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ABC journalist arrested on drug charges

The ABC's South Asia correspondent Peter Lloyd is facing drugs charges after being arrested in Singapore. The 41-year-old was arrested earlier this week. He faces up to 20 years jail and 15 strokes of the cane if found guilty of drug charges. Lloyd joined the ABC in 1988, working in the Sydney television newsroom for three years before moving to Britain to work for the BBC and British Sky News. In 2000, he returned to ABC television news and later worked for national radio current affairs programs AM, The World Today and PM. LIVENEWS REPORT
admin on Friday 18 July 2008 - 05:37:54 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Mike Byrne heading to River 949
Mike Byrne has been appointed Program Director of River 94.9 Ipswich, effective the 28th of July 2008. He brings a wealth of programming experience in both capital city and regional sectors having previously held similar positions with Mix 1065 in Sydney, B105 in Brisbane and Gold 1043 in Melbourne. Mike quit his role with Mix 1065 in April and has more recently been heard on Vega 95.3 in a weekend/floating capacity.
River 949, which was previously part of Fairfax Media, has been with out a PD for over 3 years and this is the first major staff appointment by new owners Grant Broadcasters.
admin on Friday 18 July 2008 - 05:06:52 | Read/Post Comment: 0
More investigations?
2WKT, AKA HighlandFM is allegedly under investigation by the ACMA for 2 more counts of violations . It is further alleged there are further investigations happening into the station by the ACMA and the Office of Fair Trading.

If the allegations are found to be correct the station runs the risk of losing its license. In other similar situations the ACMA and OOFT have allowed stations to continue to operate under the proviso the membership removes the offending parties.

It is arguable that they view the membership as culpable if they allow such alleged activities to continue.
admin on Thursday 17 July 2008 - 18:55:57 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Silence on airwaves as Stretto switches off

Popular long-serving radio personality David Stretton will have his last day on air today and wants listeners to know he didn't jump - he was pushed.
"Stretto", as he is known by colleagues and fans, will sign off from i98FM at midday after nine years at the station.
A spokeswoman from WIN Radio told the Mercury on Tuesday Stretton "had just decided to move on" but Stretton and the station confirmed yesterday this was not true. FULL STORY HERE
admin on Thursday 17 July 2008 - 18:32:49 | Read/Post Comment: 0
ACMA to develop new representation guidelines for community broadcasters

The Australian Communications and Media Authority today announced its latest community broadcasting initiative to develop new guidelines for community broadcasters to better help them comply with their licence conditions.

This initiative closely follows ACMA’s release of the Community Broadcasting Sponsorship Guidelines 2008 in June. The favourable response to the sponsorship guidelines suggests that guidelines are an appropriate way in this section of the broadcasting industry of clarifying the necessary level of performance to meet compliance with licence obligations.

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admin on Thursday 17 July 2008 - 07:14:28 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Green Guide 17 July 2008
Given her success, it's surprising to discover Ali Moore has suffered many career setbacks.
"I wanted to be an air hostess when I was younger," says the ABC Lateline Business host who, starting Monday, will cover Jon Faine's 774 ABC morning shift for the rest of the year. Read the entire article here
admin on Thursday 17 July 2008 - 07:13:23 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Dylan Lewis wins $20,000 for the Choir Of Hard Knocks

Nova 100's Dylan Lewis has won $20,000 for the Choir Of Hard Knocks on the second episode of Channel 9's Celebrity Singing Bee.
admin on Thursday 17 July 2008 - 06:51:41 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Sonia and Todd mix it with the pilgrims

With the World Youth Day moving into full swing in Sydney today Mix FM's Sonia and Todd took to the streets to get amongst the pilgrims. Although they were a little early to see the Pope they did manage to catch up with a number of interesting characters.
admin on Thursday 17 July 2008 - 06:34:50 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Is Dunn done?
Could this be Jamie Dunn’s last year on Coast airwaves? Rumours have emerged the Zinc 96 front man will finish up at the station in November. Full story here
admin on Wednesday 16 July 2008 - 16:31:53 | Read/Post Comment: 0
Phil O’Neil is back at Triple M
Phil O’Neil is back at Triple M and is set to take over the 6.00 to 10.00 pm slot from next Tuesday. O’Neil will present a music based program Tueday to Fridays. Related item here
admin on Tuesday 15 July 2008 - 15:54:17 | Read/Post Comment: 0
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