Keeping the signal alive: 2SER’s uncertain future

Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · May 5, 2026 · 16m

One of Sydney’s leading community radio stations faces possible closure as early as July, as it works to close a funding gap left by the departure of a key financial backer last year. The situation reflects broader financial pressures across the media sector, where falling advertising revenue, rising operating costs and shifting audience habits are forcing many outlets to cut back or rethink how they operate.

Guest: Chris Nash, founding Professor of journalism at Monash University, and member of 2SER working group

Guest: Jon Bisset, CEO of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia…