The fifth radio ratings survey result of 2017 has seen the traditional king of Perth radio return to the dial throne.
WA's market leader once again is Mix 94.5, which regained its long-held grip as Perth's most popular radio station.
![How Perth's radio ratings have gone so far in 2017.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170901042756im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/y/6/h/s/a/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gy6hox.png/1503990059135.jpg)
That meant grim news for Nova 93.7, which rocked the industry in the last survey by claiming its first top spot since launching in WA 15 years ago.
But Nova's reign was short lived, suffering the biggest fall across the Perth market, losing 1.6 per cent over share to sit on 12.5.
![Perth radio rating results from the latest survey released in August.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170901042756im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/y/6/h/s/b/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gy6hox.png/1503990059135.jpg)
While Mix 94.5 rules once more, there were group hugs at ABC Perth and 92.9, whose overall ratings jumped highest (0.7 per cent), closely followed by Radio 6PR with 0.6.
6PR's climb up the ratings mirrored similar trends in Sydney and Melbourne, where talkback stations topped the respective ratings.
Timing is crucial in radio and 6PR's resurgence coincides with a revamped line-up who are enjoying new state-of-the-art studios as part of a multi-million-dollar upgrade to their headquarters on Hay Street in East Perth.
6PR's station manager Barry Quick told WAtoday the audience growth across all the station's programs was testament to the commitment and hard work of 6PR staff, who had juggled a rejigged program schedule with new talent and promotions.
He singled out dynamic breakfast duo Steve Mills and Basil Zempilas for continually thriving in the pivotal 5am-8.30am timeslot and driving momentum for the revamped programs.
"The Breakfast guys were very strong yet again and they have helped set the momentum for the rest of our shows throughout the day," Quick said.
"The achievement of an 11.4 per cent share for Steve and Baz creates a very competitive environment in Perth radio."
Mr Quick was bullish on Radio 6PR continuing to perform and expand its audience once the surge of AFL content slowed next month.
Talkback is never dead.
"We've got the cricket over summer - the Tests and T20s etc - and we will now be broadcasting Perth Glory games live from next season," he said.
The latest Perth results buck the trend of more listeners tuning in to commercial radio around the country.
"Talkback is never dead," Quick said.
Perth radio ratings - Audience share rankings:
1. Mix 94.5 - 14%
2. Nova 93.7 - 12.5%
3. Hit 92.9 - 11.7%
4. 96FM - 9.7%
5. ABC Perth - 9.3%
6. Triple J - 9.2%
7. Radio 6PR - 7.4%
8. 6iX - 4.6%
9. ABC FM - 3%
10. ABC News - 1.6%
11. 6RN - 1.2%
The survey was from May 28 to July 1, and July 16 to August 19.