KIIS 101.1 Melbourne’s breakfast tandem of Jason “Jase” Hawkins and Polly “PJ” Harding have extended their deals for their show, Jase & PJ in the Morning.

Launched in 2018, the show is being extended up to at least 2022, as part of the network’s new strategic direction. ARN already secured contract extensions for KISS 106.5’s Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, Christian O’Connell (Gold FM breakfast in Melbourne), and Jonesy and Amanda (WSFM Sydney).

ARN national content director Duncan Campbell said Jase and PJ have built up a strong following since taking over from Matt Tilley and Meshel Laurie in 2018. 

“Jase and PJ have a genuine friendship and on-air chemistry that makes for great radio. They have consistently delivered exceptional content and their loyal audiences love them and I’m excited to see them continue to build momentum in Breakfast this year and beyond. They’re a critical part

SA company Solstice Media has launched a Queensland-based version of its independent digital news portal InDaily, called InQueensland (InQLD.com.au)

Operating under a new subsidiary called InQueensland Media, the new service will offer readers a newsletter with fresh material on news, politics, business, and arts and culture. The newsletter will be furnished under a subscription email list. 

Peter Atkinson has signed on as InQueensland’s editor. He was tapped for the post on account of his 30 years’ work covering the state. 

Veteran Queenslander reporters Dennis Atkins, Sean Parnell, Christine Jackman, Bob McDonald, Nicole Bond, Michael Blucher, and Brett Debritz comprise the writing team.

“We undertook local research and found there was almost a desperation in Queensland for a new and different news service, digging deeper into political and business issues affecting Queenslanders. Like InDaily, InQueensland will be all about local quality independent j

The Cairns Regional Council’s Cultural Services department has introduced a new free arts and culture magazine, called Vibrance.

Vibrance is designed to promote the Cairns region’s cultural initiatives and works of local artists, plus the grant projects of the Regional Arts Development. The Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Munro Martin Parklands, and the Tanks Arts Centre, among others, will also advertise their upcoming events through the magazine. 

Issue No 1’s (pictured) print edition is available for free at the Council’s libraries and customer service centres, the Ticketlink office, CPAC, and the Tanks Arts Centre. The Council is also publishing a digital edition. 

“Seventeen separate programs were printed each year, so to consolidate into the one magazine, every two months, is a more effective way to communicate information,” said Cairns Mayor Bob Manning.