a genetic condition that makes his body swell. Despite not being able to play contact sports, he feels most free riding trails on his mountain bike. 
Ella Ella is using photography to promote reptile awareness and conservation. She hopes to become the first female president of the Victorian Herpetological Society. 
Gabriela Gabriela’s grandfather was a part of the stolen generation but rarely talked about it. She grew up not knowing about her culture. But that changed when she joined Aboriginal groups and found belonging. 
Zana When Zana’s family aren’t busy with on their egg farm, they drive out of town and attend Albanian cultural events. Her’s is the only Albanian family that they know of in Ballarat. 
Federico Federico believes anything can be an instrument if you try. Making beats has inspired him to learn new instruments and see the world differently. 
Miley Miley used to think dirt was gross and engineering was for men. But joining a Girls in STEM academy ignited her dream to become an engineer. 
Madeline Madeline’s horses helped her find her voice after struggling to speak. Her horses help her anxiety, and her selective mutism has improved. 
Reuben Reuben practices the saxophone and listens to jazz when days are tough. He has a disorder that causes tumours to grow near nerves but neurofibromatosis doesn’t make Reuben feel different – just unique. 
Micah Lawn bowls is in Micah’s blood, with his great granddad playing for Australia at the Commonwealth Games. He’s competed at the School Sports Australia Games and hopes to one day follow in his granddad’s footsteps. 
Paige Paige was homeschooled after struggling with separation anxiety. But after putting on an 1850s inspired costume and volunteering at Sovereign Hill her world opened and she became more independent. 
Ollie Ollie makes masks that represent animals. Making masks helps Ollie maintain calm, when their senses become overwhelmed by Autism and ADHD. 
Anja Anja uses art to communicate emotions she can’t say out loud because of her Autism. Drawing became her refuge and she was recently awarded an art scholarship. 
Bonnie Bonnie carries a rich musical legacy as a singer, guitarist, drummer and music teacher. A Cresfest busking finalist, she performs in Creole, her grandfather’s language, keeping culture alive.  
Charlie Charlie’s Pop didn’t find out he was Aboriginal until he was in his thirties. His Pop and Dad are now ensuring Charlie knows his history and together they’re keeping his people’s stories alive. 
Indyra Indy struggles to stick to hobbies – but roller derby is different. Once the game starts, her anger and anxiety disappear. The adult team is called the Ratpack, she skates with the Mischiefs – a group of baby rats. 
Samirah Samirah used to hide her Turkish culture because she was afraid of being different. Cooking traditional food with her family has helped her embrace it. 
Allysa Allyssa is the first student in her school’s history to graduate with a year 12 certificate and the first in her family to finish year 12. She knows she can achieve great things and is excited for what’s next. 
Sebastian Sebastian was removed from his Mum when he was four. After a tumultuous childhood, he ran away from home and reunited with his Mum. Now, he’s back living with her and they’re best friends. 

For further information contact: 
Swathi Shanmukhasundaram 
Producer, Community Impact 
0430 652 003 
shanmukhasundaram.swathi@abc.net.au

ARN Signs Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire in Landmark Multi-Platform Deal

ARN has signed two of the most influential and recognisable figures in Australian media, with Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire set to join the network to create a major new entertainment format.

Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire will join forces to co-create The Long Weekend – a bold new weekly news, sport and entertainment format designed to be full of opinion, energy and perspective.

The format promises three hours of great music, unmissable banter, big personalities, big opinions, and no-holds-barred discussions that will set the tone for the weekend ahead.

The Long Weekend will see two of the biggest names in Australian media discuss the biggest news, sport and entertainment moments of the week, joined by guests at the centre of the stories shaping the national conversation.

The Long Weekend is the first Australian-produced audio and video format with Australian distribution across broadcast radio, live radio streaming, podcast, social, free-to-air streaming, premium SVOD and global distribution across the iHeart network.

The Long Weekend will be broadcast live on the GOLD Network, Fridays 12-3pm across Australia, live streamed and on demand on iHeart, amplified on all social platforms and available via the iHeart global Network in New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, the United States and the UK.

This exciting new format will also be available on Australia’s leading video streaming platforms 9Now and Stan.

This announcement is a major statement from ARN as it builds momentum behind its ambition to become an entertainment business focussed on the creation and distribution of audio, video and social content and the development of in real life experiences for audiences and brands.

In a further extension of the landmark partnership, ARN and McGuire Media will collaborate on a new sport focused iHeart original podcast series for global distribution across the iHeart network. Both formats will be produced in partnership with JAM TV, Eddie McGuire’s production company.

Michael Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer of ARN, said: “Karl and Eddie are two of the biggest stars in Australian media and they are now at ARN. The Long Weekend is an excellent example of our strategy coming to life, premium audio and video content distributed across every platform, amplified on social and distributed across the globe on the iHeart Network. This is going to be brilliant.”

Kerri Elstub, Chief Content Officer of ARN, said: “I’ve known Karl for 20 years from his first day on Today. When big moments happen, there is no one better – he has a unique ability to relate to Australian audiences. Eddie needs no introduction. His influence and broadcasting prowess is legendary. I can’t wait to show you what they can do together.” 

Eddie McGuire said: “This is a wonderful new chapter. Karl and I have been talking about working together for years, and to do it on this scale, nationally on GOLD, internationally on iHeart, on 9Now and Stan and with JAM TV as a production partner is a once in a career opportunity. We’re going to bring our audience along to wherever the big news, sport and entertainment is happening, with great music in between. Karl is one of my closest mates in the industry. Now we get to do this together. Off we go.”

Karl Stefanovic said: “Since I was born, I’ve been a student of radio and announcers. The intimacy of the medium is powerful. Working with Eddie makes it even more exciting for me. We’ve been friends for a long time. We are both ready to disrupt the status quo and let me tell you, we’ll have plenty of fun along the way. God, don’t we all need that. ARN have given us this opportunity, now watch us go and have a proper crack.”

The Long Weekend will launch on June 19, 2026.

New laws could damage community radio news services

The Australian Government is moving to introduce new laws designed to make tech giants like Google and Meta pay for Australian news content. While CBAA supports the intent behind this legislation but we have serious concerns that the way it is currently written could leave community broadcasters behind. CBAA is advocating for changes to these laws. 

What is the News Bargaining Incentive? 

The News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) is a proposed new law that would require large digital platforms to either make deals to pay Australian news producing organisations for their content, or pay a levy to the government. That money would then be redistributed to the news industry.

The scheme builds on the existing News Media Bargaining Code. The NBI is expected to raise $200–250 million a year for the news sector. It is a major new funding source for Australian journalism – potentially ten times larger than the Government’s own News Media Assistance Program (News MAP). 

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Why should community broadcasters be concerned? 

As currently designed, the NBI is likely to direct the bulk of new funding to large, established media companies – while most community broadcasters miss out entirely. 

The revenue threshold is a barrier. To be eligible under the existing News Media Bargaining Code, a news organisation must earn at least $150,000 in annual revenue. This threshold excludes approximately 44% of community broadcasters. 

Tech giants can satisfy the scheme by dealing with just a handful of players. Under the current draft, a platform like Meta or Google could meet its entire obligation by striking deals with as few as four major media companies. Large players will be funded to employ journalists and small, independent community publishers could be left with nothing. 

The payment formula doesn’t fit our sector. Any government levy funds would be distributed based on the number of full-time equivalent journalists employed. Community broadcasting runs on a mix of volunteers, part-time staff, and multiskilled contributors – a model this formula simply doesn’t recognise.

As a result, large commercial and public media organisations could receive a significant funding boost, while community broadcasters – who serve regional, remote and diverse communities, who train student and graduate journalists – will be largely shut out. 

What is CBAA asking for? 

CBAA supports the NBI and wants to see it pass – the news industry needs this funding. But we are pushing for targeted amendments to make the scheme fairer:

Remove the $150,000 revenue threshold so that smaller community broadcasters are not automatically excluded. 

Require at least 25% of platform deals to go to small and medium publishers (those earning under $50 million), so large outlets can’t capture all the benefit. 

Increase the incentive rate for smaller publishers to make it genuinely worthwhile for platforms to negotiate with community and independent news producers. 

Set aside 15% of any levy funds for a grant program that supports smaller and independent publishers, news deserts, and underrepresented communities. 

Add your voice, download and share the Joint Statement 

CBAA has joined a coalition of small and independent news organisations — including:

The Alliance for Journalists’ FreedomDigital Publishers AllianceChristian Media and Arts AustraliaDisability Media AustraliaDemocracy CountsIndependent Multicultural Media AustraliaLocal Independent News AssociationThe National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ CouncilNews Technology and SocietyPublic Interest Journalism InitiativePublic Interest Publishers Alliance.  

These organisations are calling on the Government to fix these issues before the legislation is passed. 

  • Download the Joint Statement and share it with your networks to help raise awareness of what’s at stake for community broadcasting. 
  • Contact CBAA to share the stories of the news services your station provides to help us make the case for funding.   
  • For more information about CBAA’s advocacy and policy work on the NBI contact Head of Advocacy and Communications, Reece Kinnane (reece.kinnane@cbaa.org.au)  

Nine to Stream New Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire Radio Show 

Nine to Stream New Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire Radio Show 

Nine Entertainment (Nine) has today announced a new radio show hosted by Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire will stream on 9Now and Stan, in a multi-platform arrangement with ARN Media. 

The Long Weekend will be available as a vodcast on 9Now and Stan from Friday each week, in addition to being broadcast across the iHeart and GOLD Networks. It will focus on the biggest news, sport and entertainment stories of the week, and be available to stream on 9Now and Stan within 24 hours of first going to air. 

Nine Managing Director, Streaming and Broadcast, Amanda Laing said: “Nine has a deep commitment to audio through podcasting and vodcasting and it makes perfect sense for two of Nine’s talent to have their new show streamed on their home network. 

“Karl and Eddie are great broadcasters and we look forward to showcasing The Long Weekend, adding to the expanding content available to our audiences on 9Now and Stan.” 

Both Karl and Eddie’s respective commitments with Nine remain unchanged. 

9Now and Stan will stream The Long Weekend from 19 June 2026 through to December 2026.