[20], Woolf was married and the couple had a daughter, born in 2008. Breakfast co-hosts Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos present their own shows across the Breakfast and Mornings timeslots with Russell from 5.00am and Nadia from 8.30am each weekday. ABC Radio Perths Weekend Breakfast presenter Christine Layton moves into weekday Afternoons next year, taking over from Gillian OShaughnessy. More ABC Radio stations in Queensland. 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. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years. Stan, who is currently presenting Breakfast on ABC South West and Early Mornings Statewide will take over from Tom Baddeley in several weeks. [17], The Adelaide Terrace site was sold to property developers in 2008 who have proposed demolishing the structure and erecting residential buildings. 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.. Keeping you entertained and informed whether you're at work, on the school run or at home. Your home of Australian stories, conversations and events that shape our nation. [39] A site had not yet been determined by the PMGD, but was to be sited such that the field strength of the station would be sufficiently strong to be readily received in the CBD and override anticipated levels of man-made noise, while not so strong as to cause blanketing interference. The Premier of Western Australia, Philip Collier made a speech on-air to mark the opening of the station. We welcome both of them to ABC Radio Perth in 2023.". She joined the ABC in 2006 from a background of radio and suburban newspaper reporting. Annie Gaffney moves into the presenters chair for the Southern Drive program covering South East Queensland. It was confirmed that this was an initial test, but the objective was not identified. Matt Webber will present Mornings and Julie Clift will present Drive. 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. [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. [19], For the first six months after commencement there were regular announcements that the 5,000 watt transmitter would be commissioned soon. His death was announced on ABC Radio Perth by Woolf's colleague, Geoff Hutchison. ABC Radio Hobart will announce its 2019 line-up in several weeks. Christine said she had "extra-large" plans for the show next year. 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. Joanna Trilling comes to the Drive program after several years as a producer for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Gold Coast. [35] In March 1928, Thomson announced in an interview with a journalist from the Perth Daily News that Westralian Farmers was ready to relinquish its broadcasting interests. "We're very lucky to have two very experienced and well-known broadcasters in Stan Shaw and Joanna Trilling joining us this year. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years. The ABC has grown remarkably since it launched on 1 July 1932. His final bulletin will be on Friday 11 September. window.dataLayer.push({ 'event' : 'morning-report-signup' }); [53] From 1 July 1924, 6WF commenced four daily sessions, commencing at 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm and 7pm. Breakfast co-hosts Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos present their own shows across the Breakfast and Mornings timeslots with Russell from 5.00am and Nadia from 8.30am each weekday. Acting Director of ABC Regional & Local, Judith Whelan, said 2019 was about building on the changes made at the start of the year and consolidating the gains achieved in audience share and reach in recent surveys. Planning for future economic viability of the station was obscured by industry opposition to sealed sets and likely issue of new wireless regulations. The counterpoise was of 8 parallel wires, spaced about 6ft. apart and running the full length of the building, about 200ft. 7pm News WA presenters Pamela Medlen and Charlotte Hamlyn. Most recently, she has done a short stint working for Federal Independent MP. It was the last such station to commence using longwave (1250 metres, 240kHz) being promoted by AWA at the time for its own monopolistic purposes. Find out more. The antenna was a 4-wire cage inverted "L" type, erected on two steel tube masts 90ft. high, and 160ft. apart. 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. Bern Young will present Breakfast on Friday as well as Saturday Breakfast. The voice of historian Richard Offen is one ABC listeners are well accustomed to. I have huge shoes to fill coming after the wonderful Geoff Hutchison who has been such a mentor over the years. He said it had been a privilege to have shared the start of each working day with the Breakfast audience. [20][21][22][23] It was noted that the initial 500 watt transmitter would serve as the driver stage for the higher power unit. Sirine Dimachkie presents the networked Evenings show each Friday, with Christine Anu presenting Saturday Evenings and Craig Quartermaine Sunday Evenings. Christine will now bring her sense of fun and quirky humour to our afternoons., Knight said the decision to start Breakfast earlier and give Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopolous their own distinct shows was made to give audiences a more seamless flow through the morning with two voices they know and love. Several ABC radio networks recorded their highest audience reach and share in a decade. Transmitter power was to be 3kW into the antenna, approximately double that of the original Westralian Farmers system. By late 1925 he was manager of the wireless department of Westralian Farmers (which included responsibility for oversight of 6WF). Canberra Overnights Trevor Chappell/Rod Quinn, Breakfast Dan Bourchier, Mornings Adam Shirley, Afternoons Paula Kruger, Drive Anna Vidot, Weekends Greg Bayliss/Lish Fejer. Breakfast co-hosts Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos present their own shows across the Breakfast and Mornings timeslots with Russell from 5.00am and Nadia from 8.30am each weekday. [18][19] In January 2021, Mitsopoulos moved to the Mornings program, leaving Woolf presenting solo. Simon Marnie returns on Weekends. Joanna Trilling comes to the Drive program after several years as a producer for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Gold Coast. The program will continue its repeat on RN and Radio Australia weekdays at 7.30pm. Welcome to the Alliance Franaise de Paris! This transmitter was supplied by Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd. and manufactured at their Radio-electric Works. The philosophy of this service was embodied in the objects of Westralian Farmers' 6WF broadcasting service. ABC Radio Adelaide ABC Radio Perth's Weekend Breakfast presenter Christine Layton moves into weekday Afternoons next year, taking over from Gillian O'Shaughnessy who announced her departure recently, after 10 years presenting the show. A full list of ABC Capital City station line-ups can be found below. In South Australia, Narelle Graham will present the regional Drive program from 4.00pm 6.00pm. The use of a longwave frequency necessitated careful consideration of the antenna design due to the limited rooftop real estate. Were very lucky to have two very experienced and well-known broadcasters in Stan Shaw and Joanna Trilling joining us this year. 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. The construction commenced 2 April 1932 and was completed early May 1932. Learn more. It was announced by PMG Green in July 1931 that 6WF was to be relocated outside the Perth central business district and provided with a new transmission system. 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. A site was commissioned and the radio station moved to its new offices and studios in East Perth in March 2005. ABC Radio National will launch a new Saturday afternoon show presented by podcaster/broadcaster Marc Fennell. The greater wavelength of longwave transmissions preferably requires a proportionally larger antenna system for equal radiation efficiency. Visit ABC Careers. [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]. [10][11], Woolf was also the weather presenter for Perth's ABC News from 2007 to 2011. He was appointed chief engineer of 6WF in late 1923 to design the Mulgaphone wireless receiver for marketing to Westralian Farmers' clients and build up an audience for the future 6WF operation. It is the flagship ABC Local Radio station in Western Australia. Nadia brings to Mornings her 30 years of experience as a reporter in Perth. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years. function mcsubsubmit() { Heavy tariffs on receiver imports into Australia have the potential to reduce or eliminate potential cost advantages of imported receivers. With a strong interest in the arts, Joanna has also presented a weekly review segment on Drive for the past four years. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Tom Baddeley will present his last Breakfast show on Friday 20 January and Stan Shaw will take over the program from Monday January 23. [43], The station moved again in 1937 to the Stirling Institute building located in the Supreme Court Gardens, St Georges Terrace. Simon Marnie is back on Weekends. Interested in working at the nations largest national broadcaster, and the independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories? We welcome both of them to ABC Radio Perth in 2023., Local Radios biggest line-up changes are reserved for ABC Radio Perth and ABC Radio Darwin with some changes in Canberra as well. James Valentine is back in Afternoons, followed by Richard Glover in Drive and Sarah Macdonald in Evenings. 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. 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. 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. [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. It was the first "high powered" station to commence in Western Australia. Under the Wireless Regulations 1924, an A class station was only entitled to its share of the licence fee once the service was operating at 5000 watts. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn andwork. Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos take over the Perth Breakfast slot from 6am - 10am and Jessica Strutt presents the morning Focus. ABC Radio Perth's presenter lineup for 2021. Nadia Mitsopoulos (1971 [1] -) is an Australian journalist. Annie Gaffney moves into the presenters chair for the Southern Drive program covering South East Queensland. I am really looking forward to joining ABC Radio Perth listeners for breakfast every day. It was also the last Australian station to commence under the ill-fated Sealed Set scheme established by the Wireless Regulations of 1923. It was indicated that negotiations towards a sale to the licensee of 3LO Melbourne was well advanced, though differences of detail remained. [38] In September 1931, Professor Ross was provided with comprehensive technical details of the new 6WF transmission system by the PMGD and his own technical analysis supported its suitability. He attended Carmel School. Perth born and bred, Stan Shaw has lived in the south west for 15 years, presenting ABC radio programs in Esperance, Albany, Perth and Bunbury. Perth born and bred, Shaw has lived in the south west for 15 years, presenting ABC radio programs in Esperance, Albany, Perth and Bunbury. 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. The path to establishment of the station was fraught with difficulties. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. All of ABCs key Regional programs return in 2019 including the seven state-based Country Hour editions and the national regional current affairs program Australia Wide, presented by Sinead Mangin weekdays at 6.00pm. 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 . 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. First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we 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 Perth has several new presenters in 2019, starting with Barry Nicholls who will present an early-bird statewide Breakfast show from 4am 6am. 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. George Bremner "Jock" Sutherland or Clyne (call sign 6GB) was another assistant engineer at 6WF during the late 1920s. Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson. "I have huge shoes to fill coming after the wonderful Geoff Hutchison who has been such a mentor over the years. Its been an absolute privilege.. 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. [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]. 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. Among the highlights on ABC Radios ideas network is Sporty (Saturdays 10.30am), a new program for sports enthusiasts and anyone interested in general fitness. Kate OToole moves into the Weekends slot in Brisbane presenting Saturday Breakfast from 6.00am and Sunday Breakfast from 10.00am. Download it today and hear the world differently. Sirine Dimachkie presents the networked Evenings show each Friday, with Christine Anu presenting Saturday Evenings and Craig Quartermaine Sunday Evenings. Conversations is back with presenters Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski being joined for part of the year by ABC RN presenter, Hamish Macdonald. Triple j introduces a new breakfast duo with Bryce Mills and Ebony Boadu starting on 18 January just before the Hottest 100 of 2020 countdown on Saturday 23 January and the Hottest 200 on 24 January. When the Australian Broadcasting Commission was founded in 1932, 6WF became part of the national network. Woolf was born and raised in Perth. The tests were sought out by a public starved of broadcast programming. He died age 35 in 1938. Breakfast co-hosts Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos present their own shows across the Breakfast and Mornings timeslots with Russell from 5.00am and Nadia from 8.30am each weekday. 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. I want to bring that city to you and for us to explore it together. He said it had been a privilege to have shared the start of each working day with the Breakfast audience. 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. The Weekend with Marc Fennell starts on Saturday 30 January from 1.00pm and will feature a range of RN content from popular programs and podcasts. 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. He regularly ran 6WF beyond its scheduled 10pm closing with his own selection of gramophone records. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn andwork. 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. 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. MR. W. E. 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William "Bill" Phipps (call sign 6WP) was also a Perth wireless experimenter from the mid 1920s. In Brisbane, Loretta Ryan joins Breakfast presenter Craig Zonca as Rebecca Levingston moves to a new role in Mornings. ABC Great Southerns Breakfast presenter, Andrew Collins, takes over WAs statewide Drive program out of Albany and in Newcastle, Jenny Marchant and Dan Cox team up to present a new double-header Breakfast show. There are no changes to ABC Radio Adelaide. She currently presents the Mornings program on ABC Radio Perth. [54], Extension lectures by the University of Western Australia had been given at many locations throughout WA and were popular with the public. I hope youll join me for a chat too.. 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 . 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. "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. [3][23], He is buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.[24][25]. 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. 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. I want to bring that city to you and for us to explore it together. ABC Radio National will launch a new Saturday afternoon show presented by podcaster/broadcaster Marc Fennell. 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. As a result, the radio station moved from the Westralian Farmers buildings to the ESA Bank building on the corner of Hay and Milligan Streets in Perth. I am delighted to take on the role of presenting Drive in 2023, Trilling said. [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. 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. The station's original broadcast footprint covered most of the state of Western Australia. Jo Laverty returns home to take over as the stations new Breakfast presenter and Adam Steer moves into Mornings. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Next year, ABC Radio Darwin will introduce new presenters in all its daytime, evening and weekend slots.
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