Were very lucky to have two very experienced and well-known broadcasters in Stan Shaw and Joanna Trilling joining us this year. Shaw, who is currently presenting Breakfast on ABC South West and Early Mornings Statewide will take over from Tom Baddeley in several weeks. The stations 2021 line up returns on Monday 11 January, and will feature a new Saturday Breakfast presenter, who will soon be announced. [9][16], In 2015, Woolf announced he was moving with his family to the United States, leaving his position as host of Saturday Breakfast on 720 after his last show on 12 December 2015. Charlotte Hamlyn has been a reporter and presenter with ABC NEWS for more than 10 years and is also a regular voice on ABC Radio Perth. Woolf has been with the national broadcaster for more than 20 years and was most recently the presenter of ABC Perth's breakfast show, having previously hosted the drive program. [42] Johns and Waygood Ltd. was the successful tenderer for the supply and construction of the two galvanised steel towers to support the antenna system. Walter "Wally" Coxon (call sign 6AG) was a prominent wireless experimenter in Perth in the early 1920s, having been licensed since before World War One as XYK. Philip Clarke and Sarah Macdonald share presenting duties once again to end weeknights with Nightlife. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn andwork. I want us to have fun together and make sure we can help set up the day with the news and information people need to know to get going, as well as a few laughs and some songs to get us in the mood for the day ahead," he said. The ABC has grown remarkably since it launched on 1 July 1932. More ABC Radio stations in Queensland. The program will continue its repeat on RN and Radio Australia weekdays at 7.30pm. ABC Radio has announced its 2021 presenter line ups, which remain relatively stable for all networks, with no changes for ABC Radio Sydney and ABC Radio Melbourne. ABC Radio Perth Broadcast Wed 26 Apr 2023 at 9:00pm Wednesday 26 Apr 2023 at 9:00pm Wed 26 Apr 2023 at 9:00pm Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows . Weve worked hard to bed in those changes and are now seeing a positive response from our audiences. By late 1925 he was manager of the wireless department of Westralian Farmers (which included responsibility for oversight of 6WF). The ABC listen app connects you to the best podcasts and live radio from the presenters you know and love. Learn more. The transmission tower was demolished in January 2011. A full list of ABC Capital City station line-ups can be found below. [57][58][59][60][61][62], ABC Radio Perth broadcasts a range of sports coverage syndicated through the network under the name ABC Radio Grandstand, including Australian rules football and cricket. ABC Radio Perth (call sign: 6WF) is a radio station located in Perth, Western Australia, operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and broadcasting at 720 kHz AM. Although the one-hour Focus program, presented by Jessica Strutt, will not be featured within Mornings next year, Knight said Jesss fans had not heard the last of her on ABC Radio Perth. With a strong interest in the arts, Joanna has also presented a weekly review segment on Drive for the past four years. For more information on ABC RNs 2019 schedule click here. ABC Radio Perth's Weekend Breakfast presenter Christine Layton moves into weekday Afternoons next year, taking over from Gillian O'Shaughnessy. There are no changes to ABC Radio Adelaide. [33][34] With no funds to work with PMG Gibson threatened to cancel the licences of the Class A stations who did not improve services and co-ordinate between themselves. In Canberra, Paula Kruger moves to an off-air ABC role next year and is replaced in Afternoons by Georgia Stynes. [17], He returned to ABC Radio Perth in January 2019, co-presenting the weekday Breakfast program with Nadia Mitsopoulos. The Afternoon and Drive programs will be extended in all capital cities, except for Perth and Hobart, replacing the 90-minute music and culture show hosted by Myf Warhurst. The voice of historian Richard Offen is one ABC listeners are well accustomed to. He regularly ran 6WF beyond its scheduled 10pm closing with his own selection of gramophone records. All ABC metropolitan 2021 line-ups start on air on Monday 18 January. Sign up for regular updates from ABC Perth, Published: ThuThu 27 Apr 2023 at 5:30am/with Christine Layton, Published: WedWed 26 Apr 2023 at 4:30am/with Christine Layton. in diameter. [51], During initial planning for the station, consideration was being given to operating only a few days a week. ABC Radio National will launch a new Saturday afternoon show presented by podcaster/broadcaster Marc Fennell. Listeners gave it their best for a chance to win tickets to see award-winning comedian, Dylan Moran, at . My warmest thanks to you, the ABC listeners and viewers, who also tuned in over a number of years as I brought you the latest on WA politics. ABC Radio Perth Manager, Sarah Knight, said she was disappointed to lose a talented broadcaster in Tom Baddeley, but understood Tom wished to pursue other interests. ABC Local Radios double-header breakfast presentations, introduced at the beginning of the year, return with Sami Shah and Jacinta Parsons hosting in Melbourne and Robbie Buck and Wendy Harmer in Sydney. This transmitter was supplied by Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd. and manufactured at their Radio-electric Works. Next year will be about playing to our strengths getting our programs into the local and regional communities and collaborating with our colleagues in ABC Television and ABC News on the big national stories such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day and the Federal Election to give Australians the full story as only the ABC can.. Although AWA was heavily promoting longwave to prevent importation of cheap receivers from the USA, 6WF's chief engineer investigated the matter and supported the decision. The ABC International Development team uses its media expertise to connect and empower people in the Asia-Pacific region, and globally, to have a voice. Out of a total pool of 113,658 received as broadcasting receiving licence fees, 6WF was allocated only 4,220, compared to 2FC Sydney which received 34,628. She has covered breaking news events across the state, travelled overseas with Foreign Correspondent to follow the journey of 104-year-old voluntary euthanasia advocate David Goodall and recently led the ABCs TV coverage of the marathon Claremont serial killings trial In Perth. Both Stan and Joanna have established connections with the Perth community and also with our audiences. [3], In a May 1922 broad overview of the status of wireless in Australia, The West Australian highlighted the recent establishment of the USA Department of Agriculture's radio farm service providing weather and market reports to farms, as well as other news of importance to agriculturalists. [17][44], These buildings lasted 45 years, until it was decided that new buildings were needed. I am really looking forward to joining ABC Radio Perth listeners for breakfast every day. [citation needed]. Several ABC radio networks recorded their highest audience reach and share in a decade due largely to the bushfire coverage followed by coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and the US election. Afternoons sees the extension of Gillian OShaughnessys program starting at 12.30pm and Christine Layton is the stations new Saturday Breakfast host. In 1929 the Australian Government accepted the tender for the Australian Broadcasting Company to supply programmes for a three year period to the National Broadcasting System. in diameter at the bottom, tapering to 4in. Matt Webber will present Mornings and Julie Clift will present Drive. This creates greater real estate requirements where the radiation system is located on the ground. [5] Wally Coxon (callsign: 6AG) was broadcasting intermittently from 1921. All networked programs return next year including Conversations, presented by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski; Phil Clark and Indira Naidoo on Nightlife: Ian Macca McNamara returns with Australia All Over on Sunday mornings; and Trevor Chappell and Rod Quinn on Overnights. [5][7][8][9] Woolf then returned to Perth where he co-hosted 720's afternoon show with Verity James. [1] [2] It is the flagship ABC Local Radio station in Western Australia. ABC Radio Perth ( call sign: 6WF) is the on-air identifier of a radio station located in Perth, Western Australia, operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and broadcasting at 720 kHz AM. Your information is being handled in accordance with the, Take your favourite podcasts and radio with you, The history of the historian: The life story of Richard Offen. Early risers will be able to start their day with Russell from 5.00am each weekday followed by AM at 8.05am and a Mornings show presented by Nadia from 8.30am to 11.00am. ABC Radio National will launch a new Saturday afternoon show presented by podcaster/broadcaster Marc Fennell. ABC Radio Hobart will announce its 2019 line-up in several weeks. Joanna has a background in publicity and communications and has worked for the Byron Bay Writers Festival and Perth International Arts Festival. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years. To access Canberras media release click here. More ABC Radio stations in Western Australia. Im really pleased that with my new role I will still be able to get out on the road reporting, meeting people and finding out whats important to them, because our audiences are at the heart of everything we do at the ABC.. Source . [18][19] In January 2021, Mitsopoulos moved to the Mornings program, leaving Woolf presenting solo. ABC Radio Perth Talkback: 1300 700 720 SMS: 0437 922 720 Contact form. When the Australian Broadcasting Commission was founded in 1932, 6WF became part of the national network. The chosen transmitter supplier was AWA, which had a wider agenda than the provision of a service to WA. New Summer Internships jobs added daily. After a year presenting ABC Radio Perths Breakfast show, Baddeley has decided to return to the resources sector to pursue an exciting opportunity in renewables. Visit ABC Careers. Several ABC radio networks recorded their highest audience reach and share in a decade due largely to the bushfire coverage followed by coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and the US election. ABC Radio Perth (call sign: 6WF) is the on-air identifier of a radio station located in Perth, Western Australia, operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and broadcasting at 720 kHz AM. ABC Radio Perth has some familiar voices joining its line up for 2023, with broadcaster/producer Joanna Trilling presenting Drive and ABC South West presenter Stan Shaw moving into the Breakfast slot. In July 1923, Len Matters, a prominent Perth journalist toured the Eastern States on behalf of a newly formed group West Radio Broadcasting Company Ltd. which was interested in the Perth station as part of a wider Australian network. Just two weeks after radio ratings figures painted a sorry picture of ABC Perth's shows, the national broadcaster said its Perth-based afternoon presenter had resigned. The ABC International Development team uses its media expertise to connect and empower people in the Asia-Pacific region, and globally, to have a voice. Interested in working at the nations largest national broadcaster, and the independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories? Program Presenter(s), Sydney Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn, Breakfast Robbie Buck/Wendy Harmer, Mornings (Focus) Cassie McCullagh, Conversations Richard Fidler/Sarah Kanowski/Hamish McDonald, Myf Warhurst Myf Warhurst, Afternoons James Valentine, Drive Richard Glover, Evenings Chris Bath, Nightlife Philip Clarke/Sarah McDonald, Weekends Simon Marnie, MelbourneOvernights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn, Breakfast Jacinta Parsons/Sami Shah, Mornings Jon Faine, Conversations Jon Faine, Afternoons Richelle Hunt, Drive Raf Epstein, Evenings David Astle, Weekends Libbi Gorr, To access Melbournes media release click here, Brisbane Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn, Breakfast Craig Zonca/Loretta Ryan, Mornings (Focus) Rebecca Levingston, Afternoons Katherine Feeney, Drive Steve Austin, Evenings Kelly Higgins-Devine, Weekends Emma Griffiths, To access Brisbanes media release click here, Adelaide Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn, Breakfast Ali Clarke, Mornings David Bevan, Afternoons Sonya Feldhoff, Drive Jules Schiller, Evenings Peter Goers, Weekends Deb Tribe, Perth Early Breakfast Barry Nicholls, Breakfast Nadia Mitsopoulos/Russell Woolf, Mornings Jessica Strutt, Afternoons Gillian OShaughnessy, Drive Geoff Hutchison, Saturday Bkfst Christine Layton. He worked as a presenter for 6SE Radio West in Esperance for 18 months, then spent two years at 6KG in Kalgoorlie, before joining the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1997 as its Karratha-based resources reporter, a position he held for five years. and a patron of Inclusion WA. function mcsubsubmit() { In Melbourne, Sammy J will once again start the day on Breakfast; followed by Virginia Trioli in Mornings; Richelle Hunt and Warwick Long with The Conversation Hour; Jacinta Parsons in Afternoons; Raf Epstein in Drive; and David Astle in Evenings. We have a team of incredibly hardworking and talented people in WA. [15][16], The station commenced operation with an input power to the transmitter final stage of 500 watts (about 150 watts under the transmitter power rating scheme applied since 1930). Operating expenses would be comparable for both stations, but even after adjustment for 6WF only being entitled to fees since about November 1924 (when 5kW operation commenced), 6WF was receiving about one quarter of that of 2FC. Download it today and hear the world differently. Your information is being handled in accordance with the. Regional Radio He attended Carmel School. [46][47], Harold Wells was the first chief (and initially, only) announcer at 6WF and stayed with the station until forced to retire by ill health in 1929. To be able to share those stories from behind the news desk is a thrill and a great privilege. Presenter Amanda Smith will debate and celebrate the social and cultural significance of sport and its health implications. He said it had been a privilege to have shared the start of each working day with the Breakfast audience. First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we Ross' forecast of a December 1931 completion for the project proved optimistic. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the "I relish the opportunity to bring the best conversations about what matters most whether it be news, politics, arts and culture or sport. Next year, ABC Radio Darwin will introduce new presenters in all its daytime, evening and weekend slots. Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos take over the Perth Breakfast slot from 6am 10am and Jessica Strutt presents the morning Focus. Find out more. Wednesday 5 December 2018. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) 2012 - Present11 years Perth, Australia Journalist Nine Entertainment Co. 1999 - 201213 years Perth, Australia Producer The Associated Press 1997 -. Russell will continue to entertain listeners with his unique insights into the daily life of Perth and as always, accompanied by his own great choice of music to start the day.. The use of a longwave frequency necessitated careful consideration of the antenna design due to the limited rooftop real estate. The antenna-earth connection was made by a large switch installed in the transmitting room. The station was established under the Sealed Set scheme by Westralian Farmers in 1924, sold to the Commonwealth Government in 1928 and provided with programmes by the Australian Broadcasting Company, became part of the Australian Broadcasting Commission in 1932, which became the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1983. [20][21][22][23] It was noted that the initial 500 watt transmitter would serve as the driver stage for the higher power unit. ABC Radio Perth Manager Sarah Knight said she was thrilled to have Christine Layton move to Afternoons. Former Newcastle Breakfast presenter, Aaron Kearney returns to the station to present Drive and after 10 successful years, the stations weekend Treasure Hunter will move to a limited season to make way for a new show to be announced in 2019. In the week prior to commencement on 4 June 1924, the new broadcast facility played continuous gramophone music while equipment was adjusted in the entire transmission chain. Transmitter installation was oversighted by AWA's Sydney Trim. It was originally owned by Westralian Farmers Ltd, and operated from a studio in the Westralian Farmers building in Perth. ABC NEWS has unveiled its new presenting line-up for 7pm News WA, with Pamela Medlen to anchor the flagship bulletin Monday-Thursday and Charlotte Hamlyn Friday-Sunday. RN Manager Cath Dwyer said: ABC RN is Australias leading forum for exploring important ideas and issues in meaningful ways. Next year will also see the return of Breakfast co-hosts Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopolous, but with their own shows across the Breakfast and Mornings timeslots. [56], ABC Radio Perth produces news bulletins unique to Western Australia, which are broadcast between 5:00am and 10:00pm on weekdays, and between 6:00am and 1:00pm on weekends. [9] The idea of the Westralian Farmers station was initiated by John Thomson, manager of their Wheat Department, and eventually taken up by Basil Murray. Russell Woolf Russell Lesley Woolf [1] (1964 [2] - 26 October 2021 [3]) was an Australian media personality who was best known as a presenter on ABC Radio Perth in Western Australia . She joined the ABC in 2006 from a background of radio and suburban newspaper reporting. 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I am delighted to take on the role of presenting Drive in 2023, Trilling said. In December 1924 the first prosecution took place and this served to encourage listeners to take out licences and thereby support the Westralian Farmers station. Static levels are much greater with longwave compared to mediumwave, particularly at night-time and tend to detract from the greater available day-time (groundwave) coverage. The Premier of Western Australia, Philip Collier made a speech on-air to mark the opening of the station. Pamela Medlen is a multi-platform reporter and producer who was born and raised in rural WA. A live debate on ABC Radio Perth has heard impassioned arguments for and against the Voice to Parliament, with supporters arguing it is necessary to address entrenched disadvantage, and opponents . The commissioning of the high power transmitter was not just important for the wider coverage area of the station. There are many generic aspects to be considered: The PMGD announced amounts paid to the Class A stations to 30 May 1925. Stan, who is currently presenting Breakfast on ABC South West and Early Mornings Statewide will take over from Tom Baddeley in several weeks. USA, the powerhouse manufacturer of cheap receivers, did not utilise longwave for broadcasting, therefore very few USA receivers made provision for longwave and could not receive the longwave stations here. The construction commenced 2 April 1932 and was completed early May 1932. Mel Bush joins the Evenings show in Hobart, replacing Louise Saunders who retired this year and Joel Rheinberger will present Breakfast on Fridays and across the weekend. Your home of Australian stories, conversations and events that shape our nation. [36] Mann stated under parliamentary privilege that 6WF could not access the best artists for broadcast as they were controlled by the same interests it was now being compelled to merge with.[37]. 'S WIRELESS MANAGER. Suivez l'actualit francilienne, le trafic en temps rel, la mto, les faits divers, les bons plans culture et loisirs avec BFM Paris le-de-France, premire chane info de Paris et d'le . The counterpoise was placed some feet above the iron roof of the building, while both the antenna and counterpoise were connected to 2 copper rods which were led through two large cone-shaped insulators and then to the aerial matching coil in the transmitting room. Joanna Trilling comes to the Drive program after several years as a producer for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Gold Coast. ABC Radio Canberra sees changes to the latter part of the day with former Perth Breakfast presenter, Paula Kruger joining the Afternoons program and Anna Vidot moving to Drive. Early life Woolf was born and raised in Perth. Learn more. Sirine Dimachkie presents the networked Evenings show each Friday, with Christine Anu presenting Saturday Evenings and Craig Quartermaine Sunday Evenings. before returning to Perth to study at the University of Western Australia and Curtin University. ABC Radio Perth has some familiar voices joining its line up for 2023, with broadcaster/producer Joanna Trilling presenting Drive and ABC South West presenter Stan Shaw moving into the Breakfast slot. [43], The station moved again in 1937 to the Stirling Institute building located in the Supreme Court Gardens, St Georges Terrace. ABC Radio Perths Weekend Breakfast presenter Christine Layton moves into weekday Afternoons next year, taking over from Gillian OShaughnessy. I want to bring that city to you and for us to explore it together. Visit ABC Careers. The ABC has grown remarkably since it launched on 1 July 1932. [7][12][13], Woolf was an ambassador for the Western Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People,[14] ABC radio veteran Gillian O'Shaughnessy has pulled the pin on the national broadcaster just weeks after its ratings slumped to some of their lowest ever levels. Darwin Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn, Breakfast Jo Laverty, Mornings Adam Steer, Afternoons Mikaela Simpson, Drive Georgia Hitch (until March)/Liz Trevaskis, Evenings Richard Margetson, Weekends Joel Spry (Saturdays)/Jess Ong (Sundays), To access Darwins media release click here. The role was removed by the ABC for budgetary reasons; subsequently the weather was presented by the main newsreader (Karina Carvalho at the time). [17], The Adelaide Terrace site was sold to property developers in 2008 who have proposed demolishing the structure and erecting residential buildings. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years. There is no better way to do that than through the medium of radio. From left: Russell Woolf (Breakfast), Christine Layton (Afternoons), Nadia Mitsopoulos (Mornings), Roanna Edwards (Saturday Breakfast) and Geoff Hutchison (Drive). RNs new Religion & Ethic program Soul Search (Sundays 6pm) will explore the growing desire for meaning in our lives, examining what people believe and why. Receivers covering longwave are more expensive to manufacture as an additional large RF coil(s) is required. Hamlyn says: I grew up watching the ABC news at 7pm with my family and telling peoples stories is my favourite pastime. Perth born and bred, Shaw has lived in the south west for 15 years, presenting ABC radio programs in Esperance, Albany, Perth and Bunbury. We welcome both of them to ABC Radio Perth in 2023.". Jess has done an outstanding job presenting Focus over the past two years and we are keen for her to continue to have an association with the station into the future., Jess said it had been lovely to share some time together over the past two years. [4] A full list of ABC Capital City station line-ups can be found below. Heavy tariffs on receiver imports into Australia have the potential to reduce or eliminate potential cost advantages of imported receivers. [3][23], He is buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.[24][25]. In South Australia, Narelle Graham will present the regional Drive program from 4.00pm 6.00pm. For commercial reasons, the site could not be identified prior to acquiring an option to purchase, but a November 1931 rumour that the station would be located on Wanneroo Road, north of Perth proved accurate. The philosophy of this service was embodied in the objects of Westralian Farmers' 6WF broadcasting service. Let us know if you are trying to contact a presenter, a journalist or a specific program, and we will forward on all relevant correspondence. After a year presenting ABC Radio Perth's Breakfast show, Tom has decided to return to the resources sector to pursue an "exciting opportunity" in renewables. Despite the fact the building had been built 21 years earlier as a temporary structure it became the home of 6WF for the next 23 years. In 1929 the radio station was sold to the Australian Broadcasting Company. He came to radio after a career as a youth worker and brings with him a real love of finding out about people, their experiences and their stories. Nadia brings to Mornings her 30 years of experience as a reporter in Perth. [13] At Westralian Farmers ninth annual meeting in October 1923 it was quietly announced by Basil Murray (managing director) that they had not only been issued WA's first broadcasting licence, but also had signed contracts for the installation of the facility.[14]. To access Perths media release click here. Interested in working at the nations largest national broadcaster, and the independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories? [25] The tests were heard as far afield as Adelaide, SA. Bern Young will present Breakfast on Friday as well as Saturday Breakfast. Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson. We saw significant change to our programs and line-ups in 2018. It is a spectacular sight to see the sky peppered with colour as hot air balloons drift across the . Its been an absolute privilege.. Nadia Mitsopoulos (1971 [1] -) is an Australian journalist. Due to the Great Depression, 1928 was a time of major economies in Government expenditure and the PMGD being the largest department bore the brunt, with the majority of its capital budget cancelled. Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson. Afternoons arguably has the best audience so, pandemic-permitting, I want to take the ABC van out into the wild to meet as many of you as possible.. RN will also launch World Docos (Saturdays 7pm), showcasing the best radio documentaries from Australia and overseas. Local Radios biggest line-up changes are reserved for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Darwin with some changes in Canberra as well. It was confirmed that this was an initial test, but the objective was not identified. All the regular current affairs programs return in 2019 with 30-minute editions of AM at 8.00am, The World Today at midday and PM at 6.30pm. Shaw was introduced to ABC Perth listeners on Breakfast in 2021 after the sudden death of Russel Woolf. In Brisbane, Loretta Ryan joins Breakfast presenter Craig Zonca as Rebecca Levingston moves to a new role in Mornings. ABC Radio has announced its 2021 presenter line ups, which remain relatively stable for all networks, with no changes for ABC Radio Sydney and ABC Radio Melbourne. Download today at abc.net.au/listen and hear the world differently. [12] But as early as late July 1923, Westralian Farmers was publicising its firm intention to establish a broadcasting service focused on serving its client farmers and rural communities, noting the high costs they were already incurring in telegraphing stock and harvest information throughout the state. [55] On the occasion of its first anniversary, it was noted that in the past year 6WF had conducted 900 transmissions, played 2,000 records and presented 200 lectures without failing to broadcast on a single day. "Tom will always be welcome back on ABC Radio Perth anytime he wants to drop in and the whole station wishes him well in his new role.