ABC Radio services in the Bendigo region will begin returning to air from today, with a staged restoration plan now in place following disruptions caused by fire to transmission infrastructure at Mt Alexander.

Broadcast network provider BAI Communications has advised the ABC that all four radio services; triple j, ABC Local Radio, ABC News Radio and ABC Classic, will progressively come back online between Friday afternoon and Sunday.

triple j has been prioritised for early restoration beginning today from mid-afternoon to ensure local listeners can enjoy one of the biggest music moments of the year with the triple j Hottest 100 this weekend.

ABC Chief Digital & Information Officer Damian Cronan said the restoration milestone was an important step in reconnecting regional audiences.

“We know how important radio is to the Bendigo community for staying informed and connected, and in the case of this weekend to celebrate a major cultural moment with the Hottest 100.

“Our teams and BAI have been working around the clock installing and testing new equipment, and we’re pleased to say listeners will start hearing services return from mid-afternoon starting with triple j,” he said.

Coverage during this initial restoration phase will reach around 75 per cent of the population normally served by the Bendigo transmitter. Earlier concerns about potential gaps in key areas such as Echuca have been resolved, as these communities receive strong coverage from the Shepparton transmitter.

To help further extend reach while full network capacity is restored, the ABC will prioritise Bendigo Local Radio using a mobile antenna. Complete coverage is expected to take several weeks as permanent infrastructure is reconnected and tested.

“This is the first major step in bringing all services fully back online, and we appreciate the patience the community has shown,” Mr Cronan said.

“We’ll continue to update audiences as coverage expands and the network returns to normal.”

Restoration schedule

• Friday: triple j restored first, ahead of the Hottest 100
• Saturday / Sunday: ABC Local Radio, ABC Classic, ABC News Radio restored progressively
• Approx. 75% of normal coverage initially, with reach expanding as works continue.

Listeners can tune into the triple j Hottest 100 this weekend and find event details, streams and countdown coverage at: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100

ABC Gold Coast has announced Trevor Jackson will be returning to the national broadcaster as the host of Breakfast in 2026. 

An experienced, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Trevor’s career at the ABC stretches back more than 20 years. He has covered news and emergency broadcasting, hosted the in-depth interview series Conversations and previously held the role of ABC Gold Coast’s Content and Music Director. He will be returning to the ABC microphone each weekday from 5am to 8am. 

“Mayor Tom Tate reckons there’s two types of Australians – those who live on the Gold Coast and those that wish they did,” said Trevor. “Having lived here for 20 years I couldn’t agree more! I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to tap into everything that’s happening across the Gold Coast as it comes to life each weekday morning. 

“The Gold Coast is one of the most fascinating and dynamic young cities in the world. I really want to get to the heart of who we are and why we live here with local stories to keep our listeners informed and entertained. There’ll be no shortage of banging good brekky tunes and plenty of laughs, so Gold Coasters can start their day with a smile on their dial. Bring it on!” 

Current Breakfast incumbent Nicole Dyer will be trading six years of early morning starts to take up the microphone for Mornings, broadcast Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 11am. 

“I’ve loved every minute of hosting breakfast on ABC Gold Coast for the past six years,” said Nicole. “My early morning listeners have entertained and inspired me through good and sometimes challenging times. It was not an easy decision to leave Breakfast, but I’m looking forward to switching it up on Mornings and sleeping in a little later each day.” 

Her first Mornings broadcast will be on Thursday 29 January.

The ABC Gold Coast line-up for 2026 will be completed with Bern Young on Drive from 3pm to 6pm and Tom Forbes at the helm for Saturday Breakfast. 

Audiences can look forward to hearing all ABC Gold Coast teams on the air from 2 February. 

ABC TV, SBS and commercial broadcasters have been restored to the Bendigo region after new transmission equipment was installed to replace the fire-damaged infrastructure at Mt Alexander.

ABC radio is on track for service restoration later this week.

The new transmission equipment tested today sees the restoration of all ABC TV, including the main ABC channel, ABC News, ABC Entertains and ABC Kids in time for tonight’s evening news.

ABC TV, SBS, and commercial broadcasters will remain on-air with a footprint that is smaller than pre-fire conditions and the signal may be unstable initially. This is expected to improve in coming days. 

If TV viewers have difficulty accessing their television channels, they are advised to rescan their TV sets to ensure a signal is received.

Local Radio, triple j, Classic, and News Radio are expected to be back to their regular frequencies by Friday, but will have a smaller footprint until services can be restored to full power in the coming weeks.

“This has been a tremendous collaboration between all the broadcasters and BAI to get transmission services restored after the Bendigo fires,” said Damian Cronan, ABC Chief Digital and Information Officer.

“Trucks arrived in Bendigo early this week with an array of transmission hardware, and teams from BAI have now finalised the connection and testing of new equipment to ensure the community gets back its ABC.

“Once we have all our services back on air, we will then focus on how quickly we can get back to full power. 

“We thank the community for its patience and will continue to update as we know more.”

What audiences should know

• Restoration is a progressive process, expect poorer quality and reduced transmission reliability at first. 
• You may need to rescan your TV to ensure ABC services return. 
• Communities near the Victoria—NSW border north of Bendigo and the Daylesford region may experience ongoing reception issues until full power is restored. 
• Audiences can also listen to radio services on the ABC Listen app and watch TV via ABC iview where internet is available.
• Our teams are working around the clock to restore reliable transmission services as quickly as possible.

ABC Audio has capped off a standout year in digital listening, with ABC Sport’s coverage of The Ashes driving record audiences on ABC listen and contributing to strong growth across live streams and podcasts in 2025.   

In 2025, the average number of weekly digital audio users increased by 17 per cent compared to the previous year, driven by major national moments including The Ashes, the Federal Election, News and emergency broadcasting, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast, and increased usage of the ABC listen app.    

ABC listen grew across every key measure in 2025. 

• Weekly active users increased by 14 per cent across the year, with an average of 554,000 active users each week.    
   
• Ashes coverage proved a major drawcard, with ABC listen usage rising 16 per cent during the series. The ABC Sport stream set a new streaming record, reaching 10.4 million streaming minutes on day three of the Sydney Test.    

Today, the December 2025 Triton Australian Podcast Ranker confirmed a strong finish to the year for ABC podcasts, with overall audiences up eight per cent compared to the same time last year. 

The ABC had 54 podcasts in the Triton Podcast Top 300 – the most of any publisher – including two in the Top 10: ABC News Top Stories at No.3 and Conversations at No.6.   

The ABC Cricket Podcast entered the Top 50 at No.50, jumping 36 places from the previous month, while ABC Sport Daily also ranked in the Top 60.    

ABC Head of Audio on Demand, Jessica Radburn, said: “This marks a record year for ABC listen and digital audio, capped by a strong December. Australians embraced the ABC for trusted breaking news, emergency broadcasting, live sport and binge-worthy podcasts, with Ashes coverage proving a major drawcard and delivering a soundtrack to summer for audiences nationwide.”

2026Image L-R: Jim Moginie, Peter Garrett, Bones Hillman, Martin Rotsey, Rob Hirst, Damian Trotter (Sony Music Publishing Australia). Credit: Tony Mott

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of beloved songwriter, drummer and friend, Rob Hirst. 

Hirst was best known as the drummer for Midnight Oil, who he played with for 50 years, from their formation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in 1972 until their worldwide farewell concerts in 2022. He also performed and recorded with a number of other acts including Angry Tradesmen, Backsliders and Ghostwriters. 
 
He also wrote many of the Oils hits, becoming a member of APRA in 1978 and earning writing credits on songs including “Beds Are Burning”, “Blue Sky Mine” and “Read About It”. He went on to win a number of awards including APRA’s coveted Song of the Year in 2021 for “Gadigal Land” and a Gold Award in 1991 for “Beds Are Burning”.  

For APRA’s 75th Anniversary in 2001, an industry poll of the top 30 Australian songs featured “Beds are Burning” at #3 and “Power and the Passion”, which Hirst co-wrote with bandmates Jim Mogini and Peter Garrett. 

Hirst and the other members of Midnight Oil received the 2018 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music at the 2018 APRA Music Awards, an acknowledgement of their powerful songwriting, support for environmental causes, and the social justice activism that defined the band on a global scale. 

Midnight Oil was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the Sydney Peace Foundation’s Gold Medal for Human Rights in 2020.  

Hirst was a passionate advocate for the industry and has asked that any donations be made to music industry charity, Support Act. 

Jenny Morris, Chair of APRA, says: “Rob was a music man of many talents. For me he will always be associated with writing, crafting and playing some of the most iconic songs in Australian music history. He will be sorely missed.” 

“Rob’s songwriting had a profound impact on Australian culture and on other music creators,” adds Dean Ormston, CEO, APRA AMCOS. “Through his songs and the music of Midnight Oil, Rob addressed vital issues and never shied away from taking a stand. Rob was the passion inside one of Australia’s most powerful bands, the force that made those songs soar – whether they were playing to a packed pub or an arena of adoring fans.”  

Leah Flanagan, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs & Strategy, who also played with the Oils, shares: “Rob Hirst was the beating heart of Midnight Oil — a drummer whose power on stage was matched only by his deep compassion off it. A lifelong supporter of Indigenous rights and a steadfast champion of musicians from the bush, Rob understood how music holds stories, heals communities and moves hearts toward change. One of the most influential musicians in Australian music, he inspired countless artists and people from all walks of life. His commitment to environmental and charitable causes never wavered, and his generosity enriched every space he entered.” 

Hirst is survived by his wife Leslie Holland, three daughters and grandchildren. 

Midnight Oil – “Beds Are Burning”

Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network People 25-54 metro – 36 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 Network Men P25-54 – 24 surveys in a row
Adelaide: Triple M: #1 station & #1 Breakfast (P25-54)
Brisbane: Triple M: #1 station (P25-54)

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) delivered another industry-leading performance in the final GfK Radio Survey of 2025, extending its position as Australia’s Number 1 commercial radio network for People 25–54 for a 36th consecutive survey.

Combined with ACE Radio, SCA secured the Number 1 commercial share of People 25–54 nationally, with a 34.8% share, up 0.4 share points, reinforcing its position as the country’s most consistent and trusted audio network for listeners and advertisers alike.*

Triple M continued its unrivalled dominance amongst Men 25–54, recording a 24th consecutive survey win as the Number 1 network in the demo with a 15.3% share. Strengthened by compelling cricket coverage over summer, the network also delivered standout results across key markets in Brisbane and Adelaide, with both stations securing the Number 1 position 10+ and People 25-54.

In Adelaide, Triple M Breakfast with Roo, Ditts, & Loz continue to demonstrate their powerhouse status, recording a 15.1% share and reinforcing the show’s status as the city’s dominant Number 1 Breakfast show, now leading 23 of the past 24 surveys. In Perth, 92.9 Triple M delivered one of its strongest results in recent years, increasing its share to 9.3%, and achieving growth across Breakfast, Mornings, Afternoons, and Drive. Xav & Katie recorded its second-best Breakfast result ever, rising to a 13.0% share as they continue to captivate Perth audiences.

The Rush Hour with JB & Billy continued its strong momentum across the year, recording a 11.9% share in Melbourne – Triple M’s best result in the time slot since Survey 3, 2006 – and secured a 20th consecutive survey win with Men 25–54 in the timeslot. The Drive show (4pm-6pm) also recorded a jump in Perth to a 9.6% share.

The Hit Network delivered a solid result, as the Number 2 network nationally for People 25–54 with a 12.7% share, a strong platform to build on in 2026. In Melbourne, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick remained the top Breakfast show for Women 25–54 (14.6%). In Adelaide, SAFM welcomed Bel Sloane to Breakfast, with the station winning Women 25–54 (14.4%).

John Kelly, SCA Managing Director – Audio said: “SCA has continued to deliver consistency at scale, with another strong performance in the Audience That Matters, holding an industry-leading 34.8% share of the metro 25-54 audience when combined with our ACE stations. With our diverse and entertaining audio portfolio spanning LiSTNR, Triple M, and the Hit Network, we enter 2026 with a solid market position, supported by consistent network performances and brands, highly engaged audiences, and positive momentum for our clients.

“Now with the merger complete, SCA and Seven’s shared strengths in trusted talent, live and local content, and deep expertise in the Audience That Matters, will create powerful opportunities across broadcast television, audio, publishing, and digital,” Kelly concluded.

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, added: “Survey 8 gives us plenty to be proud of and a strong foundation to build on. Congratulations to the Triple M Adelaide and Brisbane teams for once again holding the Number 1 spot – an outstanding result driven by strong local content and a deep connection with audiences. It’s great to see SCA finish the year on top in the Audience That Matters, reflecting the strength and consistency of our lineups and brands nationally.

“Looking ahead to 2026, the combination of Southern Cross Austereo and Seven presents a unique and unmatched opportunity in the Australian market. Bringing together two leading content companies allows us to create, collaborate, and grow audiences in new ways, as we’ve already seen through the collaboration between Triple M and Seven during The Ashes, highlighting the unlimited opportunities ahead.”

*Source: GfK R360 Metro Survey #8 2025. P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations. 

Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #8 2025. P10+/P25-54/F25-54/M25-54. Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 06.00-09.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00/Mon-Fri 12.00-16.00, Market Share % / Commercial Share % / Cume Reach (000’s). *35 consecutive surveys since S5 2021. 

About Southern Cross Media Group

Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) (Southern Cross) is one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, audio, publishing and digital.

SCA’s audio assets include the LiSTNR digital audio app, offering free and compelling digital audio content including SCA’s FM, AM, and DAB+ radio stations, live AFL, NRL, and international cricket coverage, over 50 music playlists, local news and over 800 podcast titles from leading Australian and global creators. With more than 2.5 million signed-in users on the LiSTNR app and with a total LiSTNR Audience Network that reaches an estimated ten million* people each month.

SCA owns 104 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 more than 8.7 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.

The horrific terrorist attack targeting Jewish Australians at Bondi Beach took the lives of 15 innocent men, women and children. The attack has caused profound grief for families, friends and communities, and has deeply shaken the sense of safety and security that Jewish Australians feel, and that all Australians, value and deserve.

A National Day of Mourning will be held on Thursday 22 January.

At 7.01 pm AEDT, people across the country are invited to observe a minute of silence to remember and honour the lives lost on 14 December 2025.

This day is an opportunity for all Australians to come together in a spirit of unity, care and hope.

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Community broadcasters have an important role in supporting messages of unity and standing against division and hate.

Across the country, community radio stations provide a place for people from diverse backgrounds and with different interests to come together, share stories and  connect. Our stations amplify local voices,  and share positive stories that build understanding between people.

Community broadcasting reflects an inclusive Australia by supporting culture and languages, celebrating diversity, and promoting harmony. We work to overcome prejudice and discrimination.

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To support stations, CBAA has published guidance and resources on how to observe the National Day of Mourning and share information with listeners.

Resources available include:

• An audio file that stations may choose to play during the minute of silence. The audio includes a message from Eastside Radio in Bondi and the gentle sound of waves.
• Practical guidance on other ways stations and listeners can observe the day and honour those who lost their lives, and those affected by the attack.

Stations that subscribe to Community Radio Network or National Radio News services will also receive separate, detailed instructions outlining how the National Day of Mourning will be observed across those services and what this means for programming.

We encourage stations to take part in ways that are appropriate for your programming.

Thank you for continuing to serve your communities with care, respect, and compassion.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, has released the December results for the Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker is the country’s only official, third-party verified podcast measurement system, governed by a cross-industry Steering Committee and backed by strong collaboration across commercial, independent, and non-commercial publishers. It sets the benchmark for podcast data in Australia. 

Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA said: “Podcast audiences are active, loyal, and commercially engaged. Whether they’re listening for leisure, planning purchases, or deepening knowledge, they’re listening with intent. The Ranker delivers the verified insights advertisers need to reach consumers who are ready to act.” 

Who’s Listening, What’s Trending?   

Reaching Resolution-Ready Listeners 

Demos+ data shows 12% of monthly podcast listeners tune into Health & Fitness content. These aren’t casual listeners; 54% have been listening for two to five years, and 35% are planning to buy gym memberships or fitness equipment in the next year. Nearly three-quarters (72%) are aged 25–54. Those planning to buy gym memberships or fitness equipment are also tuning into Business (32%) and Education (31%) podcasts, presenting opportunities for fitness-related brands to reach motivated consumers beyond traditional wellness content.¹ 

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres December 2025
Genre		Monthly Listeners
1	News	4,663,454
2	Society & Culture	3,646,984
3	True Crime	2,588,481
4	Sports	2,516,865
5	Comedy	2,511,478

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts December 2025
Podcast		Producer	Monthly Listeners
1	Hamish & Andy	LiSTNR (SCA)	609,350
2	Mamamia Out Loud	Mamamia	560,895
3	ABC News Top Stories	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	524,580
4	Sky News Australia Update	News Corp Australia	449,275
5	The Grade Cricketer	DM Podcasts	424,672

Source: Triton Digital Demos+ Australian Survey Data (Q4’23 – Q2’25). All percentages represent composition of each genre’s monthly P18+ podcast audience. 

About the Australian Podcast Ranker 

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 300 podcasts listened to by Australians, and the top 300 Australian podcasts. The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines. 

1	Hamish & AndyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	609,350	1,253,416
2	Mamamia Out LoudMamamia	Mamamia	560,895	1,633,540
3	ABC News Top StoriesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	524,580	1,617,508
4+1	Sky News Australia UpdateNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	449,275	761,298
5+10	The Grade CricketerDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	424,672	749,772
6	ConversationsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	394,710	2,423,337
7+4	The UpdateNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	380,014	647,489
8+8	The FrontNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	370,889	839,709
9-2	Life UncutARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	290,604	587,005
10+2	The DailyNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	276,794	828,847
11-3	ABC News DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	276,680	844,234
12+1	The ImperfectsLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	276,319	463,811
13-3	Happy Hour with Lucy & NikkiLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	276,105	491,896
14-5	I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	266,045	596,814
15+3	Full StoryGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	254,667	758,984
16+15	The QuickyMamamia	Mamamia	241,410	739,818
17+83	UnravelAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	239,147	1,044,194
18+4	If You’re ListeningAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	231,149	718,659
19+8	No FilterMamamia	Mamamia	227,756	549,018
20+1	On Purpose with Jay ShettyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	219,809	435,757
21+9	It’s A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	219,796	423,920
22+3	The Case OfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	217,112	734,846
23+1	Stuff You Should KnowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	217,091	788,424
24-5	Australian True CrimeBravecasting	Acast	216,689	514,961
25-5	The Howie GamesLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	216,345	463,899
26-3	7amSolstice Media	Solstice Media / NOVA Entertainment	202,922	621,972
27-10	The Kyle & Jackie O ShowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	196,744	663,410
28+17	The Morning EditionNine Publishing	Nine	191,018	406,892
29+3	True Crime ConversationsMamamia	Mamamia	188,582	415,961
30-2	Politics NowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	185,961	569,640
31+214	Hamish & Andy Plus +LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	183,018	286,644
32+2	NSW News BulletinsNine Audio	Nine	178,316	329,040
33+29	Willow Talk Cricket PodcastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	173,218	295,861
34-20	Squiz TodaySquiz Media	Squiz Media	170,574	409,438
35+2	No Such Thing As A FishAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	168,404	459,189
36-3	Global News PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	167,859	665,007
37+22	Fast Five by Fear and GreedNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	159,577	275,539
38-9	The Daily AusARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	155,359	391,754
39+140	Sick to DeathNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	152,208	253,171
40-2	She’s On The MoneyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	150,437	342,363
41+1	Smosh Reads Reddit StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	149,806	300,679
42-7	Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	148,411	317,206
43+17	Darling, Shine!LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	143,080	215,956
44+24	SBS News In DepthSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	139,501	614,379
45-9	Ben Fordham LiveNine Audio	Nine	129,465	262,177
46+10	No One Saw It ComingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	127,364	426,024
47-6	CommSec Market UpdateLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	126,368	260,346
48+4	Straight Talk with Mark BourisNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	125,901	204,743
49-5	The BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	119,581	389,136
50+36	ABC Cricket PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	117,625	318,154
51+64	Test Match SpecialBBC	ARN / iHeart	117,204	292,620
52+5	RedHandedWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	109,020	238,522
53+1	KICPODLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	107,551	189,152
54+4	Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	106,265	206,891
55+66	Your News NowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	104,415	182,297
56-7	Late Night LiveAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	101,531	521,855
57-10	ABC SPORT DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	101,117	170,121
58-3	Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	100,944	221,372
59+2	AMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	100,463	363,320
60+6	SBS News UpdatesSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	99,811	380,591
61-8	All In The MindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	97,082	270,630
62+10	My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	91,930	261,393
63-24	Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJohns Media	NOVA Entertainment / Johns Media	91,730	143,695
64+11	What’s That Rash?Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	91,198	281,290
65+8	Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	90,335	283,846
66-20	Everyone Has An ExMamamia	Mamamia	89,248	188,389
67	Big Small TalkLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	86,782	125,200
68-20	SEN BreakfastSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	85,358	365,623
69+82	The Final Word Cricket PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	83,369	188,420
70+28	You’re Dead to MeBBC	ARN / iHeart	81,187	236,591
71+10	Behind the BastardsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	80,477	194,588
72-1	The FinNine Publishing	Nine	79,108	111,516
73+23	HackAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	78,542	165,425
74+8	Dr Karl PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	77,684	207,471
75+2	The SpillMamamia	Mamamia	76,796	307,447
76+11	Secrets We KeepLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	75,685	154,910
77-3	The Kick it Forward PodcastClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	74,835	110,977
78-13	The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	71,660	121,118
79	Health ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	71,227	309,073
80+53	Cricket Et AlDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	71,218	132,390
81+33	Today in FocusGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	71,169	215,532
82+3	Outspoken the PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	71,109	118,758
83+5	3AW Mornings with Tom ElliottNine Audio	Nine	70,846	161,988
84+5	Ladies, We Need To TalkAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	70,838	181,208
85-18	ChanticleerNine Publishing	Nine	70,379	92,938
86+18	The Infinite Monkey CageBBC	ARN / iHeart	70,276	140,314
87+4	Murder With My HusbandARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	67,982	140,485
88+14	Aunty Donna PodcastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	66,417	143,424
89+5	Football WeeklyGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	66,116	134,854
90-10	Background BriefingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	64,816	179,818
91-8	Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	64,541	118,957
92+1	High ScrollersNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	62,637	109,744
93-23	The Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye Round	The Bye Round	62,370	94,794
94+9	Not StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	59,392	137,704
95+32	The World TodayAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	59,362	159,729
96-12	Chat 10 Looks 3DM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	58,371	92,255
97-2	Dear RachelleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	56,026	112,012
98+11	The Tim Dillon ShowAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	54,874	80,680
99+11	PMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	54,652	171,590
100+34	The Economy, StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	53,414	105,021
101-9	WhateleySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	52,759	231,280
102+190	The Happiness Lab: Getting UnstuckARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	52,455	78,264
103+19	Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	52,189	89,256
104-7	Radio National BreakfastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	51,260	345,459
105-79	Fitzy & Wippa with Kate RitchieNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	51,085	93,653
106+14	ABC RewindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	51,019	207,543
107+5	The Money PuzzleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	50,824	99,945
108	Big IdeasAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	50,690	173,954
109+16	Betrayal: WeeklyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	50,433	110,371
110+27	Everyone RelaxLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	50,192	128,600
111-10	FEAR & GREED | Business NewsNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	50,063	172,845
112-48	BronwynNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	48,701	99,596
113+44	Vain-ishLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	48,536	73,900
114+21	Life MattersAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	48,356	240,823
115-9	Good Weekend TalksNine Publishing	Nine	46,991	58,373
116+10	NightlifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	46,977	289,640
117-6	Motley Fool MoneyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	46,579	94,987
118+5	The Psychology of your 20sARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	46,541	86,207
119+24	Quick SmartAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	46,270	76,311
120-21	Hear Me OutNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment / ODd Network	46,201	59,882
121+11	British ScandalWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	46,131	117,953
122+27	HeavyweightARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	46,070	88,659
123+21	We Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For This	We Don’t Have Time For This	45,984	93,735
124+31	The Bulwark PodcastAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	45,304	136,256
125-47	Shandee’s StoryNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	44,263	80,417
126-50	The Rush Hour with JB & BillyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	44,029	106,023
127+23	Imagine ThisAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	43,632	441,915
128-9	True Crime with Kendall RaeAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	43,562	99,072
129	Terror at BondiNine Audio	Nine	43,521	110,022
130+6	You BeautyMamamia	Mamamia	41,834	163,271
131+23	Snapped: Women Who MurderWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	41,666	113,002
132+15	Football DailyBBC	ARN / iHeart	40,960	121,753
133+84	Mornings with Mark LevyNine Audio	Nine	39,902	79,353
134+37	Drive with Jacqui FelgateNine Audio	Nine	39,345	66,182
135+13	AmericastBBC	ARN / iHeart	39,279	78,859
136-20	3AW Breakfast with Ross and RusselNine Audio	Nine	39,137	93,718
137+4	Something To Talk AboutNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	38,886	71,844
138+25	The Documentary PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	38,585	165,393
139+23	Revisionist HistoryARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	38,347	93,890
140+12	Parenting Out LoudMamamia	Mamamia	38,250	72,831
141+19	In Our TimeBBC	ARN / iHeart	37,955	78,334
142+34	Love Island Australia: Officially UnpackedARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	37,880	56,418
143-3	Murder, Mystery & MakeupAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	37,421	89,950
144+30	Somehow Related with Dave O’Neil & Glenn RobbinsNine Audio	Nine	37,362	83,155
145-3	Mick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	37,271	104,662
146+40	Smoke Screen: Deadly CureARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	37,206	87,846
147+25	Motive & MethodNine Audio	Nine	36,897	72,225
148-43	The Science ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	36,814	123,251
149-32	Giddy Up with Gareth HallSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	36,348	163,225
150-4	Against The OddsWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	36,339	93,685
151-82	Dyl & FriendsClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	36,089	67,941
152-14	It Could Happen HereARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	35,931	81,875
153+6	ScamfluencersWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	35,928	68,019
154+66	Secrets of the UnderworldPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	35,529	65,683
155+3	Hard ForkNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	34,694	51,095
156+27	The HeadlinesNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	33,674	56,979
157+32	Nothing To WearMamamia	Mamamia	33,463	90,130
158+55	Big Business with Brittney SaundersNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	33,315	71,337
159-6	The Broski Report with Brittany BroskiAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	33,250	58,112
160-42	Fifi, Fev & Nick – 101.9 The Fox MelbourneLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	32,989	49,035
161+24	Hotter Than YesterdayNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment / ODd Network	32,907	41,012
162+5	The Why Files: Operation PodcastAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	32,362	82,544
163+21	This Is Actually HappeningWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	32,040	66,947
164	The Birth Keepers | The Guardian InvestigatesGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	31,680	76,468
165-9	Matt & Alex – All Day BreakfastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	31,269	69,912
166-1	Drive with Joel & FletchSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	31,103	103,333
167+15	Desert Island DiscsBBC	ARN / iHeart	31,069	67,216
168+12	How I Built This with Guy RazWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	31,052	79,926
169+25	American ScandalWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	30,632	75,862
170+83	The Missing Campers TrialNine Audio	Nine	30,527	49,801
171+68	9News PodcastNine Audio	Nine	30,438	54,126
172	The Unplayable PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	30,372	51,299
173	World Of SecretsBBC	ARN / iHeart	30,369	86,512
174+28	Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen YangARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	30,338	49,186
175+62	Prime Time with Bec WilsonNine Audio	Nine	30,113	57,568
176-47	Betoota TalksDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	30,005	45,393
177+24	CredlinNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	29,936	70,144
178+29	SBS Cantonese – SBS廣東話節目Special Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	29,758	132,193
179+9	Skye & CallumNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	29,637	40,675
180+1	StalkedBBC	ARN / iHeart	29,357	50,470
181-91	Alva Beach: Death At The DoorNine Audio	Nine	29,063	55,588
182-14	Rear VisionAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	29,029	72,155
183-76	Triple M Rocks Footy NRLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	28,576	41,921
184+27	The National BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	28,566	66,505
185-46	ASSASSINS with Aslan PahariAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	27,763	83,224
186-25	F1: Beyond The GridAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	27,712	50,312
187+6	AIN’T THAT SWELLDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	27,351	51,451
188+98	SBS News in Easy EnglishSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	27,271	146,227
189+6	The Spy WhoWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	27,123	61,181
190+68	Car Trip TriviaNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	27,096	91,503
191+21	Business WarsWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	26,839	83,449
192+8	ok storytimeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,763	84,762
193-23	Australia WideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	26,687	57,132
194+65	The Mushroom Trial: Say GraceNine Audio	Nine	26,663	46,559
195+10	Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC	ARN / iHeart	26,583	53,195
196+14	Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date UpdateARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,490	130,466
197-22	What The Duck?!Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	26,346	84,149
198+1	No DunksARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,035	65,554
199-2	How To Fail With Elizabeth DayARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,997	54,486
200+27	UncannyBBC	ARN / iHeart	25,929	53,187
201	SEN CricketSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	25,925	104,028
202+32	Stuff They Don’t Want You To KnowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,831	81,051
203+20	Smosh MouthAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	25,749	55,423
204-91	MIDMamamia	Mamamia	25,666	94,067
205+1	F1 NationAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	25,470	48,766
206-2	The MinefieldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	25,189	54,943
207+23	New Heights with Jason and Travis KelceWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	24,912	41,117
208-39	Australian PoliticsGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	24,868	39,681
209+10	NewshourBBC	ARN / iHeart	24,609	103,341
210+28	Serialously with Annie EliseAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	24,553	60,892
211-13	The Book ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	24,449	67,251
212+32	The Bolt ReportNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	24,395	56,006
213+22	True Crime All The TimeWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	24,215	51,780
214	From The NewsroomNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	24,136	30,227
215+11	SwindledARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,658	39,615
216+64	The Generation Why PodcastWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	23,130	47,617
217	The Junkees – Dave O’Neil and Kitty FlanaganNine Audio	Nine	22,847	46,781
218+22	Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregorARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	22,599	42,135
219+49	The Minds of Madness – True Crime StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	22,590	52,566
220	Triple M CricketLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	22,488	31,345
221-30	Squiz KidsSquiz Media	Squiz Media	22,440	90,775
222-30	Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra JudgeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	22,344	57,168
223+70	The BookshelfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	22,288	57,640
224-21	Take 5Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	22,251	52,566
225+40	Download This ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	21,839	59,279
226+23	The Global StoryBBC	ARN / iHeart	21,814	61,526
227-50	The Mushroom CookNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	21,761	65,802
228	Best of ABC SportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	21,622	62,874
229+12	Law ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	21,331	50,090
230+13	The Buck Up with Kate Langbroek and Nath ValvoARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	21,236	34,795
231-13	The Missing MatterPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	21,228	38,765
232+37	This Is ImportantARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	21,227	39,336
233+33	The Daily StoicWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	21,124	77,586
234+16	The Contrarians with Adam and AdirNine Audio	Nine	20,846	44,236
235-90	Saturday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	20,664	94,630
236-63	SerialNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	20,514	38,469
237+35	The OpinionsNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	20,513	33,555
238	ExpanseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	20,352	67,588
239+16	History DailyAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	20,314	73,731
240	Wisden Cricket WeeklyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,268	43,128
241-10	The Fairbairn PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	19,989	35,234
242	Triple M Footy AFLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	19,960	40,686
243+28	Do Not Open This Book by Andy LeeLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	19,938	68,408
244+7	But Are You Happy?Mamamia	Mamamia	19,878	65,843
245-23	Jase & LaurenNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	19,858	65,349
246	The Hook UpAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	19,800	42,562
247+14	Politics Weekly AmericaGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	19,686	32,837
248	Short & CurlyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	19,570	188,483
249-13	Odd LotsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,469	43,915
250	Life of BrianClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	19,262	30,506
251-42	SBS On the MoneySpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	19,145	69,451
252+15	BINGEDARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,069	33,912
253+24	The Christian O’Connell ShowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,011	70,175
254+24	Not Another Crime PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	18,847	36,120
255-23	Paul Murray LiveNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	18,762	44,056
256-66	The Nutrition CouchARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	18,532	31,099
257-61	The Ultimate SacrificeNine Audio	Nine	18,481	34,434
258+40	The Rise & Conquer PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	18,463	28,749
259	SBS Vietnamese – SBS Việt ngữSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	18,457	90,655
260+29	The Audio Long ReadGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	18,446	41,409
261-19	Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy FamiliesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	18,385	61,697
262	CANCELLEDMamamia	Mamamia	18,271	58,899
263+12	This Working LifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	18,212	35,407
264+35	Watch What CrappensWondery	LiSTNR (SCA)	17,989	74,831
265-11	Future TenseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,865	40,600
266	Sydney Now with Clinton MaynardNine Audio	Nine	17,840	29,722
267-80	Crime InsidersLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	17,832	41,604
268	Crime AnalystARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,821	45,840
269	Afternoons with Michael McLarenNine Audio	Nine	17,821	34,590
270	Deep CoverARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,588	37,421
271+26	The Mentor with Mark BourisNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	17,514	32,218
272-20	15 Minutes with the BossNine Publishing	Nine	17,493	26,326
273-57	Badge of BetrayalPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	17,441	31,482
274	TraceAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,433	44,962
275+12	Dino DomeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,413	188,448
276	More or Less: Behind the StatsBBC	ARN / iHeart	17,348	38,542
277	Against the Rules: The Big Short CompanionARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,305	33,742
278	VIC News BulletinsNine Audio	Nine	17,161	32,289
279-22	Carrie & TommyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	17,065	43,972
280-7	Breakfast with VossySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	16,995	67,045
281	Curious CasesBBC	ARN / iHeart	16,967	33,095
282	Real Crime with Adam ShandPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	16,946	32,575
283-23	Dark HistoryAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	16,929	37,893
284	Well.Mamamia	Mamamia	16,849	42,076
285	The MeatEater PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	16,517	32,373
286-61	Lu & JarchLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	16,506	44,889
287-247	Dan Does FootyDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	16,472	29,264
288-64	JAM Nation with Jonesy & AmandaARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	16,395	76,328
289+7	Unexplained EncountersARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	16,086	34,903
290-16	Breaking Points with Krystal and SaagarARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	16,073	36,358
291	ABC KIDS News TimeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	16,047	198,461
292-45	She Rises with Ashy & TijanaPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	16,022	38,919
293	Post ReportsThe Washington Post Podcast Network	The Washington Post	16,021	44,900
294-65	Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	15,891	28,912
295	Gardening BudsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	15,792	163,667
296	Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook StoryPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	15,691	33,402
297-27	6 Minute EnglishBBC	ARN / iHeart	15,661	37,360
298	The Teacher’s PetNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	15,642	35,784
299	Sleep ThroughAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	15,447	124,775
300	Head GameNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	15,446	26,277

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Isabella Higgins has been named as the new presenter of ABC audio current affairs flagship AM, with listeners hearing the news this morning.  

The senior journalist and proud Torres Strait Islander woman joined the ABC in 2014 and has worked as a metropolitan and regional news reporter, as National Indigenous Affairs Correspondent, Europe Correspondent and National Social Affairs Reporter. She was also a senior reporter on the Voice referendum. 

Each morning AM sets the day’s agenda with the latest stories and developments and interviews with political leaders and other newsmakers.  

Higgins takes over at the program from Sabra Lane, who announced in December she was leaving the role after nine years. 

Isabella Higgins: “It’s an absolute privilege to take on this role at AM, a program with such a strong legacy and loyal audience. 

“I still recall my joy at getting my very first story on AM as a young reporter and can’t quite believe I’ll be taking on the role of host. Sabra Lane and all the other past hosts leave enormous shoes to fill. 

“I’m looking forward to working with the top-class team who make the show happen and ensure it’s essential, high-impact listening each day.” 

Director, News Justin Stevens: “Throughout its almost 60 years on air AM has been integral in setting the nation’s daily news agenda and interrogating the decision-makers.  Isabella is an outstanding journalist and will be a superb anchor of AM.  

“I’d also like to pay tribute to Sabra Lane for her formidable work with the program over almost a decade. We look forward to her taking on a new role with the ABC after she returns from well-earned long service leave.” 

Isabella Higgins

Isabella has spent the last year working as the ABC’s National Social Affairs Reporter. From 2021 to 2024 she was the ABC’s Europe Correspondent, based in London, reporting on stories including four British Prime Ministers, the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the war in the Middle East and the 2024 US Presidential election. She also added her powerful reporting and expertise to cover the Voice referendum. 

Isabella began her ABC career working in regional and state newsrooms. In 2019 her reporting on suicide rates in Indigenous communities was nominated for multiple awards and saw her receive a Walkey Foundation Young Journalist Award.