Vale Peter James

Sad news with the passing yesterday of Melbourne radio great Peter James. Peter is best remembered for his time at 3AW however he had stints at 3UZ, Magic and 3AK. He is the father of 3AW's Darren James.

Benjie makes waves on radio

Sitting back in a chair with his headphones on, a radio microphone and a pile of CDs in reach, Mount Gambier’s Benjie McQuade is an inspiration to others. The Tenison Woods College student has hit the airwaves with his golden radio tones and has shown other young people what can be achieved through a bit of determination. Benjie is now one of the most popular presenters at the 5GTR community radio station in Mount Gambier where he presents the afternoon “Pepsi Drive” once a week Full article Border Watch

Longwell farewell

Bob Longwell, CEO of the Australian Radio Network, has announced his resignation after nine years in the role. He told ARN, which is equally owned by APN News & Media and US group Clear Channel, that he will not renew his contract when it expires at the end of December, opting to return home to the USA. ARN owns the Mix and Classic Hits brands.

Nielsen radio ratings survey 4

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“Panel arrives with a blast”

Edge FM’s Crafty Technician Ian Crockett has done it again! The little genius has recently installed a brand new panel in the Edge FM studio, proceeded to arrange a special welcoming blast for breaky announcer, Matt Hobbs.

The trap was actually activated by Hobbsy, via the on air mike. The microphone switch had a 12 volt power supply wired to it, designed to trigger 5 different fireworks.

2AY drops Hinch for music

Albury station 2AY have dropped their relay of the 3AW Derryn Hinch drive program. 2AY have opted to extend the afternoon music format hosted by Emily Canning. Emily is now heard from noon through until 6.00pm. Listeners have voiced their opinon on-line via the Border Mail and quite of few of the comments are in favour of 2AY retaining the Hinch program over the music format. Border Mail article here

Hello hello on 3MP

3MP has a new half hour Sunday morning garden show. Hello Hello It's Chris & Marie's Garden Show invites listeners to call in to chat to the duo from 10.00am. Whispers tells us he was at Chris & Marie's nursery last Sunday morning between 10.00 and 10.30 and all he could hear playing was Gold FM!

Media Watch question 2day fm interview

ABC television program Media Watch has brought into question the 2day fm breakfast duo Kyle and Jackie O and a recent interview with former Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson. Jackson popped up on the breakfast show to talk about premature ejaculation problems. Media Watch believe it was a paid advertisement, you be the judge visit the entire transcript here. Hardly the stuff that a radio station that plays the sort of music that appeals to school children should even consider talking about.

20 years of the hottest songs

Triple J are celebrating 20 years of the Hottest 100, and they want you to tell them What is your hottest song of all time?' Voting opened on Monday 1st June 2009 and will close Sunday 28th June 2009 - midnight AEST. More