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ARN Regional is an Australian regional radio network founded after the purchase of a group of radio stations from Grant Broadcasters by ARN parent ARN Media. It includes a small number of metropolitan radio stations.

HistoryEdit

Grant Broadcasters was founded by Walter Grant in 1942 when he bought 2DU in Dubbo. In 1972 a shareholding in 2ST in Nowra was purchased followed in 1979 by 2PK in Parkes and in 1982 2MG in Mudgee. In 1986 2DU, 2PK and 2MG were sold with full ownership taken of 2ST. Over the next three decades, the company expanded through acquisition, purchasing radio stations in all states and territories of Australia, owning 53 stations by November 2021.<ref>The Grant Story Grant Broadcasters</ref> In January 2022, Here, There & Everywhere purchased 46 stations from Grant Broadcasters and integrated these into its ARN business.<ref>HTE buys Grand Broadcasters and will merge it with ARN network Mediaweek 12 November 2021</ref><ref>ARN's parent company acquires Grant Broadcasters Mumbrella 12 November 2021</ref><ref>HT&E to acquire Grant Broadcasters for $307.5m Template:Webarchive Lending Association 12 November 2021</ref> The deal was finalised on 4 January 2022.<ref>Grant Broadcasters sale completed Radio Today Australia 5 January 2022</ref>

Radio stationsEdit

Contemporary Hits Radio (CHR)Edit

Chilli FMEdit

Magic FMEdit

Power FM NetworkEdit

Sea FMEdit

Adult ContemporaryEdit

RockEdit

Zinc/Star NetworkEdit

Classic/Adult HitsEdit

KIX Country Radio NetworkEdit

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