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Radio Around the World:

Published on Wednesday, November 04, 2009

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CANADA: Satellite’s Hardcore Sports Radio and host Gabriel Morency have parted ways, according to Morency’s Facebook page … NEW ZEALAND: Radio NZ morning host Sean Plunket has lost his Employment Relations Authority case. He filed suit claiming Radio NZ refused him opportunities for work in newspaper and TV, but gave the same opportunities to others … ENGLAND: Absolute Radio is launching a digital station called “Absolute 80’s,” for “reluctant adults who want to reconnect with the tunes of their youth.” It replaces the modern rock “Extreme” … AUSTRALIA: The latest ratings in Sydney showed a boost for 2DAY-FM’s Kyle Sandilands & Jackie O, despite two suspensions during the ratings period … UGANDA: Under conditions, the government allowed Kampala-based Radio Two to open. It was shut down seven weeks ago, blamed for inciting riots … IRELAND: ‘The Apprentice’ star Jennifer Maguire, ‘Fair City’ actress Celia Murphy, television presenter Geri Maye and ‘Gerry Ryan Show’ reporter Evelyn O'Rourke will host the new “Girl Talk” show on RTE’s digital radio station, RTE Choice … For the latest on radio in the Far East, check out the Radio-Info Asia boardDiscuss it.

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