ABC NewsRadio

AM/FM, DAB+ 9C

179 78

Format: News

About

ABC NewsRadio runs as Australia's dedicated national news and spoken-word network out of Sydney, broadcasting since September 1994 under the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. You can tune in across digital platforms, DAB+, and local frequencies like 1026 AM in Melbourne and 585 AM in Perth. The station delivers continuous news bulletins, live federal parliament coverage, and financial updates.

The station relies strictly on spoken-word programming. There are no music playlists. Instead, you get a rolling hourly news wheel, overnight BBC syndications, and live feeds of Question Time. Senior journalists handle updates with a sharp focus on facts rather than entertainment.

Why tune in? ABC NewsRadio provides solid value for anyone tracking national politics. You get zero commercial ads and direct audio from parliament. More importantly, the station offers clear analytical context on federal policy that commercial networks rarely cover, making it a dependable daily briefing for professionals.

The journalism here holds real weight, backed by Walkley Awards for federal politics coverage. It is a straight-talking setup built for people who want facts without the fluff.

Owner: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Broadcast area: Australia-wide (AM, FM, DAB+, and the ABC listen app)

Author: Vladimir Stanovchenkov

ABC Radio Network

Programs & Presenters

AM with Reachel Mealey Australia's most informative morning current affairs program.
PM with Samantha Donovan Key events in Australia and around the world.
Hack Dave Marchese Everything that matters to young people.
ABC News Daily Samantha Hawley A 15-minute discussion of the issues affecting your world.
Business Daily Carrington Clarke & A.Kohler Mon - Thu, An analysis of the most important business news.
Australia Wide Sinéad Mangan & Alex Barwick The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis.
That's Business with Alan Kohler In-depth interviews on economic development take place every Friday.
Background Briefing Julia Bergin and Loretta Florance Sun.9am (Rep.Sun.11pm,Tue.2pm) Investigative journalism.
The World Today Nick Grimm Is a comprehensive current affairs program
Insiders David Speers Sunday morning - debates driving a national conversation.