Arthur Laundy is set to acquire 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR in the ongoing sale of Nine Radio.
As of January 29, 2026, at 6:23 PM, a significant shift is about to occur in the radio landscape. After prolonged negotiations, Nine Entertainment has successfully arranged to divest its extensive talkback radio network. Interestingly, the spotlight has moved away from the expected frontrunner, Craig Hutchison, who heads Sports Entertainment Group, towards a less obvious contender.
Sources familiar with the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions, indicated that interests linked to billionaire pub owner Arthur Laundy are on the verge of securing this radio business.
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