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John 'golden tonsils' Laws ruled talkback radio

John 'golden tonsils' Laws ruled talkback radio

Talkback king John Laws and his golden tonsils became very rich, very influential and very controversial.

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches.

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

The ABC has been fined $150,000 for unlawfully firing a host over a post on the Gaza war after a judge urged employers to hold fast against lobbying campaigns.

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Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

A radio broadcaster has been found to have breached decency rules after airing sexist comments that compared women's sport to "year 10 girls".

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Eight farmers have revealed their trials and triumphs raising kids on the land, in an interview series that aims to encourage vulnerability in rural men.

Shock jock sues radio network over doomed 'royal prank'

Shock jock sues radio network over doomed 'royal prank'

A radio host whose royal family-impersonating prank call led to the suicide of a nurse has alleged he was the "fall guy" for his employer's risky behaviour.

Radio king 'never' sexually inappropriate, court told

Radio king 'never' sexually inappropriate, court told

Multiple witnesses claim they have never seen talkback king Alan Jones engage in any sexually inappropriate behaviour at all, his lawyer claims.

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Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

The popular Kyle and Jackie O radio show has again breached decency standards with its explicit content, the media watchdog has found.

Familiar voices rev up high octane romance for the ears

Familiar voices rev up high octane romance for the ears

Familiar voices rev up high octane romance for the ears

Familiar voices rev up high octane romance for the ears

Australian actors aim to get a few hearts racing with a tale set in the world of motorsport as the romance genre speeds ahead with audiobook listeners.

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts.

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war.

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece.

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has received the "nicest early birthday present" after winning 10 Billboard Music Awards and topping the accolade's all-time record.

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.

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Mark Knopfler started career strumming tennis racquets

Dire Straits maestro guitarist Mark Knopfler has revealed his stellar strumming career began as a child, practising on 'dodgy little tennis racquets'.

'Quick witted' Hey Hey It's Saturday voice dies aged 76

The voice behind Hey Hey It's Saturday character Dickie Knee, radio and television personality John Blackman, has died.

Doja Cat wins Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown

American artist Doja Cat has topped Triple J's 2023 Hottest 100 countdown with her song Paint The Town Red as two Australians round out the top three.

Winding back the dial on 100 years of Australian radio

The National Film and Sound Archive is launching a new digital exhibition to celebrate 100 years of radio in Australia.

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Much-loved community radio station saved from closure

Youth community radio station SYN has been saved from imminent closure following a mammoth fundraising effort and a funding injection from the state government.

Push to keep much-loved community radio station alive

A Melbourne community radio station with several high-profile alumni is facing the prospect of shutting for good, prompting a plea for donations.

Host dropping mic after decades on Melbourne airwaves

Radio mainstay Neil Mitchell is leaving 3AW for a new role at Nine while Virginia Trioli is stepping away from the ABC's rival morning program.

Virginia Trioli quits ABC Radio Melbourne mornings show

ABC Radio Melbourne mornings presenter Virginia Trioli has announced her departure after four years at the helm of the program.

Shock jock Sandilands' mpox comments breached decency

Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands breached decency rules in a segment that contained offensive comments and stereotyped gay men, a regulator has found.

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