FIVEaa
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | March 14, 1976 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide , Australia |
Area served | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Products | Talkback radio, news, sports coverage, lifestyle programming |
| Owner | Nova Entertainment |
FIVEAA (articulated as Five Double A) stands as Adelaide's sole commercial talkback radio station, delivering content on topics such as news, sports, current events, societal matters, football, gardening, lifestyle, automobiles, travel, and health. The station is under the ownership of Nova Entertainment.
History
The station 5AA commenced broadcasting in Kent Town on 14 March 1976 at 1390 AM. In 1978, it shifted to 1386 AM following adjustments in frequency spacing regulations and currently operates on 1395 AM.
Originally featuring a "Beautiful Music" format, 5AA swiftly rose to become Adelaide's leading station during a period with limited FM alternatives. During the 1980s, ownership transferred to the State Government’s TAB betting organization, prompting a format change focused on horse and dog racing coverage combined with talkback segments. This transition led to a drop in audience numbers. After acquiring the 1539 AM frequency dedicated to racing broadcasts, 5AA redirected its focus toward talk and interview programming.
In the early 1990s, adopting the tagline "5AA, Where you don't miss a thing," the station successfully regained listener share against competitors such as ABC Radio and 5DN.
On 27 September 1996, amid state asset divestments following the collapse of the State Bank, ownership of 5AA transferred to DMG Radio Australia, based in Adelaide with CEO Paul Thompson. The station underwent rebranding in 2000 as "Interactive Radio FIVEaa."
By October 2004, 5AA relocated to new studios at Hindmarsh Square, sharing facilities with Nova 919. In November 2009, DMG sold a half stake to Lachlan Murdoch’s Illyria, which eventually acquired full control in September 2012.
In March 2024, FIVEAA updated its visual identity by introducing a new logo.
Current Line Up
- Breakfast hosted by David Penberthy & Will Goodings - Mornings with Graeme Goodings - Conversations featuring Graham Cornes - Afternoons presented by Stacey Lee - Sports Show led by Stephen Rowe & Tim Ginever - Nights with Leith Forrest - Weekend Breakfast hosted by Michael Keelan and Angie McBride - Saturday Sports Show with Ken Cunningham & Graham Cornes - Weekend Nights presented by Andrew Reimer
News Team
The news department includes Kendal Brettig, Mel Usher, Jess Adamson, Matthew Pantelis, Edwina Stevenson, and Jade Robran.
Contributors
Regular contributors comprise Matthew Abraham, Sean Fewster, Phil Coorey, David Koch, Michael Smyth, Scott Camporale, Jimmy Bartel, Caroline Wilson, Wayne Phillips, Charlie Dixon, Ned McHenry, Matt Panos, and Stefan Mauk.
FIVEAA Football
FIVEAA is among four radio broadcasters (alongside ABC Radio Adelaide, SEN 1629 SA, and Triple M Adelaide) officially licensed to cover Australian Football League games in Adelaide. The station airs all home and away matches plus finals involving the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power, frequently broadcasting multiple games per week. Many of these are simulcast from sister station 3AW in Melbourne.
| Commentators | Experts | Boundary Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rowe | Warren Tredrea | Justin Gerschwitz |
| Tim Ginever | Scott Camporeale | Sam Daddow |
| Tom Rehn | ||
| Will Goodings | ||
| Sam Tugwell |