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February 2010 Radio News

96 9 Star FM Shepparton now have Ali & Jordan heading their new breakfast show. It's also the first time in a decade that a female has been a part of the station's brekky program.

Ashley Tomlinson has left the GEM FM Inverell breakfast show to pursue a career in Nutritional Medicine.

Steve Price is heading back to Melbourne after eight years in the emerald city. The former 2UE host - first in drivetime, then as John Laws' replacement in mornings - has put his Clifton Gardens home in Mosman on sale and is packing up and moving back to the southern capital to make a challenge against his old employer, Fairfax. Full story.

Colin Cameron, station manager of 6WR "The Voice of the East Kimberley", Western Australia's oldest indigenous radio station, is calling it a day. Colin, aged 73, is preparing to retire to his home on the Gold Coast by Easter after more than five decades in the business. More details.

Kyle Sandilands has admitted the fallout over an outrageous radio stunt involving a teenage rape victim rocked his entire family. Full story.

Austereo’s Head of Content Craig Bruce has announced changes to the National Austereo Content team. Dave Cameron will become Head of the Today Network, Jamie Angel will become the Triple M Network Content Director and Sam Cavanagh will take on the role of National Executive Show Producer. More details.

Kristine Walker, Hot 100/Mix 104.9 Darwin announcer and copywriter, has left the station and will spend some time travelling. Her replacement is Jaben Ryan (formerly Sea FM Central Coast).

Former Victorian radio announcer Gil Young (born Gilmour Youngberg) has died aged 63. Bob Harding, former manager of 3WM Horsham and GM of the Ace Radio Network, reports that Gil passed away in the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Friday February 5th after a short illness. Young spent over 10 years at 3WM, his last radio posting, having previously worked at 3CV Maryborough and 3TR Sale. (More details in new Jocks' Journal.)

Andy Grace has been appointed as the host of Gold 104 Melbourne's new The Night Show. Full story.

Austereo CEO Guy Dobson has announced Adam Lang as the new Director of Operations for the company. The new role will have Adam overseeing Inventory and Yield to ensure maximisation of revenue opportunities. He will work closely with all functions and supporting Austereo’s drive for continuous improvement as well as supporting Sales on all strategic matters. Previously Austereo’s National Inventory Manager, Adam was also acting in the role as General Manager in Sydney from August 2009 – Feb 2010. He has over 12 years experience in the Australian music industry including Managing Director at Warner Chappell and following that Commercial Air Time Manager at Network Ten.

2DAYFM's Kyle Sandilands is returning to television as a judge on the Seven Network talent show Australia's Got Talent. Full story.

The Ian MacRae Radio School has launched a new website which allows program directors and content producers to check out some of the fresh, new talent now available to the industry. MacRae says: “I’m constantly impressed by the natural talent we have coming to the course. Then, by the time they’ve been through the ten weeks and twelve lessons, they’re more than microphone ready.” More details.

On Paul & Rach's show on Triple M they started their Tuesday program with a special segment. Before the show proper started, Paul (Murray) then had a special tribute to the women of 2GB – “the victims of the groper, unnamed and unknown”. There was then a moment’s silence. 2GB management were naturally not impressed and drive announcer Jason Morrison rang Paul & Rach and even threatened to reveal their mobile numbers. Audio.

Belinda Green has returned to the airwaves again as morning announcer and assistant music director on the Zinc Network out of the Sunshine Coast, after a stint copywriting for the Prime Network. She was formerly a drive announcer on Sea FM in Townsville, mornings on Sea FM in Cairns, and mornings on Hot FM Network in Bunbury, WA. In other news, Belinda also just got married and now goes by her married name of Belinda Cotton.

Austereo's Jelli radio, the user controlled radio show, is now up and running. There is also a brand new host to join the Today Network who is hosting the show and it's Sarah Maree Cameron. According to Tim Arnott: "She absolutely rocked on the show and was loved by everyone on the www.jelli.net/choosethehits/website chat forum."

Robert Kidd has been appointed as breakfast announcer at Zinc Radio Central Queensland. Rob's ‘Zinc Morning Zoo’ will commence on March 1. He replaces Ben Jackson. More details.

Ron Papps, former race caller and radio announcer, remains in custody at the Port Lincoln Prison after he was charged with attempted murder last Thursday. Papps called horse racing for more than 30 years and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 1994 for his services to racing. He worked for the ABC, 5DN, 3UZ and FIVEaa. Story. More details.

Hamish Rose is the new General Manager of Prime Radio's 4RO Rockhampton as well as Zinc Radio Gladstone. Carly Quinn was formerly the GM of Zinc. She left the station in January.

South Australian Logie Award winning Anne 'Willsy' Wills can now be heard on 5MU Murray Bridge with long time Adelaide radio personality Jeff 'Sundo' Sunderland every Wednesday morning. They are back together again on the airwaves after 5 years with 'Willsy' presenting the segment “Scene It” with all the latest in movies and entertainment news.

Snow FM welcomes former Power FM Nowra announcer Nikki Burroughs to the team, joining Damien Haffenden on breakfast from March 1. Nikki joins Snow FM after a year travelling and working across the US, Canada, New Zealand and South East Asia. Radio Snowy Mountains has also appointed Jerry Sheers has as Program Director for Snowy Mountains 2XL, and Damien Haffenden has accepted the position of Program Director for Snow FM.

The Helmes Media Solutions radio segment “In the Garden with Helen Placanica” has passed a major milestone – 500 episodes.

Media Clips has announced an expansion of their television and radio monitoring coverage to Sydney. Previously, they mainly covered material broadcast in Melbourne. They now record and supply clippings from television and radio broadcast in Sydney and Melbourne. More details.

2GB radio broadcaster Chris Smith returned to air this afternoon (Feb 1), promising to give his callers an open line, and they did not disappoint. Full story.

Radio Goulburn Pty Ltd, owner and operator of 1368 2GN and 93.5 Eagle FM today announced the launch of a brand new radio station for the Southern Tablelands, Hot Country Goulburn. Hot Country Goulburn launched at 12 noon today (Feb 1). Steve Swadling, General Manager of Radio Goulburn Pty Ltd said “today is an exciting step forward for our company. Hot Country Goulburn offers unique programming that will cater directly to the Goulburn market.” More details.

Community station 91.3 Sport FM makes its debut on the Perth airwaves on Tuesday February 2. The station was granted a fulltime licence on Nov 12 2009.

Sammy Power has moved from the Hot 91 Sunshine Coast drive program to join Al Doblo and Nathan "Nugget" Dell on Zinc 96 breakfast. Her former partner Pete Timbs has returned to Sydney.

2GB afternoon host Chris Smith will return to his program on Monday Feb 1. Full story.

January 2010 Radio News

MIX 94.5 Perth radio announcer Ian Blackley is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack during the middle of his show. Blackley who hosts a regular timeslot between 12pm and 4pm, was in a studio at the station's Subiaco premises when he complained of an acute pain in his chest. Full story.

John Singleton's Macquarie Radio Network will finally detail its plan next week to crack the Melbourne radio market. It comes as radio industry sources say the former adman is looking to bolster the company before selling it. Full story.

2TM's 75th birthday is coming up on Saturday February 27 2010. The station is seeking any old photos, audio, air checks and press releases - in particular audio. This is for their files and any old reel to reel or cassettes will be transferred to our computers and returned by 2TM in the new format free of charge. If you can help email mal@2tm.com.au or call 02 67657055 during office hours.

After 13+ years as drive jock on K-Rock Geelong, Peter Mobbs has moved to sister station 93.9 Bay FM to do drive. Mobbsy said management made him an offer he couldn’t refuse, and is stoked to be part of the BAY FM team. Mobbs, who has worked at 3KZ, NEW FM, KIX FM, Triple M Bris, Syd and Melb, can be heard on Bay FM from February 1. One thing won't change - he still promises to wear bandanas and skull tees.

Nigel Milan, former radio executive, has been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours for his service to radio and television, and to the community, particularly eye health, medical and arts organisations. Full story.

triple j’s Hottest 100 involved 131,000 voters (up 30% from 2008) and a registered 1.1million votes (up 46%) in their annual poll to find the hottest songs of the year. UK artist Mumford & Sons ‘Little Lion Man’ took out the No 1 spot by the largest margin in history. More details.

Craig Bruce has been appointed as the new Group Head of Content for Austereo, owner of the Today and Triple M Networks. Most recently Austereo’s National Content Operations Manager, Craig will begin his new role immediately. CEO Guy Dobson says, “They say that if you groom your own replacement the only requisite is that they have to be better at the job than you were and in this case I am confident that Craig is the best. Craig has over 25 years experience in radio on-air and off-air. He has been a major contributing factor in the business with his role as Program Director of the whole Today Network and especially in the past 12 months, Craig has worked closely with me to manage both the Today and Triple M Networks.”

6PR's Tony McManus is trying to track the jingle produced by the old Radio Marketing Bureau. It came out about 1978/'79 and was probably called “I heard it on the radio" (radio gets me high?). He seems to recall it was released as a single, with a slow version as the B side. Tony says: " It was beautifully produced, with a wonderful male voice and an even better hook line." If anyone has a copy or more details, please contact our Newmedia office.

2GB announcer Chris Smith, suspended for groping women at a station Christmas party, will be back on air at the start of February. Full story.

Jay Trachman, US radio consultant and on air presenter, recently died at the age of 70. His son Will Trachman reported: "(He) passed away peacefully at about 1:40 am on November 28. (1939-2009). He was surrounded by children and his 3 wives, sobbing and laughing while telling stories about Dad. He was incredibly loved, and his memory and spirit will live on in all of us." Jay was also the author of “The Handbook for Radio Personalities" and for many years was editor of the radio publication Fruitbowl.

Joel Helmes is the new host of weekend nights at 4BC Brisbane. The Helmes Media Solutions GM warmed the chair over summer but following a program shake-up will stay on in the role.

Jordan Peters, Star FM breakfast show host will walk 'naked' through Coffs Harbour Mall to raise money for children’s cancer charity, Canteen. Full story. (P.S .That's his dog named Naked!)

Mike Goldman, currently on Sydney's Gorilla radio brekky, is to become the new drive announcer on C91.3 Campbelltown. He starts on Monday 25th January. Goldman will present a local drive show that is dedicated specifically to the Macarthur region live on air from 3pm – 6pm weekdays. More details.

FOX FM's Hamish Blake has quietly split from his long-time girlfriend Anna Jennings-Edquist. Blake and Anna, an actor and arts/law student, ended their relationship about two months ago but remain close. The split is said to be amicable. Blake, who hosts the national Austereo drive-time show with Andy Lee, confirmed the split. (Daily Telegraph)

Jakob Pavlovic has returned to Melbourne and is now at Mix 101.1 as Program Manager working alongside Program Director Irene Hulme.

Mix102.3 Adelaide is expanding it’s local programming. Long time Mix102.3 announcer Karen Prater has returned form maternity leave and will host a new nightly request show called “You Choose”. The new program will run from 7 to 10 weeknights and feature listener requests, music based specials and a few surprises! More details.

Ken Austin, one of ONE FM’s most loved characters passed away today (Jan 20) at the age of 86. Ken began his radio career in 1941 as a breakfast announcer and salesman for 3UL. After joining the army, he worked part time at 3UL, before transferring to Shepparton's 3SR. Ken later moved to 2GZ in Orange, then landed himself at GMV6 in 1965, remaining in Shepparton. In his later years, Ken presented a program at ONE FM Shepparton, as well as contributing to the day to day operation of the station. His final program was broadcast only last week. (From what we believe Ken was probably the oldest presenter on Australian radio.) * A mass will be held on January 28 at St. Mel’s Catholic Church Shepparton, commencing at 11am – then for interment at the Pine Lodge Cemetery. RSL and Legacy Members are respectfully invited to attend. More details.

2GB/2CH PD Ian Holland, who was recently involved in a single engine plane mishap in Mittagong told JJ that he was "still very sore with a crook spine, hip and bruising - but fine apart from that!" 2GB's John Brennan is back on the well list and has returned to the station after a 5 month absence to resume his 2 day a week programming role.

The battle is heating up between community radio stations vying to broadcast from Mount Alexander. Fresh FM and Central Victorian Gospel Radio are believed to have applied to the Australian Communications and Media Authority for permanent licences and to broadcast from the mount. Story.

Leanne “Stampsy” Stamps has been appointed as the new breakfast co-host at Star FM Gippsland. The “Stampsy & Dan” breakfast show commences on the 1st of February.

An unconfimed report says that Chris Smith will be back on air at 2GB on February 1.

A British radio announcer is being criticised for playing Van Halen's Jump as police tried to talk a suicidal woman down from a highway bridge. Full story.

Take 40 Australia has announced that Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O will take the reins for the first time this weekend following Hot 30 hosts Tim-Lee and Biggzy's job filling in over the summer period for Take 40's 'Summer Sessions'. Kyle and Jackie O are only the third official hosts of the show in its 26 year history. After almost 20 years, Barry Bissell passed the mic to Andrew 'G' Gunsberg in 2004. Andrew G now is based in US and hosts the all new radio show 'The Hot Hits Live from LA'.

Ipswich is celebrating 20 years of local radio! River 949 (and its previous incarnations Q106.9 and Star106.9) celebrates its 20th birthday on February 25th 2010.The station is looking for ex-staff members (both on air and off) who would like to help us celebrate by recording a message to be played on air. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Program Director Mike Byrne by email: mike.byrne@river949.com

The Beatman (Martin Beatie) who was doing Hitz Breakfast and of late Hitz afternoons is leaving at the end of the month to take up a position at 5AU/Magic FM in Port Augusta which is also a part of Fairfax Regional. James Speed who was doing Magic breakfast at Port Augusta will take up a position in Bundaberg. In other words a swap. Pete Hurren who was the station's Operations Manager/ Creative will finish up after 2 years at the end of the month to take up a position with Impact working with disabled children.

The next phase of the Commercial Radio Australia brand campaign has begun. It features marketing experts talking about how radio can be used to achieve different marketing objectives and highlighting it's cost effectiveness and efficiency as an advertising medium. The commercials direct listeners to the Commercial Radio Australia website where they can download full interviews containing all the advice the experts have to offer (and the inane interruptions from That Radio Bloke). Click here to download the full interviews.

Grant emailed: "Does anyone know where Jules from Hill FM breakfast (in 2008) in Broken Hill has ended up and if she is still working as an announcer? She was a great personality and it would be a shame to have lost her from the air." Anyone help? (Jules phoned - Since 2008 she's been working as a copywriter at 2DU Dubbo.)

612 ABC Brisbane possibly made radio history yesterday (Sun Jan 17). Sports commentator extraordinaire Gerry Collins (photo) was live on-air on ABC Local Radio hosting Grandstand, and in the studio next door his daughter Maggie Collins was live on-air on triple j! Does anyone else know of any other occasions when there have been parents/children on-air on at the same time in adjoining studios? (Steve emailed: "Yes …. Grant Goldman on 2SM breakfast and son Mike Goldman on Gorilla Digital breakfast …… adjoining studios currently each day from 2SM Sydney building at Pyrmont since Digital Radio launched.")

2UE have launched a brand new TVC which is now running on Channel 9. YouTube.

Australian commercial radio may be one of the more interesting battlegrounds as the various parts of the local media sector resume hostilities next month. Full story.

Steve Fitton is now heading the drive (3-7pm) music foccused program "The Rush Home" at 96fm Perth.

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