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200 Greatest Australian Albums of all Time

Rolling Stone Australia has released their full list of the 200 Greatest Australian Albums of all time in their latest issue. Topping the list is AC/DC’s iconic 1980 album Back in Black, which was written, recorded, and released just months after the death of front man Bon Scott. Career defining albums by John Farnham, Cold… Read More
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Mike E and Emma leave The Edge

ARN announced today that Mike E and Emma from ‘The Edge’s Mike E & Emma’ have decided to leave The Edge 96.1, having wrapped their final breakfast show last Friday. The duo have entertained audiences in Western Sydney and beyond since 2011 with their unique mix of fun banter and celebrity guests. For over ten years they have laughed, cried… Read More
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Election blackout laws push money away from Australian broadcasters

The commercial radio industry is calling for an urgent review of media blackout laws before the next federal election. The media blackout laws stop political advertising on radio and TV three days out from the election, and instead funnel the money into digital spaces that remain largely unregulated. The system is being called “problematic and… Read More
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Podcasting trends in 2021

In 2021, society collectively saw turbulent circumstances that impacted the way we listen to podcasts and connect. Long periods of lockdown and isolation didn’t stop the adaptations that came and diversified content as we adapted to changing circumstances. In 2021, Spotify listeners spent 78% more time listening to podcasts than the year before, with the… Read More
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RIP Gardening Australia’s Peter Cundall

Peter Cundall, has died aged 94. He was the world’s first talkback radio gardening show host. A message from his family says: “On Sunday 5th of December 2021, Peter Cundall passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family. “Peter’s privacy, and the privacy of his family, is to be respected during this… Read More
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US

Matt Murphy Departing Talk 99.5 Birmingham To Join WWTN Nashville

Cumulus Media News/Talk “Supertalk 99.7 WTN” WWTN Nashville has completed its lineup revamp following the death of afternoon host Phil Valentine from COVID-19 this summer. WWTN will add “Talk 99.5” WZRR Birmingham Program Director/morning co-host Matt Murphy to host a 12-3pm show. Murphy has been with WZRR and predecessor 1070 WAPI since 2007 after stints […] […]