Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 33 surveys in a row

Melbourne: Triple M #1 station, The Fox #2 station, for People 25–54

Triple M: #1 Network 25-54 Men – 21 consecutive surveys; #1 AFL / NRL broadcaster

Hit Network: #1 Network Women 25-54

Triple M Brisbane: #1 station & #1 Breakfast

Triple M Adelaide: #1 station & #1 Breakfast

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has maintained its position as Australia’s leading audio network, delivering a strong performance in the GfK Radio Survey 5. SCA – with the combined force of Triple M, the Hit Network, and ACE Radio – has a 36.9% commercial share in the key 25-54 demographic, 10.3 share points clear of the nearest competitor, and has now secured its 33rd consecutive survey win in the ‘Audience That Matters.’* SCA has achieved the ‘25-54 trifecta’ – Number 1 network for Women (the Hit Network), Number 1 network for Men (Triple M), and Number 1 network all People 25-54 – further cementing its dominance in the demographic.

Triple M recorded standout results across the country, led by Brisbane and Adelaide. In Brisbane, Marto, Margaux & Dan lifted their audience to a 13.8% share – Triple M Brisbane’s best Breakfast share result since survey 8, 2018. Roo, Ditts & Loz cemented their position as Adelaide’s powerhouse Breakfast show, increasing to a 14.8% share, as Triple M Adelaide reclaimed the position as the Number 1 station in the city.

In Melbourne, SCA has emerged as a strong force in the Melbourne radio market, now with the #1 station and #2 station for People 25-54 with Triple M and 101.9 The Fox, respectively. 105.1 Triple M Melbourne has had strong growth in Breakfast, with Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie up to a 7.7% share, a second consecutive survey increase. The Rush Hour with JB & Billy prove their unmatched chemistry resonates across AFL states in Drive (4pm-6pm), ranking #2 in Melbourne with a 10.6% share (10+), while in Adelaide, the duo is #1 on a 13.7% share (up 1.5 share points). Triple M’s Lu & Jarch is also making their mark nationally, taking the #1 position in the 2pm–4pm timeslot and delivering the network’s best result in that time slot since 2018, with a 10.4% share.

As AFL finals approach, Triple M remains the home of footy, reaching 706,000 listeners (10+) across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth each weekend. In rugby league heartland, Triple M also holds the Number 1 position for NRL coverage, with 434,000 listeners (10+) in Sydney and Brisbane.**

On the Hit Network, 101.9 The Fox posted the biggest commercial audience growth in Melbourne (10+), climbing to 1.152 million weekly listeners (up 27,000). The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick is Melbourne’s second most-listened-to Breakfast show with 612,000 listeners. B105, headlined by Stav, Abby & Matt in Breakfast, posted a solid result in Brisbane, as the Number 2 station in the city (11.8% share) and growing its audience to 654,000 listeners (up 16,000 listeners).

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “SCA continues to dominate in the Audience That Matters (25-54) in today’s Survey 5 results. Consistency is our strategy, and today’s survey results show it’s paying off across the country with growth across six of our breakfast shows.

“We’re thrilled to see flagship shows like Fifi, Fev & Nick and Mick in the Morning continue to grow in Melbourne, while Adelaide has a new Number 1 station. Brisbane remains a powerhouse with Triple M and B105 leading the market. These results are a testament to the strength of our brands, the talent of our teams, and the loyalty of our listeners,” O’Reilly concluded.

Seb Rennie, SCAChief Commercial Officer, said, “SCA remains the undisputed champion for the 25-54 demographic, proudly holding the title of the most listened-to network in Australia, with a reach that surpasses any other network.

“With the combined efforts of our SCA and ACE metro stations, we boast a 36.9% share of the metro 25-54 audience, leading our nearest commercial competitor by 10.3 share points.

“Our commitment to providing innovative audio solutions for our advertising partners is stronger than ever. We are dedicated to connecting effectively with the right audiences and delivering exceptional results for brands across Hit, Triple M and LiSTNR. We extend our congratulations to our content teams who consistently produce engaging audio content, fostering growth and deeper engagement with our loyal audiences,” Rennie concluded.

*Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #5 2025.  P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations.  

GfK Radio 360 Survey #5 Metro Ratings.  P10+/P25-54/M25-54/F25-54, Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 09.00-Midday/Mon-Fri Midday-16.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-19.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00, Market Share %/Cume Reach (000’s)/Commercial Share %.

** Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1130-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1100-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1600-2030, Friday 1600-2030, Saturday 0930-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %. GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 5, 2025. Sydney / Brisbane. – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600. P10+ / People 10-69 / People 25-54 . Cume Reach / Market Share %

About Southern Cross Austereo

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies and the home of LiSTNR, as well as the Hit and Triple M networks.

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 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.

*Triton Streaming Metrics, Triton Podcast Metrics, & Edison – July 2025

Newest survey highlights 10.3 million Australians rely on in-car radio, amid ongoing campaign for radio prominence

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 5 results, with commercial radio reaching 12.5 million weekly listeners, up 183,000 year-on-year (YOY), powered by strong growth in the 25-64 demographic which increased by 238,000 listeners to 7.8 million.

Commercial radio streaming reaches 3.4 million Australians weekly, driven by the industry’s continued investment in its cross-platform content distribution strategy to meet the needs of Australians who consume radio across a variety of formats.  

The latest survey reports 6.6 million Australians tune in from their place of work, and 2.1 million listen at home. While in-car listening accelerated with 248,000 additional listeners YOY to reach 10.3 million, meaning 8 out of 10 (83%) commercial radio listeners tune in while driving.

“The popularity of in-car listenership demonstrates the importance of the essential news and information services we provide each and every day. This is an extraordinary endorsement coming directly from our listeners,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.

“Australians clearly value radio’s role as a trusted travel companion. This reinforces why radio prominence in vehicles matters. Every Australian deserves instant, one-button access to the local content they love.”

Young emphasised commercial radio’s unique market position: “As Australia’s only 100% locally owned mass media, we keep 12.5 million listeners connected to their communities. Every advertising dollar stays here, funding local journalism, emergency broadcasting and thousands of Australian jobs. For brands seeking genuine community connection, we deliver engaged audiences at unmatched scale and drive measurable business outcomes for advertisers.”

For historical data and the 2025 metro survey schedule, visit: https://cra.au/metro-ratings

Source: GfK 360 Radio Ratings, SMBAP S5 2025, compared to S5 2024, All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn -12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. Weekly Time Spent Listening (hh). All numbers refer to commercial radio results unless otherwise stated.

TOTAL RADIO 

3AW has surged to the No.1 spot in Melbourne’s radio market, achieving a leading 13.5 share and a significant 1.6 percentage point increase from the last survey. 

The station’s powerful performance continues across key shifts including No.1 in Breakfast with a 20.1 share (up 2.9), No.1 in Mornings with 14.6 (up 0.7), Afternoons 10.6 (up 3.0), Drive 10.0 (up 1.4) and Evenings with Dennis Walter, the clear No.1 with 17.5. 

2GB dominates the talk market in Sydney with a 11.4 share. Ben Fordham Live remains the undisputed No.1 in Breakfast talk with a 14.2 share, and the station’s success in talk extends across the day, including the key Mornings shift with Mark Levy recording a strong 11.5 share. 

With the footy finals season in full swing, Nine Radio’s live commentary and analysis has captivated listeners, cementing its position as the No.1 choice across the weekend for both AFL and NRL fans on 3AW and 2GB.

The dominance of Nine Radio’s sports coverage is powered by an elite line-up of commentators and analysts who bring unmatched passion, insight, and experience to the airwaves.

Greg Byrnes, Nine’s National Content Manager, said: “The 3AW result today is stunning with gains right across the day and a big increase in listeners 40+. In Sydney, 2GB’s audience is holding firm and the station remains the clear number for talk and entertainment.” 

“If you’re not listening to our live commentary and analysis of football right across the week you’re missing out and these figures show we’re the clear number one for coverage of both the AFL and NRL.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
16.0 (4 markets)	1.608 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio is the undisputed leader in commercial streaming, commanding a massive 28.6% national share.

Melbourne’s 3AW and Sydney’s 2GB lead the charge, delivering streaming shares of 32.3% and 29.3% respectively.

Nine’s dominance extends across all key programs, setting the standard for digital audio and solidifying its position as the definitive choice for listeners seeking live, local, and compelling content on any device.

• Ben Fordham Live: 39.6%
• Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 54.0%
• Mornings with Tom Elliott: 34.8%
• Mornings with Mark Levy: 32.6%

Greg Byrnes said: “Each day, right across the country, more and more listeners are connecting with our talk content via a digital device. Our new audio sync feature is up and running in time for the footy finals, allowing listeners to fine tune their audio experience while watching the game. We’re really proud of our digital platform and that’s reflected in our dominance of the audio streaming market.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
28.6	385,000

PODCASTS 

Nine Podcast Network recorded steady momentum in July, with listeners up 1% year-on-year to 1.65 million. This growth was matched by strong download figures, reaching 4.05 million for the month.

The network’s success is driven by a powerhouse lineup of shows that consistently connect with audiences. News, True Crime, and Current Affairs led the way, with significant year-on-year growth:

• Nine News surged by 97% year-on-year to 188,000 listeners, making it the top original podcast.
• The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace was a breakout hit with 151,000 listeners.
• The Morning Edition maintained its steady listenership with 120,000.

Nine Radio’s catch-up podcasts also saw impressive growth, with listeners increasing 8% month-on-month:

• Ben Fordham Live grew by 26% month-on-month to 202,000 listeners.
• 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott and 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel both delivered 47,000 listeners.

Rachel Fountain, Nine’s Head of Podcasts, said: “It’s wonderful to see continued growth in our traditional heartland of News, Sport and True Crime in July.” “Year-on-year listener growth of 97% for the Nine News podcast, 60% year-on-year for AFL podcast Eddie & Jimmy and 83% year-on-year for the clever crime series Motive & Method is especially encouraging. Our wellness and lifestyle podcasts are also resonating with listeners, with 33% year-on-year growth for Prime Time with Bec Wilson.

“It’s also pleasing to see listeners to our Nine Radio catch-up radio podcasts grow by 8% month-on-month to 718,000.

“Finally, we’re especially thrilled to welcome two new shows to the podcast family this month. The Contrarians with Adam and Adir and Future Women’s Leadership Series, with Helen McCabe have joined Nine’s burgeoning slate of business and finance podcasts, which already includes the highly respected AFR podcasts.”

JULY 25 TOTAL DOWNLOADS	JULY 25 TOTAL LISTENERS
4.05 million	1.65 million

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 5 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Market Share % Total, Market Share Streaming %, Commercial Streaming Share %, Cume (000s) Total and Streaming, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, July 2025, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.

Normal service has been emphatically resumed at 3AW, with the station returning to its dominant No. 1 position in the GfK Radio Ratings for Survey 5 released today.

Securing a commanding 13.5 overall share, the result marks a decisive return to the top, driven by significant audience growth across breakfast, mornings, afternoons, drive and football.

As the voice of Melbourne, 3AW’s agenda-setting mix of news and opinion connects with 675,000 people every week.

3AW’s No. 1 success is anchored by the sheer dominance of its breakfast and morning lineup, with Ross & Russ and Tom Elliott decisively winning their timeslots.

In breakfast, Ross & Russ have delivered a historic result, surging to a phenomenal 20.1 share – up 2.9 and more than double their nearest competitor. Their incredible performance connects with 436,000 listeners weekly, while their digital dominance is absolute, capturing a staggering 54% of commercial streaming.

The winning momentum flows directly into mornings, with Tom Elliott cementing his status as the No. 1 voice in the timeslot. His agenda-setting program captured a dominant 14.6 share (up 0.7) and connects with 419,000 listeners each week. This leadership extends across all platforms, commanding an impressive 34.8% of commercial streaming.

The afternoon slot saw a massive surge in listening, with Tony Moclair jumping an incredible 3 share points to a 10.6 share. It’s clear his unique blend of engaging discussion and high listener interaction is resonating more strongly than ever with Melburnians.

Powering Melbourne home, Jacqui Felgate breaks back into double-digits in drive with a fantastic 10 share. Fuelled by a significant 1.4 point gain, the result is her best since Survey 1 and makes her program the final word on the day’s news.

Once again, Denis Walter proves he is Melbourne’s favourite evening companion, with his program achieving a massive 17.5 share. This result solidifies his status as the city’s No. 1 choice, proving that when night falls, Melbourne tunes to Denis.

Darren James continues to be a cherished weekend ritual for Melburnians, with his show once again confirmed as the city’s undisputed No. 1 for Saturday and Sunday mornings.

3AW Football continues its unbeatable run, delivering a clean sweep of the weekend’s footy coverage. The team was the clear No. 1 broadcast on both Thursday and Friday nights and secured the overall win as Melbourne’s most-listened-to call across the entire weekend (Thurs-Sun).

3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “This is a result built on the powerful connection we share with our listeners. I couldn’t be prouder of the team who nurture that bond every day. These numbers show that when Melbourne needs to know what’s happening, their trust is placed firmly with 3AW. To lead the conversation in breakfast and mornings, to be the trusted news breaker in drive and be the No. 1 companion in evenings and for the footy, is incredible. We never take that trust for granted and thank our audience for their continued loyalty.”

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 5 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Wed 8pm-12MN, AFL Thur-Fri 7pm-12MN, Sat 12-8PM, Sun 12-7PM, Weekends 5.30am-12MN, Cume (000s), Market Share % Total Radio, Commercial Streaming share %, AP10+ , unless otherwise specified. 

As NRL finals fever sweeps across Sydney, the city is tuning into the 2GB Continuous Call Team, the undisputed No.1 in football coverage on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Today’s GfK Survey 5 results confirm 2GB’s dominance, making it the clear choice for footy fans.

Friday (7-11pm): No.1 with an 11.3 share
Saturday (1-10pm): No.1 with an 8.1 share
Sunday (1-7pm): No.1 with an 8.0 share

Overall, the Continuous Call Team is the clear No.1 across the weekend, commanding an impressive 8.4 share. This dominance extends to live audio streaming, where the team holds a powerful 9.2 share of the football audience.

Greg Byrnes, 2GB Station Manager, said: “As we head into the finals, these figures prove The Continuous Call Team is the clear market leader for NRL across the weekend. Listeners can be laughing out loud one minute, or captured by the game’s best live commentary the next. The CCT, combined with 2GB’s strength right across the week, shows why we are Sydney’s number one destination for trusted news, sport, entertainment, and opinion.”

2GB’s success isn’t limited to the weekend, with the station commanding the overall talk market with an overall 11.4 radio share and a 29.3 in streaming.

Ben Fordham Live remains the undisputed No.1 in Breakfast talk, holding a 14.2 radio share and a formidable 39.6 in streaming, and the station’s winning streak continues with Mornings with Mark Levy, who recorded a strong 11.5 radio share and 32.6 share in streaming.

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 5 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-7pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .

Sydney, 09. September 2025

METRO MARKETS:

Sydney Radio 360 Survey 5, 2025

Melbourne Radio 360 Survey 5, 2025

Brisbane Radio 360 Survey 5, 2025

Adelaide Radio 360 Survey 5, 2025

Perth Radio 360 Survey 5, 2025

REGIONAL MARKETS:

Canberra Survey 2, 2025

Gold Coast Survey 2, 2025 

Newcastle Survey 2, 2025

Archive:

Archive of Previous Surveys

Outcomes of our 2025 investigations

Program or issue	Station/licensee	Description	Outcome	Report published
Licence condition matter	Magic 87.6 FM / Andrew Andrews	Narrowcasting	Breach of paragraph 4.3(a) of the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence) Determination 2015.(ref. BI-701)	4 September 2025

The finalists for the 2025 Community Broadcasting Awards have been announced! This year’s entries were as exciting as ever, with over 260 spanning more than 20 categories.

We’d like to thank everyone who entered, whether or not they’re a finalist, as well as our dedicated team of judges from around the sector who put their time and energy into helping to celebrate the hard work of stations, staff and volunteers countrywide. We’d also like to thank our sponsors who help to support the awards and shine a spotlight on the best of Australian community broadcasters.,

The winners will be announced at the 2025 CBAA Conference awards gala in Hobart on Saturday 25 October. Be sure to register for both the conference and the gala at the CBAA conference website.

Note – the following three awards are announced on the night:

• Community Broadcasting Honour Roll
• Tony Staley Award
• Michael Law Award

Category	Entry	Station Name	Sponsored by
Best Program Music	Fresh Off The Block	Fresh 92.7	APRA AMCOS
	OFF the LABEL	PBA-FM
	Middle of Nowhere	RTR
	Music of Our Time	4MBS
Best Program New	Big Bi+ Questions	Joy Media	AFTRS
	Breaking The Silence	Noongar Radio
	OFF the LABEL	PBA-FM
	In Plain Sight	Vision Australia Radio
	WOW: Wise Older Women	BAYFM 99.9
Best Program News & Current Affairs	Inside Voice	Vision Australia Radio	AVC
	90.1 HAPPY FM – ‘Surviving Cyclone Tracy’ – Steve Adams	90.1 HAPPY FM
	Blackchat	Koori Radio
	Blaksiders	2SER
	3CR Breakfast	3CR
	National Radio News: Australia’s Creative Landscapes	2MCE
Best Program Talks	Pulse of Palestine	Koori Radio
	Talk On Your Fork	SYN Media
	That’s What I Call Science	Edge Radio
	Mindful Minutes	Vision Australia Radio
Excellence in Australian Music	RTR2	RTR	APRA AMCOS
	Phoenix FM	Phoenix FM
	BayFM 99.9	BAYFM 99.9
	In The Scene on 107.3 HFM	Heritage FM
	The Aussie Hour With Jace	Switch Brisbane
Excellence in Community Engagement	RTRFM’s Reconciliation Action Plan	RTR	CTV
	2MFM – Muslim Community Radio	Muslim Community Radio
	Noosa FM 101.3	Noosa FM 101.3
	Northern Voices	PBA-FM
	2NURFM	2NURFM 103.7
	Bendigo Pride Festival 2025	Joy Media
	89.9 TheLight – Community Transformation	89.9 TheLight
Excellence in Disability Content & Engagement	Radio Skid Row, Anything Goes Show, Where Am I? Podcast	Radio Skid Row
	Literacy Legends Podcast by Print Radio Tasmania	Print Radio Tasmania
	Phoenix FM	Phoenix FM
	Vision Australia Radio	Vision Australia Radio
Excellence in Fundraising & Sponsorship	Fresh 92.7 Sales Team	Fresh 92.7
	Three D Radio	Three D Radio
	HFM Radiothon (WA Day Long Weekend)	Heritage FM
Excellence in Indigenous Content & Engagement	TEABBA	TEABBA
	Feel Good Nunga Radio	Feel Good Nunga
	2NURFM 103.7	2NURFM 103.7
	Missing Men in the Pilbara and Kimberley	Ngaarda Media
Excellence in Multicultural Content & Engagement	Siempre Lunes	PBA-FM
	City Park Radio Multicultural Unit Team	City Park Radio
	Byron BayFM 99.9 Multicultural Group	BAYFM 99.9
	Joyce Yang	CMS Radio FM 91.1
Excellence in Production	RTRFM’s Loveline	RTR
	Cameron Horn	Coast FM 96.3
	JOY Media	JOY Media
	Matiah Haros	Fresh 92.7
Excellence in Special Events & Outside Broadcasting	Fierce Female Forces	JOY Media	PPCA
	Koori Radio 93.7fm Live From Garma 2024	Koori Radio
	Vision Australia Radio’s 2025 Midsumma Carnival Day Broadcast	Vision Australia Radio
	Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025	today’scountry94one
Excellence in Station Resilience & Development	JOY Media	JOY Media	CMTO
	Branching out to print media	Collie Community Radio
	8KIN FM CAAMA Radio	CAAMA Radio CENTRAL ZONE
Outstanding Fundraising & Sponsorship Contribution	Jack Lane Outstanding Fundraising	5THE FM
	Jason Gipps	Vision Australia Radio
	Fresh 92.7 Sales Team	Fresh 92.7
	Sue McLennan	MAINfm
Outstanding Presenter	Pam Boland	RTR	Amazon Alexa
	Henry Sachwald	3MBS
	Nasser Mashni	3CR
	That’s What I Call Science	Edge Radio
	Craig Brown	JOY Media
Outstanding Presenter News & Current Affairs	Muswellbrook Fights For Earthquake Disaster Relief	2NURFM 103.7	Deutsche Welle
	Mia Armitage	BAYFM 99.9
	Sam Colley – Talking Vision	Vision Australia Radio
	Vivien Langford – The Climate Action Show	3CR
Outstanding Production Contribution	The Rise & Fall of Easterfest	96five Family Radio
	The Chill, Rght Across The Nation	Highland FM 107.1
	Peter Thomas	Golden Days Radio
	Matiah Haros	Fresh 92.7
	Water Watch – Megan Williams	2DRY FM
Outstanding Station Leadership	Sibylle Reisch – President Noosa FM 101.3	Noosa FM 101.3
	Ange Kent	BAYFM 99.9
	Rachel Kirby	3CR
	Shane Peak	2NURFM 103.7
Outstanding Technical Contribution	Kyle Doevendans (TEABBA)	TEABBA	Broadcast Components
	Peter Gibson	3MBS Melbourne
	Phoenix FM – Peter Williams	Phoenix FM
	Nick La Rosa	89.7 Eastside Radio
Outstanding Youth Contribution	Shakeel Sahib	Muslim Community Radio	Centre for Volunteering
	Cassandra Johns – A Fresh Legacy	Fresh 92.7
	Mietta Hyland-Johns	JOY Media
	Kalan ‘Kal’ Krzyzanowski	Vision Australia Radio
The Jane Brownrigg Award – Outstanding Volunteer Contribution	Gisa and Henry Weatherill	Noosa FM 101.3	Centre for Volunteering
	3CR Outstanding Volunteer – Tilde Joy	3CR
	Tina Nabb aka the Volun-Tina	3MDR
	Jaque Trundle	today’scountry94one
Troy Garner Award – Best Program Sports	Phoenix FM – SportsVox	Phoenix FM
	Game On	JOY Media
	Reading the Play – All Things Footy	Vision Australia Radio
	The Sporting Record	3CR

No one does finals like Triple M, and in 2025, the network will once again be the ultimate destination for footy fans. Across Triple M and LiSTNR, footy fans will hear every kick, goal and spine-tingling moment of the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series, with the biggest names in footy calling the action and delivering brand-new offerings to fans.

With more than 732,000 passionate footy fans tuning into AFL broadcasts in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth every week during the home-and-away season, Triple M Footy is Australia’s undisputed #1 AFL radio network*. With every AFL state represented in the finals this year, there’s never been a better time to tune into Triple M’s live and local coverage.

This year’s finals will feature a star-studded call team including James Brayshaw, Jason Dunstall, Brian Taylor, Kate McCarthy, Dale Thomas, Mark ‘Howie’ Howard, Xavier Ellis, Bernie Vince, Isaac Smith and Nat Yoannidis, among those ready to deliver a September to remember for footy fans.

With one of the closest finals campaigns in years, Triple M is once again the go-to destination for footy fans wanting to capture the biggest moments as they happen. And in 2025, fans will get a brand-new offering, Clubcasts, availableon LiSTNR: dedicated club channels serving highlights, player interviews, and game analysis from Triple M’s unrivalled coverage. Packaged in bite-sized weekly episodes, Clubcasts are perfect for a commute and staying up to date on the biggest stories for the teams still vying for the premiership.

Footy fans will still get their fix of much-loved Triple M shows throughout the finals series, including The Rush Hour with JB & Billy, The Midweek Rub, The Friday Huddle, The Saturday Rub, The Sunday Rub and local Breakfast shows in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, alongside new episodes of The Ben and Harry Podcast and The Howie Games, available to stream freeon LiSTNR.

Footy finals excitement will continue throughout September, and on Thursday, 25 September (‘Grand Final Eve Eve’), Triple M will take over the iconic Corner Hotel in Richmond, just a stone’s throw from the MCG, for the first ever Triple M Fest. Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie, Triple M’s Lu & Jarch, The Midweek Rub and The Rush Hour with JB & Billy will broadcast live at Triple M Fest (6am to 6pm), alongside performances from The Living End, British India, and Kingswood. Tickets can only be won on Triple M, making it the second-hottest ticket in town, right behind the Grand Final itself.

Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said: “It’s going to be an incredible finals series, with very little separating the teams in contention for the premiership. Our Triple M team is on the ground across the country to bring fans the biggest moments, the best calls, and the stories that matter. This will be Triple M’s biggest finals series yet. Whilst it’s still anyone’s guess who will lift the cup on the last Saturday of September, one thing is certain: no one captures finals like Triple M Footy.”

Triple M’s AFL coverage and dedicated sports shows are available across the network and can be streamed free on LiSTNR. 

Source: *GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 3, 2025. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1130-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1100-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1600-2030, Friday 1600-2030, Saturday 0930-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %

About Triple M: 

For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment. 

Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

• Join the peak body for 500 community broadcasters around Australia
• Would suit a forward thinking and curious modern finance leader 
• $13.5m consolidated turnover | Sydney location | flexible working available

The Organisation

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is a member based peak body for community broadcasters dedicated to supporting and championing community broadcasting in Australia. Community radio plays a crucial role in serving groups often overlooked by mainstream media delivering programming tailored to the interests and needs of local communities, reflecting Australia’s open society, strong democracy and vibrant culture. Each week more than five million Australians tune in to over 500 community-owned licenced services.

The Role

The Chief Financial and Risk Officer leads financial strategy, risk and governance and financial sustainability across the CBAA Group which includes the CBAA and associated entities, the Local and Independent News Association (LINA), and Disability Media Australia (DMA). You will be responsible for ensuring strong financial systems, performance, risk management and strategic financial planning aligned with each entity’s goals and the Group’s shared services model.

Reporting directly to the CEO, and playing a key role as a member of the senior leadership team, you will:

• provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the group
• take a hands-on role managing financial accounting, compliance, assets and risk
• deliver timely and accurate reports to boards in the group, the CEO and senior team
• adopt the role of business partner and advisor
• manage and develop a high performing finance team
• build trusted relationships with external partners and stakeholders
  

Skills Required

You will be a proven leader with experience in a similar executive leadership role who possesses high level financial and risk management experience. This will include experience preparing and presenting financial reports  to senior boards and committees. Ideally you have broad knowledge of accounting for membership, government, philanthropic organisations
including grants acquittals. You have well-developed interpersonal engagement and communication skills including the ability to translate financial information to a variety of stakeholders.

•  have the ability to manage a team to deliver high quality and timely services
• demonstrate high level strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• hold a recognised accounting qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent)
  

If you’re passionate about contributing your well-developed financial and risk management along with your superior communication skills, then apply now. Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the skills required above via NGO Recruitment. Alternatively phone Mike Hurdle on 02 8243 0570 to have a candidate information pack emailed to you.