Fresh off her extraordinary Eurovision Song Contest performance, ARN is proud to announce another exclusive fan-first experience – KIIS Presents iHeartLIVE with Delta Goodrem.
One of Australia’s most celebrated and enduring music icons, Delta Goodrem is entering an exciting new chapter with her forthcoming album PURE & the announce of her 2027 tour; PURE World Tour.
Now, in partnership with KIIS and iHeart, fans will have the rare opportunity to experience Delta up close in an intimate iHeartLIVE performance.
Announced on The Smallzy Show, the intimate event will take place next week on Tuesday, 28 July at the iHeart Arena in Sydney, with just 150 guests invited to attend this strictly limited, money-can’t-buy experience.
Hosted by Smallzy, the special evening will see Delta perform some of her most loved hits, as well as recent singles from PURE, giving fans a taste & direction of her new era.
Speaking on the latest event, iHeartLIVE’s Senior Manager Elle Bowles said, “At ARN, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences through iHeartLIVE that bring fans closer to the artists they love, and Delta Goodrem is exactly the kind of iconic Australian talent our audiences are thrilled to connect with. Following her incredible Eurovision performance, and with the announce of her new album ‘Pure’, we’re excited to give fans the chance to experience Delta in such an intimate setting, hear new music, and be part of a truly special moment. It’s these exclusive, money-can’t-buy experiences that make iHeartLIVE so unique and we look forward to continuing the momentum generated from previous events with the likes of Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, OneRepublic, Amy Shark and John Edward.”
As an accomplished singer-songwriter, actress, author and entrepreneur, Delta Goodrem has left an indelible mark on the global entertainment landscape, earning multiple chart-topping albums, countless accolades and a devoted fanbase spanning more than two decades.
Listeners can win their way into this exclusive iHeartLIVE event by tuning into The Smallzy Show across the KIIS Network from today, as well as through the KIIS Club and special Birthday Wheel giveaways across Sydney and Melbourne Breakfast.
Just last week, Delta announced her PURE World Tour is coming to Australia in April 2027 in support of her forthcoming album “PURE”. The eight-city live run will see the Australian icon perform in arenas across the country delivering powerhouse vocals and heartfelt storytelling that have made Delta one of Australia’s most cherished performers.
Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) announced the appointment of Natalie Harvey to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer, effective September.
The creation of the Chief Revenue Officer role aligns with a newly streamlined operating model designed to accelerate growth opportunities across the business and support SCA’s evolving commercial strategy, with a sharp focus on digital transformation.
Reporting directly to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rohan Lund, Harvey will lead SCA’s commercial strategy with a heavy in-market focus, driving premium revenue and active business development. She is uniquely positioned to lead commercial growth across SCA’s unified national portfolio, bringing deep expertise across both television and audio platforms and a proven track record of building digital commercial businesses.
Harvey brings more than 20 years of media experience, holding senior leadership roles across both major publisher and agency sectors. Most recently, Harvey served as Chief Executive Officer of Mamamia, Australia’s leading independent digital media brand, after initially joining the group as Chief Revenue Officer in January 2024. Prior to this, she was the National Sales Director at Seven West Media (SWM). She also brings extensive agency experience, including over nine years at UM Australia where she was promoted to General Manager, and earlier media-buying and investment roles at MediaCom.
Rohan Lund said: “There is some fantastic momentum across the group right now and an enormous opportunity once we bring together the power of the combined group in content and advertising. As we evolve our operating model to bring decision-making closer to our products and customers, creating the Chief Revenue Officer role ensures we have single-minded leadership over our national commercial strategy. Natalie brings an extraordinary depth of media experience and a proven track record across both publisher and agency sectors. Her exceptional skill set in building digital commercial businesses, paired with her deep expertise across television, audio and publishing platforms, makes her the ideal leader to unlock the full potential of our combined strengths and drive our digital transformation forward.”
Natalie Harvey said: “I’m thrilled to be joining SCA at such an exciting time. What really excites me about the role is the combination of trusted brands, talented people and a clear ambition for the future. The business has an incredible opportunity to unlock the full potential of its combined strengths, creating even greater value for audiences and brand partners. Rohan has a compelling vision for the future, and I’m excited to work alongside the team to help deliver on that ambition.”
As a result of these organisational changes, Chief Commercial Officer, Seb Rennie, will be leaving the business. Since joining SCA in February 2023, Rennie has played a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the commercial capability of the audio business by leading the audio sales teams through a period of considerable transformation and strengthening key client and agency relationships. SCA sincerely thanks Seb for his leadership, contribution and commitment, and wishes him every success as he begins his next chapter.
ABC local radio has recorded a strong survey 4 result in Australia’s two biggest radio markets, with 702 ABC Sydney and 774 ABC Melbourne posting the largest share gains in their respective cities.
On 774 ABC Melbourne, the station is up to a 5.5% share (+1.4) this survey and was the only network to record double digit growth. The survey captures the departure of Ali Moore and the first month of Charlie Pickering in Drive, with the program registering a 5.2% share, an increase of +2.5.
Afternoons with Brigitte Duclos doubled its share this survey to 5% (+2.5), while Mornings with Raf Epstein also saw a significant bump to 6.2% (+1.4).
702 ABC Sydney recorded a 5.3% overall share (+0.7), the largest increase in a market undergoing significant change. All dayparts recorded a lift, including double digit increases for Mornings with Hamish Macdonald 5.2% (+1.1), Drive with Tom Oriti 4.9% (+1.3) and Evenings, which captures Evenings with Renee Krosch and Nightlife with Philip Clarke, 7.2% (+1.3).
“The recovery we began to see in Sydney and Melbourne last survey has translated into strong results in survey 4, with both 702 ABC Sydney and 774 ABC Melbourne recording significant lifts across the day,” ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer said.
“These results are a credit to our teams and show audiences are responding to the distinctive, local radio we are delivering in two highly competitive markets.”
In GfK survey 4, ABC’s overall network share is up from 16.3% last survey to 16.4% (+0.1), while overall reach remains stable survey on survey at 4.86 million, a +6% increase year on year. The ABC remains the number one digital live streaming network with 28.8% Share. It is also the #1 Network (Total Radio) for audiences 40+ 18.2% (Metro)^.
Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 40 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 Network Men 25-54 – 28 surveys in a row
Hit Network: #1 Network Women 25-54 – 4 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 AFL and NRL broadcast
Triple M Adelaide: #1 station, #1 Breakfast
B105 Brisbane: #1 station, #1 Breakfast
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has continued its unrivalled leadership in the Australian radio industry, recording its 40th consecutive survey win for People 25–54. In the fourth Gfk metro radio survey of 2026, SCA has marked five consecutive years as the number one network in the all-important ‘Audience That Matters’.
This milestone reinforces SCA’s sustained growth and momentum, with the SCA and ACE Radio partnership delivering a combined commercial 36.5% share among People 25–54 (8.4 share points in front of the nearest commercial competitor). SCA also continues to reach more than 9.2 million Australians each week, further strengthening its position as Australia’s largest audio network.*
Triple M has extended its national network leadership with a 28th consecutive survey win among Men 25-54, while once again claiming its position as the Number 1 AFL and NRL broadcaster.** Roo, Ditts & Loz strengthened their long-standing dominance as Adelaide’s Number 1 Breakfast show, growing to a 14.8% share (up 1.9 points), to win 27 of the last 28 surveys commercially. In Sydney, Beau, Cat & Woodsy continue their positive results, delivering Triple M’s largest Breakfast audience since 2005 with 365,000 weekly listeners and increasing for the fifth survey to secure a share of 6.6%.
The Hit Network continued its strong national momentum, claiming Women 25-54 for a fourth consecutive survey. In Brisbane, B105 remained the city’s Number 1 station and Number 1 Breakfast show, with Stav, Abby & Matt growing to a 13.9% share (up 0.5 points). In Melbourne, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick proved their consistency, reaching a 10.0% Breakfast share (up 0.5 points) and retaining their position as the Number 2 FM Breakfast show in one of Australia’s most competitive radio markets. In Perth, Pete & Kymba secured another top-two Breakfast finish on Mix94.5, underlining the Hit Network’s continued strength across the country.
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA’s Head of Broadcast Content, said: “Today’s results reflect the consistency of our strategy and the strength of our teams, with growth across both the Hit and Triple M Networks in key markets across the country.
“Nationally, SCA won the core 25–54 demographic for the 40th consecutive survey with a 27.3% share. From a network perspective, Triple M marks 28 consecutive surveys as the number one network for men 25–54 with a 13.8% share, and the Hit Network secured the number one spot for women 25–54 for the fourth survey running with a 17.2% share.
“SCA continued to dominate in Brisbane with a station duopoly that saw B105 and Triple M number one and two respectively, while Stav, Abby & Matt are Brisbane’s number one breakfast show with a 13.9% share. In Adelaide Triple M extended their lead as the number one station and has the number one breakfast show with Roo, Ditts & Loz.
“In Melbourne The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick continued its consistent performance, securing the number 2 spot, their best result since survey 7, 2024 while Pete & Kymba delivered another strong survey as number two breakfast show in Perth.”
“Triple M continues to lead as the number one AFL broadcast in metro markets, reaching 785,000 people aged 10+ across the weekend in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
“Today’s results demonstrate that our consistent live and local approach, and the hard work by our teams across the country, continues to resonate with audiences.”
John Kelly, Southern Cross Media Group’s Managing Director, Audio, said: “Today’s ratings highlight the ongoing success of our audio strategy and the growth we are driving across the network. Securing the 25–54 demographic for the 40th consecutive survey with a 27.3% share proves that SCA consistently wins the audience that matters most to our partners.
“Even with a challenging broader advertising market, our ability to expand our audience share and scale gives advertisers reliable, unparalleled access to Australia’s most valuable commercial demographic. This is backed by the sustained strength of our core brands, with Triple M leading as the number one network for men 25–54 and the Hit Network holding the top spot for women 25–54.
“Furthermore, our joint SCA and ACE Radio footprint delivers dominant reach and impact, capturing the number one commercial share for 25–54s at 36.5%. Delivering these results survey after survey underscores the clear advantage of building long-term value through brand safe content and talented teams.”
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) (Southern Cross) is one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, audio, publishing and digital.
SCA audio assets include the LiSTNR digital audio app, offering free and compelling digital audio content including SCA’s FM, AM, and DAB+ radio stations, live AFL, NRL, and international cricket coverage, over 50 music playlists, local news and over 800 podcast titles from leading Australian and global creators. With more than 2.5 million signed-in users on the LiSTNR app and with a total LiSTNR Audience Network that reaches an estimated ten million* people each month.
SCA owns 104 radio stations across FM, AM, and DAB+ radio under the Triple M and Hit network brands and provides national sales representation for 56 regional radio stations, with more than 9.2 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the GfK Metro Survey 4, 2026 results. Commercial radio reaches 12.8 million Australians weekly – up 356,000 listeners year-on-year (YOY).1
Lizzie Young, Chief Executive Officer at CRA said: “We continue to see the same trend – despite fragmentation, economic uncertainty and ever-increasing competition for attention – record numbers of Australians continue to choose commercial radio for news, information, sport, entertainment from their favourite hosts, and community connection. On the one hand I feel a bit like a broken record, on the other I know the consistency we deliver survey after survey compounds into a strong case for marketers.
“As Professor Mark Ritson pointed out recently at Cannes – audio is the secret to profit and trust for brands. The case for audio’s effectiveness is unequivocal; in every market we’ve studied globally audio is the catalyst that makes your whole campaign work harder.”
Last month, Professor Mark Ritson presented a session titled ‘Audio: the secret to profit and trust’ at Cannes Lions. The findings proved campaigns with audio outperform those without on profit (+75%), trust (+81%), price insensitivity (+81%) and customer acquisition (+19%) – with an average uplift of 22% across 14 measures.2
In an economic climate where budgets are under pressure, this is the power of audio in action. Audio doesn’t ask brands to spend more – it makes everything else in the media mix work harder.
Sources: 1. GfK Radio 360 Ratings, SMBAP S4 2026. All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. All numbers refer to commercial radio results unless otherwise stated. Historical results available on request. 2. The Secret to Profit and Trust: Audio, presented by Mark Ritson at Cannes Lions, 2026. Based on the Effie x System1 Databank (1,262 UK, Ireland, Europe and US campaigns, 2007 – 2023).
Renowned broadcaster Francis Leach has been introduced to audiences in the early hours of today as the new presenter of ABC Overnights, replacing Trevor Chappell who will retire from the program at the end of the month.
A familiar voice for ABC audiences, Francis started his broadcast career on air at triple j before dedicating decades to sports journalism and has worked for Grandstand and on ABC TV’s Offsiders.
He has spent nearly a decade in public policy and federal government roles but says he is returning to his one true love – radio. “I have had a lifelong love affair with radio and it’s wonderful to be given the opportunity to return to the microphone.” Francis said.
“The ABC Overnights audience is as passionate about radio as I am. It’s a community of great people from all walks of life and experiences, and I feel very privileged to be joining them each morning. Trevor has left an incredible legacy, and it’s my job to continue it in a manner that gives the audience the listening experience and connection with one another that he made his trademark.”
ABC Head of Capital City Network Anthony Frangi said: “Francis is a natural broadcaster with a deep love of radio and a natural ability to connect with audiences,”
“Overnights is a very special program, built on companionship forged in the quietest hours. We’re delighted to welcome Francis back to the ABC and look forward to hearing him bring his warmth, experience and energy to listeners across the country.”
Francis will start on Overnights on Monday 3 August, nationally on ABC Local Radio from 2:05am AEST, Monday to Thursday.
Southern Cross Media Group has announced the appointment of Chris Jones to the newly created role of Director of Sport – TV, Audio and Streaming. Effective immediately, this company-wide position will lead sports strategy across the group.
In this new position, Jones will oversee the strategic direction of Seven and SCA’s combined sport portfolios. He will be responsible for driving a unified sport strategy that scales and grows the group’s footprint across broadcast television, audio, digital, publishing and social platforms, establishing an unmatched competitive advantage in the Australian media landscape. In addition, Jones will lead sports rights negotiations on behalf of the entire group, creating cross-platform deals that maximise value across the entire network.
A highly accomplished sports media executive, Jones brings more than two decades of industry experience to the position. Most recently serving as Director of Network Sport at Seven since July 2024, Jones has spent more than 16 years with the network in senior leadership and production roles, including six years as Executive Producer of 7Cricket. Throughout his career, Jones has been instrumental in delivering ratings successes and managing broadcasts for major sporting events, including the AFL, the Australian Open, the US Masters, the Rio Olympic Games and the Spring Racing Carnival.
This role brings together the respected assets of 7Sport, Triple M and LiSTNR under a single aligned structure establishing a combined sports content powerhouse. The complementary audience reach of the business is already delivering massive results. Cross-promotion on Seven has unlocked historic scale for Triple M and LiSTNR, while Triple M’s unique audience has fuelled year-on-year streaming growth on 7plus across Cricket, the AFL, and Horse Racing.
Uniting these operations unlocks significant scale and resource efficiencies, driving more original programming and snackable content across all platforms to meet the needs of the modern sports consumer.
Chris Jones said: “It’s a privilege to lead this merged team of some of the country’s most talented on and off-air broadcasters. Working closely with Ewan Giles and the SCA sport team, we now have an incredible opportunity to capitalise on our strengths, allowing us to share talent, resources, and ideas seamlessly while protecting what makes each brand distinctive.
“Bringing our sports offering together marks a major evolution in content consumption. By elevating digital and social media alongside traditional TV and audio broadcasts, we will capture fans who engage with content far beyond our traditional assets. Every platform matters, every audience matters, and everyone on our team plays a role across all assets.”
“This team will heavily support, promote and launch our diverse scale of assets across the merged company – including our Western Australian products, 7NEWS, Sunrise and our entertainment slate across audio and TV, into every market around Australia.”
“Sport audiences want great coverage whenever and however they consume it. By bringing together 7SPORT, Triple M and LiSTNR sport, we are building Australia’s most complete sports media operation, delivering engaging content wherever you are, throughout the whole day.”
Managing Director – TV and Streaming, Angus Ross said: “Seven and SCA’s dominance in sport is unmatched, and bringing both businesses together has provided a massive opportunity to maximise our footprint across broadcast and audio. Chris has an incredible track record with Seven and the broader sporting industry. Having worked closely with Triple M over the years, it makes perfect sense to extend his expertise across audio to lead negotiations across all pillars. Chris has live sport in his DNA and has spent over 20 years delivering every major sporting code across the country. He has the deep respect of the sporting codes and a proven history of delivering great outcomes for the game, and bringing all these assets together under one sports strategy is a massive win for our audiences and advertisers.”
Managing Director – Audio, John Kelly said: “Sport holds an unrivalled power to connect Australians, and this unified strategy delivers a massive competitive advantage. The SCA sports team already drives strong engagement through Triple M and LiSTNR, built on a legacy of passion, expert insight, and unmatched talent. By working closer with Seven under Chris’ leadership we are unlocking a powerful cross-medium ecosystem. For our audiences, it means the country’s most comprehensive sports coverage, and for our clients and partners, it provides an unprecedented scale to reach highly engaged fans at every hour of the day.”
Beyond dedicated sports programs, the unified sports division will play an active role in supporting, promoting, and launching entertainment and news assets across the entire company including 7NEWS, Sunrise, The Morning Show, Seven’s Western Australian assets, and the broader audio and TV platforms. For advertisers, the combined entity provides substantial scale and cross-platform synergy, offering the unique ability to reach diverse, highly engaged audiences at every hour of the day.
In his new role, Chris Jones will report to Seven’s Managing Director, TV and Streaming, Angus Ross, while working closely with Managing Director and CEO, Rohan Lund and the business’ core strategic pillars including Managing Director – Audio, John Kelly and SWM WA CEO, Maryna Fewster to drive the joint strategy. Head of Sport Content – Audio, Ewan Giles will report directly to Jones, driving seamless operational synergy across the unified SCA and Seven sports teams.
SBS unequivocally condemns antisemitism and affirms the right of Jewish Australians to live with safety, dignity and a true sense of belonging. Our submission to the Royal Commission highlights the vital role trusted, independent public service media plays in strengthening social cohesion.
SBS has invested significantly in reporting and programming that helps Australians better understand antisemitism and its impacts, with content available in more than 60 languages. Across all our platforms and services, we represent Jewish Australian stories and perspectives in a way that is respectful, accurate and inclusive.
Examples include multilingual SBS Examines explainers on antisemitism and misinformation, documentaries exploring Jewish Australian experiences, extensive reporting on the Bondi terrorist attack and its aftermath, the award-winning Dateline episode “Inside Israel: A Nation at War”, and SBS Hebrew’s coverage of international and domestic news and community stories for Australian audiences in both Hebrew and English.
SBS’s commitment to factual, balanced and impartial journalism is supported by strong editorial standards, independent complaints processes, and ongoing engagement with communities across Australia.
SBS is assisting the Royal Commission in its important work. Guided by our Charter, SBS will continue to provide trusted multicultural and multilingual services that strengthen informed public debate, cultural understanding and civic participation, helping build a more resilient, connected and cohesive Australia.
Read the SBS Submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion here
