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ABC Newcastle at a glance
ABC Newcastle frequencies
Where to find ABC Newcastle on FM and AM, from the ACMA transmitter register. Find what reaches your postcode →
Transmitter data: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) broadcast transmitter register.
About ABC Newcastle
ABC Newcastle is the ABC's local radio station for Newcastle and the Lower Hunter. It broadcasts on 1233 AM and its area takes in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Lower Hunter. It is part of ABC Local Radio, the network of ABC stations serving each capital city and region. On this page you can listen to ABC Newcastle live online, free. The ABC is Australia's national public broadcaster, so its stations carry no commercial advertising.
Local news and conversation
ABC Newcastle makes its own local programmes, led by a breakfast show with Hunter news, interviews and the morning's stories, and a morning programme of conversation and talkback about local issues. At other times it shares programmes with ABC Radio Sydney and the national ABC Local Radio network. ABC news bulletins run on the hour, with Newcastle news through the day.
Emergency broadcasting
ABC Newcastle is an official emergency broadcaster. The Hunter faces storms, floods and bushfires, and in those events the station carries warnings and updates from the emergency services.
The Hunter region
The station follows the life of the region: the port and industry, mining and energy, the beaches and Lake Macquarie, the wine country of the Hunter Valley, and the region's sport, arts and community events.
Sport
Newcastle's rugby league and football teams are regular topics, and ABC Sport's commentary is available on the ABC's sport channel, also on this site.
Newcastle radio
On this site you will also find Newcastle's other stations, including hit 106.9, Triple M Newcastle 102.9, Radio 1629 and community stations. ABC Upper Hunter serves the upper Hunter Valley.
Listen anywhere
The online stream works on any phone, tablet or computer, so people from the Hunter can listen at home, at work or away.
How to listen
Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream, or tune in on 1233 AM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to ABC Newcastle live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
ABC Newcastle plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, phone-ins, sport and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
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Frequently asked questions
ABC Newcastle broadcasts on 1233 AM. You can also listen online on this page.
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Lower Hunter.
Yes. It carries official warnings and information during storms, floods and bushfires.
No. It is part of the ABC and carries no commercial advertising.
Yes. You can listen to ABC Newcastle live for free here on AU Radios, 24 hours a day.
Yes. ABC Newcastle plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open ABC Newcastle here on AU Radios and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News, Talk, Australian Music station meanwhile. AU Radios checks every stream automatically.