2GB Sydney

2GB is a commercial news and talkback station broadcasting in Sydney on 873 AM, DAB+, and online. It has been on air since August 1926 and is owned by Tapt Media (backed by the Laundy family). The station runs current affairs, sport, and live talkback targeting suburban commuters and older listeners across the Sydney area.

The daily lineup relies on high-profile talk programs. Ben Fordham covers breakfast with breaking local news and accountability checks, followed by Mark Levy in the mornings. Listeners tune in for fast updates, traffic reports, and open talkback where everyday callers debate policy directly with politicians.Music only plays during overnight shifts or sports breaks, featuring classic rock and Aussie pub staples.

GfK Radio360 ratings show a weekly audience of over 640,000 listeners, making 2GB a leading station in Sydney. People listen for immediate emergency coverage and direct political access, though critics point out heavy ad breaks and a strong conservative editorial stance.

The station has won Metro Station of the Year at the ACRAs, alongside awards for its newsroom and presenters. Compared to public broadcasters like ABC Radio Sydney or music networks like smoothfm, 2GB keeps its focus entirely on traditional news and talk.