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ABC chair, Kim Williams, said late last month, “I want the ABC to go after younger viewers, listeners and readers on every platform," citing this as “a vital part of our civic duty”. "It’s lofty language. I’m not sure 'reconnecting with the young is now an urgent democratic and cultural imperative' as Williams claims, or even necessarily a good idea. "And, in its rush to contemporise its radio offering, the ABC might find its loyal audiences, those who have come to rely upon those familiar voices that have chatted in their ears for decades, will go elsewhere. "But where elsewhere? This is where some canny entrepreneur with a love for radio, a few investors on speed dial, and an old Beat The Drum sticker on their new EV can step in and build a radio station out of the talent that ABC has recently discarded."

In an effort to expand country music’s reach across major markets, ARN is officially relaunching “iHeartCountry Australia as a National DAB+ Network”.

Nine News Melbourne has confirmed the appointment of a new deputy news director role. "This is a big step up, but one he’s ready for, please get in behind him.”

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Mark Geyer has spoken publicly for the first time since he was abruptly dumped from Triple M after 17 years, confirming that other media outlets have already approached the rugby league legend. “Breakfast radio is good money but it’s not about money, it’s about opportunity and now I have a lot of opportunities."

Eddie McGuire will be producing two AFL programs for the station he dubbed “channel copycat” only a few months ago.

ARN is reportedly looking to claw back costs after its two highest-paid broadcasters have failed to put a dent in the Melbourne radio market, with reports the network will be cutting between 30 and 50 jobs.

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