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2016’s Hottest 100 saw a record number of votes placed. At over 2.2 million it was up a whopping 7.6% on last year. Of that staggering figure, there was one song which rose above the rest to claim the top spot – Flume’s ‘Never Be Like You (feat Kai)’.

Sabra Lane, one of Australia’s most experienced and respected political journalists, takes over the host’s chair on Monday, January 30. She replaces Michael Brissenden, who is moving to Four Corners after two years with AM.

The ABC is deeply committed to rural and regional Australia and the one-third of Australians who live outside the capital cities. ABC Regional has more than 400 staff across 48 locations whose role is to develop content, services and activities that reflect and contribute to Australia’s rural and regional communities.

I have decided that after more than three very satisfying and rewarding years as Director of ABC TV, it is time to move on to the next stage of my career.

The 2017 Australian of the Year Awards will be broadcast on Wednesday January 25 at 7.30pm on ABC TV & ABC Radio and simulcast LIVE at 7.30pm (AEDT) on ABC iview, ABC News 24, ABC TV Facebook and YouTube (@ABCTV).

ABC Radio has rolled out an updated brand identity for all capital city stations. From 9 January, ABC Radio audiences will experience a new visual and aural identity across broadcast, online and mobile platforms.