Fran Kelly returns to Radio National; Tim Burrowes to debut new media show on ABC RN
Fran Kelly will be heard again on ABC RN as the host of The Radio National Hour, a daily 6pm drive show.
The ABC announced Kelly’s return among a slew of changes at Radio National, which new chair Kim Williams has declared he will revitalise, after outgoing managing director David Anderson rolled the broadcaster’s audio division into a Content division this May; a decision that has since been reversed.
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Among the 2025 broadcasting slate on Radio National, Tegan Taylor will host Life Matters, joined by Beverley Wang on Fridays.
Marc Fennell will host a new history series, while Rae Johnston will take over hosting duties for Download This Show.
Dr Preeya Alexander will co-host Health Report with Dr Norman Swan; Daniel Browning will host a new arts show, Arts in 30; and Peter Martin will host a new business program, called The Economy, Stupid.
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Jonathan Green is also confirmed to host a new show about food and culture, called Every Bite, Siobhan Marin will host Quick Smart, and Belinda Smith will host a topical science show, called Lab Notes.
Most excitedly for our readership, however, Mumbrella founder, Tim Burrowes, and ex-Mumbrella editor Vivienne Kelly, will host a new media show, called MediaLand.
Director of audio, Ben Latimer said: “ABC Radio National is reaffirming its role as Australia’s premier audio gateway, offering audiences a window into the rich tapestry of intellectual and creative life in this country.”
Kim Williams told The Guardian in August that Radio National is an essential part of ABC’s commitment to Australia.
“It is not available to the ABC to simply withdraw a variety of broadcast services, like for example Radio National or ABC Classic or Triple J,” Williams said.
“They are part of our responsibility.”
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How is it possible that Andy Parks has been dumped from the afternoon Drive slot.
He has a massive following amongst both the young and old population here in the ACT.
He was the one broadcaster who consistently highlighted news about the environment issues of the day.
And it was refreshing to have a presenter whose priority wasn’t gender issues.
And why not develop a program that deals with international environmental issues. There is so much that could be done in this space. to contribute to a greater public awareness of the existential global problems we are facing in the continued destruction of our ecosystems and burning of fossil fuels. thcommuparticipate in
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What an absolute disgrace that Sarah MacDonald has not had her contract renewed for 2025. Absolutely bloody disgraceful & appalling abc . Shame on abc here on this totally unjustified decision to dump sarah
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