ABC Radio Australia is now available on DAB+ digital radio in Australia, making it easier than ever for Pacific communities to connect with trusted news, music, sport and culture from home.
Listeners in Australian capital cities, the Gold Coast and Launceston can tune in to ABC Radio Australia on DAB+, bringing the ABC’s international Pacific and Timor-Leste broadcast service to digital radio for the first time in Australia.
ABC Radio Australia offers 24-hour programming including Pacific-focused news and current affairs, music, sport and cultural storytelling. The service has long been available internationally, and via the ABC Pacific website and ABC listen app, and its arrival on DAB+ expands access for audiences across Australia.
The service showcases Pacific voices and perspectives, with content reflecting life, culture and conversations from countries including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Northern Pacific, alongside stories about Pacific communities living in Australia.
ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer said the launch was about meeting audiences where they are and deepening connections with Pacific communities. “ABC Radio Australia plays a vital role in reflecting Pacific voices and experiences and connecting communities across our region.
“Making the service available on DAB+ expands access even further, helping more people engage with trusted Pacific news, culture and storytelling – in the car, at home, and in everyday life.”
Head of ABC International Claire Gorman said, “With support from the Australian government, ABC Radio Australia has doubled its broadcast footprint in the Pacific in recent years, and tripled its unique content, bringing the best news, sport, music and culture to Pacific audiences.
“It is only fitting that this is now easily available to Australian audiences on DAB+, so they can learn and engage more with the diverse and important Pacific region.”
Listeners can find ABC Radio Australia by scanning for DAB+ stations on their digital radio, alongside other ABC networks DAB+ networks ABC Jazz, ABC Country, Double J, ABC Sport, triple j Unearthed and ABC Kids listen.
Information about DAB+ including availability and tuning instructions can be found on the ABC’s Help page.
ABC Radio Australia is also available on ABC listen.
ABC Radio National is searching for Australia’s next generation of inspiring research communicators, to take part in this year’s ABC TOP 5 media residencies
This morning ABC Chair Kim Williams launched 2026 applications for the ABC TOP 5 – which gives 15 early career PhD scholars the chance to spend two-weeks with some of the ABC’s leading journalists and producers. Applications are now open for the three media residencies in Science, Arts & Humanities.
Supported by Creative Australia, the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and the Australian National University, the ABC TOP 5 project aims to equip early career researchers with tools to share their innovative ideas and insights with audiences across Australia.
Kim Williams says that academics make an invaluable contribution to the Corporation’s News and specialist output. “In a time when facts are questioned and unsubstantiated opinions often dominate, it is vital that the ABC keeps Australians well informed, striving to offer sound objectively sourced information and analysis.
“The next generations of academics will play a central role in shaping our future through assisting better public access to necessary news and information which will assist good decision making. This program is central to ensuring early opportunities for that next generation to commence an energising discovery and skills development journey.”
As Head of ABC Radio National, Dina Rosendorff is proud of how the ABC TOP 5 helps Australians to better understand the complex world in which we live: “As Australia’s premier destination for trusted ideas and specialist discussion, ABC Radio National cuts through the noise with depth, independence and intelligence.
“Today’s audiences want more than headlines – they want understanding. By supporting emerging researchers to develop new media skills, ABC Radio National is securing the future of rigorous, public-minded storytelling.”
Applications are open now and close 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 6 April 2026.
The ABC TOP 5 media residencies are open to researchers across Australia:
Humanities: PhD-qualified early career researchers in humanities, arts, and social sciences (HASS)
Science: PhD-qualified early career researchers in science, technology, engineering, maths, and medical research (STEMM)
Arts: Early-career Arts researchers – with or studying for a PhD in visual arts, architecture, design, performance, screen, literature, or music.
The ABC is proud to be working with our TOP 5 project partners: Creative Australia, University of Melbourne, Australian National University and University of Sydney. The vital ongoing support these partners makes the ABC TOP 5 possible:
The ANU supports the ABC TOP 5 Science, and Professor Sujatha Raman is Director of the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS): “The ABC Top 5 offers a fantastic opportunity for researchers across all disciplines to learn the art of communicating from Australia’s premier public service broadcaster.
“As the nation’s leading centre in science communication for public good, we at CPAS are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with the ABC. The Top 5 program promises to be a life-changer for the individual and a major contribution to the nation’s public discourse in the coming year”.
Professor Julie Cairney Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) says the University of Sydney is pleased to be working with the ABC again: “Early career researchers are the future of our research workforce, and the outcomes of their work will shape Australia’s future society. Being able to clearly and compellingly explain their work is more important than ever. Better communication skills will help them to have a greater influence, which is why the University is proud to provide ongoing support for this ABC partnership.”
“The ABC Radio National Top 5 Arts Residency offers something rare and vital: time, rigour and a national platform to explore deep creative inquiry”, says Lara Wolski, Executive Director Development and Partnerships at Creative Australia. “We are proud to continue supporting this important residency, enabling arts practitioners and researchers to make meaningful contributions to national conversations, and bringing critical insight, evidence and creative practice to audiences across the country.”
Also essential for the ABC TOP 5 Arts is the support of the University of Melbourne. Professor Marie Sierra is the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music and is very proud to have partnered with the ABC again:“’The TOP 5 Media Residency supports talented artist‑researchers to communicate their research to new audiences through innovative media training. It offers a valuable opportunity for arts practitioners to strengthen their capacity to articulate the significance and impact of creative arts research beyond academic contexts, into the economy and society.’
For more information and to apply visit: www.abc.net.au/top5:
For victim-survivors of domestic abuse and family violence, the focus is, more often than not, on making a plan to leave. But immediate survival is only the first step on a long and difficult road to recovery, as victim-survivors explain in the fourth season of Future Women (FW)’s internationally-awarded podcast, There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing.
“This season, victim-survivors and organisations join us to look beyond the moment of escape, to the kinds of practical supports that are needed in order to rebuild your life: having a job, being fi nancially secure, having a place to call home,” said executive producer Sally Spicer, who is also the series’ new host.
Spicer said, “Over six episodes, women running innovative pilots and programs share their experience and expertise. Each could be part of a national blueprint for healing and recovery that supports survivors to not only survive, but thrive.”
From , a survivor-led First Nations grassroots movement creating cultural healing and economic empowerment, to Good Shepherd’s , a national program supporting financial recovery after abuse, this season platforms organisations of all sizes. There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing was created by FW as part of its ongoing partnership with , a commitment to help end financial abuse and support people on their road to long-term financial independence.
“We know recovery takes time and that fi nancial security and access to ongoing support can make a real difference as people rebuild their fi nancial independence,” said CommBank Group Customer Advocate, Angela MacMillan, who also features in the series.
“We are an investment. We’re not a handout. If you invest in us, powerful women, and help us to navigate and get back to our lives, we can give so much back,” said Alecia*, who features in the season.
“I hope this season encourages audiences to refl ect on what it means to build a fulfi lling, happy life on your own terms – one with dignity, opportunity and joy. Not just the bare minimum,” added Spicer.
There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing is FW’s first video podcast.
*Not her real name
Weekly podcast episodes will be released from Tuesday March 3, 2026
The week, which ran from 23 to 27 February, centred on conversations about story, the responsibilities of creators and cultural leaders, and how inclusive, well‑held spaces enable creativity and audacity, enabling boldness and shaping culture. The Orientation Week program was designed to initiate connections for new students: to the School, to each other, to Country, to craft, and to professional practice.
The week began with students moving into AFTRS’ radio facilities and master’s spaces on Monday, before the Bachelor cohort joined on Tuesday for a School‑wide gathering in the main theatre. AFTRS Elder in Residence, Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor received students with a warm Welcome to Country, honouring thousands of years of continuing education and storytelling.
Welcome session at the main theatre
AFTRS CEO Dr Nell Greenwood and Director of Teaching and Learning Maia Horniak formally welcomed commencing students for 2026 and this was followed by the 2026 keynote address: acclaimed alum – writer, producer and director Jocelyn Moorhouse in conversation with AFTRS Director, Production and Facilities Darren Chau.
In her address, Nell acknowledged the “paradox” of being an AFTRS student, learning in a building alive with alumni achievements while also being invited to experiment, to fail and learn.
“AFTRS was founded in 1973, a bipartisan act of Parliament. And the act recognised two important things: firstly, stories really matter to a country. Australians need stories made by Australians, and we need a thriving local screen and audio industry,” Nell said.
“Secondly is the incredible role education plays in that. Education matters. And formal learning was and still is one of the best ways that we can build and grow industries and also our culture.”
Maia explained to students they are now a part of a professional ecosystem – one built on collaboration, generosity and trust.
“When you walk through the doors here at AFTRS, you are not stepping into a holding space. You are not stepping into a rehearsal room for some distant future. You are stepping into the industry itself ,” she said, “and that means the relationships you build here, right from day one, are not just preparation for the future; they are your industry. The connections and collaborations you forge now are the very network that will support, inspire and shape your professional journey in the years to come.”
Drawing on her own journey from student to director and now as an AFTRS executive, Maia reflected on the School culture:
“I am an alum from AFTRS, a graduate in directing. I certainly couldn’t have done it without all of my collaborations. This role has deepened my belief in what makes this place so special – not just the facilities or the reputation, but the culture. A culture of shared learning with ambition, without ego, with generosity, curiosity and care,” she said.
AFTRS alum, writer, producer and director Jocelyn Moorhouse
Jocelyn Moorhouse, in conversation with Darren Chau, also recalled the formative power of peers and mentors during her time at AFTRS and how these relationships that supported experimentation and commitment to craft translated into lifelong practice.
“I would help my classmates; they would help me. We also had a classmate, Jane Campion, you might have heard of her. She was in the same year … and we would read her scripts and she would read ours,” said Jocelyn.
Jocelyn said those are the years to be bold enough to fail, to try different things, and to be open to learning, reflecting on her own experiments as a student.
“Those glorious failures didn’t feel glorious at the time. But looking back, I realised how much I learned,” said Jocelyn.
“Keep your passion alive. Learn how to work with each other. You will be each other’s best allies. Don’t expect that you know everything now. Be open to opportunities and possible changes in direction. And have a great time. This industry is hard, but it’s also about people. I love turning up to set and seeing all these different kinds of humans coming together for the same purpose: telling a story. It doesn’t get better than that.”
Screen production exercise
Orientation Week gave students access to AFTRS’ state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and students were introduced to the studios, props workshop, costume collection and post‑production spaces. In the broadcast facilities, students explored panels and radio equipment, gaining hands‑on familiarity with industry‑standard tools.
Wednesday was dedicated to practice with students picking up cameras, working with radio equipment and practising blocking scenes, an early opportunity to translate ideas into action and getting to know each other. The day closed with a high‑energy drag trivia session hosted by AFTRS alum and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Etcetera Etcetera, which tested students on audio, screen, AFTRS and the unmissable Student Handbook.
AFTRS Artist-in-Residence Mia Wasikowska
Thursday featured alumni and current students sharing practical guidance on making the most of their time at AFTRS. In the afternoon, the 2026 cohort was welcomed by AFTRS Artist‑in‑Residence (AIR), acclaimed actor and filmmaker, Mia Wasikowska, in conversation with Head of Research Dr Alejandra Canales, who invited students to engage with the program that has been running at the School since 2020.
During her year at AFTRS, Mia has worked with students through both one-on-one mentorship sessions and in group conversations, as well as creating a personal documentary in collaboration with an MA editing student.
Mia said the whole experience had been “wonderful’. She spoke to the new students about addressing and overcoming challenges, embracing creativity, working collaboratively and growing in confidence.
Ale thanked Mia for her “generosity of spirit” and said the AIR program was an “important, deep, defining, and enriching” part of the school culture that provides an opportunity beyond award course activity.
“The Artist-in-Residence program creates space to be in creative relation with one another, to interrogate your own creative practice, reflect on who you are as creatives, as storytellers, and deepen your understanding of the complex and diverse forms of collaboration you will encounter here at AFTRS,” Ale said.
Orientation Week was led by the Student Centre team, whose work ensures that students feel seen, supported and ready to make the most of their time at AFTRS. Their curation of the week and the support of staff across AFTRS created an environment of connection among peers, teachers and future collaborators, as the new students embark on a lifelong commitment to craft and creative practice.
Football Australia and the ABC have today announced a partnership that will see AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ broadcast via live audio, including all CommBank Matildas and knockout matches.
The agreement will see all Australians having access to the entire tournament through ABC Sport and ABC listen with the coverage to feature a minimum of 17 matches throughout the tournament.
This includes every CommBank Matildas match, selected key fixtures during the Group Stage, all quarter finals, both semi-finals and the final.
ABC Sport will have a dedicated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 button on ABC listen for easy accessibility and discoverability for fans.
Tournament news and coverage will feature across the broader ABC network which includes eight metro radio stations, more than 40 local stations, and over 60 stations on ABC listen.
Football Australia CEO, Martin Kugeler:
“This is an important partnership that ensures live audio coverage of the CommBank Matildas and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ which will extend the reach of the tournament to football and sport fans across the country.
“The ABC has a rich history of supporting football in Australia and it is exciting that they are back on board to broadcast one of the biggest football tournaments to be played on our shores.
“The CommBank Matildas are one of the most supported teams in the country and the live audio broadcast on ABC will allow everyone in the nation to get behind the CommBank Matildas and follow their quest to become Asian champions.”
ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks:
“Securing the rights to the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 was about ensuring Australians could access major international sporting events without barriers.
“The AFC Women’s Asia Cup is a significant tournament on the global football calendar and the ABC is pleased to bring it to audiences across Australia as the exclusive audio partner for the event.
“With Australia playing host, it’s even more important that audiences across the country can follow the tournament to cheer on our mighty Matildas.”
“Our coverage ensures people can follow the competition free and accessible and builds on the ABC’s commitment to deliver major national and international sport.”
Navigating early motherhood can be lonely, scary and sometimes straight up overwhelming, but it now doesn’t have to be, thanks to the brand-new Australian podcast The Mums’ Group.
Created by the team behind ‘Outspoken the Podcast’, The Mum’s Group is hosted by identical triplets and journalists Kate, Amy, and Sophie Taeuber. The show offers honest, funny and very real conversations about modern motherhood in a judgement-free space. Listening and watching along is just as though you were attending your own local mother’s group.
The podcast is a natural evolution for the journalist sisters, who became first-time mums in remarkably close fashion, with the identical triplets welcoming baby boys all within the space of a year. Kate and Sophie’s sons were born exactly 364 days apart, while Amy and Sophie’s boys have just nine weeks between them.
As triplets, the Taeuber sisters share 100% of their DNA, meaning their sons are genetically considered half-brothers, rather than cousins. A scientific fact that captures just how intertwined their parenting journeys are and serves as a foundation for The Mums’ Group. Despite their identical gene’s and near-identical timing, their views on being a Mum don’t always align, providing a base for each episode.
Speaking on the launch of the podcast, Kate Taeuber said, “Motherhood is lonely. I was the first out of my sisters and friends to have a baby and it’s tough when you’re the only one in the trenches. That’s why we created this podcast. It’s all about connecting with other mums and creating a supportive community.”
SophieTaeuber said, “After all becoming mums within the space of a year, it felt inevitable that motherhood would become part of the conversation on the podcast.”
AmyTaeuber added “We wanted to create the kind of mums’ group you actually want to be a part of. It’s a judgement free zone for honest, funny and very real conversations.”
The Mums’ Group launches off the back of Outspoken’s extraordinary success. With more than 18 million downloads to date, the trio have firmly established themselves as some of Australia’s most influential voices in pop culture and media commentary.
The show is proudly launching in partnership with Mini + Me, alongside the debut of its new functional maternal snack, Mama Bites.
ARN Head of Digital Audio Corey Layton said, “At iHeart, we’re passionate about joining forces with podcast creators who are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. The Outspoken team is a brilliant example of how our partners are not only producing fresh, innovative content, but are finding new ways to connect and engage with audiences across Australia.”
From pregnancy and postpartum to the chaos, the laughs and everything in between, The Mums’ Group is about connection, community and knowing you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go. It’s the mums’ group you actually want to be part of.
During 2025, wagering company Entain Group led investment in the Australian podcast industry, according to ARN’s iHeart and Magellan AI’s Q4 report.
Throughout the year, several Entain Group brands invested heavily into some of the country’s top podcasts including Neds in the likes of Hello Sport, Alpha Blokes, No Dribble, and Ladbrokes in titles such as Tradies, The Bye Round with James Graham and The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
The report also saw an increase in podcast ad spend across various sectors, with retail increasing its investment by 53% quarter on quarter in Q4 and 20% year on year, driven by seasonal sales events, such as Black Friday, Holiday gifting and Boxing Day sales.
Other growing sectors to grow in Q4 2025 included Education, Pharmaceutical, Restaurants, and Nutritional Supplements.
ARN’s iHeart and Magellan AI quarterly report offers trend-based insights designed to assist brands in effectively incorporating podcasts into their overall marketing strategies. It includes data around the top length of ad creatives, where they are most often placed and the ad load across the most popular podcasts in Australia.
Following Entain Group as the top advertiser in 2025, was a number of financial services, lifestyle and retail brands.
The full Top 10 advertisers for 2025 were:
Entain Group
Westpac
BetterHelp
Shopify
Airbnb
Wise
Amazon
CommBank
The Walt Disney Company
Squarespace
Corey Layton, ARN’s Head of Digital Audio, said: “In 2025, podcasting continued to cement itself as a critical channel for brands looking to maximise the connection that creators have with their communities. This year’s data shows advertisers across every category recognising its impact and investing accordingly. From major national players to fast‑growing sectors, marketers are leaning into podcasts because they deliver attention, trust and results when it matters most.”
For the full report, download the Magellan AI Australia Podcast Advertising Benchmark Report Q4 2025 here.
Some sounds define the AFL: the roar of the crowd as the national anthem reaches its final note, the cry of “ball!” echoing around the stadium, and the unmistakable energy of a Triple M commentary box bringing the action to life.
In 2026, Triple M is turning up the volume on footy’s most iconic call, unveiling its AFL commentary lineup with the biggest personalities and sharpest minds, taking listeners through every tackle, goal, and spine-tingling moment. The roster includes premiership players, Brownlow medallists, elite journalists, and the sport’s most recognisable voices.
Joining Triple M commentary in 2026 is an unrivalled lineup of stars including Brian Taylor, James Brayshaw, Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas, Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith, Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes, Leigh Montagna, Jason ‘The Chief’ Dunstall, Erin Phillips, Mark ‘Howie’ Howard, Ruby Schleicher, Nathan Brown, ‘Stevie J’ Johnson, Shaun Burgoyne, Billy Brownless, Mark Ricciuto, Jess Webster, Simon Black, Sarah Hosking, Jay Clark, and Xavier Ellis (and more) – along with the addition of Channel 7 chief footy reporter and AFL Media Award winner Mitch Cleary.
With more than 5,000 AFL and AFLW games played between them, over 30 premierships, four Norm Smith Medals, multiple Coleman and Brownlow Medals, Triple M’s commentary team delivers unrivalled experience, fearless opinions, and footy the way fans love it: thrilling moments, big personalities, and in-depth analysis. It’s why Triple M has been Australia’s leading AFL audio broadcaster since 2004.*
Triple M and LiSTNR give fans more ways to get their footy fix. Listeners can tune in to LiSTNR’s The Howie Games for long-form interviews with the game’s biggest stars, stream all their favourite AFL shows in the dedicated Triple M Footy AFL feed, or dive into LiSTNR’s brand-new Clubcasts, bite-sized podcasts curated for selected individual clubs. In Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia, The Rush Hour with JB & Billy delivers footy interviews, breaking news, and classic Triple M style every weekday afternoon.
Triple M’s flagship AFL shows return in 2026:
Midweek Rub (Wed, 6pm): Ryan ‘Rabs’ Warren, Leigh Montagna, Dale Thomas, and Damian Barrett
Thursday Rub (Thurs, 6pm): Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, and Jay Clark
Friday Huddle (Fri, 4pm): Mark ‘Howie’ Howard, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown, and Damian Barrett
Saturday Rub (Sat, 11:30am): James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Damian Barrett, and Bernie Vince
Sunday Rub (Sun, 1pm): Leigh Montagna, Nathan Brown, Mitch Cleary, Dale Thomas, and Steve Johnson
Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said: “Triple M’s AFL coverage is built on elite football knowledge and big personalities. Our 2026 lineup brings together premiership players, Brownlow medallists and some of the most experienced broadcasters in the country – it’s passionate, fearless, and uniquely Triple M. We take the game seriously, but not ourselves, and it’s why we’ve remained the leading AFL audio broadcaster for more than two decades.”
Catch every AFL game live and free in 2026 on Triple M, plus dedicated footy shows across the network, and live streaming on LiSTNR.
(Triple M’s Thursday Rub team: Jay Clark, Isaac Smith, Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, and Kate McCarthy / Photo credit: Corey Scicluna, Triple M)
Source: *GfK Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Survey #1 2004 – #8 2025, P10+. SCA AFL Footy Call Times (varies year to year), Cume Reach. *Commercial Station.
About Triple M:
For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.
Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.
Triple M, the NRL’s #1 audio network, has announced its expert commentary team for the 2026 season, marking a historic milestone as Emma Lawrence becomes the first female play-by-play caller in NRL broadcast history.
Lawrence, who joined Triple M in 2017, is one of the most respected voices in the game. A regular on Triple M’s Rush Hour NSW and Channel Nine’s NRL coverage, she now steps into the play-by-play chair, marking a landmark moment for rugby league broadcasting.
(Pictured: Emma Lawrence)
The 2026 season also signals the broadcast debut of Luke Keary, who transitions from an elite playing career into the commentary box. Fresh from the Super League and with more than 230 NRL games under his belt, Keary brings current-player insight and elite-level experience to Triple M’s coverage. Triple M also welcomes back Ryan Girdler, with the former Penrith Panthers premiership winner returning to deliver his trademark balance, analysis, and straight-talking footy perspective.
Strengthening its expert roster alongside Lawrence, Keary, and Girdler, Triple M’s lineup features commentary veterans Dan Ginnane, Anthony Maroon, Ben Dobbin, Elliott Lovejoy, alongside an expert panel of James Graham, Millie Elliott,Wade Graham, Aaron ‘Woodsy’ Woods, Shane Webcke, Gorden Tallis, Josh Reynolds, Ben Teo, and Ben Hannant, bringing decades of NRL experience to the network.
(Pictured: Luke Keary, Credit: Corey Scicluna / Triple M)
Triple M delivers seven days a week of footy coverage – agenda-setting shows, breaking news and big opinions – giving fans exactly what they want to hear. In NSW, The Rush Hour NSW takes listeners through footy news every afternoon with Anthony ‘Maroon’ Maroon, Nathan ‘Hindy’ Hindmarsh, and Millie Elliott. In Queensland, Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin and Elliott Lovejoy steer The Rush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott with no shortage of breaking news and insider scoops.
League fans can also tune in to LiSTNR’s brand-new Clubcasts: individual, bite-sized podcasts initially dedicated to 13 clubs, curating the very best Triple M NRL content for supporters, with plans to extend to all clubs in future. Additionally, Triple M NRL’s flagship shows return in 2026:
NRL Daily (Mon–Wed, 6–7pm): Hosted by Charlie White, joined by a rotating cast including Wade Graham, James Graham, Brent Read, David Riccio, Luke Keary, and Danny Weidler.
Saturday Scrum (Sat, 12pm): Tony Squires, Nathan Hindmarsh, Wade Graham, David Riccio and Danny Weidler.
Sunday Sin Bin (Sun, 12pm): Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Brent Read.
Emma Lawrence said: “I’m pumped to be part of the Triple M family again this year and super grateful they’ve given me the incredible opportunity to call the game that I love. To do it alongside an elite crew and some great mates is a real honour, and I can’t wait to rip in.”
Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said: “Emma stepping into the play-by-play call team is a no-brainer. Emma is one of the sharpest broadcasters in rugby league and is prepared, instinctive, and respected across the industry, and this opportunity reflects how highly regarded she is at Triple M.
“Combined with Luke Keary’s debut and the return of Ryan Girdler, our 2026 lineup brings unmatched experience, insight, and personality. Triple M continues to deliver what footy fans want to hear,” Giles concluded.
Triple M’s NRL coverage and dedicated sports shows are available across the network and can be streamed live and free on LiSTNR.
About Triple M:
For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.
Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.
ABC Classic is thrilled to announce that entries for the ABC Young Performers Awards have officially opened, marking the long-awaited return of one of Australia’s leading competitions for classical musicians.
Returning to the ABC in 2026 as part of ABC Classic’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the ABC Young Performers Awards have long been a cornerstone of Australia’s classical music landscape. First established in 1944, the Awards have helped launch the careers of many of the nation’s most celebrated classical artists including Amy Dickson, Andrea Lam, Simon Tedeschi, Emily Sun and Eliza Shephard.
The 2026 edition of the ABC Young Performers Awards ushers in a refreshed era for the iconic competition. Open to performers aged 31 and under, the Awards provide a national platform for young artists to launch their professional careers.
Across three high-stakes rounds, the competition will spotlight Australia’s most exceptional young instrumentalists as they demonstrate their artistry, technical brilliance and musical expression before a distinguished, multi-disciplinary judging panel.
The journey will culminate in a nationally broadcast Grand Final on ABC Classic, ABC TV, and ABC iview in November 2026. The winner of the ABC Young Performers Awards will receive a $40,000 prize to help develop their career, the opportunity to record a solo studio album under the ABC Classic label, and the title of Young Performer of the Year for 2026. Runner up prizes will also be awarded. All cash prizes are supported by the Triffitt Bequest, courtesy of Symphony Services Australia, and the ABC, head here for prize information.
Head of ABC Classic & ABC Jazz, Philip Noyce, says: “ABC Classic is delighted that the Young Performers Awards return to the ABC this year as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. The Awards have played a vital role in supporting the next generation of Australian classical musicians for more than 80 years, and I look forward to discovering and championing the country’s leading young musicians in 2026 as part of our milestone year.”
Entries for the ABC Young Performers Awards are open now, submit via the ABC Classic Young Performers Website. Full competition entry conditions and guidelines are available here.
