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July Radio News

After 25 years in radio, John Inglis has signed off and is clocking on in with the Queensland Police. The 7HOFM Hobart Program Director finishes up on Friday August 12. More details.

Duncan Potts (Pottsy) has been appointed PD at 2WG/Star FM in Wagga Wagga. Duncan has just clocked up 10 years on-air at Star in Wagga with Leighton Marshall. Wagga Media Centre GM, Mick Toshack, says he is looking forward to Duncan taking up the role especially with the experience he has in programming. Duncan will continue his breakfast duties on Star.

2GB's Continuous Call team member, Darryl Brohman, told listens on Ray Hadley's 2GB Morning show this morning that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Brohman, otherwise known as 'The Big Man', will enter hospital next week for an operation.

Strategic New Media has released the first of their "Dozen From The Decade", the twelve songs that radio listeners have rated over the past 10 years as their most emotionally engaging tracks. Commenting on how the final twelve songs came together, Strategic New Media General Manager, David Rogerson, said "We've taken all of the written comments listeners have made about each individual song we've been testing on line since year 2000 until now. Using an emotion score from those written comments and combining them with each listener's enjoyment rating for the song, we've arrived at the 12 Highest Emotionally Engaging Songs from 2000 to 2010. " More details.

PM Julia Gillard's radio ratings are in a downward spiral (The Australian). Full story.

Classic Hits 4KQ’s Laurel Edwards and husband Troy Cassar-Daley are heading off with their children Clay and Jem on a three month adventure to the home of Country Music, Nashville, Tennessee. However, Laurel will continue to broadcast live to the 4KQ Breakfast Show from Nashville from August Monday 9th until Friday 29th October.   “I’m thrilled that I am able to continue working with the Breakfast Team on 4KQ, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, not to mention that now I’ll get to sleep in every morning!” Laurel said. Laurel has been with the 4KQ Breakfast Show since 1992 and is also a regular on Channel Seven’s Great South East. Laurel’s husband Troy is relocating to Nashville for this period to advance his publishing and performing interest, and to tour with Tommy Emmanuel.

Former 5DN Adelaide race caller Ron Papps has appeared in a Port Augusta sitting of the Supreme Court, admitting to endangering his wife's life, after prosecutors dropped attempted murder charges. Full story.

Mel Dee and Stephen Walker from 5MU/Power FM Murray Bridge are featured in in the latest edition of the Adelaide Hills magazine. Mel Dee dold JJ: "Steve and I had so much fun shooting them with some help from a local costume shop. It’s wonderful when local radio is celebrated so richly in print!" Mel Dee pics. Steve pics.

Bill Weaver from WSFM Sydney has set up an "audio shrine" to the late Ray McGregor. Bill has collected what remains of his favourite VO guy's work. He says: "I realise much of it would be on old 1/4 inch reels that probably need baking before they'll even play - that is if you can find something to play them on! But anyone who has anything already in digital format, or who could go to the trouble of converting it, please email me billweaver@arn.com.au and come visit the page." Search for Ray McGregor Audio Shrine on Facebook.

2GB's Alan Jones and his employer, Harbour Radio, face a legal bill of about $1.7 million after losing a claim for costs in a defamation case involving Australian Olympic Committee chief John Coates. Full story.

Danny Smith, long time breakfast announcer from City Park Radio 103.7 FM is now doing casual weekend work for LAFM 89.3 Launceston.

Damon Wise has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Southern Cross Media Centre in Hobart. He replaces Antony Manton (pictured) who has moved on and is back in real estate. Damon was previously the Launceston Southern Cross Media state sales manager.

Chris Morecroft, ex-2LM/ZZZ Lismore is now on drive at MAX FM Taree.

Why isn't 2GB's Alan Jones, who has the highest rating radio show in the country, included in the Australian Commercial Radio Awards nominees? There is a simple explanation. Jones again asked not to be nominated after first "retiring" from the awards after his final award in 2006, saying he had to give "up and comers" a chance.

Sue Carter, a former Aussie broadcaster, has for many years worked in the UK and is now the Programme Director at JACK FM & FM107.9 in Oxford. She is also the breakfast co-host and was very keen to secure an interview with the director of Toy Story 3. Well thanks to some 'tweeting' it actually happened. Read Sue's story.

Melbourne Talk Radio commentator Jason Akermanis has been axed from the Western Bulldogs football club.  This morning at 7am (July 22) on Melbourne Talk Radio 1377 AM when he appears on his regular spot on The Steve Price Breakfast Show, he will speak about his shock departure from the Bulldogs, which was announced late on Wednesday afternoon. Listeners and fans are also invited to leave a message of support for Jason Akermanis on the MTR website: www.mtr1377.com.au

The entire Star 104.5 team has been nominated for ACRAS this year.   They include: Rod and The Flack Man – Best On Air Team, Mike Duncan – Best Program Director, Mandy Coolen and Dave Evans – Best Music Presenter, “Dancin” Dave Dollin – Best News Presenter plus Rock Star Gladiators – Best Music Special and Andy Mathers- Most Popular General Manager. Even their new casual Melanie Heldon picking up a nomination for Best Networked Program whilst at Star FM Albury.

The finalists in the 22nd annual ACRAs have been announced with this year’s Best Talk Presenter (metropolitan) finalists including 2009 winner, Derryn Hinch (3AW), three time winner, Neil Mitchell (3AW) and multiple ACRA winner Ray Hadley (2GB). All three are also finalists in the Best Current Affairs Presenter (metropolitan) category, with first time nominee in the category, Eddie McGuire (Triple M). In the hotly contested Best On-Air Team there are seven of Australia’s on-air teams competing for the top honour of Best On-Air Team (metropolitan). Two time winners Hamish and Andy (Fox FM 101.9) are up against new drive time duo Ants and Becks (Mix 101.1), two time winners, Kyle and Jackie O (2Day FM), plus the FiveAA Breakfast Show, The Matt and Jo Show (Fox FM), Hughesy & Kate (Nova 100) and Fitzy, Claire and Jules (Nova 919). Full list.

Mandi Wicks is now Network Manager of SBS Radio. For 8 years she was General Manager of Sydney's Nova and Vega stations.

Gary Warne has joined the production team at Sea FM/Gold 92.5 Gold Coast. He was formerly working for Metro Radio in Hong Kong.

96fm Perth Reunion. There will be a reunion lunch for “The 96fm originals” on the 30th anniversary of the station's launch on Sunday August 8. If you worked at 96fm in the 1980s and want the details email Gary Roberts at groberts@dmgradio.com.au

Former Magic 1278 breakfast host Andrew McLaren is currently filling in for 3AW Overniters host Keith McGowan who is on leave. In an article in The Age, Keith was quoted as saying, “I’ve flirted with retirement but no, they’ve offered me another 2 year contract.”

Austereo Sydney is seeking a General Manager. You need to already be a GM or senior manager at the executive level with several years experience in broadcast media. Full details.

2UE gardening show host Don Burke has branded rival radio station 2GB "small minded, mean-hearted and mean-spirited" for refusing to run a community service announcement using his voice. Full story.

Dayle Richardson is joining Mix 104.9/Hot 100 Darwin as their new Assistant Program Director. He has been PD for 2NM/Power FM Hunter Valley and prior to that PD at 5MU/Power FM Murray Bridge. Dayle commences on 30th August.

triple j have announced the addition of two brand new dance music presenters; Nina Las Vegas and Deacon Rose. Their respective shows will be: MIX UP with Deacon Rose - Friday Nights (Saturdays 1 – 6am) and MIX UP Exclusives with Nina Las Vegas – Saturday Nights 9pm – 1am.

Coast FM Warrnambool has a new breakfast show. Richard Kew joins Karis Britton (‘Kewy and Karis’). Matthew Monk who was previously on air with Karis has left to focus on the hotel that he owns in town.

Classic Rock 91.5FM has announced the station’s complete focus on the celebration of Classic Rock would be extended further into the Breakfast session.   As a result, the Dicko & Dave breakfast show will no longer be heard on Classic Rock 91.5FM from Thursday 15 July. Breakfast on Classic Rock 91.5FM will move to a ‘more music’ position playing more songs in Breakfast than any other station in Melbourne. This will be led by Joe Bovalino with comprehensive news and sports coverage from Nikole Gunn and Ian ‘Coza’ Cohen. The change is in response to the positive reaction to the new Classic Rock music format which was launched on 12 March 2010. Dan Bradley, DMG Radio Australia Assistant Group PD said, “Our listeners have made clear their passion for Classic Rock. Classic Rock 91.FM will now play more music than ever before and significantly more than any other station in Melbourne."

Radio Canberra owner and operator of Classic Hits station 2CA and Talking Canberra 2CC has announced the launch of a new Digital Radio station for Canberra. my Canberra Digital, Canberra’s first local digital radio station launched at 12 noon on July 15. More details.

2NM/Power FM announcer Aiden Grant has had an internal promotion and is moving on to Power FM Ballarat. Station is now seeking a new breakfast personality. (See 'Radio Jobs.')

NOVA brekky hosts Merrick Watts, Scott Dooley and Ricki-Lee Coulter have adopted Michael Jackson's former pet chimpanzee. They paid $10,000 to become Bubbles' "parents" for a year. Full story.

NSW Roads Minister David Borger has announced the six mobile speed camera vehicles that can snap up to six cars a second - to be deployed on July 19 - will help reduce the state's rising road toll. JJ radio spy Syd Goss wonders if there will be a rash of new promos rolling out of Sydney production studios as stations rush to capitalise on the return of the cameras and the return of speed camera reports on the radio! You are quite correct Syd ... Triple M Radar Watch returns Monday!

A new Digital Radio Plus website has been launched and has been streamlined for ease of use and greater visual appeal. Take a look at www.digitalradioplus.com.au

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has lent her support to Nova 93.7's celebration of the ranga party. Full story.

APN News & Media Limited has announced that CEO, Brendan Hopkins, has advised that he wishes to leave the Company at the end of the year. Hopkins has been Chief Executive of APN since August 2002, having been seconded to that role by Independent News & Media PLC.

The marriage of 2DAY FM's Kyle Sandilands and Tamara Jaber is over with the pair living separately less than two years after their extravagant wedding. Full story.

My Generation, Australia’s largest syndicated radio show, has notched up a record breaking 600 episodes this month. It's hosted by Jonathan ‘Jono’ Coleman who is now only the third host in the history of the show. Coleman says: “I have so many fond memories as the host, not to mention the hysterically funny moments, like the time Paul McCartney didn’t realise he was on air and said to me ‘Is this Jono – the fat DJ from London?’ or when Meatloaf came on the show for an interview and enjoyed it so much he stayed to co-host throughout the entire program." More details.

After almost 18 years, Pete Caddey is finishing up at 2NZ/Gem FM Inverell today (July 9). He'll leave his position as station General Manager to take on the role of Tourism Manager for Inverell Shire.

Kim Bunney has joined the Sea Crew along with Chappy & Thommo on 101.9 Sea FM Fraser Coast.

"I had doubts about Australia's biggest radio stars (Hamish & Andy) coming over here. I shouldn't have worried: they're fantastic." writes Elizabeth Mahoney in the UK's Guardian. Full story.

Health scares are often kept under wraps but B105's Camilla Severi wants hers out in the open. Full story.

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