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UK: Small-scale DAB nationwide roll out success
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for six more areas in the UK, drawing the successful nationwide rollout programme to a close.
Small-scale DAB is an innovative technology which provides a low-cost way for local commercial, community and specialist music services to take to the digital airwaves.
So far, 108 multiplexes have launched, supporting a wide range of hyperlocal digital radio stations, delivering a total of 1,152 programme services to listeners across all four nations of the UK. Including today’s awards, a further 50 multiplexes have been licensed, which we expect to launch at various points over the next 18 months.
Paul Mercer, Ofcom’s Director of Broadcast Licensing, said: “The innovative small-scale DAB programme was designed to help grassroots community broadcasters, specialist music stations, and services for minority and other underserved populations take to the digital airwaves. With more than 1,000 programme services being broadcast, listeners up and down the country are benefiting from local, diverse content.”
This round of awards marks the end of the final round of licensing under the rollout programme. Following a competitive process, where each applicant was judged against specific criteria, multiplex licences have been awarded for the following areas:
- Burton-on-Trent and Lichfield
- Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
- Cookstown and Dungannon
- Leamington Spa and Stratford upon Avon
- Skye and Lochalsh
- South Hams
Registrations for RadComms 2026 are now open
Join industry leaders, government representatives, innovators and spectrum professionals at Australia’s leading spectrum management conference.
RadComms is your opportunity to hear the latest insights, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and connect with the people shaping the future of radiocommunications.
Where: 25–26 August 2026
When: RACV City Club Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Group rate (5 or more attendees) – $700 (inc. GST) per person + booking fee;
Standard rate – $760 (inc. GST) per person + booking fee
With EOFY approaching, now is the ideal time to secure your place.
Register now and be among the first to receive updates on the program, speakers and conference activities.
WHILE TRIPLE M GOES QUIET – AUSTRALIA’S MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATION GETS LOUDER
On Monday, July 6, Triple M will switch off the mics across all 49 stations nationally, from 6am to 6pm, to observe its eighth annual No Talk Day.
This year, Triple M is strengthening the impact of No Talk Day by partnering with three grassroots organisations making a real difference in communities across Australia: Are You Bogged Mate?, Find Ya Feet and TIACS. Together, they share a common goal – encouraging Australian men to prioritise their mental wellbeing, check in with those around them and start conversations that could change, or even save lives.
All shows, news, traffic updates and advertising across Triple M will pause for one simple reason: to give Triple M listeners the space to check in with themselves and each other.
Every day, an average of nine Australians die by suicide, and seven of them are men.* While the statistics are confronting, the message remains clear: talking saves lives.
For the first time, the No Talk Day message will extend well beyond a single day. Throughout July, Triple M and LiSTNR will shine a spotlight on mental health through dedicated content, stories and conversations, ensuring the momentum created on No Talk Day continues long after the microphones switch back on.
No Talk Day will also be supported by a dedicated collection of podcasts on LiSTNR, featuring powerful stories, expert insights and real conversations with our grassroot organisations, designed to encourage Australians to check in on themselves, their mates and their loved ones.
Whether it’s picking up the phone and calling a friend, going for a walk together, or reaching out for professional support, No Talk Day encourages listeners to take action and start a conversation. Throughout the day (6am–6pm), carefully curated music will be featured alongside powerful messages and personal stories from our featured mental health organisations.
Jamie Angel, Head of Triple M Network, said: “For eight years, No Talk Day has been about creating space for Australians to pause, reflect and connect. What began as a single day has become a powerful reminder that checking in with the people around us can make a real difference.
“This year, we’re proud to be working alongside Are You Bogged Mate?, Find Ya Feet and TIACS – organisations that are doing incredible work where it matters most, in local communities and on the ground with Australians who need support.
“Mental health isn’t something we should only talk about once a year. If No Talk Day inspires someone to check in on a mate, ask for help, or start a conversation they’ve been putting off, then we’ve achieved what we set out to do.”
Triple M’s No Talk Day will be heard across all 49 stations nationwide and on the LiSTNR app from 6am to 6pm on Monday, July 6.
Making mental health a priority is important at any time. For support, text or call TIACS on 0488 846 988 (Mon-Fri 8am to 10pm) or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Partner Organisations:
Position: Broadcast Radio Technology Support, Capital Community Radio 101.7FM, Perth WA
Desirable: Experience and skills in radio, audio, studios, electronics, information and data technology, RF and transmitters.
Where some of these skills are lacking you should enjoy exposure to and learning about them.
About us: Capital Community Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day through Capital 101.7FM, Capital Digital and live streams through our web site and third-party apps.
We chiefly broadcast music, mainly from the 1950s through to the 1980s, presented live by announcers from 6am to 11pm, with a playout system covering after-hours.
We are run entirely by volunteers. Our tech team will be happy to help you build up your skill set.
Apply in the first instance by email to info@capitalcommunityradio.com
If you have any enquiries please call Mark Edwards on 0481 060 975.
POSITION: Multicultural Engagement Officer, CTV Australia, Melbourne VIC
CTV Australia is seeking a passionate and community-focused Multicultural Engagement Officer to lead the delivery of a major Federal Government-funded multicultural media initiative.
Applicants must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with multicultural communities, or in a similar field.
Australian citizenship is preferred for this position.
Initially working closely with multicultural communities across Melbourne, Geelong and Victoria, this role will strengthen participation in community media by supporting the creation of new local content, assisting existing producers to expand their reach, and helping audiences transition to the new CTV+ platform. The role will ultimately include working across Greater Adelaide and other opportunities to engage multicultural groups across the nation.
The Multicultural Engagement Officer will build relationships with community organisations, cultural associations, faith groups, emerging community leaders and local media makers. They will identify opportunities for new content development, facilitate training and mentoring opportunities, coordinate production support, and promote greater participation in community television.
The role will also support the production of a 12-week multicultural discussion TV program, filmed in the C31 Melbourne studio, bringing together diverse voices to explore issues, stories and experiences relevant to multicultural communities across Victoria.
This position is central to CTV Australia’s commitment to ensuring multicultural communities continue to have access to independent, locally produced media and the skills, resources and platforms required to tell their own stories.
ABOUT CTV Australia:
CTV Australia is the national organisation established to support, grow and modernise Australia’s community television sector. Formed through a partnership between Melbourne’s community television station, C31 Melbourne, and Adelaide’s community television station, C44 Adelaide, CTV Australia provides a collaborative framework for the development of shared services, national initiatives and digital distribution platforms that strengthen community media across the country.
At the heart of this transformation is CTV+, Australia’s national community television streaming service. Developed and operated by CTV Australia, CTV+ makes community-produced content accessible on web, mobile and connected TV platforms, extending the reach of local stories, diverse voices and independent creators well beyond traditional broadcast boundaries.
The creation of CTV Australia reflects a recognition that collaboration is essential to ensuring the long-term sustainability of community television. By combining resources, expertise and infrastructure, the organisation is building a stronger, more connected future for community media, while preserving the unique local identity and community focus that have defined the sector for more than three decades.
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New copyright guide helps community broadcasters navigate common questions
From music licensing and podcasting to broadcasting live events and reading content on air, copyright can be one of the most complex areas of community broadcasting.
To help stations, volunteers and staff better understand their responsibilities, the Australian Copyright Council, with assistance from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA), has released the Copyright Guide for Community Radio Broadcasters. The guide provides practical information about common copyright questions and scenarios faced by community radio stations across Australia.
The guide tackles many of the questions regularly raised by community broadcasters, including:
- Can you broadcast music from Spotify or Apple Music on air?
- What permissions do you need when recording and broadcasting live music events?
- Can your station read newspaper articles, books, plays or other written content on air?
- Who owns a radio program when a presenter leaves a station?
Alongside detailed explanations, the guide includes practical case studies based on situations community broadcasters may encounter in their day-to-day operations.
Supporting stations to understand and manage copyright obligations helps strengthen the sector’s capability and ensures community broadcasters can continue creating trusted, independent content for their communities.
Download the guide
The Copyright Guide for Community Radio Broadcasters is now available through the CBAA Resource Library.
Visit the copyright resource page to learn more and download your copy:
https://www.cbaa.org.au/resources/resource-library/copyright
Please note that the guide is an educational resource and does not constitute legal advice. Stations requiring advice about their specific circumstances should seek independent legal assistance.
AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER – MAY
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, has released the May 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: “With 55% of Australians now consuming podcasts each month – up from 52% in 2025 – the growth of this medium is undeniable.1 The Ranker is the industry’s response to that scale: verified, independent measurement that gives publishers, agencies and advertisers a single source of truth to plan and invest with confidence.”
Who’s Listening, What’s Trending?
News dominates 2026 – and its listeners run the household budget. News has held Australia’s #1 podcast genre since the beginning of 2026. Nearly 80% of its listeners are the primary grocery shopper. On top of that, almost half are planning domestic travel this year, 41% international, and over a third have a new phone (37%) or home tech (35%) on the list. The news audience is commercially active and attractive to brands. Travel, tech, telco, home and FMCG advertisers have a direct line to high-intent household decision-makers inside the year’s most dominant podcast genre.2
| Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres May 2026 | ||
| Genre | Monthly Listeners | |
| 1 | News | 4,910,594 |
| 2 | Society & Culture | 4,060,927 |
| 3 | Sports | 3,399,645 |
| 4 | Comedy | 2,539,069 |
| 5 | True Crime | 2,445,457 |
| Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts May 2026 | |||
| Podcast | Producer | Monthly Listeners | |
| 1 | Mamamia Out Loud | Mamamia | 1,133,138 |
| 2 | Hamish & Andy | LiSTNR (SCA) | 864,800 |
| 3 | Sky News Australia Update | News Corp Australia | 493,026 |
| 4 | Conversations | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 452,235 |
| 5 | Life Uncut | LiSTNR (SCA) | 428,354 |
Sources: 1. The Infinite Dial 2026, Edison Research. Data referring to Australians aged 10+ unless otherwise stated. 2. 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.
Australian Podcast Ranker May
| 1+1 | Mamamia | 1,133,138 | 2,510,630 | |
| 2-1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 864,800 | 1,560,595 | |
| 3 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 493,026 | 851,080 | |
| 4+2 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 452,235 | 2,544,216 | |
| 5+2 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 428,354 | 873,057 | |
| 6-1 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 421,473 | 1,994,880 | |
| 7+1 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 404,314 | 1,278,333 | |
| 8+12 | Mamamia | 389,341 | 791,463 | |
| 9+1 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 371,249 | 849,537 | |
| 10-1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 369,462 | 515,328 | |
| 11+1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 339,201 | 523,225 | |
| 12-1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 328,528 | 554,013 | |
| 13 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 328,356 | 989,963 | |
| 14 | ARN / iHeart | 309,598 | 817,385 | |
| 15-11 | ARN / iHeart | 309,292 | 865,906 | |
| 16 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 282,974 | 921,572 | |
| 17-2 | NOVA Entertainment | 275,283 | 490,324 | |
| 18 | Mamamia | 259,828 | 762,376 | |
| 19 | Guardian Australia / Acast | 259,072 | 814,088 | |
| 20+10 | Mamamia | 254,846 | 500,687 | |
| 21 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 248,700 | 844,364 | |
| 22+2 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 242,294 | 499,988 | |
| 23-6 | ARN / iHeart | 223,609 | 772,356 | |
| 24-2 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 220,891 | 436,439 | |
| 25+1 | ARN / iHeart | 220,028 | 637,515 | |
| 26+3 | ARN / iHeart | 216,452 | 408,014 | |
| 27-2 | Solstice Media / NOVA Entertainment | 216,029 | 700,641 | |
| 28+3 | NOVA Entertainment / Mentored Studios | 215,081 | 336,752 | |
| 29+7 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 207,170 | 686,755 | |
| 30-7 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 206,538 | 292,405 | |
| 31-4 | Tapt Media | 198,460 | 370,857 | |
| 32+8 | ARN / iHeart | 195,087 | 423,949 | |
| 33+16 | NOVA Entertainment / Johns Media | 189,851 | 300,831 | |
| 34 | The Daily Aus | 188,183 | 491,074 | |
| 35 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 183,320 | 389,798 | |
| 36-4 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 183,016 | 379,390 | |
| 37 | Squiz Media | 180,278 | 408,245 | |
| 38+8 | Tapt Media | 176,271 | 323,879 | |
| 39+2 | ARN / iHeart | 166,302 | 464,117 | |
| 40-7 | Special Broadcasting Service | 163,379 | 309,053 | |
| 41+56 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 160,053 | 323,763 | |
| 42+1 | ARN / iHeart | 159,607 | 419,174 | |
| 43+1 | ARN / iHeart | 154,252 | 302,173 | |
| 44-5 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 153,145 | 293,216 | |
| 45+22 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 152,856 | 523,147 | |
| 46-8 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 148,318 | 599,949 | |
| 47 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 145,187 | 245,693 | |
| 48+7 | Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart | 143,723 | 225,373 | |
| 49+1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 143,439 | 291,254 | |
| 50+1 | ARN / iHeart | 142,318 | 284,551 | |
| 51+2 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 138,656 | 390,856 | |
| 52+31 | Mamamia | 134,977 | 637,311 | |
| 53+3 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 134,471 | 547,896 | |
| 54+186 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 130,049 | 431,061 | |
| 55+8 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 128,455 | 248,862 | |
| 56-8 | ARN / iHeart | 128,307 | 279,550 | |
| 57+3 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 124,560 | 199,539 | |
| 58-6 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 122,671 | 380,248 | |
| 59+6 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 122,574 | 386,417 | |
| 60-1 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 120,860 | 475,668 | |
| 61-4 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 120,842 | 688,878 | |
| 62-8 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 115,439 | 213,483 | |
| 63+3 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 115,376 | 151,235 | |
| 64+15 | Nine | 108,160 | 145,363 | |
| 65+4 | ARN / iHeart | 106,692 | 246,242 | |
| 66-2 | Nine | 101,494 | 251,859 | |
| 67+10 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 100,915 | 302,971 | |
| 68-10 | Special Broadcasting Service | 100,658 | 290,252 | |
| 69+2 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 100,497 | 191,961 | |
| 70+3 | Nine | 98,219 | 133,095 | |
| 71+5 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 98,071 | 155,883 | |
| 72-30 | Mamamia | 96,779 | 177,081 | |
| 73-1 | The Bye Round | 96,304 | 153,240 | |
| 74+11 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 93,334 | 396,081 | |
| 75-1 | ARN / iHeart | 91,875 | 231,609 | |
| 76+5 | ARN / iHeart | 89,351 | 162,685 | |
| 77-2 | ARN / iHeart | 89,256 | 204,523 | |
| 78-17 | ARN / iHeart | 84,561 | 142,349 | |
| 79+22 | Tapt Media | 84,291 | 132,664 | |
| 80+12 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 83,960 | 192,714 | |
| 81+6 | ARN / iHeart | 82,674 | 134,255 | |
| 82+7 | Mamamia | 81,742 | 132,508 | |
| 83-5 | Guardian Australia / Acast | 81,541 | 253,154 | |
| 84+2 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 80,934 | 215,242 | |
| 85-15 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 80,601 | 228,003 | |
| 86+5 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 79,325 | 187,934 | |
| 87+11 | Guardian Australia / Acast | 74,733 | 147,081 | |
| 88+12 | NOVA Entertainment | 73,399 | 126,212 | |
| 89+1 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 72,624 | 259,539 | |
| 90+22 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 72,617 | 150,147 | |
| 91+3 | NOVA Entertainment | 71,974 | 115,117 | |
| 92-4 | Nine | 71,347 | 142,338 | |
| 93+20 | ARN / iHeart | 70,314 | 120,290 | |
| 94+8 | NOVA Entertainment | 70,199 | 218,147 | |
| 95-13 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 69,059 | 212,665 | |
| 96+8 | ARN / iHeart | 68,835 | 123,944 | |
| 97-69 | NOVA Entertainment | 67,619 | 102,611 | |
| 98+5 | ARN / iHeart | 67,360 | 138,601 | |
| 99-3 | ARN / iHeart | 64,565 | 90,170 | |
| 100+26 | Tapt Media | 63,808 | 140,682 | |
| 101+13 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 62,630 | 113,128 | |
| 102+6 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 61,912 | 326,740 | |
| 103-10 | ARN / iHeart | 61,572 | 173,061 | |
| 104+84 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 61,343 | 148,853 | |
| 105+2 | ARN / iHeart | 61,315 | 128,168 | |
| 106-1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 61,029 | 139,632 | |
| 107+8 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 59,585 | 184,414 | |
| 108+37 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 58,574 | 90,557 | |
| 109 | NOVA Entertainment | 57,988 | 122,995 | |
| 110-11 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 57,401 | 158,936 | |
| 111+16 | Tapt Media | 56,807 | 114,297 | |
| 112-67 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 56,355 | 174,669 | |
| 113-51 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 56,320 | 114,261 | |
| 114+3 | Tapt Media | 55,809 | 131,451 | |
| 115+6 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 54,774 | 330,325 | |
| 116+7 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 54,546 | 75,090 | |
| 117+18 | We Don’t Have Time For This | 54,036 | 113,914 | |
| 118+30 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 52,886 | 139,405 | |
| 119 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 52,667 | 103,807 | |
| 120+4 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 52,317 | 210,941 | |
| 121-1 | Special Broadcasting Service | 52,137 | 123,933 | |
| 122-11 | ARN / iHeart | 52,092 | 97,264 | |
| 123+15 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 51,936 | 93,172 | |
| 124-8 | Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart | 50,377 | 80,389 | |
| 125 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 49,869 | 95,163 | |
| 126-58 | ARN / iHeart | 49,723 | 79,908 | |
| 127+16 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 49,653 | 162,623 | |
| 128+39 | Mamamia | 48,959 | 82,689 | |
| 129-11 | Tapt Media | 48,772 | 155,847 | |
| 130+25 | ARN / iHeart | 48,358 | 134,006 | |
| 131+28 | Mamamia | 48,274 | 141,235 | |
| 132-13 | ARN / iHeart | 46,997 | 125,582 | |
| 133+3 | ARN / iHeart | 46,937 | 109,739 | |
| 134+6 | ARN / iHeart | 46,668 | 96,738 | |
| 135+22 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 46,498 | 449,866 | |
| 136+65 | ARN / iHeart | 46,472 | 63,597 | |
| 137-7 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 45,946 | 73,058 | |
| 138+61 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 45,001 | 64,220 | |
| 139-7 | ARN / iHeart | 44,048 | 90,566 | |
| 140+21 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 43,665 | 125,926 | |
| 141+5 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 43,665 | 65,049 | |
| 142-32 | NOVA Entertainment / ODd Network | 43,373 | 56,563 | |
| 143+8 | Nine | 43,327 | 77,626 | |
| 144-11 | Tapt Media | 43,199 | 57,426 | |
| 145 | NOVA Entertainment | 43,165 | 70,230 | |
| 146+1 | ARN / iHeart | 42,832 | 98,160 | |
| 147-8 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 41,654 | 143,040 | |
| 148+24 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 41,570 | 132,014 | |
| 149+7 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 41,570 | 59,163 | |
| 150-22 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 41,484 | 63,608 | |
| 151+3 | ARN / iHeart | 41,231 | 174,706 | |
| 152+39 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 41,071 | 65,073 | |
| 153+7 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 40,957 | 84,254 | |
| 154+4 | ARN / iHeart | 40,660 | 144,179 | |
| 155-24 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 39,856 | 159,458 | |
| 156-4 | Special Broadcasting Service | 39,456 | 51,345 | |
| 157+72 | ARN / iHeart | 38,667 | 85,725 | |
| 158+16 | Guardian Australia / Acast | 38,652 | 65,790 | |
| 159+6 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 38,624 | 91,659 | |
| 160-16 | ARN / iHeart | 38,205 | 55,114 | |
| 161+106 | ARN / iHeart | 37,975 | 92,555 | |
| 162+7 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 37,883 | 127,887 | |
| 163-1 | West Australian Newspapers | 37,147 | 56,973 | |
| 164+9 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 36,672 | 52,753 | |
| 165+6 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 36,468 | 73,666 | |
| 166+41 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 36,421 | 96,235 | |
| 167+29 | Mamamia | 36,301 | 65,555 | |
| 168+51 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 35,607 | 74,795 | |
| 169+9 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 35,418 | 72,213 | |
| 170-20 | ARN / iHeart | 34,926 | 56,538 | |
| 171+12 | ARN / iHeart | 34,876 | 93,659 | |
| 172+30 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 34,866 | 87,375 | |
| 173-67 | Special Broadcasting Service | 34,754 | 52,169 | |
| 174+67 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 34,733 | 57,887 | |
| 175+52 | Tapt Media | 34,435 | 72,822 | |
| 176+30 | ARN / iHeart | 34,394 | 66,352 | |
| 177+33 | ARN / iHeart | 33,914 | 58,227 | |
| 178-10 | Podshape / NOVA Entertainment | 33,889 | 61,777 | |
| 179+33 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 33,589 | 81,167 | |
| 180+10 | ARN / iHeart | 33,310 | 57,961 | |
| 181-1 | ARN / iHeart | 33,259 | 64,853 | |
| 182+2 | ARN / iHeart | 32,880 | 73,816 | |
| 183-6 | Tapt Media | 32,709 | 68,011 | |
| 184-55 | NOVA Entertainment | 32,623 | 100,412 | |
| 185-19 | ARN / iHeart | 32,427 | 121,911 | |
| 186+40 | Squiz Media | 32,307 | 111,214 | |
| 187-45 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 32,027 | 74,710 | |
| 188-18 | Special Broadcasting Service | 31,895 | 133,172 | |
| 189+11 | Mamamia | 31,837 | 60,988 | |
| 190-14 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 31,705 | 52,624 | |
| 191-27 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 31,499 | 38,794 | |
| 192-29 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 31,452 | 97,047 | |
| 193-4 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 31,274 | 84,869 | |
| 194-45 | Tapt Media | 30,852 | 54,478 | |
| 195-9 | Tapt Media | 30,396 | 62,935 | |
| 196-4 | ARN / iHeart | 30,149 | 49,085 | |
| 197-16 | Al Jazeera | 30,114 | 190,007 | |
| 198-5 | ARN / iHeart | 29,391 | 47,603 | |
| 199+66 | NOVA Entertainment | 29,142 | 95,894 | |
| 200+31 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 29,126 | 58,422 | |
| 201-60 | ARN / iHeart | 28,813 | 59,828 | |
| 202-5 | ARN / iHeart | 28,564 | 46,482 | |
| 203+10 | Tapt Media | 28,549 | 46,980 | |
| 204+10 | ARN / iHeart | 28,401 | 52,371 | |
| 205+75 | NOVA Entertainment / ODd Network | 28,325 | 35,514 | |
| 206+58 | ARN / iHeart | 28,164 | 45,450 | |
| 207+83 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 28,081 | 80,087 | |
| 208+44 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 27,581 | 42,366 | |
| 209+2 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 27,560 | 59,946 | |
| 210-31 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 27,491 | 40,945 | |
| 211-131 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 27,433 | 44,132 | |
| 212+81 | ARN / iHeart | 27,216 | 55,561 | |
| 213-9 | ARN / iHeart | 27,142 | 72,418 | |
| 214+21 | ARN / iHeart | 27,019 | 61,564 | |
| 215+31 | ARN / iHeart | 26,986 | 54,395 | |
| 216+23 | ARN / iHeart | 26,844 | 83,030 | |
| 217-95 | Al Jazeera | 26,838 | 64,151 | |
| 218-65 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 26,783 | 58,112 | |
| 219+17 | Podshape / NOVA Entertainment | 26,607 | 55,267 | |
| 220+29 | ARN / iHeart | 26,446 | 46,237 | |
| 221 | Tapt Media | 26,391 | 37,036 | |
| 222-1 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 26,262 | 81,417 | |
| 223+62 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 26,010 | 46,575 | |
| 224+8 | ARN / iHeart | 25,983 | 78,447 | |
| 225+3 | ARN / iHeart | 25,911 | 43,615 | |
| 226+24 | NOVA Entertainment | 25,496 | 44,582 | |
| 227-10 | ARN / iHeart | 25,338 | 52,345 | |
| 228+16 | ARN / iHeart | 25,199 | 43,907 | |
| 229-47 | ARN / iHeart | 25,120 | 57,503 | |
| 230+53 | Mamamia | 25,081 | 52,353 | |
| 231-13 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 25,049 | 51,222 | |
| 232-37 | ARN / iHeart | 25,006 | 62,517 | |
| 233-48 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 24,862 | 34,905 | |
| 234-9 | ARN / iHeart | 24,652 | 107,559 | |
| 235-5 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 24,521 | 50,819 | |
| 236-14 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 24,516 | 54,544 | |
| 237-43 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 24,503 | 256,142 | |
| 238-14 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 23,914 | 47,715 | |
| 239 | ARN / iHeart | 23,892 | 50,440 | |
| 240-42 | ARN / iHeart | 23,876 | 33,202 | |
| 241+1 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 23,759 | 56,717 | |
| 242-108 | ARN / iHeart | 23,628 | 39,733 | |
| 243-5 | ARN / iHeart | 23,595 | 45,499 | |
| 244-35 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 23,468 | 57,371 | |
| 245+29 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 23,433 | 49,885 | |
| 246+1 | ARN / iHeart | 23,191 | 46,006 | |
| 247+10 | Guardian Australia / Acast | 23,145 | 35,258 | |
| 248+11 | ARN / iHeart | 23,103 | 68,733 | |
| 249-1 | NOVA Entertainment | 23,089 | 32,636 | |
| 250-5 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 23,054 | 36,463 | |
| 251+7 | ARN / iHeart | 22,938 | 53,522 | |
| 252+19 | ARN / iHeart | 22,913 | 50,438 | |
| 253+2 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 22,556 | 36,187 | |
| 254-34 | ARN / iHeart | 22,466 | 31,278 | |
| 255 | Tapt Media | 22,351 | 42,164 | |
| 256+7 | ARN / iHeart | 22,300 | 50,701 | |
| 257+16 | ARN / iHeart | 22,078 | 58,223 | |
| 258-4 | ARN / iHeart | 21,960 | 47,886 | |
| 259+20 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 21,871 | 77,333 | |
| 260-17 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 21,869 | 38,150 | |
| 261+7 | Podshape / NOVA Entertainment | 21,818 | 41,934 | |
| 262-75 | Al Jazeera | 21,746 | 40,547 | |
| 263-12 | Tapt Media | 21,652 | 43,035 | |
| 264-3 | Podshape / NOVA Entertainment | 21,416 | 41,772 | |
| 265+5 | Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart | 21,180 | 31,482 | |
| 266 | ARN / iHeart | 21,126 | 81,193 | |
| 267-158 | ARN / iHeart | 20,896 | 27,431 | |
| 268 | Special Broadcasting Service | 20,821 | 128,752 | |
| 269 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 20,528 | 70,079 | |
| 270+2 | ARN / iHeart | 20,478 | 63,524 | |
| 271-96 | ARN / iHeart | 20,449 | 32,545 | |
| 272-38 | NOVA Entertainment | 20,397 | 59,157 | |
| 273+23 | ARN / iHeart | 20,299 | 105,367 | |
| 274-8 | Nine | 20,175 | 30,224 | |
| 275-6 | LiSTNR (SCA) | 20,074 | 30,974 | |
| 276+21 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 19,966 | 68,814 | |
| 277 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 19,893 | 50,944 | |
| 278-183 | Special Broadcasting Service | 19,830 | 64,985 | |
| 279+10 | ARN / iHeart | 19,751 | 42,334 | |
| 280+12 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 19,622 | 40,718 | |
| 281-25 | ARN / iHeart | 19,473 | 87,359 | |
| 282 | ARN / iHeart | 19,462 | 67,807 | |
| 283 | ARN / iHeart | 19,425 | 42,869 | |
| 284 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 19,323 | 43,838 | |
| 285-32 | News Corp / NOVA Entertainment | 19,121 | 29,290 | |
| 286-11 | ARN / iHeart | 19,094 | 35,952 | |
| 287-11 | Tapt Media | 18,954 | 35,079 | |
| 288-10 | Guardian Australia / Acast | 18,773 | 42,506 | |
| 289 | Tapt Media | 18,748 | 56,294 | |
| 290 | ARN / iHeart | 18,549 | 48,567 | |
| 291+4 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 18,516 | 52,062 | |
| 292-55 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 18,491 | 36,210 | |
| 293-31 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 18,449 | 197,687 | |
| 294 | ARN / iHeart | 18,360 | 36,046 | |
| 295 | Tapt Media | 18,323 | 26,261 | |
| 296 | Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) | 18,064 | 27,148 | |
| 297-3 | ARN / iHeart | 17,880 | 33,525 | |
| 298-11 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 17,798 | 45,057 | |
| 299 | ARN / iHeart | 17,573 | 66,475 | |
| 300-1 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 17,504 | 194,835 |
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Christian O’Connell Ramps Up Save Our Pub
The Christian O’Connell Show is ramping up Save Our Pub, mobilising listeners, local businesses and tradies to help transform The Criterion Hotel in Helidon, Queensland.
Launched last month across the GOLD Network in partnership with XXXX, Save Our Pub is designed to celebrate the role local pubs play in Australian communities while supporting venues facing significant challenges. The first phase of the campaign generated hundreds of nominations from listeners across the country, with five pubs each receiving a $5,000 boost.
Now, the campaign is shifting from storytelling to action, with The Criterion Hotel becoming the focus of a large-scale community restoration effort that will unfold across broadcast, digital, social and on-the-ground activations.
Owned and operated by Gary and Tracey, The Criterion Hotel is one of the last remaining pubs in the region. Since taking over the historic venue two years ago, the pair have worked to restore the pub while navigating significant personal and financial challenges.
Christian O’Connell said: “This is exactly what Save Our Pub is all about – getting behind places that really matter to the people around them. Gary and Tracey have poured everything into this place. It’s not just a business, it’s their home, their story, and a big part of this community. Now it’s our turn to show up for them.”
The next phase of the campaign will see listeners, local tradespeople and community members contribute time, skills and resources to help revitalise the venue, with the project culminating in a live broadcast from The Criterion Hotel later this month.
The six-week initiative continues across GOLD’s national network, supported by digital, social, video and live experiences, reinforcing ARN’s focus on building scalable entertainment ideas that connect with audiences while creating opportunities for brand partners.
The Christian O’Connell Show airs weekdays from 6-10am on GOLD101.7 Sydney, and 6-9am on GOLD104.3 Melbourne, GOLD DAB+ in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and via the free iHeart app.