# ABC Local Radio **URL:** \ **Category:** ABC & SBS Radio\ **Tags:** abc\ **Created:** [December 31, 2015, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500 "2015-12-31T22:43:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 229
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4614 "2026-09-12T02:09:54Z")
Mary Gearin is filling in for Rafael Epstein on Melbourne Mornings all next week (September 14-18), as Raf hosts Media Watch on Monday. According to ABC Melbourne’s schedule, Margaret Paul will host Conversations Hour on Monday, and Kirsten Diprose will be in the chair on Tuesday. ---
**Author:** ![ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ceejay/32/223285_2.png) [@ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ceejay)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4615 "2026-09-13T07:02:54Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > Margaret Paul will host Conversations Hour on Monday … Margaret has come a long way from local news in Broken Hill … ---
**Author:** ![Candi](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@Candi](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Candi)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4616 "2026-09-13T07:44:40Z")
She was the correspondent contact listed on “ABC Geelong” (the FB page the ABC runs in lieu of setting up an actual ABC Radio Geelong on the FM band) for a while as well. ---
**Author:** ![ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ceejay/32/223285_2.png) [@ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ceejay)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4617 "2026-09-13T12:15:33Z")
> [@Candi](#): > > “ABC Geelong” … that was one of the three supposed new bureaux to be set up in electorates that Gillard wanted to pork barrel in return for $60mil additional ABC funding in May 2013, but then she was ousted by Rudd and they all quietly disappeared … ---
**Author:** ![Snoozenooze](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/b487fb/32.png) [@Snoozenooze](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Snoozenooze)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4618 "2026-09-13T19:46:49Z")
I’d say they were planning for Abbott and the Liberals cuts. Nothing to do with Rudd. ---
**Author:** ![Candi](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@Candi](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Candi)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4619 "2026-09-14T02:59:14Z")
What would an ABC Radio Geelong _be_ if created at this point? Would have to be something special to make the effort to create it worthwhile. ---
**Author:** ![mikealsan](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@mikealsan](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/mikealsan)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4620 "2026-09-14T03:03:19Z")
Like with many regional ABC stations in Victoria, it would probably just mean local news and a local breakfast show. ---
**Author:** ![Candi](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@Candi](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Candi)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4621 "2026-09-14T03:04:11Z")
and the state-wide drive from Ballarat. ---
**Author:** ![ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ceejay/32/223285_2.png) [@ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ceejay)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4622 "2026-09-14T05:53:41Z")
> [@Snoozenooze](#): > > I’d say they were planning for Abbott and the Liberals cuts. Nothing to do with Rudd. … poppycock … Gillard was planning to win the election and Abbott was still promising no “cuts” … ---
**Author:** ![ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ceejay/32/223285_2.png) [@ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ceejay)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4623 "2026-09-14T05:54:49Z")
> [@Candi](#): > > What would an ABC Radio Geelong _be_ … it was just planned as a one-person news bureau, nothing more … ---
**Author:** ![ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ceejay/32/223285_2.png) [@ceejay](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ceejay)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4624 "2026-09-14T05:55:36Z")
> [@mikealsan](#): > > local news and a local breakfast show … nope, not even that, it was just planned as a one-person news bureau, nothing more … ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4625 "2026-09-14T21:34:29Z")
Kirsten Diprose will host Conversation Hour on ABC Melbourne for the rest of this week, except on Thursday when Hilary Harper is in the chair for the Top 100 Australian Books special (see Radio National thread). ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4626 "2026-09-16T21:16:19Z")
Thursday 17 September and Friday 18 September - Richelle Hunt hosting ABC Melbourne breakfast solo today, as Bob Murphy is unwell. ---
**Author:** ![Expensive\_Horse5538](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/expensive_horse5538/32/434563_2.png) [@Expensive\_Horse5538](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Expensive_Horse5538)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4627 "2026-09-17T23:04:05Z")
Seven News weekend presenter Mike Smithson is filling in for Rory McClaren on morning in Adelaide. Afternoons presenter Jo Laverty will be filling in for Sonya Feldholf on Breakfast next week. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4628 "2026-09-18T07:39:23Z")
> **[ABC farewells long-time newsreader Jonathan Beal - ABC listen](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/perth-mornings/jonathon-beal-farewell/107163696)** > > Known for his perfect news-reading and dry sense of humour, Jonathan Beal is retiring from the ABC after 29 years.  ---
**Author:** ![Petarkco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/petarkco/32/220380_2.png) [@Petarkco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Petarkco)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4629 "2026-09-18T11:08:36Z")
Craig going on a break for a week or two so Sydney Breakfast will be hosted by Kathryn Robinson. Rae Johnson will do Afternoons on Tuesday. Kia Handley filling on NSW Evenings as well. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4630 "2026-09-18T11:44:45Z")
Rafael Epstein returns next Monday to present Melbourne Mornings. Much of ABC Melbourne’s weekday schedule will be fill-ins for the next two weeks. Schedule for September 21-25 Breakfast: Justin Smith (Bob Murphy on Friday) Mornings: Rafael Epstein Conversation Hour: Kirsten Diprose Afternoons: Gorgi Coghlan Drive: Warwick Long Thank God It’s Friday: Lehmo Evenings: David Astle Nightlife: Phillip Clark (Suzanne Hill on Friday) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4631 "2026-09-20T03:20:00Z")
ABC Melbourne reporter Kate Meade made an Instagram post introducing herself to new followers. [https://www.instagram.com/p/DdfUAydgUqJ/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdfUAydgUqJ/) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4632 "2026-09-21T09:33:56Z")
> **[ABC Perth on Instagram: "Oliver Peterson admits he's Freo's biggest...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdilbZsiMfT/)** > > 223 likes, 8 comments - abcperth on September 21, 2026: "Oliver Peterson admits he's Freo's biggest bandwagoner. He took it upon himself to rebrand the station purple. > > Come along for the ride to the MCG, for everything Freo tune into ABC FREMANTLE... ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500/4633 "2026-09-23T21:40:40Z")
ABC Perth will have a big Grand Final flavour on Friday morning. Mark Gibson will present breakfast from South Fremantle from 5am to 8am, while Nadia Mitsopoulos will host her mornings show live from the Grand Final Parade in Melbourne from 8.30am to 11am (10.30am to 1pm AEST). [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500.md?page=228) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/abc-local-radio/500.md?page=230)