Industry News // February 2026

The Silencing of Faith Media: Hope 103.2 Closes News Service

In a deeply sobering move for the Australian media landscape, Hope 103.2 has officially announced the closure of its dedicated Hope News service. Citing intense economic pressures that have battered the charity and media sectors over the last several years, the station confirmed that the professional news arm is no longer financially viable.

This news comes as a secondary blow to the faith community, following the recent closure of The Melbourne Anglican just last month. We are witnessing a rapid contraction of independent Christian journalism across Australia.

Established in 2019, Hope News sought to provide a professional, ethical alternative to mainstream sensationalism. Led by News Director Anita Savage, the team was known for tackling the "hard stories"—legislative inquiries into faith-based schools, euthanasia debates in NSW, and religious freedoms—often asking the questions that secular outlets ignored.

"In this climate where truth is under siege, news that is trustworthy is more important than ever... we sifted through copious amounts of information to bring our listeners news they could trust."
— Anita Savage, Hope News Director

CEO Phillip Randall described the decision as "deeply painful," noting that the ministry had exhausted every prayerful option to secure sustainable funding. For now, the vision of a multi-platform Christian news foundation is on hold as the station returns to its core mission of music and storytelling.

While voices around us go silent...

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The Path Forward: Is Radio Next?

As we report on the loss of these vital platforms, we at thegoodnewsblog.org feel an increasing weight of responsibility. Our audience is not just staying—it is growing rapidly. We are currently seeing over 200k+ views a month, proving that the hunger for inclusive, progressive Christian reflections is at an all-time high.

With the departure of Hope News from the airwaves, a significant gap has opened. It raises a bold question for our community: Should The Good News Blog look toward the radio?

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As mainstream Christian media shifts, should we bring our inclusive, "unfinished" grace to the airwaves or a national podcast network? If you value this space, help us power on.

— Shane St Reynolds, Editor

Originally reported by Hope 103.2.

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