Manage the local community radio station based in Orange NSW and serving local communities across The Central West. A full-time role working 38 hours a week. Some weekend and evening work required. The successful applicant must have the ability to obtain a Working With Children Check.
About Us
Work from our studio in the beautiful city of Orange, to provide a community broadcast across the Central West.
Orange Community Broadcasters Ltd. – FM107.5 – has operated a community radio licence to broadcast across Blayney, Cabonne and Orange Local Government Areas since 1998.
We have recently received the funding to upgrade our broadcast equipment. You will be working in state-of-the-art digital studios. We can be heard across the Central West of NSW
FM107.5, is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a charity, managed by a Board of Directors and supported by members and presenters.
Our volunteers, members, sponsors and listeners help shape the sound of the region and provide an independent voice for the whole of the community.
For over 20 years we have broadcast in community languages to welcome people from diverse communities to the region.
Demonstrated ability to meet strategic plan milestones and budget goals.
High editorial judgement skills and ability to contribute to a broad spectrum of community program planning.
About you
Previous experience in the community/commercial broadcasting sector.
A demonstrated understanding of the role the community sector plays in the Australian media landscape.
Proven track record of raising advertising/sponsorship revenue at community and/or commercial media level.
Experience in management of the presentation and production of local radio programs, preferably with strong on-air presentation skills.
Technical knowledge of broadcasting systems.
Proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team of volunteers.
To chat about the opportunity call:
Indi Wood, Manager – Ph: 0421 154 426 or email secretary@fm1075.com.au using the subject line: Station Manager – Orange enquiry via EthicalJobs.
THE ORGANISATION
Orange Community Broadcasters Ltd. (OCB) – FM107.5 – operates a community radio license to broadcast across Blayney, Cabonne and Orange Local Government Areas and surrounding parts of the Central West of NSW. The studio is located upstairs above the Senior Citizens’ Hub in Orange and the transmitter is on Mount Canobolas (Gaanha-bula), both in Wiradjuri Country.
OCB is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a charity, managed by a Board of Directors and supported by members and presenters. Our volunteers, members, sponsors and listeners help shape the sound of the region and provide an independent voice for the whole of the community.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the Station Manager role is to manage operations and growth of the station and collaborate with the Board to achieve the strategic plan and to build the capacity of FM107.5 to ensure the long-term sustainability of the radio station, including the ongoing funding of this role.
To achieve this objective, the manager will be required to acquire sponsorship income, donations, gifts and grants.
Salary Package/Benefits
Minimum $35 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications of applicant) + 11.5% superannuation
Hours/Days
Minimum 38 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work is required for events, volunteer support and meetings. Flexible to work additional hours to deliver projects funded by grants.
Additional Terms of Employment
Must have a driver’s license
Able to work after normal business hours
Must have a Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one.
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has unveiled its most advanced LiSTNR AdTech product yet, LiSTNR Precision+, a groundbreaking, world-first evolution in digital audio advertising, set to launch in October.
This world-first innovation cements LiSTNR as the global benchmark in digital audio advertising technology, unlocking rich audience insights and enabling smarter digital campaign strategies. Powered by cutting-edge AI combined with first party data signals from both LiSTNR and brands, LiSTNR Precision+ delivers real-time optimisation, empowering brands and agencies to execute more targeted and impactful audio campaigns.
LiSTNR’s market-leading AdTech capabilities, combined with full ownership of its technology roadmap, enable SCA to innovate rapidly. This allows for the development of advanced AdTech tools to manage and deliver campaigns across channels, while tailoring market-specific solutions for Australian advertisers, while continually developing advanced AdTech products that drive measurable results.
“LiSTNR Precision+ is not just an evolution – it’s a revolution in how digital audio campaigns are planned, delivered and optimised,” said Olly Newton, Executive Head of LiSTNR Commercial. “With real-time data, AI-powered targeting, and a platform built in Australia for agencies and advertisers, purpose-built for local market trends, we’re giving brands the tools to make every advertising dollar work harder.”
Launched in March 2024, the award-winning LiSTNR AdTech platform has transformed digital audio advertising in Australia, delivering multiple world-first media campaigns. SCA has continued to lead innovation with a clear focus: making every advertising dollar work harder. Now, with the release of LiSTNR Precision+, SCA continues to set the benchmark for innovation in one of the fastest-growing advertising channels.
“Our ability to deeply understand audiences and dynamically reach them is transforming the marketing funnel,” said Newton.“LiSTNR Precision+ redefines what’s possible in audio advertising, delivering measurable results and real-time intelligence at scale.”
The LiSTNR AdTech Hub powers SCA’s latest innovation by delivering world-first capabilities that drive measurable results for agencies and brands. Built on LiSTNR’s fully owned ecosystem and its highly engaged audience of 2.4 million users, the Hub unlocks powerful tools including expanded Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO), using variable data sets including LiSTNR’s own first party data and Advertiser Data Matching via privacy-first clean room solutions.
As one of Australia’s fastest-growing advertising channels, digital audio continues to be a strategic focus for SCA. With the release of LiSTNR Precision+, SCA reaffirms its leadership in the space delivering innovative, results-driven solutions for brands and agencies seeking meaningful engagement and stronger ROI.
About LiSTNR: 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 2.4 million signed-in users on the LiSTNR app and with a total LiSTNR Audience Network that reaches an estimated ten million* people each month.
AFTRS scholarship recipients (Top L – R) Sasha Louise Parlett, Juno Shean, Sian Pannach, Kwame Slusher, Christina Booth, Saul Stavanger, Ricky Townsend; (Bottom L-R) Angie Geng, Emily Weeks, Dania Jordan, Claire Hazzard, Rebecca Graham, Jai, Helena Ivy Williams.
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is proud to announce that scholarship applications are now open for our 2026 Award Course student intakes. These scholarships provide vital financial and practical support to help students from all walks of life access AFTRS’ world-leading screen and audio education.
Delivered in partnership with the AFTRS community, industry leaders, and alumni, these scholarships prioritise access and equity, and are a powerful investment in the future of Australian storytelling.
Among a raft of recent and long-standing scholarships, the prestigious Onbass Giant Steps Scholarship returns for its sixth year in 2026, with an increase in value from $22,500 to $30,000, escalating its mission to support gifted storytellers experiencing financial need.
Since 2020, this scholarship – made possible through the generous support of the Gentle Giant Media Group and the Onbass Foundation – has helped students cover living expenses, relocation costs, study resources, and more.
Founder and CEO of the Gentle Giant Media Group and a director of the Onbass Fund, Greg Basser, and his wife, Kiera O’Neill, are strongly committed to building and supporting creative talent from the grassroots, such as next-gen storyteller Helena Ivy Williams.
Helena, currently studying the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production at AFTRS is the most recent recipient of the scholarship, which she said had enabled her to follow her dreams.
“[This] scholarship has not only given me the opportunity to attend AFTRS but to leap in with enthusiasm, confidence and the determination to make the most of this amazing opportunity,” she said. “I feel deeply passionate about the filmmaking craft and endeavour to create a space for real people to share their authentic truths with others.”
Head of Fundraising and Development Andrew Markwell said support from people like Greg and Kiera was vital in fulfilling AFTRS’ commitment to creating greater access to world-class education and building a more inclusive and representative screen industry.
“We know scholarships can be life-changing – they help break down barriers to education to ensure talent is recognised and nurtured,” Andrew said. “AFTRS invites individuals, organisations, and industry leaders to join our community and support future creatives. By donating or establishing a scholarship, you can help ensure that a career in screen and audio is accessible to all Australians – regardless of background, location and circumstance.”
The HOYTS Group is aligned with the AFTRS commitment to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples overcome the barriers to education and fulfil their creative dreams and goals. The HOYTS Group First Nations Scholarship covers the tuition fee for the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production course. It also includes a $2000 travel bursary to help the recipient and their family attend Graduation in Sydney.
The inaugural recipient of The HOYTS Group First Nations Scholarship Jai (surname withheld) said: “This scholarship means the world to me, as it opens up a path that I once thought was closed. When I came to AFTRS, I already had amassed a substantial student debt, so I believed that I would reach the HECS cap before I could complete a Master’s degree. Now, thanks to HOYTS, I [will be able to] continue studying beyond a Bachelor’s degree, refining my craft and finding my place in this industry.”
The Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship aims to break down barriers to education and empower aspiring filmmakers with a disability to achieve their creative dreams. This opportunity for a young Australian living with a disability offers one recipient full tuition for the three-year Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production course. Valued at over $50,000, this scholarship removes a significant financial hurdle, allowing a talented student to focus on their studies and hone their filmmaking skills.
Saul Stavanger, the inaugural recipient of the Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship, said: “The visual language of film is something that has transcended many barriers in my life, and through this scholarship, it is also transcending economic ones. Being able to attend AFTRS without the weight of debt has been a huge relief, and I am incredibly grateful to the Dylan Alcott Foundation for their support.”
The Anita Jacoby Trailblazer Scholarship seeks to empower outstanding female-identifying or gender-diverse applicants from across Australia who demonstrate remarkable leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit while pursuing the Master of Arts in Screen: Business. This scholarship helps cover living expenses, educational materials, and other related costs, made possible through the generous support of acclaimed television producer and journalist Anita Jacoby.
Sian Pannach, the inaugural recipient of this scholarship, said: “I am incredibly grateful to receive the Anita Jacoby Trailblazer Scholarship. It provides me the support to keep building the kind of producer I hope to be – someone who listens, leads with intention, and pays it forward.”
The Constellation Creatives Scholarship aims to support and develop the career of an individual of Asian descent in the Australian screen industry by providing financial support for living expenses, educational resources or other related costs in the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production course. An additional one-off payment of $5000 is available to the recipient in Year 3 of the course if they choose the Industry Placement elective. The scholarship is made possible through the generous support of Orion Lee.
Juno Shean, the inaugural recipient of the Constellations Creatives Scholarship, said: “I am a proud Korean-Australian storyteller and I hope that AFTRS can be a launchpad into a position where I can uplift and create positive impact for my community. This scholarship helps me immensely, especially due to moving out from Perth, and to have a little more financial security is so helpful.”
FIRST NATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to The HOYTS Group First Nations Scholarship, the First Nations Creative Excellence Scholarship, supported by Kenneth Myer Fellowship Trust, provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It is awarded to one or more recipients each year based on creative excellence or equity.
Sasha Louise Parlett, the First Nations Creative Excellence Scholarship recipient, said: “This scholarship means I can move to Sydney to study in my Masters in Directing. It allows me to focus on my studies. My goal is to be a First Nations director, highlighting First Nations’ and women’s stories.”
SCREEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Among the 40 scholarships supporting studies at AFTRS, the Australia for UNHCR Beddie Scholarship – a collaboration between the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Australia for UNHCR, Francesca Beddie and the Public Education Foundation – is offered every three years and is currently open for applications for the 2026 intake. The scholarship supports former refugees in pursuing careers in the creative industries, covering full tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Screen: Production, with allocations for living expenses and an internship in Australia with the UNHCR.
The AFTRS Craft Excellence Scholarship supports female-identifying applicants who demonstrate excellence in craft in the disciplines of cinematography, sound, documentary, and editing in the Master of Arts Screen program. The scholarship is valued at $25,000 and provides a contribution towards living expenses, relocation costs, or study resources.
Angie Geng, the Craft Excellence Scholarship recipient, said: “I want to create work that represents communities like mine, those that experience life as a woman, a carer and an immigrant. These roles have valuable stories to be told, yet it is also these roles that make it much more difficult to pursue a career in the arts. This scholarship is the bridge between wish and reality, it alleviates a significant degree of financial strain and empowers me with the freedom to take risks, and to tell stories.”
As part of the continuing work to deliver equitable opportunities for women in cinematography, the Women in Cinematography Scholarship, sponsored by SONY, supports female or gender-diverse students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, to address the pronounced gender inequality in the cinematography craft area of the screen industry.
Emily Weeks, one of the Women in Cinematography Scholarship recipients, said: “The Women in Cinematography Scholarship is so much more than just financial support – it’s an empowering opportunity for women in the industry to develop our unique styles and voices, refine our craft both technically and artistically, and push the boundaries of cinematography. It provides a platform to explore innovative techniques and challenge ourselves to create something truly special.”
Christina Booth, another Women in Cinematography Scholarship recipient, added: “This scholarship has been a part of making me feel worthy and reassured in my skills. Cinematography is something I had always hoped to do but had doubt in myself, and my skills, and felt it was an industry a broke little Rooty Hill girl could never financially get into. The support of AFTRS and Sony have broken the constraints and doubt and allowed me the opportunity to flourish.”
Earlier this year, emerging director Ricky Townsend was announced as the second recipient of the AFTRS Alumni & Industry Fund Scholarship, joining the 2024 inaugural recipient, screenwriter Sarah Chahine. Both were recognised for their creative excellence. The AFTRS Alumni Advisory Group established the Alumni & Industry Scholarship Fund to award an annual scholarship in the Master of Arts Screen program to expand and enrich the School’s community and elevate innovative storytellers and diverse voices.
AUDIO SCHOLARSHIPS
Students pursuing a career in radio and broadcasting also have access to a range of scholarships dedicated to radio studies: the Glenn Daniel Smooth FM; Glenn Wheatley EON Innovation; Pariya Taherzadeh Radio and Podcasting; and CRA Regional Radio scholarships. These scholarships expand and enrich the school’s student community by recognising and supporting outstanding Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting students, selected based on creative excellence and interest in radio news or journalism, innovation and representation.
Rebecca Graham, the Glenn Daniel Smooth FM Scholarship recipient, said: “This incredible opportunity not only supports my studies but also affirms my passion for news, journalism and storytelling and my commitment to excellence in radio and audio. Glenn Daniel’s legacy as a trusted journalist and broadcaster is truly inspiring, and I am committed to honouring his memory through my work. His dedication to ethical storytelling and connection with audiences sets a standard I aspire to uphold.”
Claire Hazzard, the Glenn Wheatley EON Innovation Scholarship recipient, said: “Receiving the Glenn Wheatley EON Innovation Scholarship is an honour which has enabled me to pursue my passion to study radio. Without it, study in this field would not have been possible for me. I love connecting with audiences, and after my time at AFTRS I’m keen to land a role in the production or announcing space.”
Dania Jordan, the Pariya Taherzadeh Radio and Podcasting Scholarship recipient, said: “I am a passionate woman who firmly believes in the power of storytelling through journalism to change the world. That’s why I am deeply grateful, humbled, and proud to have been appointed as the recipient of the Pariya Taherzadeh Radio & Podcasting Scholarship by the Australian Film Television and Radio School.”
Kwame Slusher, the CRA Regional Radio Scholarship recipient, said: “The scholarship has given me the chance to take a giant step forward in my radio and podcasting career! It’s also been a very validating experience recognising the skills that I have already achieved to this point.”
Applications for AFTRS 2026 award courses and scholarships are now open. To learn more about how to apply for the variety of scholarships on offer at AFTRS, please visit:
In a landmark move for Australian radio, The Christian O’Connell Show will launch nationally from 2026 – fulfilling a dream held since the UK broadcasting heavyweight first arrived on Australian airwaves.
This is the first time a commercial radio breakfast show will go live across the country and is a key part of ARN’s strategy to grow its national content footprint and deliver more premium shows to audiences across multiple platforms.
“This is a big moment for me, and for ARN,” said Christian O’Connell. “When I moved here seven years ago, I dreamed of building a national show – one that could connect with people all over Australia. A show from our corner of the dial where people can feel united wherever they are, bringing people together through shared stories, laughter, and something real.”
O’Connell, who hosted a #1 national breakfast show in the UK for over a decade and grew his audience to 2.5 million, has been a trailblazer in creating big impact. He is the only radio host in the world to have achieved number one ratings in two different countries and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most successful radio shows.
His Melbourne-based show on GOLD FM has stood apart for its vulnerability, irreverence, storytelling, laugh-out-loud funny moments and genuine sense of community. Now, that same spirit is set to reach listeners across Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, as well as regional Australia in the evenings, as ARN expands the GOLD Network.
“This isn’t a show about gossip or stunts. I want to offer something more: a real alternative in the mornings. Something built on heart, humour, and human connection – not noise,” he continued.
ARN’s Chief Audience & Content Officer, Lauren Joyce, added: “Christian is a rare talent with an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences. He’s already built one of the most successful shows in Melbourne, and we believe that’s just the beginning. At a time when the world feels increasingly divided, The Christian O’Connell Show offers a place where all Australians feel welcome and a true sense of belonging. It’s a show that delivers connection like no other.”
Beyond its on-air impact, the national rollout will also deliver fresh creative solutions for advertisers looking to cut through and connect with meaning. O’Connell has a proven history of doing just that – breaking commercial records and winning industry acclaim in both Australia and the UK for campaigns that served both client and listener.
“I have helped brands innovate with ideas that don’t just shout, they’ve mattered. I’m excited to bring that same creative thinking to national clients who want to stand out and make a difference.”
Despite the doubters early on, Christian O’Connell has carved out something rare in modern radio: a space where people feel seen and heard. From the emotional to the hilarious, from fatherhood to failure, his show is a daily reminder that life is messy – and that’s what makes it worth tuning in for.
“People said I’d never make it here. That an outsider wouldn’t connect. But I did. I’ve been tested many times, yet I’ve stayed true to who I am and what I do: real radio, for grown-ups, about real life – and bloody funny.” O’Connell’s move to reach the entire country is more than a personal milestone; it signals a cultural shift.
“We’re living in a time of increasing isolation. After 27 years of doing breakfast radio, I believe more than ever in the power of shared voices and authentic connection. I’m here to help create that. And ARN are proving once again they’re not just adapting to radio’s future – they’re creating it.”
triple j’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs brought multi-generational music lovers together for a journey through more than 50 years of the Australian songbook.
The record-breaking weekend across our platforms saw 3.13 million live stream starts on triple j and Double J’s digital streams on Saturday, in addition to an untold number listening to the countdown on broadcast.
There were over 50 million views across triple j’s TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels over the weekend and more than 1.3 million reads on Hottest 100 of Australian Songs articles on the ABC.
The hotly debated list sparked conversations across the nation, with the triple j and Double J text lines receiving more than 17,000 texts on Saturday as people from across Australia and around the world listened along to see where their favourites landed on the countdown.
The countdown was the #1 Australian Google search on Saturday and the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs playlist already has over 100,000 saves on Spotify.
Head of triple j and Double J Lachlan Macara said: “The Hottest 100 of Australian Songs brought people together across generations to celebrate the music we all know and love, with 2,655,826 votes counted, marking our 4th biggest ever, and the most amount of votes coming from our 18-29 year old demo.”
“Marking 50 years of triple j, our goal was to spark a big conversation about Australian music, and it absolutely delivered. We’re so lucky to have this incredible history, not just five decades of triple j, but the entire Australian songbook we get to work with.”
“This was a moment to celebrate and it was also a powerful reminder of that unifying feeling of backing in our own. Our audience knows how important it is to get behind Australian music right now, and the message couldn’t be clearer: let’s keep shouting about it.”
The countdown continues with Double J rounding out the list this week with the Hottest 200 of Australian Songsannounced across the week before the list is played in full this Saturday on Double J. triple j Unearthed are also pulling out the 100 Best Unearthed Discoveries as voted by listeners across 4 special programs this week.
As the proud official media partner of the Garma Festival, the country’s biggest gathering of First Nations politics and culture, the ABC will this weekend bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, stories and culture to all Australians.
For 25 years at the Garma Festival, the Yothu Yindi Foundation has brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in north-east Arnhem Land through discussion forums, art, music, film, song, dance and exhibitions.
Yothu Yindi Foundation CEO Denise Bowden said the ABC’s coverage of the event was comprehensive and vital, “The ABC shares the culture and conversations of Garma with a large national audience, which is so important in ensuring Yolngu voices continue to be heard, while giving Australians a better insight into the realities of life in remote Indigenous communities” she said.
This year’s theme ‘Rom ga Waŋa Wataŋu’, or ‘The Law of the Land, Standing Firm’ acknowledges the achievements of the festival, paying tribute to the many Yolngu clan leaders over the years, whose legacy continues to be felt throughout the nation.
2025 marks a key moment in Indigenous Politics. Three months on from the Australian Labor Party’s landslide election victory, all Australians will be watching the festival for an update from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the Government’s direction on Indigenous Affairs and policy.
From Friday 1 August ABC News will deliver news, reporting and analysis from the Festival on all ABC NEWS platforms.
The ABC has a long history as the media partner of the Festival. In this celebratory year the national public broadcaster’s partnership will be led by Director, First Nations Strategy Kelly Williams.
Ms Williams said: “The 25th anniversary of Garma is an important milestone and one the ABC is celebrating with coverage led by senior Indigenous journalists whose careers have grown through covering this event. It is a wonderful moment to have Bridget Brennan and Isabella Higgins leading the coverage around Indigenous affairs and Dan Bourchier doing live crosses into News Breakfast and other programs.”
ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks: “I’m really looking forward to attending such an important cultural event in support of both the partnership and the ABC’s truly impressive team of Indigenous on-air presenters and management executives in the work they do for the ABC.
“We have an important opportunity before us to strengthen the relationships we have with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and industry organisations in the telling of important First Nations stories across the ABC’s diverse range of media platforms, at a scale and with an impact that reaches as many Australians as possible.”
The Garma Festival is held at Gulkula, about 40 kilometres from the town of Nhulunbuy in North-East Arnhem Land, a prominent ceremonial place for the Gumatj clan of the Yolŋu people.
ABC NEWS coverage will be overseen by Head, International and Indigenous News Suzanne Dredge and led from the Festival by a team of experienced Indigenous ABC journalists, producers, and technical specialists.
SCA today announced the appointment of Matt Dickson as WA Commercial Strategy Leader, further strengthening the company’s presence and commercial capability in the region. This appointment is part of several recent senior leadership appointments as the business deepens its focus on the Western Australian market and commitment to delivering strong outcomes for local clients.
With over two decades of media and creative leadership experience, Dickson brings a deep understanding of commercial strategy and client-focused innovation. Reporting to WA SCA’s Head of Commercial, Megan Tuckey, he will drive commercial audio growth and revenue in the agency, direct and regional Western Australia market by developing market strategies, strengthening SCA’s portfolio of brands including LiSTNR, Mix94.5, and Triple M, and deepening market presence through client engagement, marketing and industry partnerships.
He will also lead product innovation and integrated campaigns, leveraging streaming audio and podcasting trends in collaboration with internal teams and external partners, to position WA SCA as the leading media publisher for advertising revenue.
Dickson joins SCA from Nine Entertainment, where he served as Client Solutions Lead. He has also held senior roles at leading media organisations, including NOVA Entertainment and SCA, where he served as National Head of Creativity – The Studio. Known for delivering campaigns that deliver results and connect with audiences, his work has been recognised with numerous national and international awards, including from LIA, The One Show, and the New York Festivals. Returning to SCA, Dickson brings extensive media experience and a proven track record of driving strategic outcomes and delivering impactful, market-led solutions.
Matt Dickson said, “I’m thrilled to be returning to SCA at such an exciting time for audio. As the most capable full-funnel medium, audio offers incredible potential. I’m looking forward to getting out into market to help solve WA clients’ marketing challenges through SCA’s suite of assets. The opportunity to rejoin the WA SCA team was simply too good to pass up.”
Luke Minto, SCA’s National Head of Audio Sales, said: “The WA market is thriving for SCA, with a dominant 49.7% share of the 25–54 audience in Perth following Survey 4, and a 100% share of regional WA radio. This gives us a complete audience platform for brands to grow and connect across the state.
“Matt is a renowned audio evangelist, and his move to SCA is a brilliant step forward – not just for the audio medium, but for WA clients, who now have access to globally recognised talent to partner with on their next campaign.”
Dickson’s appointment, alongside Megan Tuckey’s upcoming start as WA Head of Commercial, bringing 13 years of sales experience across digital, publishing, and broadcast media, underscores SCA’s continued investment in strengthening its Western Australia leadership. These additions follow the promotions of Robert Iannazzo to Executive General Manager – Adelaide and WA, and Remi Barley to General Manager and Head of Sales – WA Regional in December 2024, reinforcing SCA’s strategic commitment to expanding its presence and capabilities in the WA market.
Matt Dickson will report to Megan Tuckey, WA SCA’s Head of Commercial, and starts on September 1.
SCA are thrilled to announce the appointment of Justine Harvey as Head of Sales – Gold Coast. Justine brings with her a wealth of experience and a long, successful career in media sales particularly in the Radio and Audio space. Her background includes senior Sales Manager roles at both NOVA Entertainment and Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), and most recently, she was the Director of Brindle Media, based right here on the Gold Coast.
Justine said, “I’m absolutely thrilled to return to Southern Cross Austereo — the place where I began my media career 20 years ago. It’s a full-circle moment, and I couldn’t be more excited to lead a dynamic and talented team in a city I love. The Gold Coast is thriving with opportunity, and I’m excited to help our clients and partners grow in this progressive market.”
Blair Woodcock, Head of Regional Content & Gold Coast General Manager, said: “I’m extremely excited to welcome Justine back to the SCA fold. We believe she will help deliver strong results and be a huge asset to the Gold Coast team.”
A Current Affair, Australia’s most-watched daily current affairs program, has launched a new weekly podcast, That’s ACA, taking listeners and viewers behind the scenes of the show’s most talked-about stories.
Hosted by seasoned reporters Steve Marshall and Lizzie Pearl, That’s ACA offers a candid look into the world of television reporting. Each week, the hosts dissect the biggest stories, share their personal experiences on the road and talk to the program’s stable of reporters about the weird and wonderful assignments that capture the nation’s attention.
“There’s a saying in the ACA office, ‘that’s so ACA’,” explains co-host Steve Marshall.
“It’s those stories that are quintessentially Australian, that make you laugh, make you cry, that fire you up, or just make you shake your head and say… ‘Only in Australia’. This podcast is a celebration of those moments and a chance for our viewers to be part of the conversation.”
Co-host Lizzie Pearl adds, “Our viewers are so invested in these stories and we’re constantly asked what happens when the cameras are off. This podcast is our chance to finally pull back the curtain, share the hilarious or heartfelt moments that don’t make it to air and really celebrate the craft of storytelling with our audience and our colleagues.”
The podcast provides a new way for audiences to connect with the brand and its dedicated team of journalists.
“A Current Affair has been a staple in Australian living rooms for decades,” said Executive Producer, Amy McCarthy.
“That’s ACA is a natural evolution for the brand, allowing us to connect with our audience on a deeper level and on new platforms. It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase the incredible work and unique personalities of our reporting team, strengthening the bond we have with our viewers beyond the nightly broadcast.”
New episodes of That’s ACA are released every Friday morning. The first three episodes are available now:
Episode 1: The Art of the Bounce How A Current Affair reporters approach this signature move seen on the show. Plus people power – how viewers are literally saving lives. And can one story make all the difference? We also answer your curly questions.
Episode 2: Whistleblowers, Wine and Wins Some of our biggest scoops come from people or whistleblowers who have the courage to stand up to the big guys. Plus, Lizzie’s rather tipsy long-lunch with a group of Nonnos. And stairway to heaven?…or hell? Justice for Bernice.
Episode 3: It’s Not Personal, It’s Strictly Business Ally Langdon sits down with former American mobster and member of the Colombo crime family, Michael Franzese. He retired from the mob life in the mid nineties after a stint in jail and has since become a motivational speaker for youth, schools and prisons. He was in Australia recently and here is the full interview.
That’s ACA is available across all major podcast platforms and in video format on YouTube.
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