The Sam and Ant show is heading for the Top End, with Samual Mansfield and Anthony Johnston to host Breakfast at ARN’s Hot100 in Darwin. The popular brekky duo from Goulburn’s 93.5 Eagle FM will be on air at Hot100 from October 13. Hot100 Content Director Sarah Passalick says “I was hooked as soon as… Read More
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Broadcaster Pete Murray is returning to radio to celebrate his 100th birthday today.
Murray, who first made his name on Radio Luxembourg in the early 1950s before moving to the BBC Light Programme, Radio 1 and later Radio 2, will host a special edition of The Boom Top Five at 11am on Boom Radio.
The programme will count down the biggest songs from his birthday week in 1963, featuring tracks by Cliff Richard and The Beatles.
Although he appeared regularly on television in the early years of pop, Murray has often said radio was his true love.
He presented Open House on Radio 2 for a decade, attracting millions of listeners, and was twice voted BBC Radio Personality of the Year in the 1970s.
He was one of the original DJs when BBC Radio 1 launched in 1967, helping to establish the new network as it targeted a younger audience, and later became a key part of Radio 2’s daytime line-up.
Murray was also closely associated with Eurovision coverage for the BBC, fronting UK heats and providing commentary on both radio and TV. Beyond music, he was heard on shows from Family Favourites to Open House, shaping daytime radio for millions of listeners across three decades.
Fellow Boom presenter David Hamilton has credited Murray with inspiring his own six-decade career. Murray’s ad-libbing style and warmth also influenced Kenny Everett and many others who followed.
Speaking ahead of his centenary broadcast, Murray reflected: “I really didn’t expect to be here on my hundredth birthday. Now, I’m looking forward to the 200th.”
Pete was also given a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Grand Order of Water Rats, presented to him by Mike Read.
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After 99 intense hours locked away in a secret location, STAR 1063 has announced the the winner of its groundbreaking reality radio event – Archie & Donny’s Locked Away for 10K, powered by JGI. Launched on September 15th, five duos entered the competition, each locked together without phones, freedom, or creature comforts. Over five gruelling… Read More
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Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)’s purchase of RSN, right before the Spring Carnival, now sees the launch of a new, dedicated racing breakfast show, Get On…
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This morning on Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren, Hawks legend Shane Crawford joined Jase Hawkins, Lauren Phillips and Clint Stanaway in the studio ahead of tonight’s blockbuster AFL Preliminary Final clash between fierce rivals Hawthorn and Geelong. With plenty of history between the two clubs and a Grand Final spot on the line, Crawf shared… Read More
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Star 104.5’s Gina & Matty recently hosted the Business NSW 2025 Regional Business & Visitor Economy Awards at Mingara Recreation Club. The awards celebrate the best in local business and tourism. More than 350 Central Coast business and community leaders came together for the combined gala event. “Our winners and finalists exemplify the innovation, resilience… Read More
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