Gold (Australian radio network)
(Redirected from Pure Gold Network)
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
Broadcast area | Sydney (Gold 101.7) Melbourne (Gold 104.3) Brisbane (Gold DAB+) (January 2026) Adelaide (Cruise 1323) Perth (Gold 96FM) (January 2026) |
| Headquarters | North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Adult contemporary, classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ARN |
| History | |
| Launch date | 2005 |
Former names | Classic Hits Network (2005–2017) Pure Gold Network (2017–2025) |
The Gold Network (formerly Pure Gold Network) is a network of radio stations owned and operated by ARN. Before the sale of its broadcasting licence, 4KQ was a part of the Gold Network.
Current Stations
[edit | edit source]As starting from January 2026, the Gold Network consists of eight radio stations.
| Gold station | Location | Music format |
|---|---|---|
| Gold DAB+ | Brisbane | Adult contemporary |
| Gold 1323 | Adelaide | Classic hits |
| Gold 96FM | Perth | Adult contemporary |
| Gold 80s | 1980s music | |
| Gold 104.3 | Melbourne | Adult contemporary |
| Gold 80s | 1980s music | |
| Gold 101.7 | Sydney | Adult contemporary |
| Gold 80s | 1980s music |
Former Stations
[edit | edit source]the Gold Network consists of One former radio station.
| Gold station | Location | Music format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4KQ | Brisbane | Oldies | Now sold to SEN |
Network shows
[edit | edit source]- Dave Higgins (except Adelaide)
- Toni Tenaglia (except Adelaide)
- Steve Fitton (except Adelaide)
- JAM Nation with Jonesy & Amanda
- The Christian O'Connell Show (except Adelaide)
- This Week In Music (except Adelaide)
Local shows
[edit | edit source]Gold 101.7 - Sydney
Gold 104.3 - Melbourne
Gold 1323 - Adelaide
- Craig Huggins
Gold 96FM - Perth
- Lisa and Russell
Digital radio
[edit | edit source]The Gold Network simulcasts each station in the network on Digital Radio in their local markets. Prior to the merger of iHeartRadio they also broadcast Gold 80's, featuring 1980s music, Gold 90's, featuring 1990s music, and, in a joint venture with the KIIS Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix.