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Axed From Radio? How to Take Your Show Independent and Broadcast Online in Australia (2026 Guide)

Published on September 28, 2026 by Talkline Team

Lost your radio show to a network cut? You can keep broadcasting to your audience online without a licence, a transmitter or a network. A practical guide for Australian radio hosts going independent: what to check in your contract, the licensing and defamation basics, how to keep your listeners, and how the money actually works.

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How to Start a Live Talk Show Online in 2026: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Internet Talk Radio

Published on May 29, 2026 by Talkline Team

Everything you need to launch a live talk show on the internet in 2026 — what gear to buy, which platform to broadcast on, how live talk radio differs from podcasting, and how to turn listeners into paying supporters. A complete, step-by-step guide for first-time hosts.

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