AU & NZ

Scomo quizzed on the ABC, conservative media and reining in bias

Scott Morrison has described the ABC as being its own worst enemy.Weeks out from the release of his memoir, the former Prime Minister was quizzed about media bias and the rise of conservative media outlets during an interview with Neil Johnson on national Christian broadcaster Vision Christian Media. Morrison was asked his thoughts on perceptions… Read More
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AU & NZ

Petition to reinstate former 6PR Overnights host Jon Lewis gathers support

Just days after news of his retrenchment, a petition to reinstate 6PR Overnights host Jon Lewis has already attracted hundreds of signatures.The petition was set up a day after it was revealed that Lewis – who’s been with the Perth station for almost 40 years – would be leaving his midnight to dawn timeslot. It… Read More
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AU & NZ

The mother of all music festivals

It was the mid 1970s. Bayden Butler was nine years old, his bedtime was 7.30 and up to that point in his young life, the most exciting thing he’d ever seen was The Wonderful World of Disney on a Sunday night.Then something extraordinary happened in his small hometown which knocked his world off its axis… Read More
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Max Dudley takes up new role at SEC Newgate

Former 4BC Content Manager Max Dudley has taken up a new role as Account Director at strategic communications firm SEC Newgate.He’ll be based in the company’s Brisbane office. News of Dudley’s appointment comes a couple of months after his departure from Nine Radio.Dudley says his message to 4BC staff earlier this year still rings true:“I… Read More
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Mix 102.3 gives Adelaide mum the chance to achieve her dreams

Mix102.3’s Max & Ali in the Morning have left an inspirational Adelaide mum of four speechless, gifting her a brand-new laptop to complete her studies and achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.Nicole Bellifemini returned to study after her husband Maurice suffered a major heart attack two years ago. It prompted Nicole to chase… Read More
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“I think people are more willing nowadays to leave when things aren’t right.” Women in Radio special series: Part 4

In this five-part series, exclusive to Radio Today, Brisbane radio presenter of more than 30 years Spencer Howson investigates the under-representation of women on Australian radio, and makes a series of recommendations aimed at challenging the status quo.Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here.Read Part 3 here.Recommendation #3 – Support your female presentersFormer Radio… Read More
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