The 46-year-old Sydney community radio institution was facing closure after around half its core funding was withdrawn late last year by Macquarie University.
Public memorial for James Valentine to be held in Sydney
Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public.
Topic:Funerals and Memorial Services
Thu 14 May 2026 at 7:56am
Kyle and Jackie O war costs ARN Media $26 million
ARN Media reveals "brand safety" concerns over the Kyle and Jackie O Show have cost the company tens of millions in advertising revenue.
Topic:Radio
Thu 7 May 2026 at 2:43pm
'Can't my last days be happy?' How James Valentine faced the end
Broadcaster James Valentine was offered two different treatments for his cancer, so he chose the one that let him keep doing what he loved. Australian Story followed Valentine over his final 12 months as he faced the end with courage, purpose and humour.
Topic:Radio
Sun 3 May 2026 at 8:48am
Sea creatures, strange finds and physical feats feature in WA photo wrap
From dawn services to record-breaking swims, here are our top photo picks for Western Australia in April.
Topic:Photography
Fri 1 May 2026 at 8:16am
'Generous gift': James Valentine's voluntary assisted dying legacy
For someone who revelled in celebrating humanity, one of James Valentine's final wishes was to make it publicly known his choice to access NSW's VAD laws.
Topic:Death and Dying
Mon 4 May 2026 at 6:34pm
James Valentine knew good radio and I was his wide-eyed apprentice
As an aspiring broadcaster, I covertly watched everything James Valentine did on air. He taught me how in the absurd minutia of our lives, we reveal ourselves to each other.
Topic:Radio
Mon 4 May 2026 at 6:53pm
Kyle Sandilands vows 'truth will raise its head' in case against ex-employer
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson have separately launched legal proceedings following the termination of their $100 million contracts.
Topic:Courts
Fri 24 Apr 2026 at 2:53pm
Kyle Sandilands repeatedly bullied colleagues, countersuit alleges
The company that broadcast the Kyle and Jackie O Show has launched a counter claim against the duo seeking damages for breach of contract, losses in profit and advertising revenue, and legal costs.
Topic:Radio
Thu 23 Apr 2026 at 6:34pm
Now James Valentine is gone, I'll let you in on the secret of his success
Children grew up with him, adults grew old with him, he kept us connected to our city, the world and each other. James helped us make sense of life and gave us permission to laugh at the absurdity of it all — and ourselves.
Topic:Radio
Thu 23 Apr 2026 at 10:39pm
James Valentine, beloved ABC talkback radio star, dies aged 64
The presenter and professional saxophone player is being remembered for his ability to explore the humour and oddities of daily life on the airwaves.
Topic:Radio
Thu 23 Apr 2026 at 11:21am
James Valentine swapped microphones — and found a new audience who loved him
James Valentine started his career on the stage, but it was his time behind the microphone in the studio and an interactive style that came to define him.
Topic:Radio
Thu 23 Apr 2026 at 10:49am
What it's like creating a concert shaped by the audience's most-voted pieces
The ABC Classic 100 in Concert brings Australia's most popular classical music, as chosen by audiences, from the radio to the stage.
Topic:Classical Music
Mon 20 Apr 2026 at 10:01am
Sydney community radio station faces closure after uni funding dries up
2SER, which was jointly owned by the University of Technology Sydney and Macquarie University, has given many aspiring broadcasters their start in the industry.
Topic:Radio
Tue 14 Apr 2026 at 4:51pm
'Offensive', 'degrading': Court documents reveal Jackie O's complaints
Court documents allege Jackie "O" Henderson was subject to "offensive and degrading" comments about her personal and dating life from co-host Kyle Sandilands in two separate incidents last year.
Topic:Media Industry
Thu 9 Apr 2026 at 1:15am
10 podcasts we can't stop listening to at the moment
The podcasts we're listening to this weekend include an investigation into the Salt Path scandal and a personal look at the role of Australia in the end of apartheid.
Topic:Media
Sat 4 Apr 2026 at 5:30am
Jackie O claiming 'at least' $82m in legal action against ARN Media
Former Sydney radio broadcaster Jackie "O" Henderson has filed legal action against employer ARN Media, following the collapse of the hit Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Topic:Radio
Tue 31 Mar 2026 at 6:32pm
'I've got a family to support': Sandilands's battle to stay on air in court
Kyle Sandilands says he wants to "get back to work as quick as possible" as a legal battle between the controversial radio host and his former employer reaches court for the first time.
Topic:Radio
Wed 22 Apr 2026 at 10:43am
The $88 million question facing Kyle Sandilands and radio network ARN
There's an $88 million question doing the rounds of legal and media circles, after the catastrophic falling-out between radio shock jocks Kyle and Jackie O and their former radio network ARN.
Analysis by Leigh Sales
Thu 26 Mar 2026 at 8:18am
Termination of Jackie O's contract after complaint 'peculiar', lawyer says
A Sydney-based employment lawyer says the network who owns radio station KIIS FM acted "prematurely" when it cancelled the controversial Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Topic:Radio
Tue 24 Mar 2026 at 9:13am
Kyle Sandilands launches legal action over $100m contract termination
Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands has launched legal action against ARN Media after it terminated his $100 million contract.
Topic:Radio
Mon 23 Mar 2026 at 11:48am