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. For more information please contact ABC Communications Lead, John Woodward at Woodward.john@abc.net. I have huge shoes to fill coming after the wonderful Geoff Hutchison who has been such a mentor over the years. 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. The voice of historian Richard Offen is one ABC listeners are well accustomed to. Throughout the day and evening, ABC Radio Perth broadcasts a variety of talk shows. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years. Nadia brings to Mornings her 30 years of experience as a reporter in Perth. return; Uniquely in Australian broadcasting history, 6WF was owned and operated by the Postmaster General's Department from late 1928 to mid 1929. Thomson was appointed General Manager in May 1925. 'S WIRELESS MANAGER. After his appointment as chief engineer for 6WF in late 1923,[6] he transmitted a regular Sunday evening concert to boost sales of the Mulgaphone and establish a future audience for 6WF. Bern Young will present Breakfast on Friday as well as Saturday Breakfast. 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. 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. All ABC metropolitan 2021 line-ups start on air on Monday 18 January. MR. W. E. 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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. Wednesday 5 December 2018. Visit ABC Careers. The philosophy of this service was embodied in the objects of Westralian Farmers' 6WF broadcasting service. [17][32] Basil Kirke, from 2BL, was manager under both regimes (July 1929 May 1936), followed by Con Charlton (May 1936 August 1947) then Ewart Chapple (September 1947 December 1953). The tests were sought out by a public starved of broadcast programming. 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. Joanna Trilling comes to the Drive program after several years as a producer for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Gold Coast. Breakfast co-hosts Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopolous have added the morning block to their . 13 Feb 2022 / ABC BRISBANE Stay connected to the ABC in an emergency 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. We have a team of incredibly hardworking and talented people in WA. [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. [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. The transmission tower was demolished in January 2011. There is no better way to do that than through the medium of radio. [43], The station moved again in 1937 to the Stirling Institute building located in the Supreme Court Gardens, St Georges Terrace. 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. 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. "I'd like to thank everyone my producers, Brad and Jackson, my colleagues at ABC Perth and most importantly, all the Breakfast show listeners, for being so supportive and engaging during the year," Tom said. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the For more information please contact Communications Lead, John Woodward at, Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson. [63], The station is one of three that broadcast Australian Football League matches in Perth; the others are 6PR and Triple M Perth. 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. I want to bring that city to you and for us to explore it together. Matt Webber will present Mornings and Julie Clift will present Drive. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. To access Canberras media release click here. RN will also launch World Docos (Saturdays 7pm), showcasing the best radio documentaries from Australia and overseas. 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 Perths media release click here. Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson. [40] PMG Green confirmed in a late December statement that a 12 acre site had been acquired and the project now required approval at the 5 January 1932 cabinet meeting. 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. }, ABC Radio Perth has some familiar voices joining its line up for 2023, with broadcaster/producer, Shaw, who is currently presenting Breakfast on ABC South West and Early Mornings Statewide will take over from, Shaw was introduced to ABC Perth listeners on Breakfast in 2021, Joanna Trilling comes to the Drive program after several years as a producer for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Gold Coast. In a given city where both longwave and mediumwave stations are deployed, the greater frequency range utilised minimises potential for adjacent channel interference and reduces tuning difficulty. [citation needed]. 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. 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. 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. The change follows long-time presenter James McHale's announcement that he's departing the role after almost nine years. live, learn and work. 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. 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. The station revealed that Weekend Breakfast presenter Christine Layton is transferring to the weekday afternoon show, succeeding Gillian O'Shaughnessy. The program will continue its repeat on RN and Radio Australia weekdays at 7.30pm. I am delighted to take on the role of presenting Drive in 2023, Trilling said. It was indicated that negotiations towards a sale to the licensee of 3LO Melbourne was well advanced, though differences of detail remained. 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. Annie Gaffney moves into the presenters chair for the Southern Drive program covering South East Queensland. Annie Gaffney moves into the presenters chair for the Southern Drive program covering South East Queensland. Listeners gave it their best for a chance to win tickets to see award-winning comedian, Dylan Moran, at . Hamlyn says: I grew up watching the ABC news at 7pm with my family and telling peoples stories is my favourite pastime. 12 Mar 2023 / ABC PERTH Download our free ABC listen app The ABC listen app connects you to the best podcasts and live radio from the presenters you know and love.
