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March 3, 2011
3AW/Melbourne News Anchor Hiccups Through Report
FAIRFAX MEDIA Talk 3AW/MELBOURNE news anchor KATE WILSON experienced a radio nightmare early THURSDAY morning when she was hit by an attack of the hiccups just as her 3a newscast began. WILSON, alone in the newsroom and with no time to rush to get water … more »
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December 7, 2010
Paul Murray Returns To 6PR
FAIRFAX MEDIA Talk 6PR/PERTH, AUSTRALIA has named THE WEST AUSTRALIAN columnist PAUL MURRAY to replace SIMON BEAUMONT in the 8:30-noon slot, reports THE AUSTRALIAN. MURRAY is a former 6PR host, serving six years in the midday slot. BEAUMONT will remain … more »
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December 1, 2010
Report: 2GB/Sydney's Jason Morrison Heading To Rival 2UE
MACQUARIE Talk 2GB/SYDNEY afternoon host JASON MORRISON will exit the station in JANUARY to join crosstown rival FAIRFAX MEDIA Talk 2UE for mornings, replacing SANDY ALIOSI and JOHN STANLEY, according to the DAILY TELEGRAPH of SYDNEY. 2GB chairman … more »
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October 29, 2010
Ash Bradnam Returns To 4BC/Brisbane, Dunn And Calder Exit
Breakfast hosts JAMIE DUNN and IAN CALDER are out and ASH BRADNAM is in at FAIRFAX MEDIA Talk 4BC/BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, but BRADNAM's official role has yet to be announced. 4BC noon-3p host PETER DICK will move to mornings with a new co-host on NOVEMBER … more »
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September 17, 2010
Fairfax/Perth, Australia GM Declan Kelly Exits
FAIRFAX MEDIA Talk 6PR and Rock 6NOW (96FM)/PERTH, AUSTRALIA GM DECLAN KELLY has exited the combo. WATODAY.COM reports that FAIRFAX did not disclose the reason for the dismissal but that station staff was told that he was not fired due to poor ratings. … more »
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September 2, 2010
Two Appointed To Fairfax Media Board
Former AUSTEREO CEO MICHAEL ANDERSON and former journalist and current TOURISM VICTORIA CEO GREG HYWOOD have been named independent directors of Australian media giant FAIRFAX MEDIA. The addition of ANDERSON and HYWOOD to the FAIRFAX board are the fourth … more »
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September 1, 2010
Journalist Wins Defamation Case Against 2UE/Sydney
FAIRFAX MEDIA Talk 2UE/SYDNEY has lost a defamation lawsuit filed by journalist RAY CHESTERTON over comments on the air by host JOHN LAWS, reports AAP. CHESTERTON was awarded A$90,000 in NEW SOUTH WALES Supreme Court over the AUGUST 2005 broadcast, in … more »
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June 10, 2010
Three Top Programmers Exit Australia's ABC Radio
Three top programmers have left AUSTRALIA's ABC RADIO in recent weeks, reports THE AGE of MELBOURNE. The latest exit is that of MELBOURNE Local Content Manager STEVE KYTE, who left ABC LOCAL RADIO VICTORIA late last week in a personal decision to return … more »
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April 19, 2010
Melbourne's 3MP Makes Flip To Talk
MACQUARIE RADIO NETWORK and PACIFIC STAR NETWORK's new Talk 3MP (MTR 1377)/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA launched MONDAY morning with STEVE PRICE's morning show. The station made its previously announced flip from Adult Standards with a lineup that includes … more »
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January 25, 2010
Radio Disney Sells Another
DISNEY's RADIO DISNEY division sells off its WMNE-A/RIVIERA BEACH-WEST PALM BEACH, FL to TRAVIS MEDIA, LLC for $500,000. In a deal not yet filed with the FCC, RADIO DISNEY is also selling its WHKT-A/PORTSMOUTH-NORFOLK, VA to STUART EPPERSON’s … more »