Gold (Australian radio network)

Gold Network

Country	Australia
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	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

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

The Gold Network consists of one former radio station.

Gold station	Location	Music format	Notes
4KQ	Brisbane	Oldies	Sold to SEN

Network shows

• The Christian O'Connell Show (except Adelaide)
• Dave Higgins (except Adelaide)
• Toni Tenaglia (except Adelaide)
• Jonesy & Amanda
• This Week In Music (except Adelaide)

Local shows

Cruise 1323 - Adelaide

• Craig Huggins

Gold 96FM - Perth

• Lisa and Russell

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.

External links

• Gold Network website