2EC/Power FM Sales Rep and radio guru Col Mooney has moved to the Bowral office of sister Stations 2ST/Power FM to take up the announcer/newsreader role there. He is replaced in Batemans Bay by Yvonne De Bresser who comes from the press.
Guy “Cliffo” Clifton who has been working at Power FM Bega on work experience has scored a full time Job at the Grant Broadcasters sister stations 2NM/Power FM Muswelbrook.
2EC/Power FM Sales manager Graham McGillivray recently got himself elected to the local Eurobodalla Council as a councillor in a by-election – Graham's advice to other would be councillors “be careful what you wish for – it may happen!”
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Robert Wood , image Production Producer of Hot Tomato, is off to 97.3 and 4KQ as Commercial and Image Producer – a position which is 62 kilometres closer to home. Rob McCasker said that "From day one Robbie has been a delight to work alongside. In that time he has not only done everything asked of him but has created a unique sound for The Tomato. A sound which will be hard to replace, but we’ll do our best. Watch this space. Congratulations, sincere thanks and nothing but the very best to Robbie in his new role. Robbie’s last day will be Friday October 29 giving us plenty of time for an appropriate farewell".
The Tom and Subby Show has launched on Triple M, Sydney and Melbourne. The show, which airs 7-10 weeknights, features stand-up comedians Tom Gleeson and Subby Valentine. Both have been regulars on Radiowise's long running Home Grown Humour series currently heard on 74 stations across Australia.
2004 AFTRS graduate Shayne Sinclair has just started as Drive jock on 104.7FM in Grafton. He's following in his father's radio footsteps - Gregg is at ARN in Sydney.
Ben Latimer is the new PD of MIX102.3, Adelaide, replacing Allan Cameron.
Former Adelaide Triple M presenter and AFTRS graduate Kate Mac has replaced Jason Sole on 2DAY FM afternoons.
Wendy Allen, Promotions and Marketing Director at 92.9, has just left on Maternity Leave, effective October 4 2004. Sharni Ashby, currently Client Promotions Manager for Austereo Perth, will be taking over the role in her absence.
ARN's Brisbane combo, 97.3FM and 4KQ has made two new appointments; former 4BC/4BH producer, Denis Ovacik and Senior Creative Writer, Shelley Baird who is moving from ARN's Sydney creative team.
FBi's founding General Manager Christina Alvarez has resigned and will be replaced by Stuart Buchanan.
Stacey Taylor is joining The Edge 96.1 on their sales team as of Tuesday 5th October - she is moving from dmg in Orange.
There is still no permanent replacement for Ryan Wellington as producer of Austereo's Kyle and Jackie O drive show. In the meantime, 2Day FM Assistant Program Director, Shaun Gough, is filling in.
Zoe Sheridan, 2Day FM's former entertainment reporter, will fill in on Nova 969 afternoons for Andy Grace, who has left the station.
Lee Sims has left 4BC weekend overnights. 4BC has returned to networking 2UE's George Gibson.
Lee Sims has left 4BC weekend overnights. 4BC has returned to networking 2UE's George Gibson.
Veteran announcer, Barry Bissell, has announced he will retire next month, after hosting Austereo's 'Take 40 Australia' since 1984. The new host will be Australian Idol co-presenter, Andrew G.
Jeremy Cordeaux is set to retire from 5DN at the end of next month, ending a 42 year radio career.
Jeremy Cordeaux is set to retire from 5DN at the end of next month, ending a 42 year radio career.
Wade Kingsley from Hot 91 on the Sunshine Coast announced that Greg Wood (“Woody”) has decided to resign from his position as Music Director/Announcer - they wish him the very best for the future.
Wade Kingsley from Hot 91 on the Sunshine Coast announced that Greg Wood (“Woody”) has decided to resign from his position as Music Director/Announcer - they wish him the very best for the future.
WorldAudio has appointed Lee Cornell to the new role of Group Manager, National Broadcast Operations for RADIO 2. He has worked extensively in UK broadcasting including Group Program Director of The Wireless Group.