Gold (Australian radio network)
Australian radio network
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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.
Melbourne (Gold 104.3)
Brisbane (Gold DAB+ Brisbane)
Adelaide (Cruise 1323 / Gold DAB+ Adelaide)
Perth (Gold 96FM)
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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) |
Current Stations
As of 19 January 2026, the Gold Network consists of twelve radio stations.
| Gold station | Location | Music format |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise 1323 | Adelaide | Classic hits |
| Gold DAB+ | Adult contemporary | |
| Gold 80s | 1980s music | |
| Gold DAB+ | 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 |
Former Stations
Network shows
- The Christian O'Connell Show (airs on Gold 80s in Perth)
- Dave Higgins
- Toni Tenaglia
- Jonesy & Amanda
- This Week In Music
*Cruise1323 does not carry networked programming
Local shows
Digital radio
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.