LOCAL RADIO NEWS:
2013 ACRA's FINALISTS
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – COUNTRY AND PROVINCIAL
Craig & Mandy; Craig Annis & Mandy Coolen,
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Steve Allan;
2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
* Coast Uncovered; Hayden Else,
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia
* 50 Shades of Rock; Jess Capolupo,
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

MOST POPULAR STATION MANAGER
Paul “Moltz” Moltzen;
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Anna Cook;
2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Glen Lauder;
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Kiri Martin;
Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ryan Tothill;
2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Sports Drug Hotline; Paddy Gerrard & Sarah King,
2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
* David Horspool;
2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
* Simon Valentine;
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Renee Frankiewicz;
2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
* Wamberal Florist; Grant Clifford & Marc Dwyer,
Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
* Tiny Tuff Stuff Hobbies; Matt Lygoe & Thom Wood,
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
* Elite Smash Repairs; Cameron Horn, Anna Cook & David Horspool,
Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
* High Class Limousines; Matt Lygoe & Thom Wood,
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
Macklemore Straya Day Awesome; Craig Annis, Dan Taylor, Lukas Goodenough, Mandy Coolen & Simon Valentine,
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST SALES PROMOTION
Central Coast Beer On Tap; Shane Peak & Stephanie Zalfelds,
Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Cassie Grentell;
Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Give up Your Bed;
Star 104.5 Product Team, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

See the complete lists on the Commercial Radio Website
Posted 12th August 2013
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Posted 17th May 2013
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2RPH - MORE THAN A RADIO STATION:
For many listeners, Radio 2RPH provides a vital link between themselves and the printed word. One such listener is Novocastrian, Rodney Joass.
"I spend most of my time working alone, so the readers at 2RPH are like friends that I can rely on".

"I don't think I could pick a favourite segment, I love it all. The Newcastle Herald, the book readings, the quiz, the stars, the gossip, the list is endless, though I particularly love the travel stories" said Mr Joass.

"It is very gratifying to hear of the positive effects 2RPH has on the lives of not only those with a print disability, but to people such as Rodney who simply enjoy the programming" said 2RPH Station Manager, Nicci Lindemann.

Of particular interest to Hunter listeners are readings from the Newcastle Herald, Mondays to Fridays from 10 am to 11.30 am, and on Saturdays from 2 pm to 4 pm.

In its mission to achieve equity through access to printed information for all, 2RPH broadcasts a wide cross-section of general interest programmes covering topics from history to horticulture, readings from more than 30 magazines, children's books, and news from the daily papers.

Reaching a diverse range of people who tune in for many reasons, from taxi drivers to those learning English as a second language, and from busy work-at-home parents to people recently fitted with a cochlear implant who are learning to hear, 2RPH's audience are from myriad backgrounds. The station provides information, current affairs and entertainment, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Tune in and turn up this unique radio reading service on 100.5 FM, and via the live stream at 2rph.org.au. There really is no other radio station quite like 2RPH!
Posted 21st March 2013
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ROSS‘The Crow’ BRYANT:
After 38 years of service to the Central Coast, 2GO’s (and the coast’s) pre eminent news person Ross ‘The Crow’ Bryant has announced his retirement. Ross left 2GO on December 14 after presenting the early morning news for the final time. On one of numerous tributes on Facebook Ian Munro writes: "Ross is to Central Coast Radio as Brian Henderson was to TV news. Irreplaceable. His sharp one liners and wry comments about some people who make the news. Always the Professional. He has earned his rest and not only for his contribution to local radio.”
Thanks to Jocks Journal for the information!
Posted December 18 2012
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JOHN KERR RETIRING:
After 55 years in radio John Kerr will be retiring. While John is currently at 2UE many locals will remember him from the very early days of 2GO.
He will call it quits on January 27 2013.
Many of us grew up listenig to John's very familiar voice on our very own and only radio station 2GO a few years ago..
Thanks to Jocks Journal for the information!
Posted December 13 2012
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SARAH AND DWAYNE BREAKFAST SHOW:
While Dwayne will not be returning to the breakfast spot with Sarah on 2GO in 2013 (an 11 year happy stint) he will be filling in for the new Breakfast show over the Christmas and New Year’s break
Sarah and Dwaynes last show will be on Friday the 21st December 2012.
Paddy Gerrard is the strong tip to take Dwayne's place.
Thanks to Jocks Journal for the information!
Posted December 13 2012
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PADDY AND CIEL BREAKFAST SHOW:
After 7 years on air The Paddy and Ciel show breakfast show on Sea FM 101.3 ground to a halt today.
Recently DAN TAYLOR (Star 104.5 Breakfast co-host with Mandy Coolen) parted company with the trio of Paddy Ciel and Dan but there is no word as yet on the new Breakfast show host/s for Sea FM
Posted November 22 2012
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GOODBYE MR UGLY:
After 13 (short to us) months Ugly Phil is moving on from Star 104.5 FM - his last show will be on Wednesday 14th November 2012 .
Phil has driven us home with laughter and music but we all must share the good.
We wish him the VERY best and will miss him dearly - He IS a legend and he'll forever be ticker tape parade worthy!
You mean stuff to us Phil.
A very warm welcome to Dan Taylor (Sea FM 101.3 Paddy Ciel and Dan) taking over the drivers seat.
Posted November 9 2012
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2012 ACRA AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following local Radio award winners.
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
Elite Smash Repairs; Cameron Horn & Marc Dwyer, 2CFM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Cassie Grentell; Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia NM
Posted October 15th 2012
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NEW CO-HOST FOR BREAKFAST ON STAR 104.5
The Mornings with Mandy show will see the return of a local to the airwaves in November. Craig Annis has been on air in South Australia and also does stand up - this ought to be an entertaining way to start the day!
Welcome home Craig.
Posted October 9th 2012
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DAN TAYLOR MOVING ON
Paddy & Ciel will be a 2 person show from here on with the exit of co host and anchor of Paddy, Ciel and Dan, Dan Taylor at 101.3 Sea Fm Central Coast.
Posted October 9th 2012
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* 2012 ACRA's
The Central Coast is once again is well represented with finalists in the National Commercial Radio (Provincial & Non Metropolitan) awards for 2012. Good luck to all the nominees.
Star 104.5 is represented in a massive 9 categories with the ever popular UGLY PHIL in 2 of those with his hilarious comedic antics and imagination.

MOST POPULAR STATION MANAGER
Paul Moltzen; Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Susan Boyle Calls The Hotline; "UGLY" Phil O'Neil, Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia
Paddy's Handi-Cap; Paddy Gerrard, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Marc Dwyer; 2GO & Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Simon Valentine; Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
Nirvana - Nevermind 20th Anniversary; Simon Valentine, Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Shane Peak; 2GO & Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Anthony Zibara; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Hank Viddles; Matthew Lygoe & Thom Wood, Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
Domayne Christmas 2011; Mike Barry & David Horspool, 2GO FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Do You Like To Coco?; Matthew Lygoe, Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

BEST STATION PROMOTION
Ugly Phil's Wife Carrying Championships; Cassie Grentell & Ugly Phil, Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia
Steak of Origin; Paddy Gerrard, Ciel Stowe & Dan Taylor, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Cassie Grentell; Star FM, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia

Thanks to COMMERCIAL RADIO for the heads up. Read the full lists from their website.
August 8 2012
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* Welcome to Trevor Sinclair who will be filling in for Mandy Coolen over the School Holidays on the Breakfast show on Star 104.5
June 30 2012
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* A huge congrats to 2GOFM's Sarah King who celebrates 22 years on breakfast radio on the Central Coast.
June 30 20212
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* Radio Five-O-Plus 2SNR 93.3Fm takes delivery of its new Outside Broadcast thanks to the donation by the Freemasons on the Central Coast, and from the donations by the Gosford RSL, The Gosford RSL Sub-Branch, Diggers @ The Entrance and the Central Coast Leagues Club in making possible in their quest for a new OB Van to serve the Central Coast 50 plus community.
Photos of the new OB van are on the website
Posted May 3 2012
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* Ugly Phil is heading to the Central Coast to host a new local Drive show on Star 104.5 from Monday 17 October.
Ugly Phil will bring years of experience rubbing shoulders with Rock Stars to Star 104.5’s Erina studios every weekday from 4pm to 7pm.
Ugly Phil will chat to celebrities, provide exclusive “Ugly Phil” style content and news of the day, for a local show to make the Drive home fun for Central Coast listeners.
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* Mandy and Wilko take over the Breakfast spot from Banksy and Steve at Star 104.5
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* The Star breakfast team of Banksy and Steve made a sudden disappearance. Speculation and debate as to the "they left" and "we were fired" run hot on the 'net
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* ROD AND THE FLACK IN CAIRNS!!! Rod and the Flack are taking over the Hot FM studio for June while Marty and Jess are away
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* Banksy and Steve start the morning show at Star 104.5 on Monday May 9th 2011.
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* On 6 December 2010 todayscountry94one moved premises. They are now located within the Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford. Postal address remains the same (PO Box 1042, GOSFORD NSW 2250) and office telephone number remains at (02) 4323 2441. However, they now have a fax number (02) 4323 7803 and presenters have a direct telephone number of (02) 4322 9426. Therefore, if you wish to speak to a presenter when they are on air, you need to ring the (02) 4322 9426 number as the numbers are not transferable.
"Our promise to our listeners is to continue to provide the Central Coast (and beyond) with lots more great country music in 2011 and beyond"
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* Dan Taylor has been added to the breakfast team with Paddy and Ciel at SEA FM
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* Banksy and Steve will be taking over the breakfast show in 2011 at Star 104.5
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* Southern Cross Media has appointed Andrew Very to the position of Content Director for the Central Coast Media Centre. Home to stations 2GO FM and 101.3 Sea FM

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