Aimee Craig has started as the new mornings host with HIT91.9 in Bendigo. She took the job and stepped down from an events and partnerships promotions project manager role with NOVA Entertainment in Melbourne. Her radio experience came from JOY94.9 alongside Maddy Rowe. “I grew up listening to Hit. I feel beyond lucky to be part of a station that champions young media makers and celebrates unique and diverse content,” said Craig. Follow Craig on LinkedIn

Are Media has chosen new editors for weekly celebrity magazines, Woman’s Day, TV Week, and Take 5. For TV Week, current associate editor Stephen Downie will be going to the top post. He was with Are and the former Pacific Magazines for several years. Current New Idea associate editor Kietley Isrin is the new editor for Woman’s Day. She has been with Are and the former Pacific Magazines since 2014, working on both Woman’s Day and New Idea plus TV Week.  Rachel Williams, meanwhile, will be the editor of Take 5. She has been the acting deputy editor of That’s Life since October 2020, and ran the publication’s features desk back in the Pacific Magazines days. “I’m delighted to welcome Kietley, Stephen and Rachel into their new roles. It’s a testament to the depth of talent within the business that all are internal promotions and I look forward to working with them, alongside our recently appointed editorial directors, to continue delivering compelling celebrity and rea

  Barely a decade ago Australia was still coming to grips with the new technology of digital television. As the old analogue units were left on the curb for council pick up, new, digitally enabled flat screens were taking pride of place on entertainment units and walls around the country.   Australia’s traditional television stations now had more channels than they’d had before. And for a while, they didn’t really know what to do with them.   Now, into the 2020s and all of Australia’s stations run to a very similar format. On the main channel which is generally in high definition are the flagship programs, and within that are the all important news broadcasts.   However, as the digital television landscape is into its second decade, the online world is fast becoming its major rival.   While at the moment that major challenge is coming via TV on demand such as Netflix, the main bedrocks of Australian TV; sport and news, are also star

Nine Radio Queensland is adjusting 4BC Brisbane’s frequency of 882khz to 1116khz, effective at 8:08 AM on 8 October. The move is part of a code swap with 4BH, which is being rationalized as a way to help audiences listen clearer. 4BC is running a raft of promotions to build up awareness for the change such as print ads and breakfast host Neil Breen has been plugging the change. A raffle is planned for the breakfast show on 8 October, where a lucky caller will win $882 in cash. “We have made the decision to move 4BC down the dial to 882 AM to enhance the listening experience of our loyal talk radio listeners. Whether they’re on the move, at work, or listening from home, audiences right across the south-east will now have better access to our live and local programming throughout the day,” said 4BC content manager Max Dudley

The HIT Network has appointed Alex Ryan as the new executive producer for HIT 106.9 Newcastle breakfast show Nick, Jess and Ducko, effective next month, reported Radiotoday. She will succeed Sophie Campbell. Ryan recently exited ARN after a year as casual producer, and was a weekend announcer at NEWFM. Follow Ryan on LinkedIn

The Australian’s Travel + Luxury lifestyle insert will move from a quarterly to bimonthly publication, starting January 2022.   News Corp Australia editorial director of premium food and travel Kerrie McCallum said people’s desires to travel again after the pandemic warranted an increase in content production from four issues to six.  “People are dreaming of the time that travel will be a reality again and are seeking inspiration and visual stimulation. The world is in flux, but one thing is certain: our desire to travel never dissipates. As the post-pandemic era gradually takes shape, it’s apparent that discerning travellers are seeking more meaningful experiences than ever before,” she said.  Established earlier this year, Travel + Luxury has become a staple amongst The Australian readers for large-format presentation of interesting destinations and adventures. Issue No 3 (pictured), in particular covers 50 notable figures in the travel industry, as well as a resurge

Triple M Central Coast 107.7FM has tapped Justin Coombes-Pearce as the new workday announcer, effective 21 September.  He has just finished up eight years at i98FM in Wollongong, where he was afternoon/evenings presenter and produced the Marty & Bianca Breakfast Show with Bianca Dye and Marty Haynes. He also runs a podcast with his wife Christy Hayes. “I am absolutely stoked to join the Triple M family and to be able to do it on the Central Coast is a double win for me – what an amazing place to live,” said Coombes-Pearce. Tune in to Coombes-Pearce on LinkedIn