Ron Papps on attempted murder charge

Former racecaller Ron Papps has reportedly been charged with attempted murder. It is understood Papps, 64, appeared in Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on Friday 29th of January in relation to an alleged incident at his Port Lincoln home the previous day. He has been remanded in custody to reappear on Wednesday the 3rd of February.

Ian Blackley in hospital after heart attack

Source PerthNow: Popular Mix 94.5 radio presenter, Ian Blackley, "Blackers", had a heart attack yesterday afternoon on-air.

The radio station's website said that "Blackers" called in the content director Russell Clarke complaining of pain in his chest, with "tingles" in his arms.

Staff at the station immediately rushed the 52-year-old to Sir Charles Gairdner hospital.

He was in a stable condition in intensive care last night.

The website has a message, "We're extremely proud of Blackers for acting so quickly and identifying the seriousness of the situation... otherwise it could have been a far worse outcome."

NOW FM Moree big 20

NOW FM Moree, regional Australia's First Commercial FM Radio Station, (Under The S39 scheme) turns 20 in May this year. Greg Henry would like to hear from anyone who has worked at NOW over the years & if possible get a reunion weekend together to coincide withe the 20th birthday celebrations. Greg is also looking to record a few Vox pops with people who have had a stint with NOW FM over the years so if you can help him out please email nowfm983@bigpond.com or call on 0267 521155

Moral guardian's last crusade

SMH: In May last year, after the Matthew Johns sex scandal involving the Cronulla Sharks in New Zealand, 2GB's leading morals crusader, Chris Smith, thundered into the microphone: "If you carry on like a lunatic, full of grog, and have disrespect for women, you should be fired."

Mike Goldman joins C91.3

Mike Goldman has joined Macarthur's C91.3 FM. Mike will present the drive prgram between 3.00pm and 6.00pm from Monday January 25. Mike has most recently been heard presenting breakfast on Gorilla - a digital dance radio station operated by 2SM.

FABC Calls on Govt to Fund ABC News 24/7

“Friends of the ABC applauds the ABC's decision to launch a 24-hour television news channel this year,” said David Risstrom, a spokesperson for Friends of the ABC (Vic).

“It makes good sense for the ABC to establish a 24/7 TV news channel. The community has come to expect and rely on timely news. Importantly, the ABC can be depended on to provide independent news and analysis.

Green Guide 21 Jan 2010

CHRISTOPHER Lawrence used to think his voice was not suited to radio. "And the listeners agreed," says the broadcasting veteran, who returns to ABC Classic FM next week after vacating the drive slot in 2001. "They wrote letters to Green Guide saying, 'He sounds like a bee in a bottle', and 'Get that woman off air'." Full story The Age Green Guide

Joel weekend nights 4BC

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

Vale Ken Austin

Veteran Shepparton Radio and TV identity Ken Pappy Austin has passed away at the age of 86. Ken had been ill for the past three months and died at Goulburn Valley Base Hospital yesterday morning. Since retiring from GMV6, Ken became very much part of Goulburn Valley community station ONE FM.
Ken Austin got his start in radio at Warraguls 3UL in 1941 before it was interupted by World War 2. Upon returning home from the war he resumed his radio career at 3UL before heading to 3SR in the late 1940's. Shepparton News article here
Below Ken talks on his entry into radio

Nova 969's the chosen one

This Friday January 22, listeners can come down and meet the new Nova 969 brekky team – Merrick Watts, Scott Dooley and Ricki-Lee Coulter – between 6am-9am at their first outside broadcast (OB) as a team.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Take 40

As of this weekend Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O are the new hosts of the mcm media produced Take 40 Australia. Take 40 will feature the 2DAYFM breakfast duo at a new time of 3pm (EDST) every Saturday afternoon. It was formerly hosted by Australian Idol's Andrew Gunsberg who has moved to America. Take 40 airs on Austereo’s Today Network and across numerous regional stations around the nation.

ACMA calls for new safeguards

ACMA release: The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling on the commercial radio industry to strengthen community safeguards for participants in live hosted entertainment programs or face new regulatory measures.

No return for Laws until December

There is little chance of radio veteran John Laws returning to the airwaves until much later this year after speculation suggested he could soon be heard on 2SM and their Super Network. At his former station, 2UE, Laws signed a ten year contract in the year 2000

Jones and Hadley on 2CC

2GB presenters Alan Jones and Ray Hadley will be heard on 2CC Canberra from Monday January 18. Each weekday morning between 9.00 and 11.00am the Ray Hadley program will be networked from 2GB. A one hour best of Alan Jones program will be heard between 11.00am and midday.

Jackie O - wanted to walk

2Day fm breakfast presenter Jackie O has spoken candidly with magazine New Idea in reference to a number of controversial incidents encountered by herself and co-host Kyle Sandilands during 2009.
The New Idea article centres around the on-air rape revelation scandal aired on 2Day fm breakfast last July,

Nova gives Dave the gig

Nova 106.9 have announced that Comedian Dave Thornton will replace Ash Bradnam on Brisbane's number 1 breakfast show when it returns to the airwaves next week. Dave, who previously filled in for Ash in October last year, will be joined by co-hosts Meshel and Tim.

Time Tunnel 973 FM Brisbane

973 FM Brisbane circa 2007

Radio ad revenue 2009 figures

CRA RELEASE:The commercial radio industry ended 2009 on a strong note with revenue growth in December of nearly five per cent – the second consecutive month of growth for the year, according to figures released today by industry body, Commercial Radio Australia.