AU & NZ

An Australian-first rehabilitative radio program is helping young people in custody find their voice, develop the necessary skills transform their lives, and ultimately reduce their risk of reoffending. ‘Futures Radio’ is a pilot program at Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Sydney’s west. It is the brainchild of Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) and is available… Read More
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A community radio station on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is leading the way in utilising clean, renewable energy to help secure its future. A solar panel upgrade at Rhema 99.9 in Port Macquarie is now complete. General Manager Werner Egger said “This will enable the studios at Rhema 99.9 to use… Read More
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Yesterday afternoon on the KIIS Network’s Will & Woody, Woody Whitelaw announced that his partner Mimi had given birth to their second daughter, Murphy. During the show, Woody shared the full birth story and broke down in tears when he talked about his first daughter Remi meeting Murphy for the first time. Remi changed her… Read More
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It’s taken Robin Bailey years to find the courage to tell her story, and that of her three sons. But, after much reflection and revisiting some of life’s hardest moments, yesterday, Robin’s debut memoir finally went live for pre-order. Sharing her excitement on-air with KIIS 97.3 Breakfast co-hosts Kip Wightman and Corey Oates, Robin said of… Read More
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SCA has parachuted another podcast duo into the radio realm, with former CADA Breakfast host Yaz Haddad and Survivor contestant Feras Basal hosting Saturday afternoons on Sydney’s 2DayFM. Known for their edgy, unfiltered banter, for the past year, the comedy duo has been serving up the Yaz & Feras The Podcast, a show which, we’re told,… Read More
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October 31st marked another huge milestone in Australian radio. It’s now 100 years since 2KY made its debut. When the station first went to air from the Trades Hall building in Sussex Street, Sydney in 1925, the walls were covered with hessian bags for soundproofing. Last Friday, a special celebration was held to mark the… Read More
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