2024 ACRA Awards: NOVA Entertainment Wins Best New Talent and Marketing Team of the Year

NOVA Entertainment celebrated a successful night at the 2024 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs), securing nine awards across the business.

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Featuring an extensive lineup of hosts including Nova Podcasts’ Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills, Smooth FM’s Melissa Doyle and Richard Wilkins, along with Nova’s Tim Blackwell, Joel Creasey, Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald, Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, and Kate Ritchie, the 35th annual ACRA Awards took place at a gala event at The Star in Sydney.

NOVA Entertainment was recognised across talent, programming, marketing, commercial and people initiatives, with winners represented in both metro and non metro regions.

Among the highlights, Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes, host of Nova 919’s Jodie & Hayesy Breakfast Show, won The Brenno / Best New Talent On Air – Radio (Metro), while Nova 100’s Ben, Liam & Belle took home Best Comedy Segment for the second year in a row for their Aussie We Didn’t Start The Fire segment.

Head of Music for the Nova Network, Scott Baker-Smith, was also recognised as Music Director of the Year.

NOVA Entertainment’s Marketing Team not only took home Marketing Team of the Year, but also won Best Marketing Campaign with their work on Smooth FM’s Together in Music. The NOVA Entertainment Adelaide Direct Sales Team also had an outstanding night, winning Sales Team of the Year (Metro).

NOVA Entertainment CEO Peter Charlton expressed his pride in NOVA’s achievements on the night:

“It’s so great to see our achievements honoured tonight, reflecting the talent and commitment that drives NOVA Entertainment forward, with every area of the business recognised. In particular, winning the Diversity & Inclusion Award for the second year in a row is a source of immense pride for us all.

“I want to recognise the dedication and hard work of all our teams, both behind the scenes and on-air, who bring so much passion to everything we do. We’re laser-focused on our All of Audio strategy and committed to delivering this award-winning combination to both our listeners and advertisers.”

Full list of NOVA Entertainment ACRAS Winners for 2024:

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (METRO)

Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes; Nova 919, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

BEST COMEDY SEGMENT (METRO)

Aussie We Didn’t Start The Fire; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Belle Jackson, NOVA 100, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment

SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)

Adelaide Direct Sales Team; Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

MOST CREATIVE SALES SOLUTION (NON METRO)

Archibald by ALAND; Lauren Montgomery, Alice Worthy, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment

MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR

NOVA Entertainment Marketing; National, NOVA Entertainment

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN (NATIONAL)

Smooth FM – Together in Music; NOVA Entertainment Marketing, National, NOVA Entertainment

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN (METRO)

Unique Homestyle Foods; CREATE – Darren Russell, Eddie Bye, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Scott Baker-Smith; Nova Network, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD

Sound Future; NOVA Entertainment, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment

Nine Radio takes home record number of ACRAs

Nine Radio takes home record number of ACRAs

The gold winning charge was led by 2GB Breakfast presenter Ben Fordham, who was awarded Individual Talent of the Year (Metro), Best Current Affairs Presenter (National), Best Talk Presenter (Metro) – for the second consecutive year – as well as Best News Event Coverage, alongside Mark Levy and Will Bottom for their breaking reporting of the Bondi Junction Attacks.

For an incredible second year in a row, 2GB’s Clinton Maynard was recognised with the Brian White Award for Excellence in Journalism, and the Executive Producer of 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live, Liam McGuire was named Best Radio Show Producer (Metro). 3AW’s David Armstrong was awarded Best News Presenter AM (Metro). 

The outstanding quality of 2GB’s content right across the week was recognised with Content Manager, Luke Davis taking out the award for Best/Program/Content Director (Metro). The station’s creativity was also acknowledged with the award for Best Station Produced Commercial – Single (Metro) for client Fisiocrem by Nikki Price and Jamie Lechner.

The powerhouse investigative podcast from 9News and 9PodcastsHannah’s Story, was honoured with its fourth award, taking out Podcast of the Year (National), with producer Jess Lodge also winning the gong for Best Podcast Producer (National). Hannah’s Story has previously won the Mid-Year Walkley Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women, the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, as well as the prestigious Gold Award at the New York Festival Radio Awards.

The award for Best Podcast by a Radio Show (National) went to Perth’s 6PR for its series The Reporter True Stories. 

In a poignant moment, the late David “Thirsty” Morrow was honoured posthumously for Best Sports Presenter (Metro), celebrating his lasting impact on sports broadcasting. His family accepted the award on his behalf. Morrow’s incredible 52 year career, and deep knowledge and love of sports earned him a special place in the hearts of listeners, and this award serves as a fitting tribute to his remarkable career.

Nine Radio’s leading sports coverage was further recognised with The Continuous Call Team taking home Best Sports Event Coverage (Metro) for the second year in a row for their coverage of the heartstopping 2023 NRL Grand Final – Panthers Miracle Comeback.

Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone said, “This is an incredible result for Nine’s radio and podcast teams. It’s a great testament to the live and local strategy implemented by Greg Byrnes in our radio stations, and the pursuit of engaging and entertaining content by Mia Stern who leads 9Podcasts. I am so proud of all of our teams, right across the business, who pursue excellence every day to deliver for our listeners.”

4BC leads the way in state election coverage

Sofie Formica will host her 4BCAfternoons show live from the Brisbane Convention Centre, giving listeners exclusive access to the debate.

Enhancing the 4BC coverage, Mornings host Bill McDonald will be on site in the debate room, delivering real-time updates and insights. His immediate perspective will offer audiences a dynamic taste of the debate, keeping them up with minute-by-minute developments.

This debate is a critical moment in the lead-up to the State election on Saturday, October 26. It builds on the momentum from The Great Debate, the forum presented by 9News Queensland in collaboration with 4BC and the Brisbane Times. That forum allowed Queenslanders to engage directly with both candidates: Labor Premier Steven Miles and Liberal National Party Leader David Crisafulli. With Sofie Formica and a panel of experts asking incisive questions, the debate illuminated key issues and set the stage for the remainder of the campaign.

The Great Debate rated impressively, highlighting Nine’s strong news brand across the State while reflecting its commitment to providing essential insights for voters.

Leading up to the State election, 4BC will continue to offer extensive coverage in its live and local lineup, keeping listeners on the pulse as they decide their voting intentions on October 26.

SCA WINS MULTIPLE 2024 ACRA AWARDS

Following the presentation of the Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) at a gala event in Sydney on Saturday night, SCA congratulated its winners from the Triple M and Hit networks and LiSTNR who took home awards across multiple metro and regional categories.

2024 SCA ACRAS WINNERS:

  • BEST ON AIR TEAM (PROVINCIAL): Flan, Ali & Spida; Sean Flanagan, Ali Plath, Spida Everitt, 92.5 Triple M Gold
  • THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (PROVINCIAL): Andy ‘Tubes’ Taylor; 107.3 Triple M Hobart
  • BEST NEW TALENT OFF AIR – RADIO (NON METRO): Leesa Singleton; 864 Triple M Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Toowoomba
  • MOST CREATIVE STATION PROMOTION (METRO): Zooper Dooper Mission Space Freeze; Cam Busby, Sophie Hudson, Aaron Joseph, Melbourne
  • PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (NON-METRO): Amelia Cutmore; 864 Triple M Toowoomba/Darling Downs
  • BEST NEW TALENT – PODCAST (NATIONAL): Joey Watson; LiSTNR
  • BEST IMAGING PRODUCER (METRO): David Konsky; Hit Network
  • BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE (NON METRO): Ace Building Co; Chloe Burgess-Jones, David Horspool, Hit 101.3 / 107.7 Triple M, Gosford
  • BEST LOCAL NEWS TEAM – (COUNTRY): Triple M Newcastle; David Dollin, Dan Flegg, Saskia Channing, 102.9 Triple M Newcastle, Newcastle
  • BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (NON-METRO): Annabelle Brett; 102.3 Triple M Townsville, Townsville
  • BEST DOCUMENTARY – AUDIO – (NATIONAL): Secrets We Keep – Shame, Lies and Family; Amelia Oberhardt, Ellen Leabeater, Jake Morcom, Nial Fernandes, LiSTNR
  • BEST MUSIC FEATURE: Taylor Swift Triple M Versions; Andrew Very, David Konsky, Kalun Townsend, Triple M Network
  • THE GUDINSKI – AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CHAMPION: Triple M Homegrown with Matty O; Matthew O’Gorman, Kalun Townsend, Andrew Very, Shaun Gough, Julia Di Gregorio, Triple M Network

SCA remains the undisputed home of the key 25-54 buying demographic, having maintained its position as Australia’s no.1 25-54 radio network* in the recent GfK Radio360 Metro Survey #6 2024 results. In addition, SCA’s Hit Network is no.1 for women 25-54 and its Triple M network is no.1 for men 25-54, confirming SCA as the outright leader in these commercially critical demographics.

SCA is focused on continuing its dominance across multiple metro markets, which includes The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick as Melbourne’s #1 FM Breakfast show and most listened to station, and B105 leading Brisbane airwaves as the city’s #1 station and with the #1 Breakfast show (Stav, Abby & Matt) and the #1 Drive show (Carrie & Tommy). Furthermore, Triple M Adelaide’s Breakfast Show, Roo, Dits & Loz, is streaks ahead in the Adelaide market and has been the #1 FM Breakfast Show for an incredible 16 straight wins.

Source:

* GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #6 2024.  P10+/P25-54/M25-54/F25-54, Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 06.00-09.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-19.00. Total Radio. Market Share/Commercial Share/Cume Reach.

About Southern Cross Austereo

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies and the home of LiSTNR, the Hit and Triple M networks and regional television stations, reaching more than 95% of the Australian population. The LiSTNR digital audio app hosts a library of free and compelling digital audio content available anytime, anywhere. It houses SCA’s 99 FM, AM and DAB+ radio stations, including AFL, NRL and international cricket coverage, 27 music genre stations, and over 600 podcasts from leading Australian and global creators, plus local news and information. With more than one million signed-in users, LiSTNR has something to entertain, inform, and inspire all Australians and helps advertisers to connect with highly engaged and addressable audiences. The LiSTNR digital audio sales network reaches over 8 million people a month. SCA owns 99 radio stations across FM, AM, and DAB+ radio under the Triple M and Hit network brands and provides national sales representation for 56 regional radio stations, with 8.8 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally. www.southerncrossaustereo.com.au.

ABC winners at 2024 Rural Press Club of Victoria Awards

ABC winners at 2024 Rural Press Club of Victoria Awards

ABC journalists reporting on floods, fires, homelessness and a cold case disappearance were among the winners at the Victorian Rural Press Club’s Rural and Regional Journalism and Photography Awards.

The ABC had finalists in 15 of the 16 categories and won five awards, with many others commended and highly commended. The wins were for Young Journalist of the Year, Best Feature Story, Best News Audio and Visual and Most Innovative Journalism.

In a big year for regional news, including floods, fires, the tragic disappearance of Samantha Murphy and the Daylesford pub crash, the ABC’s regional bureaus showcased how valuable it is to connect with communities in their times of need across all platforms to keep audiences informed on the issues that matter while holding those in power to account.

Natasha Schapova was named the Ray Frawley Young Journalist of the Year, with the judges saying her three outstanding, well-crafted stories showcased her versatility and ability to take local issues to state and national audiences, triggering important reforms.

Natasha’s piece about an unfair land tax applied to a granny flat housing an elderly mother, led to the tax bill being cancelled. Her story  ‘Residents Vulnerable 3G Switch-off’, about concerns the 3G shutdown would cut off remote communities hit by bushfires, resulted in Telstra upgrading the local mobile phone tower.

Mim Hook took home two trophies, for Most Innovative Journalism for “Where is Marcia Ryan?” and Best News Story Audio for  “Floods and Fires in the same week”. The “Where is Marcia Ryan” series “showcases how innovative journalistic storytelling can breathe new life into an important local story”, the judges said. ” The series ultimately helped bring new information forward about a cold case disappearance and was responsible for encouraging police to reopen the case.”

The judges said Mim’s coverage of floods and fires was “a stunning reminder of the role of local broadcasting during emergencies, the value of local knowledge and the trust communities place in the ABC during these moments of crisis and recovery”.

Best Feature Story went to Josie Taylor, Emma D’Agostino and Danielle Bonica of ABC Central Victoria for ‘A Fine Balance’. The image-rich piece sheds light on how unaffordable housing is forcing families into a life of fine balance — juggling the extremes of homelessness and bushfire risk.

“While readers might be moved to tears, the team did not exploit nor sensationalise in their reporting,” the judges said. “It highlights the importance of contacts, connections with the community, and being given the time to truly dig deep into a story

Harrison Tippet from ABC News Geelong won Best News Story Visual for “Historic Decision” .  The report details how Robert Farquharson became the first person in Victoria to have his right to control the graves and memorials of his children removed.

Judges said  the story was told with great respect for the young victims, their family and the broader community, saying: “It was a genuine exclusive, packed with powerful interviews with members of the boys’ family.”

Full list of ABC winners, commended and highly commended

Media Outlet of the Year 

  • Commended: ABC Gippsland

Journalist of the Year 

  • Highly Commended: Lexie Jeuniewic, ABC Ballarat
  • Commended: Else Kennedy, ABC Mildura-Swan Hill

Photographer of the Year

  • Commended: Angus Mackintosh, ABC Wimmera

Ray Frawley Young Journalist of the Year

  • Winner: Natasha Schapova, ABC Gippsland and now at ABC Geelong
  • Commended: Faith Tabalujan, ABC Rural; Tamara Clark, ABC Mildura

Community Champion

  • Commended: Rachael Lucas, ABC Gippsland

Best Local Photography 

  • Commended: Anne Simmons, ABC Gippsland, “Admiring the organ chamber”

Best Breaking News Story

  • Commended: Bec Symons, ABC Gippsland, “Familiar faces as a community grasps with fires and floods”, Jane McNaughton, Victorian Country Hour, “Avian Influenza”

Most Innovative Journalism 

  • Winner: Mim Hook, ABC Gippsland, “Where is Marcia Ryan?
  • Highly Commended: Jeremy Story Carter, ABC, “Kick in Hope”
  • Commended: Natasha Schapova and Rachel Clayton, ABC News, “Artificial Reefs Slowing Erosion”

Best Sports Story 

  • Commended: Jeremy Story Carter, ABC, “Wahgunyah, undefeated”; Harrison Tippet, ABC Geelong, “Ability City: Inclusive sport providing opportunities for participants and community in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions”; Tim Lee, Landline, “Kicking new goals”

Best Feature Story 

  • Winner: Josie Taylor, Emma D’Agostino and Danielle Bonica, ABC Central Victoria, “A fine balance”
  • Commended: Rachael Lucas, ABC Gippsland, “Single older women living in converted tiny homes, cabins at caravan parks amid housing crisis”; Rochelle Kirkham, ABC Ballarat, “Guardian angels”

Best News Story – Visual 

  • Winner: Harrison Tippet, ABC Geelong, “Historic Decision”
  • Highly Commended: Shannon Schubert, ABC Central Victoria, Rochester Flood Anniversary
  • Commended: Charmaine Manuel and Ashlee Aldridge, ABC News, “Mansfield’s fight to save its local hospital”; Natasha Schapova, ABC Gippsland, “3G Shutdown threatens remote communities”; Bec Symons, ABC Gippsland, “Briagolong Fires Ravages”

Best News Story – Audio 

  • Winner: Mim Hook, ABC Gippsland, “Floods and fires in the same week”
  • Highly Commended: Georgia Lenton-Williams, ABC Gippsland (RN Breakfast), “Mushroom meal cook charged over suspected poisoning deaths”
  • Commended: Daniel Miles, ABC News, Safe Coalition seat gets behind the voice

Best News Story

  • Commended: Else Kennedy and Francesco Salvo, ABC Rural, “Radiation fears, contentious business practices at the heart of proposed mineral sands mine hearing”

Best Agribusiness Story 

  • Highly Commended: Jane McNaughton, ABC Victorian Country Hour, “Avian influenza”
  • Commended: Meg Powell, ABC Tasmania, “Virtual fencing and the collar debate”

Best On-Farm Story 

  • Commended: Faith Tabalujan, ABC Rural, “Elderberry pioneers”

Best Feature Story

  • Commended: Rachael Lucas, ABC Gippsland “Single older women living in converted tiny homes, cabins at caravan parks amid housing crisis”; Rochelle Kirkham, ABC Ballarat “Guardian angels”

Best Sports Story                   

  • Commended: Harrison Tippet ABC Geelong, “Ability City: Inclusive sport providing opportunities for participants and community in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions”

Most Innovative Journalism

  • Commended: Natasha Schapova and Rachel Clayton, ABC News “Artificial Reefs Slowing Erosion”

Best Breaking News               

  • Commended: Bec Symons, ABC Gippsland “Familiar faces as a community grasps with fires and floods”; Jane McNaughton, Victorian Country Hour “Avian Influenza”

Community Champion

  • Commended: Rachael Lucas ABC Gippsland

Young Journalist of the Year

  • Commended: Faith Tabalujan, ABC Rural; Tamara Clark, ABC Mildura

Photographer of the Year   

  • Commended: Angus Mackintosh ABC Wimmera now with Triple J

Journalist of the Year

  • Highly Commended: Lexie Jeuniewic ABC Ballarat 
  • Commended: Else Kennedy ABC Mildura Swan Hill

Media Outlet of the Year     

  • Commended: ABC Gippsland

2024 ACRA Award Winners Announced

Highlights of the 2024 ACRA Awards: Ben Fordham crowned Individual Talent of the Year, Jonesy & Amanda win Best On-Air Team (Metro), and Hannah’s Story claims Podcast of the Year.

Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, have been named Best On-Air Team (Metro) at the 35th annual Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards, held tonight at The Star, Sydney. This marks the fifth time the WSFM stars have won the coveted title, taking home the award in 2012, 2014, 2019, and 2023.

Ben Fordham, the voice behind 2GB’s Sydney breakfast show, was honoured as Individual Talent of the Year (Metro) in recognition of his outstanding impact on Australian radio. He also took home the Best Talk Presenter (Metro) award for the second consecutive year.

The Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power (ARN) continued its dominance, winning Best Networked Show, while Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne of Life Uncut were awarded Podcast Host(s) of the Year for their candid conversations that have captured audiences across Australia.

CRA Chief Executive Officer Lizzie Young praised the winners, saying, “These awards recognise the talent, passion, and creativity that drive the audio industry forward. From impactful local news to engaging entertainment, the ACRA winners are setting the bar for excellence in Australian radio and audio.”

The prestigious Gudinski Award for Australian Music Champion was presented to Triple M Homegrown with Matty O (SCA). Honouring the late Michael Gudinski, the award celebrates outstanding contributions to Australian music, and Matty O’s dedication to showcasing local talent has made Triple M Homegrown a key platform for artists.

The podcasting world also celebrated major wins, with Hannah’s Story (9Podcasts, Nine Radio) named Podcast of the Year. The true crime sensation, produced by Jess Lodge, Melissa Downes, and Adam Buncher, has captivated listeners across the country.

Australia’s love for audio in all forms was also recognised with awards for innovation, including iHeartTrivia (iHeartRadio Team) winning Most Innovative DAB Format and The Reporter True Stories (6PR, Nine Radio) winning Best Podcast by a Radio Show.

Key 2024 ACRA Awards Winners:

  • Best On-Air Team (Metro): Jonesy & Amanda, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN
  • Individual Talent of the Year (Metro): Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
  • Best Networked Show: The Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power, KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN
  • Best Talk Presenter (Metro): Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
  • Podcast of the Year: Hannah’s Story, 9Podcasts, VIC, Nine Radio
  • Podcast Host(s) of the Year: Brittany Hockley & Laura Byrne, Life Uncut, ARN/iHeart, Sydney NSW
  • Best Podcast by a Radio Show: The Reporter True Stories, 6PR, Perth WA, Nine Radio
  • Most Innovative DAB Format: iHeartTrivia, iHeartRadio Team, NSW, ARN

 2024 ACRA Awards media collateral: 

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2024 ACRA Awards Full Winners List

ENTERTAINMENT & TALENT

BEST ON AIR TEAM (METRO)
Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST ON AIR TEAM (PROVINCIAL)
Flan, Ali & Spida; Sean Flanagan, Ali Plath, Spida Everitt, 92.5 Triple M Gold Coast, Gold Coast, QLD, SCA

BEST ON AIR TEAM (COUNTRY)
Mixx Brekky with Jimmy & Lippi; Matt Lipiarski, James Thwaites; Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (METRO)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (PROVINCIAL)
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (COUNTRY)
Courtney McIntyre; Mixx FM, Hamilton, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST PROGRAM/CONTENT DIRECTOR (METRO) 
Luke Davis; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST PROGRAM/CONTENT DIRECTOR (NON METRO) 
Brendon ‘Whippy’ Dangar; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST NETWORKED SHOW 
Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson; KIIS Network, ARN

BEST MUSIC HOST (METRO) 
‘Ugly’ Phil O’Neil; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST MUSIC HOST (PROVINCIAL) 
Cam Hilder; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network

BEST MUSIC HOST (COUNTRY) 
Sarah Grigg; Mixx FM Swan Hill, Swan Hill, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (METRO)
Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes; Nova 919, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (PROVINCIAL)
Tubes Taylor; 107.3 Triple M Hobart, Hobart, TAS, SCA

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (COUNTRY)
Nicholas Groer; Chilli North East, Launceston, TAS, ARN

BEST NEW TALENT OFF AIR – RADIO (METRO) 
Ella Kanna; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST NEW TALENT OFF AIR – RADIO (NON METRO) 
Leesa Singleton; 864 Triple M Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Toowoomba, QLD, SCA

STATION OF THE YEAR (METRO)
2GB; Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

STATION OF THE YEAR (NON-METRO)
1029 Hot Tomato; Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST COMEDY SEGMENT (NON METRO)
Hans The Aldi Mole; Sam Archie Arenson, Henry Bretz, Power100, Townsville, QLD, ARN

BEST COMEDY SEGMENT (METRO)
Aussie We Didn’t Start The Fire; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Belle Jackson, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment
SALES & MARKETING
SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)
Adelaide Direct Sales Team; Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR (METRO)
Isabella Lorimer; Sydney, NSW, ARN

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR (NON METRO)
Leigh Irwin; Hot Tomato Southport, NSW, ARN

MOST CREATIVE SALES SOLUTION (METRO)
Zooper Dooper Mission Space Freeze; Cam Busby, Sophie Hudson, Aaron Joseph, Melbourne, VIC, SCA

MOST CREATIVE SALES SOLUTION (NON METRO)
Archibald by ALAND; Lauren Montgomery, Alice Worthy, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (METRO)
Kerry Gregory; KIIS Network, Melbourne, VIC, ARN

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (NON-METRO)
Amelia Cutmore; 864 Triple M Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Toowoomba, QLD, SCA

MOST CREATIVE STATION PROMOTION (METRO)
Golden Holden; 
The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3     Melbourne, VIC, ARN

MOST CREATIVE STATION PROMOTION (NON METRO)
Lyndal & Crammy’s Origin or Bust; Lyndal & Crammy, 96.5 Wave FM, Wollongong, NSW, ARN

MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR 
NOVA Entertainment Marketing; National, NOVA Entertainment

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN (NATIONAL)
Smooth FM – Together in Music; NOVA Entertainment Marketing, National, NOVA Entertainment

PODCASTS & DIGITAL
PODCAST HOST/S OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)
Brittany Hockley & Laura Byrne; Life Uncut, ARN & iHeart, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST PODCAST BY A RADIO SHOW (NATIONAL)
The Reporter True Stories; 6PR, Perth, WA, Nine Radio

PODCAST OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)
Hannah’s Story; Jess Lodge, Melissa Downes, Adam Buncher, 9Podcasts, VIC, Nine Radio

BEST NEW TALENT – PODCAST (NATIONAL)
Joey WatsonLiSTNR, Sydney, NSW, SCA

MOST INNOVATIVE DAB FORMAT (NATIONAL)
iHeartTrivia; iHeartRadio Team National, iHeartRadio Team, NSW, ARN

PRODUCTION
BEST RADIO SHOW PRODUCER (METRO)
Liam McGuire; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST RADIO SHOW PRODUCER (NON-METRO)
Monique Cremona; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST PODCAST PRODUCER (NATIONAL) 
Jess Lodge; Hannah’s Story, 9Podcasts, Brisbane, QLD, Nine Radio

BEST IMAGING PRODUCER (METRO)
David Konsky; Hit Network, Melbourne, VIC, SCA

BEST IMAGING PRODUCER (NON METRO)
Dan King; K Rock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters

DIGITAL TEAM OF THE YEAR 
Jenna Benson, Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller; WSFM Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR
Jenna Benson; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING
Project Grande; ARN Regional – Brad Hambleton, Greg Hateley, ARN, Canberra, ACT, ARN

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE (METRO)
Fisiocrem; Nikki Price, Jamie Lechner, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE (NON METRO)
Ace Building Co; Chloe Burgess-Jones, David Horspool, Hit 101.3 / 107.7 Triple M, Gosford, NSW, SCA

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN (METRO)
Unique Homestyle Foods; CREATE – Darren Russell, Eddie Bye, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN (NON METRO)
Avoiding Hackers; Robbie Goodwin, Kelcie Toet, Mark Stevens, TRFM, Traralgon, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

TALK, NEWS & SPORT
BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM 
Clinton Maynard; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

THE GLENN DANIEL AWARD – BEST NEWS PRESENTER FM – (METRO)
Patrina Jones; GOLD104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN

THE GLENN DANIEL AWARD – BEST NEWS PRESENTER FM – (NON METRO)
Matt McDonald; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST NEWS PRESENTER AM – (METRO)
David Armstrong; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio

BEST NEWS PRESENTER AM – (NON METRO)
Emma Clark; 3WM, Horsham, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST NEWS EVENT COVERAGE
Bondi AttacksBen Fordham, Mark Levy, Will Bottom, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST LOCAL NEWS TEAM – (COUNTRY)
Triple M Newcastle; David Dollin, Dan Flegg, Saskia Channing, 102.9 Triple M Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, SCA

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER – (NATIONAL)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER – (METRO)
David Morrow; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (NON-METRO)
Annabelle Brett; 102.3 Triple M Townsville, Townsville, QLD, SCA

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE (METRO)
2023 NRL Grand Final – Panthers Miracle Comeback; The Continuous Call Team, Ray Hadley, Mark Levy, Darryl Brohman, Mark Riddell, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE (NON-METRO)
2023 AFL Grand Final; K rock Football Commentary Team, K rock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters

BEST DOCUMENTARY – AUDIO – (NATIONAL)
Secrets We Keep – Shame, Lies and Family; Amelia Oberhardt, Ellen Leabeater, Jake Morcom, Nial Fernandes, LiSTNR , Brisbane, QLD, SCA

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (METRO)
Gifts For Kids; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC ARN

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (PROVINCIAL)
i98FM Illawarra Convoy; i98FM Illawarra Convoy Team, i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (COUNTRY)
Christmas by the Lake; 3CS & Mixx FM Team, 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST TALK PRESENTER (METRO)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST TALK PRESENTER (NON-METRO)
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN

MUSIC
BEST MUSIC FEATURE
Taylor Swift Triple M Versions; Andrew Very, David Konsky, Kalun Townsend,104.9 Triple M Sydney, Sydney, NSW, SCA

THE GUDINSKI – AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CHAMPION
Triple M Homegrown with Matty O; Matthew O’Gorman, Kalun Townsend, Andrew Very, Shaun Gough, Julia Di Gregorio, 105.1 Triple M Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, SCA

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Scott Baker-Smith; Nova Network, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment

SPECIAL
HALL OF FAME
Bob Rogers OAM

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
Sound Future; NOVA Entertainment, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment

2024 ACRA Award Winners Announced

Highlights of the 2024 ACRA Awards: Ben Fordham crowned Individual Talent of the Year, Jonesy & Amanda win Best On-Air Team (Metro), and Hannah’s Story claims Podcast of the Year.

Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, have been named Best On-Air Team (Metro) at the 35th annual Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards, held tonight at The Star, Sydney. This marks the fifth time the WSFM stars have won the coveted title, taking home the award in 2012, 2014, 2019, and 2023.

Ben Fordham, the voice behind 2GB’s Sydney breakfast show, was honoured as Individual Talent of the Year (Metro) in recognition of his outstanding impact on Australian radio. He also took home the Best Talk Presenter (Metro) award for the second consecutive year.

The Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power (ARN) continued its dominance, winning Best Networked Show, while Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne of Life Uncut were awarded Podcast Host(s) of the Year for their candid conversations that have captured audiences across Australia.

CRA Chief Executive Officer Lizzie Young praised the winners, saying, “These awards recognise the talent, passion, and creativity that drive the audio industry forward. From impactful local news to engaging entertainment, the ACRA winners are setting the bar for excellence in Australian radio and audio.”

The prestigious Gudinski Award for Australian Music Champion was presented to Triple M Homegrown with Matty O (SCA). Honouring the late Michael Gudinski, the award celebrates outstanding contributions to Australian music, and Matty O’s dedication to showcasing local talent has made Triple M Homegrown a key platform for artists.

The podcasting world also celebrated major wins, with Hannah’s Story (9Podcasts, Nine Radio) named Podcast of the Year. The true crime sensation, produced by Jess Lodge, Melissa Downes, and Adam Buncher, has captivated listeners across the country.

Australia’s love for audio in all forms was also recognised with awards for innovation, including iHeartTrivia (iHeartRadio Team) winning Most Innovative DAB Format and The Reporter True Stories (6PR, Nine Radio) winning Best Podcast by a Radio Show.

Key 2024 ACRA Awards Winners:

  • Best On-Air Team (Metro): Jonesy & Amanda, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN
  • Individual Talent of the Year (Metro): Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
  • Best Networked Program: The Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power, KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN
  • Best Talk Presenter (Metro): Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
  • Podcast of the Year: Hannah’s Story, 9Podcasts, VIC, Nine Radio
  • Podcast Host(s) of the Year: Brittany Hockley & Laura Byrne, Life Uncut, ARN/iHeart, Sydney NSW
  • Best Podcast by a Radio Show: The Reporter True Stories, 6PR, Perth WA, Nine Radio
  • Most Innovative DAB Format: iHeartTrivia, iHeartRadio Team, NSW, ARN

2024 ACRA Awards media collateral: 

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2024 ACRA Awards Full Winners List

ENTERTAINMENT & TALENT

BEST ON AIR TEAM (METRO)
Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST ON AIR TEAM (PROVINCIAL)
Flan, Ali & Spida; Sean Flanagan, Ali Plath, Spida Everitt, 92.5 Triple M Gold Coast, Gold Coast, QLD, SCA

BEST ON AIR TEAM (COUNTRY)
Mixx Brekky with Jimmy & Lippi; Matt Lipiarski, James Thwaites; Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (METRO)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (PROVINCIAL)
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (COUNTRY)
Courtney McIntyre; Mixx FM, Hamilton, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST PROGRAM/CONTENT DIRECTOR (METRO) 
Luke Davis; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST PROGRAM/CONTENT DIRECTOR (NON METRO) 
Brendon ‘Whippy’ Dangar; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST NETWORKED SHOW 
Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson; KIIS Network, ARN

BEST MUSIC HOST (METRO) 
‘Ugly’ Phil O’Neil; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST MUSIC HOST (PROVINCIAL) 
Cam Hilder; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network

BEST MUSIC HOST (COUNTRY) 
Sarah Grigg; Mixx FM Swan Hill, Swan Hill, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (METRO)
Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes; Nova 919, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (PROVINCIAL)
Tubes Taylor; 107.3 Triple M Hobart, Hobart, TAS, SCA

THE BRENNO / BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (COUNTRY)
Nicholas Groer; Chilli North East, Launceston, TAS, ARN

BEST NEW TALENT OFF AIR – RADIO (METRO) 
Ella Kanna; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST NEW TALENT OFF AIR – RADIO (NON METRO) 
Leesa Singleton; 864 Triple M Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Toowoomba, QLD, SCA

STATION OF THE YEAR (METRO) 
2GB; Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

STATION OF THE YEAR (NON-METRO)
1029 Hot Tomato; Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST COMEDY SEGMENT (NON METRO)
Hans The Aldi Mole; Sam Archie Arenson, Henry Bretz, Power100, Townsville, QLD, ARN

BEST COMEDY SEGMENT (METRO)
Aussie We Didn’t Start The Fire; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Belle Jackson, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment

SALES & MARKETING
SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)

Adelaide Direct Sales Team; Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR (METRO)
Isabella Lorimer; Sydney, NSW, ARN

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR (NON METRO)
Leigh Irwin; Hot Tomato Southport, NSW, ARN

MOST CREATIVE SALES SOLUTION (METRO)
Zooper Dooper Mission Space Freeze; Cam Busby, Sophie Hudson, Aaron Joseph, Melbourne, VIC, SCA

MOST CREATIVE SALES SOLUTION (NON METRO)
Archibald by ALAND; Lauren Montgomery, Alice Worthy, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (METRO)
Kerry Gregory; KIIS Network, Melbourne, VIC, ARN

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (NON-METRO)
Amelia Cutmore; 864 Triple M Toowoomba/Darling Downs, Toowoomba, QLD, SCA

MOST CREATIVE STATION PROMOTION (METRO)
Golden Holden; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3     Melbourne, VIC, ARN

MOST CREATIVE STATION PROMOTION (NON METRO)
Lyndal & Crammy’s Origin or Bust; Lyndal & Crammy, 96.5 Wave FM, Wollongong, NSW, ARN

MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR 
NOVA Entertainment Marketing; National, NOVA Entertainment

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN (NATIONAL)
Smooth FM – Together in Music; NOVA Entertainment Marketing, National, NOVA Entertainment

PODCASTS & DIGITAL
PODCAST HOST/S OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)

Brittany Hockley & Laura Byrne; Life Uncut, ARN & iHeart, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST PODCAST BY A RADIO SHOW (NATIONAL)
The Reporter True Stories; 6PR, Perth, WA, Nine Radio

PODCAST OF THE YEAR (NATIONAL)
Hannah’s Story; Jess Lodge, Melissa Downes, Adam Buncher, 9Podcasts, VIC, Nine Radio

BEST NEW TALENT – PODCAST (NATIONAL)
Joey WatsonLiSTNR, Sydney, NSW, SCA

MOST INNOVATIVE DAB FORMAT (NATIONAL)
iHeartTrivia; iHeartRadio Team National, iHeartRadio Team, NSW, ARN

PRODUCTION
BEST RADIO SHOW PRODUCER (METRO)

Liam McGuire; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST RADIO SHOW PRODUCER (NON-METRO)
Monique Cremona; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST PODCAST PRODUCER (NATIONAL) 
Jess Lodge; Hannah’s Story, 9Podcasts, Brisbane, QLD, Nine Radio

BEST IMAGING PRODUCER (METRO)
David Konsky; Hit Network, Melbourne, VIC, SCA

BEST IMAGING PRODUCER (NON METRO)
Dan King; K Rock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters

DIGITAL TEAM OF THE YEAR 
Jenna Benson, Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller; WSFM Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR
Jenna Benson; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN

BEST INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING
Project Grande; ARN Regional – Brad Hambleton, Greg Hateley, ARN, Canberra, ACT, ARN

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE (METRO)
Fisiocrem; 
Nikki Price, Jamie Lechner, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE (NON METRO)
Ace Building Co; Chloe Burgess-Jones, David Horspool, Hit 101.3 / 107.7 Triple M, Gosford, NSW, SCA

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN (METRO)
Unique Homestyle Foods; CREATE – Darren Russell, Eddie Bye, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN (NON METRO)
Avoiding Hackers; Robbie Goodwin, Kelcie Toet, Mark Stevens, TRFM, Traralgon, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

TALK, NEWS & SPORT
BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM 

Clinton Maynard; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

THE GLENN DANIEL AWARD – BEST NEWS PRESENTER FM – (METRO)
Patrina Jones; GOLD104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN

THE GLENN DANIEL AWARD – BEST NEWS PRESENTER FM – (NON METRO)
Matt McDonald; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN

BEST NEWS PRESENTER AM – (METRO)
David Armstrong; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio

BEST NEWS PRESENTER AM – (NON METRO)
Emma Clark; 3WM, Horsham, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST NEWS EVENT COVERAGE
Bondi AttacksBen Fordham, Mark Levy, Will Bottom, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST LOCAL NEWS TEAM – (COUNTRY)
Triple M Newcastle; David Dollin, Dan Flegg, Saskia Channing, 102.9 Triple M Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, SCA

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER – (NATIONAL)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER – (METRO)
David Morrow; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (NON-METRO)
Annabelle Brett; 102.3 Triple M Townsville, Townsville, QLD, SCA

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE (METRO)
2023 NRL Grand Final – Panthers Miracle Comeback; 
The Continuous Call Team, Ray Hadley, Mark Levy, Darryl Brohman, Mark Riddell, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE (NON-METRO)
2023 AFL Grand Final; K rock Football Commentary Team, K rock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters

BEST DOCUMENTARY – AUDIO – (NATIONAL)
Secrets We Keep – Shame, Lies and Family; Amelia Oberhardt, Ellen Leabeater, Jake Morcom, Nial Fernandes, LiSTNR , Brisbane, QLD, SCA

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (METRO)
Gifts For Kids; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC ARN

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (PROVINCIAL)
i98FM Illawarra Convoy; i98FM Illawarra Convoy Team, i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (COUNTRY)
Christmas by the Lake; 3CS & Mixx FM Team, 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST TALK PRESENTER (METRO)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio

BEST TALK PRESENTER (NON-METRO)
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN

MUSIC
BEST MUSIC FEATURE
Taylor Swift Triple M Versions; Andrew Very, David Konsky, Kalun Townsend,104.9 Triple M Sydney, Sydney, NSW, SCA

THE GUDINSKI – AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CHAMPION
Triple M Homegrown with Matty O; Matthew O’Gorman, Kalun Townsend, Andrew Very, Shaun Gough, Julia Di Gregorio, 105.1 Triple M Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, SCA

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Scott Baker-Smith; Nova Network, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment

SPECIAL
HALL OF FAME
Bob Rogers OAM

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
Sound Future; NOVA Entertainment, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment

18 ABC Finalists in 2024 Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism

The ABC has 18 finalists across 13 categories in the 2024 Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism.

The ABC’s investigative journalism is strongly represented, including nominations for Four Corners‘ programs “Pain Factory”, which investigated the multi-billion dollar chronic pain industry, and “Ruthless Pursuit”, about the former Chinese spy who blew the whistle on China’s covert oppression activities across the globe.

Also finalists are the 7.30 investigations “Financial Housing Prison”, on the land lease retirement living sector, and “Netstrata”, exposing rorting in the strata industry; Background Briefing investigations “Stop and Search” and “The Price of Freebirth”; and Triple J Hack‘s “Behind Closed Doors”.

Among the other nominations, the ABC’s reporting from Modi’s India for Foreign CorrespondentFour Corners and ABC Listen is recognised in the category for International reporting and the ABC’s Perth newsroom is a finalist in Coverage of Indigenous Affairs for its ongoing series of newsbreaking investigations into WA’s youth justice crisis.

Presenter and writer Annabel Crabb is a finalist for Commentary, Analysis, Opinion and Critique for three of her columns.

The ABC’s talented technical operators feature with two finalists in the category of Television/Video Camerawork, both for Foreign Correspondent programs, and one for Feature/Photographic Essay.

Presenter and writer Julia Baird is also on the Walkley Book Award Longlist for her book Bright Shining.

See the full list of the ABC’s 69th Walkley Award finalists:

ALL MEDIA: COMMENTARY, ANALYSIS, OPINION AND CRITIQUE

  • Annabel CrabbABC News, ‘Shades Of Grey’ (1,2,3)

ALL MEDIA: EXPLANATORY JOURNALISM

ALL MEDIA: COVERAGE OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

  • ABC News PerthABC News, ‘WA’s Youth Justice Crisis — The Death of Cleveland Dodd’ (1,2,3)

ALL MEDIA: COVERAGE OF COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

  • Erin Parke and Andrew SeabourneABC News and ABC, 7.30, ‘Boat Arrivals’ (1,2,3)

AUDIO SHORT (UNDER 20 MINUTES)

AUDIO LONG (OVER 20 MINUTES)

  • Paul Farrell and the Background Briefing Team, ABC, Background Briefing, ‘Stop and Search’ (1,2,3)
  • Charlotte King and Andy Burns, ABC, Background Briefing, ‘The price of freebirth

ALL MEDIA: BUSINESS JOURNALISM

  • Linton Besser and Ninah Kopel, ABC, 7.30 and ABC News, ‘Netstrata’ (1,2,3)

FEATURE/PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY

  • Sean Davey, Oculi / ABC News, ‘The Goode Fight’

TELEVISION/VIDEO: CAMERAWORK

TELEVISION/VIDEO: CURRENT AFFAIRS SHORT (UNDER 20 MINUTES)

TELEVISION/VIDEO: CURRENT AFFAIRS LONG (OVER 20 MINUTES)

  • Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett, ABC, Four Corners, ‘Pain Factory

ALL MEDIA: INTERNATIONAL

  • Avani Dias, Naomi Selvaratnam, Madeleine Genner and Mayeta Clark, ABC, Foreign CorrespondentFour Corners and ABC Listen, ‘Reporting from Modi’s India’ (1,2,3)

ALL MEDIA: INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

  • Echo Hui, Elise Potaka and Dylan Welch, ABC, Four Corners and ABC News, ‘Ruthless Pursuit — China’s Secret Police, its Agents, and Global Campaign of Repression’ (1,2,3)

WALKLEY BOOK AWARD LONGLIST 

  • Julia BairdBright Shining, HarperCollins Publishers

Richard Glover drives off ABC Radio Sydney

After 26 glorious years steering 702 ABC Radio Sydney’s Drive program, esteemed presenter, journalist and author Richard Glover has announced he’s stepping away from the mic.

Glover began hosting Drive on 702 ABC Radio Sydney in 1998 and quickly became one of Sydney’s favourite presenters to accompany them home.

His program has grown to be an eclectic mix of humour, news, pop culture, politics, and anything else Glover dreams up.

In 1998 he started his popular Thank God It’s Friday program before adding a live studio audience to the show in 2009. TGIF has become a hilarious bookend to the work week and is beloved by his loyal audience for its humour, special guests and anything can happen style.

In December 2011 Richard and Peter FitzSimons achieved a record for the world’s longest radio interview, supervised by Guinness World Records at the ABC Ultimo Studios.

Glover first joined the ABC in 1996, presenting Mornings and before that worked at the Sydney Morning Herald, where he was Arts Editor, News Editor and European Correspondent. He’s also been nominated for three Walkley Awards – two for print, and one for radio.

He is the author of a number of books, including the memoir Flesh Wounds and the bestseller The Land Before Avocado.

Of the decision to leave Glover said: “It’s been a tough decision, but I’ve decided to leave the ABC Radio Sydney Drive show after 26 years, finishing at the end of November. It’s one of the best jobs in Australian journalism, and I feel I’ve hogged it for long enough. It has a terrific audience – funny, wise, full of intellect but also willing to share some of the deeper stories of being human. The program also offers the chance to do anything. Every afternoon we have politics, literature, music and comedy, all jockeying for position.”

Of what’s next, Glover said: “Sometime in the future, there may be new opportunities for me at the ABC, but in the short-term I plan to keep writing my column for the Sydney Morning Herald, attempt another book and dote over my three grandchildren. I also plan to get my knees done (after years of boring my listeners with my problems.)”

“I’ll miss the listeners, of course, but also my fabulous colleagues at 702 ABC Radio Sydney – radio’s best team.”

ABC Managing Director David Anderson said: “Richard is a once in a generation broadcaster who manages to strike the balance between news and politics and just having a really good yarn on radio.”

“I would like to thank Richard for giving so much of himself to his program. He has been an intrinsic part of 702 ABC Radio Sydney for more than 25 years and he will be missed by his colleagues and his audience in equal measure.”

Glover’s final program will be a Thank God It’s Friday spectacular on November 29 featuring Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Tahir, with music from The Backsliders.

Details of ticketing for Richard’s last TGIF will be announced on the show in coming weeks.

 

POSITION: Managing Director, 2SER, Sydney NSW

2SER is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Managing Director to lead the strategic planning and setting of objectives to meet the 2SER vision of providing a stimulating forum for learning and the expression of alternative ideas, informed by and promoting principles of social justice.

2SER is a not-for-profit, independent, educational community radio station which broadcasts to the greater Sydney area on 107.3 FM, 2SER Digital and via 2ser.com.

For 45 years 2SER has provided Sydney with specialist music, news, opinion and current affairs programs that offer a unique insight into alternative culture and ideas that are largely ignored by the mainstream.

As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading a team of dedicated broadcasting professionals and volunteers in the pursuit of creating educational and independent content tailored for the community
  • Strategic planning and the setting of objectives to meet 2SER’s mission and the development and implementation of policies and procedures in line with these objectives
  • Ensuring the effective strategic financial management of 2SER
  • Maintaining programming output that meets the information and other needs of the 2SER audience, ensuring that 2SER continues in its position as a leading community radio broadcaster
  • Working closely with the University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University and the wider community to identify opportunities for students to become involved with 2SER as part of their studies
  • Maintaining 2SERs commitment to ethical broadcasting and business practices as its top priority

As the ideal candidate, you will be:

  • An experienced broadcasting and digital media professional with experience leading an organisation in either field.
  • Capable of the strategic management of organisational resources including financial, technological, information, communication and human resources
  • Passionate about community broadcasting and its objectives and be committed to ethical practice, equity and diversity and the application of Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices
  • An effective communicator and be able to negotiate, problem solve and resolve conflict
  • Capable of critically analysing complex issues and exercising sound judgement

This is a full time, continuing position located at 2ser’s Sydney studios on the campuses of two dynamic universities – UTS (Broadway, Sydney) and Macquarie University (North Ryde, Sydney)

A competitive and attractive remuneration package is on offer based on experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via the UTS online recruitment system. Your application should include:

– A cover letter, outlining your stating your suitability, interest and motivation for applying
– A copy of your resume.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website. 

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC297083 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Thursday 17th of October 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

For any enquires and a confidential discussion about the role please contact the UTS Recruitment Team on recruitment@uts.edu.au and your query will be directed to the most appropriate contact.

Please note, there is no closing date for this advertisement, and we will be actively reviewing applications as they are received. 

2SER reserves the right to remove the job advertisement at short notice.