Former ABC journalist and author Matt Peacock has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the ABC confirmed earlier today. Peacock, known for his fearless journalism, served as a foreign correspondent in London, New York, and Washington, as well as the ABC’s chief political correspondent for programs like AM and The World Today. His acclaimed book Killer Company, which exposed asbestos-related cover-ups by James Hardie Industries, was later adapted into the ABC miniseries Devil’s Dust. Beginning his ABC career in 1973 as a cadet, Peacock dedicated decades to investigative reporting, advocating for marginalized communities. In 2013, he was elected by his peers as the staff representative on the ABC board. ABC Chair Kim Williams in a condolence note said, “Matt was a courageous and principled journalist, deeply trusted by audiences. He believed in the ABC’s integrity and urged his colleagues to uphold it without compromise. We will miss his friendship and wisdom.�

Adelaide’s top Afternoons announcer, Molly Rose, announced on Instagram that she will be leaving Triple M at the end of November. “I guess all good times (and greatest hits) come to an end,” she shared. Molly departs after celebrating her fourth consecutive #1 rating in the Afternoon slot, achieving a 16.4% share. Her departure follows the recent news that Rush Hour with Bernie Vince, Greg Blewett, and Andrew Jarman will not return in 2025. Reflecting on her time at Triple M, Molly expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “I love this team... it’s been a dream come true to work here.” Known for her warmth and authenticity, Molly's post drew an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues alike. With previous roles at Power FM SA and Magic 105.9, Molly noted that reaching a metro audience was a career goal. Connecting with Adelaide listeners daily, Molly says she will deeply miss the conversations and shared moments. Molly’s next steps in radio are eagerly

The ABC has announced new roles for prominent journalists Patricia Karvelas and Greg Jennett in 2025 according to a media release from the organisation. Patricia Karvelas will expand her ABC NEWS presence, leaving Radio National after 10 years. Alongside hosting Q+A and The Party Room podcast, she will now anchor Afternoon Briefing on ABC iview and ABC NEWS Channel each weekday. Karvelas will also launch Politics Now, a podcast delivering political analysis and daily updates during the federal election campaign. Greg Jennett, after three years on Afternoon Briefing, will assume a senior role in Canberra. He will present the ACT 7PM News from Sunday to Thursday, conduct Stateline interviews, and contribute to federal election coverage. The current ACT 7PM News presenter, James Glenday, will transition to a new project next year. ABC Director of News Justin Stevens praised Karvelas and Jennett as two of Australia’s top political journalists, emphasizing their roles in providing

Sony Sports Network has introduced Cricket Petta, a Tamil-language podcast aimed at engaging cricket fans with unique local insights, according to an official release shared on their website. Hosted by Tamil sports commentator Arun Venugopal, Cricket Petta offers a five-episode series that explores Tamil Nadu's deep cricketing culture and highlights key moments and personalities from the sport. The media release noted that the first episode, debuting on October 30, 2024, dives into the question, “Is Ashwin the Greatest Player from Tamil Nadu to Represent India?” featuring lively discussions with former India Women’s Coach W.V. Raman and Tamil Nadu cricketer Arun Karthik, who share anecdotes and stories from their time with Ashwin. New episodes will release weekly on Wednesdays until November 27, 2024.  Rajesh Kaul, Head of Sports Business at Sony Pictures Networks India, expressed pride in launching their first Tamil-language sports podcast, which he sees as a step toward bri

With the country's senior citizen population about to soar in just a few years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching the expanded Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide health coverage to people aged 70 years and above, regardless of their income and economic status, hogged media limelight across publications on Wednesday. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana card marks the beginning of the expanded scheme that is expected to change the face of public healthcare as India’s rapidly growing ageing citizens can now access treatment, which had been out of their reach because of high costs, reported Anonna Dutta for The Indian Express. Everyone of age 70 or more will be entitled to a cover of Rs 5 lakh annually, shared within the family. This means if there are two elderly beneficiaries in the household, the cover will be split among them. “The elderly people, who always had anxieties about their healthcare because of costs, can now live with swabhimaan (dig

Radio Today reported that Daniel Smith has announced his departure as SCA’s group content director for North Queensland after two and a half years.  Smith, who oversaw content for markets including Cairns, Atherton, Townsville, Mt Isa, and Mackay, leaves on a high note with record-breaking listener numbers in Townsville. In Survey 1 for 2024, Townsville’s Triple M and Hit stations posted significant growth, with weekly listeners up 25.9 per cent for Triple M and 12.6 per cent for Hit, securing the top two spots across all dayparts.  Reflecting on his team’s achievements in a LinkedIn post, Smith expressed pride in their decade-long winning streak and lasting impact on the market.

Caroline Hutchinson, a longtime favourite on the Sunshine Coast’s MIX FM, announced her departure from the station’s breakfast show at the end of this year, Radio Info reported.  Reflecting on her two decades at MIX FM alongside co-host Mark Darin, Hutchinson shared memories of moving to the area in 1998, when her children were young and homes cost under $150,000. As she looks forward to 2025, Hutchinson plans to enjoy quiet mornings with her dogs at the beach and consider new career opportunities.  Her announcement drew heartfelt responses from listeners, including one fan, Suzi, who expressed on Facebook that she felt “shocked and emotional,” praising Hutchinson’s contributions to the community. Throughout her tenure, Hutchinson, Darin, and Great Southern Land Media Group have raised over $10 million for local charities supporting chronically ill children.