The Hit Network is an Australian commercial radio network owned and operated by Southern Cross Austereo, part of the Seven West Media group. The network consists of 41 radio stations broadcasting a hot adult contemporary music format, as well as 6 digital radio stations.
History The Hit Network was formed in 1986 as the Austereo Network after Austereo, the licensee of Adelaide commercial radio station SAFM, purchased Fox FM in Melbourne. The network grew throughout the late 1980s and the 1990s, acquiring B105 Brisbane, 2Day FM Sydney and PMFM Perth, as well as establishing joint-venture stations in Canberra and Newcastle. The network would later become known as the Today Network, with stations adopting a contemporary hit radio music format.
Following the acquisition of Austereo by Southern Cross Media Group, the company incorporated the regional Hot FM, Sea FM and Star FM networks into the Today Network.
In October 2014, Southern Cross Austereo announced it would relaunch SAFM in Adelaide as Hit 107, with a staggered network-wide relaunch announced in December. On 14 January 2015, the network was relaunched as Today's Hit Network, with the relaunch extending to Canberra in January 2016. Sea FM Hobart was relaunched as Hit100.9 in February, with the remaining network stations adopting the Hit Network branding as part of a national brand consolidation in December.
On 27 July 2020, the Hit Network was relaunched, adopting a new logo and "pop-based" music format in an attempt to target a 30–54 year old audience. In addition, Hit 105 Brisbane and Hit 107 Adelaide reverted to their heritage brands B105 and SAFM respectively. On 20 August 2020, Southern Cross Austereo announced the network would introduce statewide networked breakfast programs in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, replacing 19 local shows.
On 1 December 2020, Mix 94.5 Perth switched affiliation from the Triple M network to the Hit Network, with Hit92.9 relaunching as 92.9 Triple M.
Stations , the Hit Network consists of 41 FM radio stations.
ACT hit104.7 Canberra
NSW 2Day FM 104.1 Sydney hit101.3 Central Coast hit105.9 Central West hit105.5 Coffs Coast hit102.3 & 105.1 Mid North Coast hit106.9 Newcastle hit93.1 Riverina hit99.7 Riverina MIA hit104.9 The Border
QLD B105 Brisbane hit103.5 Cairns hit Central Queensland hit100.7 Darling Downs hit94.7 Emerald hit101.9 Fraser Coast 90.9 Sea FM Gold Coast hit100.3 Mackay & the Whitsundays hit Maranoa hit102.5 Mount Isa hit89.1 South Burnett hit97.9 Tablelands hit103.1 Townsville
SA SAFM 107.1 Adelaide SAFM 96.1 Limestone Coast
TAS hit100.9 Hobart
VIC 101.9 The Fox Melbourne hit91.9 Bendigo hit Goulburn Valley hit 99.5 Sunraysia
WA Mix 94.5 Perth hit95.3 Albany hit101.3 Broome hit99.7 Carnarvon hit102.3 Esperance hit96.5 Geraldton hit97.9 Kalgoorlie hit106.5 Karratha hit Northwest hit91.7 Port Hedland hit Southwest hit Wheatbelt hit WA
Network shows Pete & Kymba, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am* Jess & Rohan, Weekdays 6 am - 9am** Bel, Bernie & Emma G, Weekdays 6am - 9am*** Carrie & Tommy, Weekdays 3 pm – 6 pm FIfi, Fev & Nick's Happy Hour, Weekdays 6 pm – 7 pm The Hot Hits with Nic Kelly and Loren Barry, Monday to Thursday 7 pm – 10 pm Lucy & Nikki, Friday 7 pm – 10 pm and Saturday 5 pm – 8 pm The Hot Hits with Nic Kelly and Loren Barry, Saturday 3 pm – 5 pm The Saturday Night Party Playlist, Saturday 9 pm – 12 am The Pulse with Seany B, Sunday 6 pm – 8 pm
* Western Australia, External Territories only
** Tasmania, Regional VIC, Regional NSW, Regional QLD only
*** South Australia only
Local shows 2Day FM - Sydney
2Day FM Breakfast with Nath & Emma, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am
Fox FM - Melbourne
Fifi, Fev & Nick, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am
B105 FM - Brisbane
Stav, Abby & Matt, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am
SAFM - Adelaide
Bel & Bernie, Weekdays 6 am – 9am
Hit104.7 - Canberra
Wilko & Courts, Weekdays 6 am – 9 am
Digital radio As of April 2024, the Hit Network broadcasts an additional 6 radio stations on DAB+ digital radio and the LiSTNR app. YearsStationFormatAvailabilityHistory 2018–present RnB Fridays RnB music Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide Formerly known as: – Urban Hits (2018–2021) 2019–present Dance Hits Electronic dance music Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide 2023–present Oldskool 80s Hits 1980s music Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart Formerly known as: – Easy 80s Hits [2020–2023] – Easy Hits Radio (Easy listening music from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s) [2016–2020] – Stardust Radio (Soft pop, jazz standards, beautiful music from the 1950s, 1960s) [2012–2016] Easy Hits was moved to the LiSNTR internet radio platform. 2020–present Oldskool 90s Hits 1990s music Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart Formerly known as: – Oldskool Hits Radio (Hot adult contemporary music from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s) [2016–2020] – More Digital (Music from the 1980s, 1990s) [2015–2016] – Loveland Radio (Love songs from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s) [2012–2015] 2022–present Blender Beats Remixes and Mashups Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth Replaced Buddha Hits [2012-2022] on DAB+ Buddha Hits was moved to the LiSNTR internet radio platform.2024 - 2025Easy HitsEasy listeningSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and AdelaideRelaunched on DAB+ replacing LiSTNR Radio In 2025 Heart* replaced Easy Hits
Choose The Hits was a station only broadcast on digital radio and ran between 1 February 2010 and 24 May 2010.Austereo finds new digital partner - themusic.com.au 26 January 2010
The Hit Network launched Caravan Radio on 24 May 2010. It was a "pop up" Digital Radio station that played the best bits from Hamish & Andy's Caravan of Courage journeys while they toured the United Kingdom on their fourth Caravan of Courage.Hamish & Andy get their own station with Caravan of Courage Radio - mUmBRELLA, 24 May 2010
*Heart is a new DAB+ exclusive station targeted towards women aged 24-45 playing songs from the 70s to now. It also has no programmes/shows.
See also List of radio stations in Australia
References
External links Hit Network