Gold (Australian radio network)
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| Country | Australia |
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Broadcast area | Sydney (Gold 101.7) Melbourne (Gold 104.3) Brisbane (Gold DAB+ Brisbane) Adelaide (Cruise 1323 / Gold DAB+ Adelaide) Perth (Gold 96FM) |
| Headquarters | North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Oldies, 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]As of 19 January 2026, the Gold Network consists of thirteen radio stations.
| Gold station | Location | Music format |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise 1323 | Adelaide | Classic hits |
| Gold Adelaide | Adult contemporary | |
| Gold 80s | 1980s music | |
| Gold Brisbane | Brisbane | Adult contemporary |
| Gold 80s | 1980s music | |
| 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 | |
| Mix 106.3 | Canberra | Adult contemporary |
Former Stations
[edit]The Gold Network consists of one former radio station.
| Gold station | Location | Music format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4KQ | Brisbane | Oldies | Sold to SEN |
Network shows
[edit]- The Christian O'Connell Show (airs on Gold 80s in Perth)
- Dave Higgins
- Toni Tenaglia
- GOLD Sport with Eddie McGuire
- Jonesy & Amanda
- This Week In Music
*Cruise 1323 does not carry networked programming
Local shows
[edit]Cruise 1323 - Adelaide
- Craig Huggins
Gold 96FM - Perth
- Lisa and Russell
Digital radio
[edit]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, was featured 1990s music and now moved to KIIS Network as KIIS 90's, and, in a joint venture with the KIIS Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix.
Gold DAB+ launched in Adelaide and Brisbane on 19 January 2026.