Now Kyle has The ACMA to deal with as it launches investigation
| It took it’s time, but the broadcast watchdog is growling in response to unspecified complaints made to it last year following Kyle Sandiland’s now infamous “fat slag” remarks made last November directed at a News Ltd journalist who criticised his failed television program. Whether The ACMA bites Sandilands and/or his employer in the proverbial will depend on the investigation's outcome which could be several months away. |
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Radio people honoured in Australia Day awards
A range of radio people were awarded honours in this year’s Australia Day honours list. The national secretary of Radio for the Print Handicapped, an Indian language presenter on 3MBS FM, an ABC Radio presenter, a 2WG reporter and a volunteer presenter for Radio Voice of Peace have all received Order of Australia awards this year.
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Gotye takes out number one spot on Hottest 100
This year’s number one spot on Triple J’s hottest 100 was secured by Gotye, with the song Somebody That I Used To Know. He's no stranger to the Hottest 100, having landed songs in the 2010 and 2006 lists.
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Triple M's special family fun day
In memory of internationally known cancer victim, the late Kristian Anderson, Triple M is making his dying wish come true by encouraging people to spend more time with their families, starting with The Triple M Family Day for Kristian Anderson at Sydney’s Luna Park next Saturday 4 February.
25 Jan 2012 -
Staff cuts have nothing to do with Kyle says SCA
A senior source at Southern Cross Austereo has slammed the slant that some media outlets have taken regarding the departure of Kevin Best and John Dickson by linking their exit to a slump in advertiser support following Kyle Sandilands’ now infamous outburst in November last year.
24 Jan 2012 -
Lawo Radio Day to be held in Sydney on 17 February
As part of a week of world events celebrating World Radio Day, Lawo Australia, in conjunction with local sales, service and support partner Professional Audio Technology, will be holding a LAWO RADIO DAY at Hornsby RSL Club on Friday the 17th of February 2012.
24 Jan 2012
Latest Update: 26 Jan 2012
Sam Newman has quit 3MTR two months before the end of his contract over what he says is a censorship issue. Producers cut his use of the F word from the broadcast.
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> Oporto reviews Austereo advertising
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> Austereo says admen redundancies were "structural" not Kyle related
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> Sam Newman quits troubled station MTR over use of F-word on air
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> Admen victims of Kyle Sandilands attack flack
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RADIO BLOGGER
Radio finally has a 'day.' Women have one, so do children. There's a world no tobacco day, an international day of peace and of course world environment day. So what will World Radio Day mean to this industry? What is it worth it to be recognised by the UN in its calendar of special world days?
