Hit Network
| File:Hit Network logo.svg Logo used since 2020 rebrand | |
| Company type | Commercial radio network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Predecessor | Austereo Network, Today Network |
| Founded | 1986 |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Radio broadcasting (41 FM stations, 6 digital radio channels) |
| Owner | Southern Cross Austereo |
| Website | hit |
The Hit Network represents a commercial radio group in Australia under the ownership of Southern Cross Austereo. It consists of 41 stations delivering a hot adult contemporary music format, alongside six digital radio channels.
History
Established in 1986 initially as the Austereo Network following Austereo's acquisition of Melbourne's Fox FM, the network grew throughout the late 1980s and 1990s by incorporating Brisbane's B105, Sydney's 2Day FM, and Perth's PMFM, while also forming partnerships in Canberra and Newcastle. Subsequently, it adopted the Today Network name, centering on a contemporary hit radio style.
When Southern Cross Media Group took over Austereo, it merged the regional Hot FM, Sea FM, and Star FM stations into the Today Network framework.
In October 2014, Southern Cross Austereo rebranded SAFM Adelaide as Hit 107, initiating a phased relaunch across the country. On 14 January 2015, the network was renamed Today's Hit Network, extending its reach to Canberra by January 2016. In February, Hobart’s Sea FM transitioned to Hit100.9, and by December, the remaining outlets adopted the unified Hit Network identity as part of a nationwide consolidation.
On 27 July 2020, the Hit Network unveiled a refreshed logo and shifted its music selection to focus on "pop-based" tracks aimed at listeners aged 30 to 54. Brisbane’s Hit 105 and Adelaide’s Hit 107 returned to their original brands, B105 and SAFM respectively. In August 2020, Southern Cross Austereo launched statewide breakfast shows across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, replacing nineteen local morning programs.
Starting 1 December 2020, Perth’s Mix 94.5 moved from the Triple M network to join the Hit Network, while Hit92.9 was relaunched as 92.9 Triple M.
Stations
As of , the Hit Network operates 41 FM radio stations.
ACT
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
TAS
VIC
WA
- Mix 94.5 Perth
- Multiple Hit Western Australia stations including Albany, Broome, Carnarvon, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Northwest, Port Hedland, Southwest, Wheatbelt, and statewide coverage
Network programming
- Carrie & Tommy, Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm
- The Hot Hits with Nic Kelly and Loren Barry, Monday through Thursday, 7 pm to 10 pm
- Lucy & Nikki, Fridays 7 pm to 10 pm and Saturdays 5 pm to 8 pm
- The Hot Hits with Nic Kelly and Loren Barry, Saturdays from 3 pm to 5 pm
- The Saturday Night Party Playlist, Saturdays between 9 pm and midnight
- The Pulse with Seany B, Sundays 6 pm to 8 pm
Regional programming
2Day FM - Sydney
- The Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma, weekdays from 6 am until 9 am
Fox FM - Melbourne
- Fifi, Fev & Nick, Monday to Friday mornings, 6 am – 9 am
B105 FM - Brisbane
- Stav, Abby & Matt, weekday mornings, 6 am – 9 am
SAFM - Adelaide
- Emma & Bernie, weekdays, 6 am – 9 am
Hit104.7 - Canberra
- Wilko & Courts, weekday mornings from 6 am to 9 am
Hit100.9 - Hobart
- Dan & Christie, weekdays, 6 am – 9 am
Mix 94.5 - Perth
- Pete & Kymba with Ben Cousins, Monday through Friday, 6 am – 9 am
Digital radio offerings
As of April 2024, the Hit Network provides six additional channels accessible via DAB+ digital radio and the LiSTNR application.
| Launch Year | Channel Name | Genre | Coverage Areas | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–present | RnB Fridays | RnB music | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide | Previously known as Urban Hits (2018–2021) |
| 2019–present | Dance Hits | Electronic dance music | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide | |
| 2023–present | Oldskool 80s Hits | 1980s music | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart | Formerly Easy Hits Radio and Stardust Radio; Easy Hits transitioned to LiSTNR platform |
| 2020–present | Oldskool 90s Hits | 1990s music | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart | Previously operated as Oldskool Hits Radio and Loveland Radio |
| 2022–present | Blender Beats | Remixes and mashups | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth | Succeeded Buddha Hits on DAB+; Buddha Hits moved exclusively to LiSTNR platform |
| 2024–present | Easy Hits | Easy listening | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide | Relaunched on DAB+, taking over from LiSTNR Radio |