AU & NZ

RIP Max Rowley

Australian broadcasting has lost a legend in Max Rowley, following his death at the age of 87.A host of big industry names including Rob Duckworth and Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones got their start Max Rowley Media Academy in Sydney, which first began training radio talent in 1962. Max himself got his professional radio start during the… Read More
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AU & NZ

Goodbye Hylo. Last day on air for Geelong radio favourite

There were shenanigans aplenty as Mark Hyland yesterday officially wrapped up his last day on air at Geelong’s bay 93.9 FM.The theme for the morning was ‘Wear a band t-shirt in honour of Hylo,’ and colleagues including Breakfast co-host Lisa ‘Milly’ Millard got right into the spirit of the occasion. After 28 years with Geelong… Read More
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AU & NZ

Alex Dyson shares moving tribute to his mum ahead of Mother’s Day

In a very special episode of the Matt & Alex All Day Breakfast podcast, Alex Dyson shares a moving tribute to his mum, who passed away when his was just four years old. Alex and Matt Okine, long-time hosts of Matt & Alex All Day Breakfast, share a special bond, having both lost their mums… Read More
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AU & NZ

96three FM blankets Geelong to help the homeless

96three FM’s Blanket Geelong campaign has been hailed a success.This morning, volunteers including the team from the local Christian community station managed to cover the Kardinia Park netball courts with the blankets which have been collected to help those who’ve been sleeping rough. As the sun came up, it certainly made for a spectacular sight.All… Read More
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AU & NZ

Fifi Box addresses social media comments about her body

This week on the Fifi, Fev & Nick Breakfast show, Fifi Box spoke out against the online trolls who’ve been commenting on her appearance in Fox FM’s recent TV commercial.Fifi said she was emboldened to speak up with the ongoing discussions around violence against women, and the importance of creating a conversation around the way… Read More
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AU & NZ

Let it be Beatles: The community radio show that’s 32 years old and still going strong

It was more than three decades ago now ago now that a group of devoted Beatles fans got together and created a community radio show to share their passion with like-minded listeners.Today, after first going to air in 1992, Let It Be Beatles has never missed a beat. 32 years later, the show is still… Read More
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