# ARN Regional (formerly Grant Broadcasters) **URL:** \ **Category:** Regional, Community and International Radio\ **Created:** [May 9, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260 "2016-05-09T03:04:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 115
**Author:** ![TheHomeOfMusic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/thehomeofmusic/32/51117_2.png) [@TheHomeOfMusic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TheHomeOfMusic)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2309 "2026-02-04T11:02:09Z")
4BHyundai, 2UWii ---
**Author:** ![MossPickle](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mosspickle/32/414255_2.png) [@MossPickle](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2310 "2026-02-18T14:30:31Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5TWbEkwGp/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==](https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5TWbEkwGp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Hot Tomato off air as of the 8pm hour tonight. No idea if it’s back on yet ---
**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:** [February 18, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2311 "2026-02-18T14:33:57Z")
On now. ---
**Author:** ![thesub1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@thesub1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/thesub1)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2312 "2026-02-18T22:31:50Z")
Hot Tomato always seem to be off-air in recent months. ---
**Author:** ![Not\_Responsible](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/a6a055/32.png) [@Not\_Responsible](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Not_Responsible)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2313 "2026-02-18T23:14:52Z")
It was an issue with the Mt Tamborine tower. Both TV and Radio were out for a short while. This outage was beyond Hot Tomato’s control. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2314 "2026-03-10T07:28:59Z")
### [Jade McDonald takes over Afternoons on Townsville’s Star 106.3](https://radiotoday.com.au/jade-mcdonald-takes-over-afternoons-on-townsvilles-star-106-3/) > After months of putting in the yards, filling on-air gaps and seizing every opportunity on offer, Jade has officially taken over as the host of **ARN’s** **Star 106.3 Afternoons** in **Townsville.** ---
**Author:** ![CrazyCat](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/crazycat/32/447217_2.png) [@CrazyCat](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/CrazyCat)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2315 "2026-03-31T08:23:10Z")
During the 9News simulcast on River949, the report regarding Jackie O suing ARN was quickly interrupted within seconds, and Don’t Lose My Number by Phil Collins was played instead. May have been intentional, may have just been accidental. Interesting nonetheless. ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2316 "2026-03-31T08:24:07Z")
> [@CrazyCat](#): > > May have been intentional, may have just been accidental. The former. ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2318 "2026-03-31T09:57:27Z")
At least you know there’s someone actually in the studio monitoring what’s on air. ---
**Author:** ![Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58f4c7/32.png) [@Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Brianc68)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2319 "2026-03-31T10:38:02Z")
> [@gordo92](#): > > > [@CrazyCat](#): > > > > During the 9News simulcast on River949, the report regarding Jackie O suing ARN was quickly interrupted within seconds, and Don’t Lose My Number by Phil Collins was played instead. May have been intentional, may have just been accidental. Interesting nonetheless. > > Noted the same thing happened last week when Kyle’s court case was mentioned, only 3 seconds of the story and then abruptly cut to music, I thought it might have been a slip up at the studios, but considering it has obviously happened again, guess ARN don’t want the story covered 🤔 I find it truly bizarre ARN would go to that amount of trouble to censor the story on a news simulcast on one of their stations. Firstly, the story is already going out on TV, radio and print. Secondly, 99% of River 949’s listeners wouldn’t actually have a clue the station is owned by ARN so why bother? It’s just weird and makes them seem really desperate and sad. The more that comes out about ARN and how it’s managed makes me think the best outcome is a takeover, the sooner the better. ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2320 "2026-03-31T12:08:10Z")
George Orwell would be proud. ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2321 "2026-04-01T03:28:13Z")
Maybe some legal reason? ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2322 "2026-04-02T09:04:41Z")
I think i just heard a promo on 2EC saying that they’re doing “Totally 80s” over Easter. But not the “Eggcellent 80s” as they used to be! Not sure about Gold metros. ---
**Author:** ![TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV-Expert)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2323 "2026-04-02T20:25:39Z")
> [@Radiohead](#): > > I think i just heard a promo on 2EC saying that they’re doing “Totally 80s” over Easter. But not the “Eggcellent 80s” as they used to be! Meanwhile, the Hot AC stations (Wave, Power, Hot Tomato, 7HO etc) are doing ‘all 90s’ over Easter, looking at Lava. ---
**Author:** ![Mechsta](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mechsta/32/244653_2.png) [@Mechsta](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Mechsta)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2324 "2026-04-02T23:03:03Z")
> [@CrazyCat](#): > > During the 9News simulcast on River949, the report regarding Jackie O suing ARN was quickly interrupted within seconds, and Don’t Lose My Number by Phil Collins was played instead. May have been intentional, may have just been accidental. Interesting nonetheless. It reminds me of when SCA censored Ray Hadley some years back when he was blowing up over something that happened on the Orange Triple M station. Something to do with a local business who advertised on the station from memory. ---
**Author:** ![danielgonline](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/13edae/32.png) [@danielgonline](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/danielgonline)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2325 "2026-04-03T01:03:52Z")
> [@Mechsta](#): > > It reminds me of when SCA censored Ray Hadley some years back when he was blowing up over something that happened on the Orange Triple M station. Something to do with a local business who advertised on the station from memory. Well remembered, @Mechsta: > **[Silencing Ray's spray - Media Watch](https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/silencing-rays-spray/9972450)** > > Triple M Central West dumps parts of Ray Hadley's morning show following his anger over a local court case. ---
**Author:** ![Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58f4c7/32.png) [@Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Brianc68)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2326 "2026-04-03T04:18:14Z")
Apparently with the most recent share tumble ARN’s market cap hit about $70M this week. Some pundits like James Cridland are quoted as saying even if a prospective buyer had to pay out K&J in full (which is unlikely) it’s still a bargain at that price, given the FM assets in the capitals. Come on Nova - time to end this misery and buy them out, at least to cherry pick 97.3, 102.3 and 96fm. Also Hot Tomato. Sell Gold/KIIS in SYD/MEL and maybe the regional network to Nine. ---
**Author:** ![Global](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@Global](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Global)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2327 "2026-04-03T05:13:58Z")
> [@Brianc68](#): > > Apparently with the most recent share tumble ARN’s market cap hit about $70M this week Not far off the amount Nine sold its AM stations to the Laundy Group. ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2328 "2026-04-03T05:18:32Z")
> [@Brianc68](#): > > Sell Gold/KIIS in SYD/MEL and maybe the regional network to Nine. Why would Nine want regional stations? They just off-loaded two to WIN. Gold and KIIS - maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Global](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@Global](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Global)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260/2329 "2026-04-03T05:20:55Z")
> [@ElCapitanCranky](#): > > Why would Nine want regional stations? They just off-loaded two to WIN. Gold and KIIS - maybe. They were TV, not radio … [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260.md?page=114) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/arn-regional-formerly-grant-broadcasters/1260.md?page=116)