Triple J is prepared for 2020 with new additions to the hosting lineup.

The network revealed this week that former ABC Darwin reporter Avani Dias is slotted in to replace Tom Tilley as host of youth-oriented show Hack. She has a good deal of experience with the show, having filled in for Tilley on several occasions this year and even hosts Hack’s The Friday Shakeup segment. 

Dave Woodhead is assigned to the lunchtime show, replacing Gen Fricker, who has decided to resume her comedy career. 

Current mornings and lunch substitute host Lucy Smith is now firmly assigned to the morning show, following Linda Marigliano’s decision to leave and concentrate on her duties at ABC TV. 

The tandem of Sally & Erica are already locked in for the breakfast circuit and Bryce Mills will take over their weekend afternoon show.

Music magazine Rolling Stone is bringing back its Australian edition in 2020, with The Brag Media landing the publishing rights.

The Brag Media CEO Luke Girgis is slated to oversee all content activity for digital, social, video, events, and merchandising, plus running new podcasts. The content pieces will be a mix of syndicated material from other Rolling Stone editions and new material for Australian readers.

Poppy Reid will be the managing editor and current The Brag Media news director Tyler Jenke is tapped for the editor job. 

“Rolling Stone is the most iconic music brand of all time and has meant so much to music, entertainment, and politics for over 50 years. We are extremely privileged to have it join The Brag Media family,” said Girgis.

“The Brag Media will not only launch an Australian vertical on rollingstone.com, but we will also be representing all the Rolling Stone Australian audiences across the international sites and social media accounts.&rd

Tom Tilley has tendered his notice from Triple J. 

The host of youth issues and current affairs show Hack said he will finish up in mid-December to pursue new interests, including his writing contract with ABC Books and Channel 10’s The Project. 

He has been with Triple J for 12 years, eight of which involved him hosting Hack. 

“Hack has taken me further than my wildest dreams, from a naive triple j listener in the paddocks of Mudgee to interviewing the country’s most powerful people. While grilling ministers live on radio was a lot of fun and often necessary, my proudest moments are our conversations about mental health. Allowing young people around Australia to open up, realise they’re not alone in their struggle and then push our politicians to do more, is something that brings me to tears when I think about it,” said Tilley.

Keep in touch with Tilley on Twitter @TomTilley.

Vogue Australia has rolled out a brand-new look for its website, vogue.com.au.

The revamp was based on parent firm Conde Nast International’s global design template for Vogue’s online presence, which focused on highlighting images and associated articles in the centre of a page, plus including premium ad content in selected spaces and Vogue VIP member access. It is also fixed up for optimum viewing on mobile devices.

The Vogue Australia team worked with Conde Nast to ensure the design elements were accurately placed. The project is part of Vogue Australia’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

“With the launch of the all new vogue.com.au we are providing our audience with a beautiful and enriched website that moves us into our next decade… Vogue Australia now shares a common visual narrative with other Vogue’s around the world including Vogue Paris, Vogue Germany and British Vogue. Australia is the first licensed market in the world to adopt the n

Jane Reilly is retiring after a 44-year career.

She announced in today’s broadcast of Fiveaa’s breakfast show David and Will that she will retire at the end of 2019, with her farewell airing set for 13 December. 

She had been a guest contributor since leaving the show as host in 2015. However, she has declared herself available for Fiveaa’s special projects that may arise in 2020.

“I’m calling next year, my first year of retirement, my big gap year… no plans for next year I’m just going to freewheel, I’m going to misbehave, I’m going to have a lot of fun. I hope you will still let me back occasionally,” said Reilly, whose career began at SAS 10 back in 1975, where she stayed until 2013. 

Reilly’s announcement of her retirement came as Fiveaa rolled out its 2020 programming. One of the most notable items to look forward to is the 20 January return of Tony Pilkington after a ten-year absence, succeeding Alan

Val Morgan Digital has hired Amanda Bardas as the new executive editor of its digital publishing arm.

She was accepted for the job on account of her eight years’ experience in the local fashion publishing scene, roughly half of it with Allure Media, where she rose from fashion editor of Who What Wear Australia to executive editor. 

“I’m looking forward to leading our team as we build and launch a new publishing platform that fills a gap in the Australian market for content that unlocks rich conversations and drives a deeper understanding of entertainment, life and style, wellness and culture,” said Bardas.

“Amanda’s remarkable track record makes her a critical part of our digital team. Having worked with her in the past, I’m excited to welcome Amanda on board as we diversify the digital publishing division of Val Morgan,” added Val Morgan Digital managing director Brain Florido. 

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NewsCorp Australia has appointed Del Fordham as NewsCast’s head of audio. 

He will collaborate with NewsCast’s component brands in the development and production of original audio material, and help increase their audience engagement. NewsCast chief and News Corp Australia GM for commercial networks Ainslee O’Brien will be Fordham’s immediate superior. 

Fordham has over 15 years’ experience in the audio content field, having produced and managed shows for companies including the ABC, Southern Cross Austereo, and NOVA Entertainment. 

“I’m passionate about original productions, on-demand content and bringing together different creators and content pillars to create synergies. Our growth strategy and upcoming original content slate will only build on the great momentum NewsCast has,” said Fordham.