[Andrew]

Funny goings on in Brisbane radio amid speculation of the a launch date for Nova106.9

The new station was responsible for relegating B105 to 2nd position for the first time in 10 years as loyal listeners switched to sample Nova - meaning MMM took out the top spot.

In some what of a surprise - long time Breakfast co-host on B105 Ian Skippen is now on "The Cage" on MMM, their Breakfast show - in direct competition (and in fact, in the same building) as his former co-hosts on B105.

The big star of Brisbane Radio at the moment is Bevan - Nova's work experience radio jockey who, until recently, was Nova's only on air personality. He is hilarious, and has been entertaining Brisbane since Nova's unofficial launch late last year. Now we also have have chopped up version of Merrick and Russo's breakfast show from 5pm - 6pm in the afternoon.

Some interesting times ahead - many say Nova can get about 10% in their first ratings survey. I would predict they'll come close to winning.

[fatpizzaman]

Brisbane radio is rather safe, even 4ZZZ has become a lot more tamer since the early days in the 1970's when it was a major catalyst against Sir Joh Bonkers-Bananas Pig City regime.

We really need some good strong and controversial personalities in the radio scene here, maybe someone who is an extreme anarchist and leftie as a reaction against the right-wingers who monopolise AM radio. I'm waiting for it to happen.