Daniel Akerman is in the Mix

MIX 101.1FM Melbourne have announced Daniel Akerman is their new PD replacing Dean Pickering. Daniel takes up the role effective from May 12 and for the last 6 years he has been Marketing and Program director for NRJ Sweden out of Stockholm.

John Laws v Alan Jones (again)

John Laws has taken another swipe at Alan Jones this afternoon, telling Southern Cross radio listeners he does not know why people fear the opinions of his rival. "There seems to be a certain fear of Alan, maybe because he is such a viscous old tart," he said."I don't know but there seems to be an element of fear that exists."Why I don't know because he does have a big rating but he only talks to Sydney."

How ironic that the Laws - Jones fiasco was unfolding just as Derryn and Blackers' were sipping on the bubbly at the launch of Derryn's book and proof that time heals all wounds. Some how though the Jones v Laws stoush is going to be eternal.

Harro no longer floating

Peter Harrison 'Harro' has taken over the GOLD 104.3 FM morning shift with Mark Johnson moving into afternoons. Mark also became GOLD's PD when Dave Smith jumped ship to Austereo.

Hinch rise and fall

Although they buried the hatchet quite a few years ago Blackers' departure from 3AW all those years ago is now part of radio folklore. Blackers' will help launch Derryn's new book The fall and rise of Derryn Hinch. (no not another of his diet books)

3MP it is all happening

Expect a few changes at 3MP this coming week - Jane Holmes jumped in the chair to fill Peter Blights Saturday morning obligation with all other programming remaining the same for the weekend, although the recorded travel auction segments featured the departed Peter Blight.

Baby John attempts acting

2CH breakfast host Baby John Burgess made a guest appearance in a comedy skit on Australia's Funniest Home Videos on Saturday night. One industry insider described it as not one of Burgo's greatest career moves.

Ouch 3MP flick Blight

With a new broom coming into 3MP the first on air causality is Peter Blight. Blighty' was given the news at the end of his afternoon slot (1PM-4PM) today.

Brett Marley quits Magic 107.3

Magic 107.3 Hobart Breakfast Host & Music Director Brett Marley is leaving the station after 5 years at the end of April to recharge the batteries and pursue interests outside the radio industry. We wish him all the best.

Paul James new PD at 3MP

Ex Program director of Austereo (FM104.7 Canberra), Village Roadshow (FM 104 Brisbane) and Australian radio network Paul James has become the new program director of 3MP Melbourne.

SEN's first OB

This coming weekend will see SEN 1116 do their first full on OB . They will be live from All Sports Expo being held at the Historic Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The OB kicks off on Friday and concludes on Monday.

Ali Carle swims

Ali Carle decided to lend a hand to charity yesterday, but she should have brought flippers as well.The MIX 102.3 breakfast announcer swam from the Tynte St studios to Hahndorf as part of the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia's "Keep Watch Keep Them Alive" campaign, aimed at reducing the number of backyard pool drownings .

Honours for 40 plus years

Radionews.com.au and Commercial Radio Australia would like to welcome John Goodall (2QN), Ian Crockett (3NE), Paul Dix (2QN) to the quarter century club. All have been in the industry for over 40 years and all are legends to those who know them . Also joining the club is Dave Prior (98fm) and Steve Adermann (7AUS/7XS). Congratulations to you all. For further information on how to nominate call Justine Hope on 02 9281 6577

FOX FM brekky chick Jo Stanley has won herself a Hollywood fan. Peter Farrelly, one half of gross-out directing team the Farrelly brothers, met Stanley when he was in Australia this year to promote Stuck on You. Stanley mentioned to Farrelly that her husband, Darren, was a huge fan, so the director sent her a Stuck on You poster that said: "Dear Darren, you've got a hell'uva wife. Love Peter." Then yesterday, Stanley received a Fed Ex package from Santa Monica in the US. Inside was a signed There's Something About Mary movie poster, with "Dear Darren, your wife rocks! Love Peter". The girl's obviously made an impression. The Eye Herald Sun

Gold guys on the bench

Regardless of who replaces the departed Dave Smith on air - Gold 104.3 is very lucky to have guys of the likes of Harro, Kevin Hillier and John Peters "on the bench". John Peters is this week filling in for Craig Huggins who is on holidays and Peter "Harro" Harrison is filling in on 9 - 2pm.

3MP A to Z

3MP this week continues the countdown of the A-Z of Easy Music and have been digging deep into the audio vault to include lots of long lost classics

Kyle foot in mouth -fairly common

2DAY- FOX FM's Kyle Sandilands has again put his foot in his mouth, this time confusing tennis champs Pat Cash and Pat Rafter. Sandilands was talking on air on Thursday about comments Cash allegedly made to a British newspaper about the woman at the centre of the Posh and Becks scandal, Rebecca Loos. But instead of saying Cash, he said Rafter. It wasn't until an Austereo news man stepped in and corrected Sandilands that he realised he had erred. But Sandilands didn't apologise for the error. Jackie O also recognised the mistake, and said "s@#$" on air after the correction was made. Herald Sun Eye

Chris Ryan back at 3AW

Former 3AK movie expert and regular afternoon contributor Chris Ryan is back in the fold at 3AW and will now be heard on the weekend overnight Alan Pearsall program between 1.00am AND 2.00am Sunday talking flicks.

SAFM listeners donate 10,400 eggs

The power of SAFM is amazing and yesterday morning they managed to get their listeners to donate over 10,400 Easter eggs at various collection points across the city. The end result - the eggs being donated to disadvantaged children.

Sport moved up the pecking order

Has the arrival of SEN made Southern Cross give sport a higher placing in their news service. Southern Cross news which originates from 3AW's Bank Street bunker is heard across 3AW, Magic693 , 3MP and SEN to name a few and this observation comes from a couple of regional stations both at different ends of the state, both with different versions of hearing AFL stories leading the bulletin. The jury is out on this one.

Radio 2 and the AFL

Radio2 is once again covering AFL and this year they will also cover Brisbane home games as well as Sydney. Radio2 is also broadcasting the games on FOXTEL digital channels so people right across Australia can tune in and listen to the call.

Michele, Des and Loz on Appeal

The Good Friday Royal Children's Hospital Appeal is on again tomorrow but don't expect to see your favourite breakfast crews sitting side by side reading out donations. Those days are gone and the best you will get is Mix 101.1 in for a token opening visit, (Michele, Des and Loz) with the sprinkling of a few more through the day.

SAFM moves and more moves

Some movement at SA FM starting with Vinnie Shannon being officially appointed SAFM Music Director. Michelle Murphy is Assistant Music Director/floater. Joe Bovalino last heard on MIX101.1 weekends and former SAFM breakfast co-host takes over afternoons on Tuesday after Easter. Finally John Bleby has left SAFM for 92.9 Perth as APD/ drive announcer.

Fifi's home flooded

TRIPLE M's Fifi Box returned home yesterday from five days in Brisbane to discover the neighbours in the apartment above her had left hot water running the whole time she was away. Fifi came home to a choice of wet-dog carpet stench, soggy clothes, shoes and zap-me-up electrical's including her television, DVD, sound system, the whole shebang!!! Someone had clearly rained on her parade.

Dennis Scanlan on Pulse 94.7

Former 3DB and 3GL  morning presenter Dennis Scanlan   has extended his morning program by 1 hour since the start of this year. You can catch Dennis on 94.7 Pulse FM between 9am AND 11am Monday to Friday.

Dean Pickering quits MIX

MIX FM's Dean Pickering will depart the building mid May. Dean is currently morning announcer and PD.

Mark Johnson GOLD PD

GOLD 104.3 morning announcer and MD Mark Johnson will take over from Dave Smith as Program Director.

Dave Smith heading to Austereo

Dave Smith has swapped  the 'Real Thing' GOLD 104.3 for the opposition joining Austereo Melbourne as joint FOX/MMM PD.

ABA clears Jones

The Australian Broadcasting Authority has cleared 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones of any wrongdoing over his program's sponsorship by Telstra.The authority found Jones was not required to reveal the deal when mentioning Telstra on air because it was made with his employer, the Macquarie Radio Network.It also concluded he had not breached the commercial radio code of conduct or a licence condition banning the broadcast of editorial comment requested by a major advertiser or sponsor.