Radio ratings for the agricultural and manufacturing town of Shepparton in northern Victoria have been released.

Radio ratings for Queensland’s Mackay region, considered a key battleground in the upcoming federal election, have been released today for the first time since 2003.

Hot 100.3 is the station most listened to, with 26.2% followed 98.7 Sea FM with 18.9% and ABC Local Radio 17.7%
 
Mackay, which takes in the Whitsundays and Coalfields, is part of the federal seat of Dawson, which is held by the LNP MP George Christensen.

Radio ratings for the mining city of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia have been released.

Radio survey results for the NSW north coast region of Coffs Harbour were released today for the first time in over a decade, as commercial broadcasters continued their push to improve the competitiveness of regional radio.

The commercial radio advertising market has recorded growth across all metropolitan markets throughout April up 6.50%, compared to the same month last year, to a total of $60.110 million, according to figures sourced by Deloitte and released today by industry body Commercial Radio Australia (CRA).

The 2016 Metropolitan Commercial Radio Advertising Revenue figures show that all five metropolitan markets recorded growth in April.  

Radio stations Star FM, 2MC FM and Radio 531 have had their first radio ratings in the Port Macquarie/Kempsey area in more than 10 years.

And the results are in.

2MC is the station most listened to all people 10+ with 28.4%, followed by Star FM with 26.6%.

Triple J scored third place with 10.9%.
 
The survey, conducted by Xtra Research, is one of 20 regional surveys to be undertaken throughout the year to provide up to date data on regional radio audiences across the country.

Radio stations 5SE and 96.1 Star FM in Mt Gambier in the southeast region of South Australia are set to be part of the region’s first radio ratings in more than 10 years. 

CRA has announced that consultation for the triennial review of the Commercial Radio Code of Practice will commence on 16 April 2016.
 
“The Code undergoes an extensive review process every three years and is an important process in ensuring contemporary commercial radio broadcasting reflects current community standards and expectations,” Joan Warner said.
 
“The commercial radio industry is committed to meeting the requirements of the Code of Practice and providing the highest quality programs in line with the Australian listening public’s needs.”
 
The Code regulates commercial radio content in accordance with community standards and specific procedures are included for the handling of listener complaints.

Public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta.
   
Director General of Communications and Public Information of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ms Niken Widiastuti announced the launch in Jakarta. 

The Indonesian radio industry and regulator have worked together to move Indonesian radio onto the digital platform.  

The commercial radio market has continued to recorded strong growth up 9.30% in March, compared to the same month last year.

 A total of $69.652 million was recorded, according to figures sourced by Deloitte and released today by industry body Commercial Radio Australia.

The 2016 Metropolitan Commercial Radio Advertising Revenue figures show that all five metropolitan markets recorded growth in March.